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.
Regardless
Gentleman Lyrics
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Seems like we just don't manage to live in peace
What's happening with us
Why you so unkind mankind?
War it have to cease
Why don't you live as one
Regardless where you from
The journey seems extreme
But work towards your dream
Don't you be confused now
Jah is the supreme
Your mood better than your situation
And your situation a cause frustration
Frustration a cause hesitation
Hesitation a cause peer separation
Man hafi go back ins meditation
Meditation give you more inspiration
Inspiration give you more education
Education that a fi all the nation
What a cause so much sufferation
Sufferation only bring devastation
Every day dem a come with new
Legislation and a whole leap of things what i not mention
Mention- the youths nuh have no occupation
Occupation stop the desperation
Desperation is man creation
Why don't you live as one
Regardless where you from
Rise and take a stand
The journey seems extreme
But work towards your dream
Don't you be confused now
Jah is the supreme
And the youths have sense now
Can't trick none a dem like one time
Got to beat dem fence dewn
And walk through the valley with a strong mind
No need to get tense now
You've been doing this thing from a long time
And I'm here now to show dem the way can't
Make dem wait in a lang line
Why don't you live as one
Regardless where you from
Rise and take a stand
The journey seems extreme
But work towards your dream
Don't you be confused now
Jah is the supre
In "Regardless," Gentleman addresses the issues that divide people and calls for unity and harmony. The song highlights the complications in life and how it is difficult to attain peace because people cannot find common ground. Gentleman wonders why mankind is so cruel and unkind to each other, and why war is even necessary. He then calls on people to live as one regardless of their ethnicity or background. He insists that they must rise and take a stand, though the journey to achieve their dreams may be extreme. Despite the confusion that may arise, Gentleman says that Jah is the supreme force that will ultimately guide them.
The second verse of the song speaks to the challenges that the youth face every day. Gentleman points out that their mood is better than their situation, and their situations cause frustration which leads to hesitation and eventually peer separation. He suggests that the solution is to meditate and draw inspiration from within. Education is also important for the nation's development, as it can alleviate the suffering that is caused by a lack of occupation. Gentleman ends the verse by alluding to the fact that legislation is not enough to address the issue of unemployment; rather, people must create their opportunities and not rely on others.
Overall, "Regardless" is a thought-provoking song that challenges people to be the best version of themselves and strive for unity and harmony instead of division and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Why we make things so complicated
Why do we complicate our lives so much?
Seems like we just don't manage to live in peace
It appears that we can't seem to live peacefully
What's happening with us
What's going on within us?
Why you so unkind mankind?
Why are humans so unkind?
War it have to cease
We must stop waging war
Why don't you live as one
Why can't we all live as a united community?
Regardless where you from
Regardless of where we come from
Rise and take a stand
We need to stand up for what is right
The journey seems extreme
It might seem difficult
But work towards your dream
But we must strive for our aspirations
Don't you be confused now
We can't afford to become lost and unsure
Jah is the supreme
We must remember that God is the highest power
Your mood better than your situation
Your mindset should be better than your circumstances
And your situation a cause frustration
Adverse circumstances can cause frustration
Frustration a cause hesitation
Frustration can lead to indecisiveness
Hesitation a cause peer separation
Indecisiveness can cause disunity among peers
Man hafi go back ins meditation
We should return to meditation
Meditation give you more inspiration
Meditation increases our inspiration
Inspiration give you more education
Inspiration enhances our learning
Education that a fi all the nation
Education is for all people in the nation
What a cause so much sufferation
Suffering is caused by lack of education
Sufferation only bring devastation
Suffering leads to destruction
Every day dem a come with new
Every day new laws and regulations are created
Legislation and a whole leap of things what i not mention
There are many other things to consider besides legislation
Mention- the youths nuh have no occupation
The youth lack employment opportunities
Occupation stop the desperation
Employment helps stop desperation
Desperation is man creation
Desperation is a result of human actions
And the youths have sense now
The youth are becoming more aware
Can't trick none a dem like one time
They can't be deceived like before
Got to beat dem fence dewn
We must overcome obstacles
And walk through the valley with a strong mind
We must be mentally prepared for challenges
No need to get tense now
We don't need to feel anxious anymore
You've been doing this thing from a long time
We have been persevering for a long time
And I'm here now to show dem the way can't
I'm here to guide them
Make dem wait in a lang line
We can't make them wait any longer
Contributed by Thomas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LtClarke2215
thank you very much, gentleman. 2019! this track hits more and more.
RB Music
Your mood better than your situation,
and your situation a cause frustration.
Frustration a cause hesitation,
hesitation a cause peer separation.
Man hafi go back ina meditation.
Meditation give you more inspiration,
inspiration give you more education,
education that a fi all the nation.
What a cause so much sufferation?
Sufferation only bring devastation.
Every day dem a come with new legislation
and a whole leap of things what i not mention
Mention, the youths nuh have no occupation,
occupation stop the desperation.
desperation is man creation.
Fred M8Beats
one of dem underrated gentleman tunes..