Time
Gramps Morgan Lyrics


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Time time time

Oh my people it's time, yeah
To you unite, yeah
Hear what gramps say
It's time, time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain,
Oh, time to bring back the days
Africa say it's time
Time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh Time to bring back the days, yeah

This is the time and place,
Don't make the love go to waste
Don't badda destroy we race
A time fi we get fi we praise
Well if you fighting your brother
Then how you build up each other
And when you burn out you neighbor
You don't have a grip pon time

Time time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain,
Oh, time to bring back the days
Africa say it's time
Time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh Time to bring back the days, yeah
Time conquer the pain
Oh time to bring back the days

Again reaching out to the leaders
Be pleasers and don't be deceivers
Cause black was not born to be losers
Hey black full a shakers and movers
No more fighting my brothers
Good will and peace to my sisters
No more war in the ghetto
Upliftment fi all youths mi seh tru di passage of time

Time time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain,
Oh, time to bring back the days
Africa say it's time
A time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh time to bring back the days yeaahh

Nuh be a mental slave
Mi say we done with those days
Yes we can and will change
A suh di black fire fi a blaze
So get your mind out di gutta
Go work fi you bread and you butta
Time fi the blackman fi prosper
Yes rasta now is the time

Time time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh, time to bring back the days
Jamaica say that it's time
A time fi black man unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh, time to bring back the days
Bahamas say it's time
Time fi blackman unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh, time to bring back the days
Africa say it's time
Time fi blackman unite
Time to conquer the pain
Oh, time to bring back the days
Turks and Caicos say that it's time
Time time time
You know that it's time
Time time time
Cananda say it's time
Time time time
Time time




We say it's time
Inna St Thomas it's time yeahh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gramps Morgan’s song, “Time,” urge people to unite and conquer pain in order to bring back better days. The song encourages black people to unite together and build each other up rather than fighting and tearing each other down. Gramps sings about how leaders should be pleasers and not deceivers, and that black people should aspire to be more than just losers. The song suggests that the time is now for black people to unite and conquer their struggles, and that they should no longer be mental slaves to their current situation.


In addition to urging unity, the song also touches on themes of self-improvement and hard work. Gramps sings about how people should work hard to earn their bread and butter and how they can prosper if they put in the effort. The song encourages people to get their minds out of the gutter and focus on creating a better future for themselves and those around them.


Overall, “Time” is a powerful call to action that urges people to come together and work towards a brighter future. The song highlights the importance of unity and hard work in creating positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

Time time time
It's time for change, unity and progress.


Oh my people it's time, yeah
The singer urges his people to focus on the present moment and work together towards a more positive future.


To you unite, yeah
The singer urges his listeners to come together and unify in order to achieve their common goals.


Hear what gramps say
The artist emphasizes the importance of his message and encourages his listeners to pay attention and take action.


It's time, time fi black man unite
This line reinforces the idea of unity amongst black people as a means to achieve progress and overcome past struggles.


Time to conquer the pain,
The singer urges his listeners to move beyond the past pain and experiences of oppression and work towards a better future.


Oh, time to bring back the days
The singer is calling for a return to a time when black people had a sense of community and pride in their culture.


Africa say it's time
The artist emphasizes that the message of unity and progress is relevant and important across the African continent.


This is the time and place,
The artist emphasizes the urgency and importance of the current moment for bringing about change.


Don't make the love go to waste
The artist urges his listeners to cherish relationships and work towards building a more loving community.


Don't badda destroy we race
The singer warns against actions or attitudes that could put the progress of the black community in jeopardy.


A time fi we get fi we praise
The artist is calling for an era in which black people are more confident and proud of their heritage and accomplishments.


Well if you fighting your brother
The singer emphasizes that infighting amongst the black community will only hinder progress.


Then how you build up each other
The singer is encouraging his listeners to work together and support each other in order to achieve greater success.


And when you burn out you neighbor
The singer warns against actions or attitudes that could harm one's community members and ultimately hamper their progress.


You don't have a grip pon time
The artist suggests that failing to work together and support one another means that progress will not be made quickly enough.


Again reaching out to the leaders
The artist is calling out to individuals in positions of power to take action and help lead the community forward.


Be pleasers and don't be deceivers
The singer encourages leaders to act in an honest and fair manner, and to prioritize the needs of the community over their own interests.


Cause black was not born to be losers
The singer emphasizes the strength and resilience of black people and highlights their potential for success.


Hey black full a shakers and movers
The artist is encouraging the black community to be proactive and take action in order to bring about change.


No more fighting my brothers
The artist stresses the importance of solidarity and working together to advance the black community.


Good will and peace to my sisters
The artist calls for a more harmonious and cooperative community by extending his best wishes to the women of the community.


No more war in the ghetto
The singer stresses the need for peace and cooperation in disadvantaged communities, and the risks to progress posed by crime and violence.


Upliftment fi all youths mi seh tru di passage of time
The artist emphasizes the importance of investing in and supporting young people, who are the future of the black community.


Nuh be a mental slave
The singer urges his listeners to think for themselves and not fall victim to the mental slavery of fear, hatred or prejudice.


Mi say we done with those days
The singer suggests that the black community has moved beyond the oppression and discrimination of the past and must now focus on the future.


Yes we can and will change
The singer is confident that with effort and unity, the black community can bring about positive change.


A suh di black fire fi a blaze
The artist evokes the image of a flame or passion for change amongst black people.


So get your mind out di gutta
The artist encourages his listeners to think positively and focus on progress, rather than falling into negative or self-defeating attitudes.


Go work fi you bread and you butta
The singer emphasizes the importance of hard work and self-sufficiency for the black community to achieve their goals.


Time fi the blackman fi prosper
The singer stresses the importance of working towards economic prosperity and success for the black community.


Yes rasta now is the time
The artist emphasizes the importance of the Rastafarian community in advancing the message of unity and progress for black people.


Jamaica say that it's time
The artist emphasizes the relevance and importance of the message for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region.


Bahamas say it's time
The artist emphasizes the relevance and importance of the message for the Bahamas.


Turks and Caicos say that it's time
The singer emphasizes the relevance and importance of the message for Turks and Caicos.


Inna St Thomas it's time yeahh
The artist emphasizes the relevance and importance of the message for St. Thomas, highlighting the importance of addressing issues at the local level.




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Big chunee... 🔥 still listening to this great hit in 2023

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Ugandans, if you are listening this authentic hit in 2021, it's a special dedication to your nation.

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