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Tranquility
Gentleman Lyrics

behold the great pretender
working hard every day just to be a winner
one ting alone upon him agenda
how him fi go reach upon the devil veranda
now meh see him travel far wide and yonder
about no uddah life him nah even wonder
guiltiness from january to december
about simplicity him nah remember

tranquility (spread your wings and fly)

the vibration of harmony (now give it a try)
maybe you and me (up into the sky)
can live together like a melody (?)

no light just dark and demonic behavior
but none of your dutty ways will never prosper
priority no right so get it together
can't live a life of illusion forever
got to live your heart all brothers and sisters
you nuh see seh dat love alone it is our savior
man hafi go find demself cause it's written all over
and to your soul , let ya body surrender.
there is a conscience that is real
of instincts be aware
never let your mind hold no fear
be a jah army volunteer
for your neighbour you must care
never give up cause dis ya mission is sincere

you want power to your eyes it appeal
fi go get it you will kill and steal
but without integrity it's just another deal
convience yourself your illusion is real
deny all distraction with vigor and zeal
apply all instuctions unconceal
and now you get caught ina dem backdoor deal
here is a likkle truth i come to reveal

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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. Read Full BioGentleman (⋆ 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.