SIMMER DOWN
Gentleman & Ky-Mani Marley Lyrics
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Let's talk until the night
Now ladies and gentleman
Listen to the great voice of the great Marcia Griffiths
You're moving too hot
Cool down, cool down
(Simmer down) You lickin' too hot, so
(Simmer down) You'll get dropped, so
(Simmer down) Can you hear what I say
(Simmer down) Why won't you, why won't you simmer down
I remember time and time again
You never need a listen, never want comprehend
Sending out the wrong vibes, wrong message you ah send
Now you gonna end up on the receiving end
Find yourself from the crossroad and now you ah confused
Betta find some betta ways you need to improve
Calm down your temper, down di over proof
Let go from the bitterness and change your attitude
Long time people dem used to say
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
(Simmer down) Control your temper
(Simmer down) Know the battle will be hotter
(Simmer down) And you won't get no supper
(Simmer down) Simmer, simmer, simmer right down
(Simmer down) Oh, oh, ohh
Ya, yuh hear mi now, let me tell yuh something now
Can't tell me, tell you simmer, simmer down and cut it sweet
Calm down just for a moment, take a breath you affi breathe
Society get the best of, you mixed up with creed
Fighting for what you want and what you need
Long time in the barrel a make the most sound
So many try to follow and end up on the ground
You moving in circles like a merry-go-round
Now you are reaching for a straw when you find out that you drown
Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Move it, move it, move it, move it, move it
(Simmer down) Simmer, simmer, simmer right down
(Simmer down) Control your temper
(Simmer down) Know the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, ha
(Simmer down) Simmer, simmer, simmer right down
The song "Simmer Down" by Gentleman and Ky-Mani Marley featuring Marcia Griffiths is a call for people to calm down and control their tempers. The opening lines encourage conversation and communication, but the message quickly shifts to address the need for restraint and moderation. The chorus exhorts individuals to "simmer down," to avoid getting too hot-tempered and aggressive. This message is reinforced throughout the song, as the lyrics address those who are sending out negative vibes and messages that could lead to negative outcomes.
The song employs traditional Jamaican sayings like, "What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly," which means that indulging excessively in something pleasurable will eventually lead to negative consequences. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that people who are overly aggressive and lacking in self-control will eventually end up drowning, struggling for air and salvation. The message is clear: it is better to stay calm and measured in one's actions and communications, lest things get out of hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning
Greetings
Let's talk until the night
Let's engage in conversation till late
Now ladies and gentleman
Attention please
Listen to the great voice of the great Marcia Griffiths
Pay attention to Marcia Griffiths' great voice
You're moving too hot
You're acting impulsively
Cool down, cool down
Calm down
(Simmer down) You lickin' too hot, so
(Calm down) You're being too aggressive
(Simmer down) You'll get dropped, so
(Calm down) You'll face the consequences if you don't calm down
(Simmer down) Can you hear what I say
(Calm down) Are you listening to me?
(Simmer down) Why won't you, why won't you simmer down
(Calm down) Why aren't you calming down?
I remember time and time again
I recall many instances
You never need a listen, never want comprehend
You never listen or want to understand
Sending out the wrong vibes, wrong message you ah send
You're projecting negativity/incorrect message
Now you gonna end up on the receiving end
Now you'll be at the receiving end of negativity
Find yourself from the crossroad and now you ah confused
You're now at a crossroads and are confused
Betta find some betta ways you need to improve
You need to find better ways to improve yourself
Calm down your temper, down di over proof
Calm down your temper, drink in moderation
Let go from the bitterness and change your attitude
Let go of negativity and change your outlook
Long time people dem used to say
People have been saying for a long time
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
What tastes good will inevitably harm you
(Simmer down) Control your temper
(Calm down) Control your anger
(Simmer down) Know the battle will be hotter
(Calm down) The situation will get worse if you don't calm down
(Simmer down) And you won't get no supper
(Calm down) You won't get what you want if you don't calm down
(Simmer down) Simmer, simmer, simmer right down
(Calm down) Calm down completely
Ya, yuh hear mi now, let me tell yuh something now
Listen to me carefully
Can't tell me, tell you simmer, simmer down and cut it sweet
I'll be blunt, you need to calm down and be nice
Calm down just for a moment, take a breath you affi breathe
Calm down for a moment, take a deep breath
Society get the best of, you mixed up with creed
Society is affecting you negatively
Fighting for what you want and what you need
Struggling to achieve your desires
Long time in the barrel a make the most sound
Things that are around for a long time tend to make the most noise
So many try to follow and end up on the ground
Many who try to follow end up failing
You moving in circles like a merry-go-round
You're going in circles, not making progress
Now you are reaching for a straw when you find out that you drown
Now you're in desperate need when you realize you're in trouble
(Simmer down) Simmer, simmer, simmer right down
(Calm down) Calming down completely
(Simmer down) Control your temper
(Calm down) Control your anger
(Simmer down) Know the battle will be hotter
(Calm down) The situation will worsen if you don't calm down
Simmer down, ha
Calm down
(Simmer down) Simmer, simmer, simmer right down
(Calm down) Calming down completely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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