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.
The Journey
Gentleman Lyrics
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Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
And even when the road of life get broader
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
When the journey gets longer
A nuff a dem a get weaker, oh yes
The almighty people dem unno no fi fight against
Come every bun badmind and bun false pretence
All dem a gwaan with it nuh make no sense
So when you see me 'pon the road and me a touch certain hence
Certain friends genuine but me nuh trust certain friends
Still me free up inna the gideon and don't move tense
Although the wicked dem a pree me through dem lense
So many time dem diss the order
Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
And even when the road of life get broader
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
When the journey get longer
A nuff a dem a get weaker, oh yes
Though as the journey continues there is no time to rest
The fittest of the fittest and the best of the best
Nuff a dem can't keep up so dem end up depressed
You put dem to a challenge and dem all fail the test
Now is depression upon depression and stress after stress
You wicked heart we bring pier godliness
No try stop me program 'cause you know that I'm blessed
Nothin more nothin' less
So many time dem diss the order
Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
And even when the road of life get broader
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
When the journey get longer
A nuff a dem a get weaker, oh yes
Hold on for a second unno wait a minute
The thing just a start unno think it finish
Me nuh just come inna the thing a long time me inna it
And now the light shine so bright and none a dem can't dimm it
So when you hear me 'pon a riddim you nuh hear no gimmick
Nuh back down inna the race because I'm 'bout to win it
All who care 'bout life just give it and live it
And if the music take me higher I'm with it with it
Who want diss the order
Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
And even when the road of life get broader
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
When the journey get longer
A nuff a dem a get weaker, again, again
So many time dem diss the order
Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
And even when the road of life get broader
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
When the journey get longer
A nuff a dem a get weaker, oh yes
In Gentleman's song "The Journey," the artist speaks on his personal journey, facing obstacles, and staying resilient. He takes note of those who oppose him, who would try to bring him down, and he pushes back at them, attempting to overcome their negativity. He speaks to the unity of people, urging his listeners to never "fight against" anyone, but to build connections with genuine people and dismantle the "barriers" that society creates. The lyrics carry an underlying sense of personal responsibility for one's own success, as Gentleman believes that only we can limit our growth and accomplishments. He describes the journey as something that must be pushed through and places emphasis on determination, the importance of a positive mindset, and helping others with love and empathy.
The song delivers a strong message, which is a common theme in Gentleman's music. He sends a call to action to his listeners, urging them to live their lives fully, without fear and with purpose. The artist emphasizes that obstacles and people's ill intentions can be overcome with the right attitude and effort. The lyrics offer a compelling message of perseverance in the face of adversity, with Gentleman refusing to give up and instead pushing forward, always striving towards his goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuff a dem want come diss the order
Many people want to disrespect the order or system.
Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
They want me to stop but I will push harder.
And even when the road of life get broader
Even when life gets more difficult.
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
I will still claim and achieve my reward.
When the journey gets longer
As the journey continues.
A nuff a dem a get weaker, oh yes
Many of them are getting weaker.
The almighty people dem unno no fi fight against
Do not fight against the people with the ultimate power.
No build no barrier no build no wire fence
Do not build barriers or fences.
Come every bun badmind and bun false pretence
Ignore every negative and fake person.
All dem a gwaan with it nuh make no sense
Their actions do not make sense.
So when you see me 'pon the road and me a touch certain hence
When you see me on the road and I am progressing.
Certain friends genuine but me nuh trust certain friends
I trust some friends, but not all friends.
Still me free up inna the gideon and don't move tense
I am calm even amidst difficulties or opposition.
Although the wicked dem a pree me through dem lense
Despite the wicked people scrutinizing me.
Though as the journey continues there is no time to rest
As the journey continues, there is no time to rest.
The fittest of the fittest and the best of the best
Only the fittest and best can keep up.
Nuff a dem can't keep up so dem end up depressed
Many can't keep up and end up depressed.
You put dem to a challenge and dem all fail the test
When challenged, they all fail the test.
Now is depression upon depression and stress after stress
Depression and stress keep piling up.
You wicked heart we bring pier godliness
We bring the goodness that pierces the wicked heart.
No try stop me program 'cause you know that I'm blessed
Do not try to stop my progress because I am blessed.
Nothin more nothin' less
Nothing more and nothing less than what I deserve.
Hold on for a second unno wait a minute
Wait a minute, hold on for a second.
The thing just a start unno think it finish
It has just started, do not think it is finished.
Me nuh just come inna the thing a long time me inna it
I have been in this thing for a long time.
And now the light shine so bright and none a dem can't dimm it
Now my light shines bright and no one can dim it.
So when you hear me 'pon a riddim you nuh hear no gimmick
When you hear me on a beat, it is not a gimmick.
Nuh back down inna the race because I'm 'bout to win it
Do not back down because I am about to win.
All who care 'bout life just give it and live it
Give your all and live your life.
And if the music take me higher I'm with it with it
And if music takes me higher, I'm with it.
Who want diss the order
Who wants to disrespect the order.
Dem want me fi stop but me ago push harder
They want me to stop but I will push harder.
And even when the road of life get broader
Even when life gets more difficult.
Seh me still a claim dis ya reward ya
I will still claim and achieve my reward.
When the journey get longer
As the journey continues.
A nuff a dem a get weaker, again, again
Many of them are getting weaker again and again.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTTO TILMANN, GIUSEPPE FLASH COPPOLA, EVEROLD DWYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jo Ha
This guy has sooo many Hits!!! Great Musician!!! Keep goin Gentleman Jah bless you!
宮城安輝 Patrick
Gentleman, taking the music across the globe and back to the streets where is originated from. Big blessings everytime!
mateusz cichy
piękna nuta :)
mali9566
Bless up Gentleman, this is such an amazing song. Thank you and congrats on your twenty years in the business. Please continue to teach us about caring for each other and all of mankind. Jah blessings from this empress.
Laimy Lau
God bless that MAN for making such a great music!!!!
Lee-roy Kondiri
this song is dope real definition of reggae
Francisco Javier Bravo Santibañez
Excelente artista paz....
Marlene Mortler
Please! Never stop doing music Mister Tillmann!
AjanLord
No i to jest POZYTYWNA muzyka! :)
Pepe perez perez
the one who feels it Knows it.....one art piece