From Hanover he moved to St. James where hie attended school and ultimately growing into a mild mannered young man. While in St. James Ginjah realized that „Music is mi life“, and in 1994 he moved to Central Village, Spanish Town where he had his first Studio-Session at the age of seventeen! This Studio was no others than the illustrious King Jammy´s, home to many giants in the music business. Although Ginjah was ready for the world, having now been exposed to critics of an acclaimed studio such as Jammy´s the world has not yet become aware of his musical talents, so he made the best of his time while in Central Village helping to organize a Young People Talent Search for his home community. He not only saw local talent but showcased his own which gave him valuable experience which he would use later on. In 1999 he cought the ear of Beres Hammond who instantly became convinced of the potential of this young man. He was immediatly invited by Beres Hammond to his Harmony House Label. In 2000 Beres label opened his door to Ginjah where he began his early recordings.
No sooner than 2001 he was on tour with Beres Hammond on his Caribbean Tour. That year Ginjah opened several shows streching across the major caribbean cities leaving behind a trail of satisfied patrons wanting for more. Ginjah went on touring with Beres throughout the world, places including Europe, Canada, USA & Japan. Over the period of 4 years, he has performed at allmost every major Reggae-Event across the world except Africa. At 2004 he performed at Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica immediately followed by Pop Icon Lionel Richie and gave a good account to himself to the surprise of everybody there.
Live My Life
Ginjah Lyrics
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The lyrics of Ginjah's song "Live Your Life" convey a message of self-reliance, independence, and prioritizing personal growth over material possessions. The chorus emphasizes the importance of living one's life without causing trouble or harm to others. It encourages listeners to be content with what they have and avoid being envious or resentful towards others.
In the first verse, Ginjah advises against being consumed by materialistic desires, urging listeners to be like his friend Maggie, who is satisfied with having just enough clothes. He emphasizes the need to be self-sufficient and not rely on others for basic needs. The lyrics also touch upon the concept of not being envious of others' possessions or status, rejecting a mindset of jealousy or carrying negative feelings. Ginjah presents himself and his peers as individuals striving for positive change, using the metaphor of being revolutionary like David's offspring. He emphasizes the importance of having a clean heart, filled with love and honesty, without expecting anything in return.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of managing one's needs and wants. Ginjah advises against borrowing clothes just to go to a dance party and highlights the importance of working hard to attain your own possessions. He criticizes those who engage in desperate actions, even stealing to buy a cigarette, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility. The verse also hints at the consequences of poor decision making and the importance of having a serious attitude towards life.
The final verse emphasizes the importance of hard work and perseverance in providing for oneself and one's family. It speaks to the potential for achieving success by taking action and not waiting for opportunities to come knocking. Ginjah highlights the consequences of not sowing seeds of hard work, stating that if one does not put in effort, they shouldn't expect to reap rewards. The verse ends with a plea to stop relying on pawning personal items out of financial desperation.
Overall, "Live Your Life" encourages listeners to focus on personal growth, self-sufficiency, and positive actions rather than being consumed by material desires or negative emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Intro, woe na na who na na woe na na who na na
The introduction of the song with catchy sounds and rhythm.
Just live your life & don't trouble nobody
Focus on living your own life without causing any harm or disturbance to others.
Live your life & don't trouble know body
Continue living your life without causing trouble or harm to anyone.
Cell some clothes like me sistren Maggie
Sell some clothes just like my friend Maggie.
Live you & no trouble nobody yea
Live your life without causing trouble and disturbance to others, yes.
Learn to do without if you don't havie life your life & nuh trouble nobody
Adapt to living with less if you don't have much, just live your life without causing trouble to anyone.
Live your life & nuh trouble nobody
Continue living your life without troubling or causing harm to others.
Yea we nuh watch people things, no bad mind or carry feelings
Yes, we don't pay attention to other people's possessions, nor do we have negative thoughts or hold grudges.
No pastor weh did inna the offering
We don't trust pastors who focus only on gathering offerings.
We a revolutionary like David off spring
We are revolutionaries, just like the descendants of David.
We heart clean like water from the spring
Our hearts are pure and clean, like water from a spring.
Show love & honesty boy it don't cost a thing
Display love and honesty, my friend, as it doesn't require any monetary payment.
Too much hand out fi a top ranking
There are too many people seeking handouts to maintain a high social status.
Gwaan go look a work & stop E Ramping
Go and find employment instead of constantly seeking undeserved privileges or benefits.
Best to manage needs & you wants
It's important to prioritize managing your needs over your wants.
Nuh borrow clothes fi go a dance
Don't borrow clothes just to attend a dance party.
Hear the song seh you reap what you plant
Listen to the song, it says that you will harvest what you sow.
Get your own things that is important
Obtain your own belongings as that is what truly matters.
Some a dem a move too desperate
Some people are behaving too desperately.
Thief a dollar just fi buy a cigarette
Stealing a dollar just to buy a cigarette.
You Caan bawl when liberty a Tek
You can't complain when freedom is taken away from you.
Tell John brown a nuh joke me a mek
Tell John Brown that I'm not joking around.
Work & put food on the table
Engage in work to earn money and provide food for your family.
Woo how I know it's possible
Expressing excitement and belief in the possibility.
Yea when sit down an a wait fi yuh pot fi put on dinner time come & gone
Yes, if you wait around for your luck to change, you may miss mealtime altogether.
You no sow not a seed but you want reap corn
If you don't make any effort, you can't expect to achieve success.
Stop from strength out you pawn
Stop pawning your valuable possessions out of desperation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ginjah
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on Blush
I love n feel the song
Juliuz Peter
on Never Lost My Way
i like it its so good