Gentleman (⋆ as Tilmann Otto 1975 in Osnabrück, Germany) is a reggae musica… Read Full Bio ↴Gentleman (⋆ as Tilmann Otto 1975 in Osnabrück, Germany) is a reggae musican. Gentleman resides in Cologne, but sometimes names Jamaica as his home away from home. He became hooked on his brother’s reggae records and thus wanted to get to know Jamaica first-hand. He has been traveling to Jamaica regularly since he was 16, and the island has become a second home for him. Gentleman is also regarded as a popular reggae artist in Jamaica as well, which he regards as an honor, being a European.

In 1999, Gentleman released his first album Trodin on and in 2002, his 2nd longplayer Journey to Jah. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
2007: Another Intensity

His career began with the collaboration of the band Freundekreis which produced the song “Tabula Rasa.” After beginning his career as dancehall deejay , his music oriented to the classic form of the reggae, as it was between 1970 and 1985, with artists as Bob Marley, Max Romeo, Jacob Miller, Junior Murvin, Devon Irons, Burning Spear and Black Uhuru. He sings mainly in Jamaica Patois English. With songs like “Send A Prayer” Gentleman expresses his deep belief in God from an universal religious persepctive. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
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Gentleman is also an Indie(ish) band from Maryland. Members of The Summer We Went West, Dawn Treader, Monument, etc.

No Solidarity
Gentleman Lyrics

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Ky-Mani Marley and Gentleman
Fearless, talking to you, Mr heartless
Dem have no

No solidarity no solidarity
Dem no got no love at all
Dem no want no unity no solidarity
No solidarity dem no want togetherness

And no equality no solidarity
No solidarity dem no got no love at all
Dem no want no unity no solidarity
No solidarity
Can't we find some love and unity
I'm talking for the people who
Don't have a voice
Burning in their surroundings and
Don't have a choice none of us have it easy
That don't have it nice
Facing daily struggles for a handful of rice
And the leaders that surround dem
Ago around dem with lies
Separating the people with
Their military ties
People are dying like flies
Don't you think it's time to step
In the footsteps of Christ?

Hey! Why are we fighting for the leaves
When the strength is in the roots?
Like love is in the truth
Destroying all the seeds
This is fighting for the fruit
While victimizing the youth

You see a new perspective is well necessary
Wolf on wall street, Mr dignitary
While you're sipping champagne out
There a getting married
It's rough out there in the poor territory
The life of the sufferer is never ordinary

Everyday a family have a new child for bury
Guns and drugs dem a carry

Overall Meaning

The song 'No Solidarity' by Gentleman featuring Ky-Mani Marley is a passionate appeal to find some love, unity, and togetherness in society. The lyrics are a call to action for those who have power and influence in society to use their resources to help those who are voiceless and oppressed. The song talks about how leaders who surround the people often use military ties and lies to separate them, and how as a result, people are dying like flies. The lyrics talk about the need to step in the footsteps of Christ and to fight for the roots of society, rather than fighting for the leaves. In this way, the song is a powerful critique of those who prioritize personal gain over collective well-being.

At its core, the song is a plea for us to see a new perspective and to recognize the need for solidarity and unity in society. The lyrics speak to the deep frustration and anger that many people feel about the state of the world today, and call on us to come together to create a better future. The song is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and to inspire change in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Fearless, talking to you, Mr heartless
Boldly addressing those who lack compassion and empathy

Dem have no
They have nothing

No solidarity no solidarity
Lack of unity and togetherness

Dem no got no love at all
They completely lack any love

Dem no want no unity no solidarity
They do not desire mutual cooperation and friendship

No solidarity dem no want togetherness
They do not want unity and connection

And no equality no solidarity
Inequality and lack of fairness prevent solidarity

No solidarity dem no got no love at all
They are entirely loveless in their lack of unity

Dem no want no unity no solidarity
They reject friendship and togetherness

No solidarity
Lack of unity

Can't we find some love and unity
Let us strive for mutual care, connection, and friendship

I'm talking for the people who
Advocating for the voiceless

Don't have a voice
Unable to speak up

Burning in their surroundings and
Suffering greatly in their environment

Don't have a choice none of us have it easy
No one has an easy path forward

That don't have it nice
Living in difficult and harsh conditions

Facing daily struggles for a handful of rice
Enduring hardship for basic sustenance

And the leaders that surround dem
The people in power around them

Ago around dem with lies
Deceive through manipulation and falsehoods

Separating the people with
Dividing communities through

Their military ties
Connections to military force

People are dying like flies
People are dying rapidly

Don't you think it's time to step
Is it not time for us to

In the footsteps of Christ?
Emulate Christ's example of love and unity?

Hey! Why are we fighting for the leaves
Why are we focusing on superficial matters?

When the strength is in the roots?
When we should be investing in our foundation?

Like love is in the truth
As love is found in honesty

Destroying all the seeds
Ruining future potentials

This is fighting for the fruit
This is fighting for temporary gains

While victimizing the youth
At the expense of harming the next generation

You see a new perspective is well necessary
We need to change our viewpoints and biases

Wolf on wall street, Mr dignitary
A reference to greed and hierarchy

While you're sipping champagne out
While enjoying luxury

There a getting married
Others are struggling and facing challenges

It's rough out there in the poor territory
The conditions in impoverished areas are difficult

The life of the sufferer is never ordinary
The struggles of those who suffer are always extraordinary

Everyday a family have a new child for bury
Every day, a family has to bury a child

Guns and drugs dem a carry
They are carrying firearms and illegal drugs

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN BAZZAZIAN, EVEROLD DWYER, KYMANI MARLEY, STEPHAN BUCHENAUER, TILMANN OTTO

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