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.
Respond To Yourself
Gentleman Lyrics
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or your motivation will destroy
your very soul dem try to break into
your joy and happiness all that dem takin too
your whole life they hae been mistakin you
where is the sense of life and there is no appreciatin you
dem and those that will be hating you
every one has got to have there waterloo
and wondering now what we have to do
now you respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
on your inside journey
thoughts appear more clearly
and you won't weary
truth and not theory earning the future sincerly
overcome the bondage of your daily life
its the simple things that happen make it right
what a joy providing for your kids and wife
and me moving on towards the light
now you respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
to live above and not below
like a river never ending flow
just like a seed we should always grow
the longer we live the more we should know
absorbing all the tings we feel
connected to the force unseen
just unfair with every living being
hold on to your hopes and dreams
don't let nobody intervene
now you respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
your very soul dem try to break into
your joy and happiness all that dem takin too
your whole life they hae been mistakin you
where is the sense of life and there is no appreciatin you
dem and those that will be hating you
but the things will happen that will change your point of view
every one has got to have there waterloo
and wondering now what we have to do
now you respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
respond to yourself
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
and now you hear dem bawl and a call
dem want it all
rising to the challenge never fall
respond to yourself
In "Respond to Yourself," Gentleman encourages listeners to not let anyone take away their joy and motivation. The song recognizes that life is full of challenges, obstacles, and people who do not appreciate or understand us. However, Gentleman urges us to respond to these situations by embracing change and finding a way back to ourselves. The lyrics describe how when we respond to ourselves, we rise to challenges and never fall.
Gentleman challenges us to go on an inside journey where we can see our thoughts more clearly and overcome the bondage of our daily lives. He argues that these simple things help us attain joy and provide for our families. Gentleman encourages listeners to live above and not below, like a continuous river flow. He highlights the importance of growing like a seed that absorbs all things we feel, connected to the force unseen. He reminds listeners to hold on to their hopes and dreams, and not let anyone intervene.
Overall, "Respond to Yourself" encourages us to be strong and resilient in the face of adversity, to rise to challenges, and to find a way back to our true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
never let them take away your joy
Don't allow others to steal your happiness.
or your motivation will destroy
If you let others take your joy, it will also take away your drive.
your very soul dem try to break into
People will try to tear you down to your core.
your joy and happiness all that dem takin too
They'll try to take everything that brings you joy.
your whole life they hae been mistakin you
People may have misunderstood you your entire life.
where is the sense of life and there is no appreciatin you
You may wonder what the point of life is if others don't appreciate you.
dem and those that will be hating you
There will always be people who dislike you.
but the things will happen that will change your point of view
Life-changing events can alter your perspective.
every one has got to have there waterloo
Everyone has to face their toughest challenge.
and wondering now what we have to do
At this point, you may not know what to do next.
to live above and not below
Strive to live a life above average.
like a river never ending flow
Continue to evolve and change like a river never stops flowing.
just like a seed we should always grow
Like a seed, we should always aim to grow.
the longer we live the more we should know
As we age, we should accumulate knowledge.
absorbing all the tings we feel
Learn from your experiences.
connected to the force unseen
We are connected to an underlying energy or power that we cannot see.
just unfair with every living being
Everyone experiences their own unique struggles.
hold on to your hopes and dreams
Never give up on your aspirations.
don't let nobody intervene
Don't let anyone else ruin your dreams.
on your inside journey
Your personal growth is an internal journey.
thoughts appear more clearly
As you continue to evolve, your thoughts become clearer.
and you won't weary
You won't become tired or give up.
truth and not theory earning the future sincerly
Work towards a truthful and authentic future.
overcome the bondage of your daily life
Eliminate any limitations or restrictions in your life.
its the simple things that happen make it right
The small things in life can make all the difference.
what a joy providing for your kids and wife
Providing for your family can bring immense joy.
and me moving on towards the light
Continuing to progress towards the future.
now you respond to yourself
It's time to respond to your own needs.
embrace the change and find a way to yourself
Welcome change and find your own path.
and now you hear dem bawl and a call dem want it all
Others may demand everything from you.
rising to the challenge never fall
Stand up to the challenge and never give up.
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.