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Gentleman Lyrics

Devilstation they intensify
The devilish behaviors of people are only getting worse and more intense.

Church and state they can't satisfy
Neither the church nor the government is meeting the needs of the people.

While the children still a multiply
Despite the problems, children are still being born and growing up in this troubled world.

I see babymothers cry
Single mothers are struggling and in need of support.

While the babyfathers die
Young fathers are dying before they can properly care for their children.

Break my backbone while you sit down on your throne
You harm me while you sit in a position of power and privilege.

You must living ina twylight zone
You seem to be out of touch with the reality of the situation.

It's a good thing I man tuff like a rock stone
I am resilient and strong, able to withstand the challenges I face.

Never gonna hear me weap you'll never gonna hear me mone
I won't give in to despair or hopelessness, I will stay strong.

Creating all the circumstance
You are responsible for the situations that people are facing.

Still you're claiming that a you the one who nuh response
Despite being in power, you are not taking responsibility for the problems people face.

When the revolutionary man a take his stand
When those who seek change and progress stand up for their beliefs and take action.

You Mr. Jacket and tie it nuh make sense you run
Your traditional, superficial image and values won't be enough to deal with the challenges ahead.

Promises and lies is what a gwaan
People in power are making empty promises and telling lies.

These are the things righteous people a scorn
Morally upright people are rejecting and condemning these behaviors.

Prophets a ring the alarm
People who can see the danger ahead are sounding the warning to prepare for change.

Tell the heads of government fi cool and fi calm
The leaders of the government need to remain calm and clear-headed in order to properly address the issues.

And if you live by what you should
If you behave according to what is morally right and just.

And you doing what you could
If you are doing your best, to the best of your ability.

There'll be no bad but good, no no
The consequences of your actions, in this case, will result in good, not bad.

Living out in Hollywood
Living in a superficial, self-centered world far removed from the struggles of the real world.

Buh care about no flesh and blood
Not caring about other people, especially those they should be responsible for.

You sink ina the mod
You are sinking into the mire of your own moral decay and selfishness.

You only govern with your weapon
Your power is based solely on your use of force and violence.

But dem ya things seh we nuh pon
These methods are not effective in dealing with real problems and will not work in the long term.

Man a no stool fu you fi step pon
I am not someone for you to step on, control or subjugate.

We age trample duppy and the demon
We are able to overcome evil and darkness with our own strength.

Nuh join dem gang and me nuh ku-klux dem clan
Don't join forces with those who perpetrate injustice and hatred.

Listen to the words of a living man
Pay attention to the words of someone who is alive and aware of the real world.

This oppression me don't understand
I cannot tolerate or accept this kind of oppression.

Are you a creature, beast are you human
Are you acting like a human being, with compassion and kindness, or like a beast, driven by unchecked desires and selfishness?