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.
You Remember
Gentleman Lyrics
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And we never used to send text messages
(You remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Never invalid the colleges
(You remember) that technology's a good thing
But many misuse it and cause pier damages
The future is so great, but we can't forget the past (No)
Question to the leaders and me ask them what them dealin'
See seh that the world need a spiritual healin'
What about the youth that we leavin'?
Cyberspace take their mind only that them a believe in
The elders get bitter so them stop from teachin'!
Miles from the youth than how you ago reach him
Tell me how you ago reach him
We remembering the past but if there wasn't the past
Just remembering seh there wouldn't be no future
So I say it with all costs
On your behalf just like how Christ died for the youths ya
That's just a moment in time
To mesmerize your mind you better acknowledge the truth ya
If your objective is crime you keep bein' unkind
Then your own weapon will shoot ya
(You remember) When we used to write letters
And we never used to send text messages
(You remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Never invalid the colleges
(You remember) that technology's a good thing
But many misuse it and cause pier damages
The future is so great, can't forget the past (no)
Certain good things happen in the past
Now everything change everybody move fast
And the youths me see dem act like dem lost
Everybody wanna be a rebel without a cause
(You remember) when we coulda hands out
And a roll down south everybody coulda roll all about
Now the tension so high like it want touch the sky
Dem a plan now fi try get you out
Mannerism is depleted the past is deleted
Dem fi know life s more than a flaas
And the children used to listen to the teacher
Now the children dem a gwaan like dem a the teacher of the class
Dem used to say thank you and good morning
Now not even question a ask
But you can t blame the youth 'cause they don t know the truth
There is no one to help dem stick to the task
(You remember) When we used to write letters
And we never used to send text messages
(You remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Never invalid the colleges
(You remember) that technology's a good thing
But many misuse it and cause pier damages
The future is so great, we can't forget the past
(Can you you remember) When we used to write letters
And we never used to send text messages
(Do you remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Never invalid the colleges
(You remember) that technology's a good thing
But many misuse it and cause pier damages
The future is so great, we can't forget the past (no)
Remember, remember
Ooh yeah
(You remember) can you remember
You, remember
(You remember) When we used to write letters
And we never used to send text messages
(Do your remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Never invalid the colleges
(Can you remember) that technology's a good thing
But many misuse it and cause pier damages
The future is so great, we can't forget the past
(Your remember)
(Your remember)
In the song "You Remember" by Gentleman, he reminisces about the past and the way things used to be before technology advanced. He talks about how people used to write letters instead of sending text messages, and how there was no Facebook or Youtube in the past. He also acknowledges the positive impact of technology but raises concern about its misuse and the negative consequences it can bring. In the second verse, he talks about the importance of spiritual healing and calls for leaders to take responsibility for the youth.
Throughout the song, Gentleman emphasizes the importance of not forgetting the past, even though the future looks bright. He speaks about how easy it is to get lost in technology and how it can affect our behavior and manners. He hopes that younger generations will value the past and learn from it, especially since the past is what has laid the foundation for the present and future.
The overall message of the song is powerful and thought-provoking, urging listeners to not get lost in technology and to remember the value of the past. It calls on leaders to take responsibility for the younger generation and to help guide them towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
(You remember) When we used to write letters
Remember the good old way of sending letters through pen and paper
And we never used to send text messages
We never used to rely on technology to communicate like we do now
(You remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Remember the time when social media platforms were not there to consume our time
Never invalid the colleges
Don't undermine the importance of getting an education
(You remember) that technology's a good thing
Remember that technology has enabled us to do great things
But many misuse it and cause pier damages
However, many people misuse technology and cause harm to themselves and others
The future is so great, but we can't forget the past (No)
We must look forward to the future, but we should never forget our roots and history
I'm passionate about this memory I got this feeling
I am deeply connected to these memories and emotions
Question to the leaders and me ask them what them dealin'
I have a question for the leaders of the world
See seh that the world need a spiritual healin'
I believe that the world needs spiritual healing
What about the youth that we leavin'?
What about the younger generation that we are leaving behind?
Cyberspace take their mind only that them a believe in
The online world has captured their attention and influenced their beliefs
The elders get bitter so them stop from teachin'!
Older generations become bitter and stop teaching the younger ones
Miles from the youth than how you ago reach him
The gap between the older and younger generation is too big to bridge sometimes
Tell me how you ago reach him
How can we reach the younger generation and make them listen?
Certain good things happen in the past
Certain good things happened in the past
Now everything change everybody move fast
Now everything has changed and everyone moves quickly
And the youths me see dem act like dem lost
The younger generation seems lost to me
Everybody wanna be a rebel without a cause
Everyone wants to rebel without knowing why they are rebelling
Now the tension so high like it want touch the sky
Now the tension is very high and seems like it could lead to a breaking point
Dem a plan now fi try get you out
They are planning to get rid of you
Mannerism is depleted the past is deleted
Good manners have disappeared and the past has been forgotten
Dem fi know life s more than a flaas
They need to know that life is more than just showing off
And the children used to listen to the teacher
Children used to respect and listen to their teachers
Now the children dem a gwaan like dem a the teacher of the class
Nowadays, children act like they are the ones in charge
Dem used to say thank you and good morning
They used to show gratitude and respect by saying thank you and good morning
Now not even question a ask
Nowadays, not even a simple question is asked
But you can t blame the youth 'cause they don t know the truth
You can't blame the younger generation because they don't know the whole truth
There is no one to help dem stick to the task
There is no one to guide them and help them stay focused on their tasks
(Can you you remember) When we used to write letters
Do you remember when we used to write letters?
(Do you remember) when there was no Facebook, no Youtube
Do you remember when there was no Facebook or Youtube?
Remember, remember
Remember the good old days
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, SPIKY I M IN PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTTO TILMANN, GORDON MATTHEW (STING) SUMNER, BENJAMIN BAZZAZIAN, STEFFEN WILMKING, EVEROLD DWYER
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@IsabelRibeiroDelgado
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You remember
when we used to write letters and we never used to send text messages
You remember
when there was no facebook, no youtube, never invalid the colleges
You remember
that technology's a good thing but many misuse it and cause pier damages
the future is so great we can't forget the past
I'm passionate about this memory I got this feeling
question to the leaders and me ask them what them dealin'
see seh that the world need a spiritual healin'
What about the youth that we leavin' ?
cyberspace take their mind only that them a believe in
the elders get bitter so them stop from teachin' !
Miles from the youth than how you ago reach him
Tell me how you ago reach him
We remembering the past but if there wasn't the past just remembering seh there wouldn't be no future
So I say it with all costs on your behalf just like how christ died for the youths ya
That's just a moment in time to mesmerize your mind you better acknowledge the truth ya
If your objective is crime you keep bein ankind then your own weapon will shoot ya
You remember
when we used to write letters and we never use to send text messages
You remember
when there was no facebook, no youtube never invalid the colleges
You remember
that technology's a good thing but many misuse it and cause pier damages
the future is so great we cant't forget the past
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@playerone8876
Man... this was some of his best music. I hope he returns to this in 2021. 🙏💯
@PONO-go3ee
The Most Truth We Can Get , how we Lost Humanity , and Created a World of Hatred & Jealousy Envy , at the Speed of Light Cables , then Digitised, Look at the World Today ,
@alexrig4873
The world need more artis like him with positivo messenge in there songs.
@noelkashaya4320
Respect 👏👏👏....from Poland Lublin
@khldounibrahim3488
When this song came out I was a teenager..it touched me deep in a crazy stupid life... I really like it
@almostfamous9796
I can't believe how underrated this amazing song is
@hugmehoney
Pierwszy raz usłyszałam ją w radiu i od razu pokochałam. Uwielbiam tego typu piosenki :)
@Ashakeh
Gentleman, if you are reading these comments, I want to tell you that you are my inspiration and authority, thank you! Magical voice! Greetings!
@miodu1992
BIG UP FROM POLAND ! ^^
@jacobsinger97
I heard poland dont let muslims get in.