Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards, 25 October 1983, Oldham, England) is a… Read Full Bio ↴Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards, 25 October 1983, Oldham, England) is an English-born Jamaican reggae singer. He often appears with roots reggae songs within the reggae subgenre dancehall.
Gyptain best known hits include Serious Times, Mama, Beautiful Lady, I Can Feel Your Pain, Love Against The Wall, Hold You and She's My Lady.

Born to a Seventh-day Adventist mother and Rastafarian father, Gyptian received his musical calling at the age of seven, when he began singing in the church. Recognizing his talent, his parents introduced him to Mr. Wong, a record producer from Portmore, St. Catherine. "I did not take it seriously," said Gyptian "My family members have always been carrying me to Portmore to see him, but I usually disappear. One day, they dropped me off at his studio and left me and it all began there."
Under the guidance of Mr. Wong and Earl Chinna Smith, Gyptian honed his sound, winning the 2004 Star Search talent competition at Kens Wild Flower Lounge in Portmore, earning him a spot at Sting 2004, dubbed the 'greatest one night reggae show on earth'.
The singer earned his nickname from his habit of tying a shirt around his head and twisting his chin hair like an Egyptian pharaoh.
In 2005 he scored two hits, "Is There A Place" on the Seasons Riddim and "Serious Times".
Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old singer has been dominating the Jamaician charts with hits including "Is There a Place", "Beautiful Lady", and the chart-topping ballad, "Mama, Don't Cry".
His style of reggae music is considered lovers rock and roots reggae, with songs about political issues and love. His musical and lyrical style has been compared to established Jamaican artists, such as Sizzla, Luciano and Beres Hammond.
On 12 September 2006, Gyptian released his first album on VP Records. On 12 December 2007, Gyptian, while in New York, shot the music video for his new single, "I Can Feel Your Pain" (Cloud Nine Riddim) Produced by Jon FX. The song was the first to be confirmed to appear on his album "I Can Feel Your Pain" which was released in 2008.

As of the end of May 2010, his single "Hold Yuh" had peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 33 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs Chart and had been at the top of the Reggae Digital Songs chart for nine consecutive weeks. In June, the song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually reached a new peak of 77 on that chart, number 3 on the Heatseekers Songs chart, 31 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, 63 on the Radio Songs chart and an astonishing peak of 28 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40, capitalizing it crossover success. The song also peaked at number 1 on the Dancehall/Reggae fusion Charts of the Jamaica Weekly Music Charts for two consecutive weeks. In Canada it peaked at #69 on the Canadian Hot 100. The official remix for the song features rapper Nicki Minaj. It spent 29 weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gyptian has been enjoying chart success with his new album, Hold Yuh, which continues to hold the #2 spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart. The title track, “Hold Yuh,” has become a multi-chart hit worldwide and deemed a “2010 Summer Anthem.” According to Billboard Magazine “not since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go," has an underground reggae artist garnered as much attention in the United States as Jamaica's own Gyptian.” The song also became popular in the UK, and was released there on November 7 by Ministry of Sound Recordings, in an EP which will include remixes by Shy FX, Major Lazer and Toddla T.

Be Alright
Gyptian Lyrics

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Woke up today, turned off my phone
Jumped out on highway and nobody know
guess Im well enough
Tonight Im on my own and I aint got to doubt that
Ill be alright, Ill be alright
Ill be alright, alright
You get once chance to live
One chance to learn so we better begin

Im here ready to win so Im letting go
I dont want it do end, hands in the air cause the top off again
Dance right here, gonna dance till night
So Im letting go
Every night I wish I could feel like this
Young, wild, and free, thats how I wanna be
Light shine on me, just you wait and see
Its a brand new day if I had my way
Ill be alright, Ill be alright
Ill be alright, alright
You get once chance to live
One chance to learn so we better begin
Im here ready to win so Im letting go
I dont want it do end, hands in the air cause the top off again
Dance right here, gonna dance till night
So Im letting go
Tonight Im letting go for I had
And I aint going nowhere till the sun comes down
Oh, Im letting go
You get once chance to live
One chance to learn so we better begin
Im here ready to win so Im letting go
I dont want it do end, hands in the air cause the top off again
Dance right here, gonna dance till night
So Im letting go
You get once chance to live
One chance to learn so we better begin
Im here ready to win so Im letting go
I dont want it do end, hands in the air cause the top off again

Dance right here, gonna dance till night
So Im letting go

Overall Meaning

Gyptian's song "Be Alright" is an uplifting and positive song about not worrying about anything and just living in the moment. The opening lines suggest that the singer is leaving everything behind for the day and going on an adventure. He doesn't want to be tied down by anything and he wants to enjoy his freedom. He knows that he'll be okay and that he doesn't need anyone else to validate his happiness. He repeats the phrase "I'll be alright" throughout the song to remind himself and the listeners that everything is going to be okay.

The lyrics "You get once chance to live, One chance to learn so we better begin" highlight the importance of living in the moment and seizing opportunities. The singer recognizes that life is short and that he wants to make the most of it. He's not afraid to take risks, and he's not worried about the consequences. He's living for the present and not for the future.

Overall, "Be Alright" is a feel-good song that encourages listeners to embrace life and let go of any worries or fears. The singer's positive attitude is contagious and makes the listeners want to dance and sing along.

Line by Line Meaning

Woke up today, turned off my phone
I woke up this morning and immediately turned off my phone, disconnecting from the distractions and obligations of the outside world.

Jumped out on highway and nobody know
I hit the highway, leaving everything behind me, regardless of whether anyone knew where I was going or not.

guess Im well enough
I feel good, I feel at peace with myself and with where I am in life right now.

Tonight Im on my own and I aint got to doubt that
I'm going to spend tonight alone, but I'm confident in myself and my ability to enjoy my own company without any doubts or insecurities.

Ill be alright, Ill be alright
No matter what happens, no matter where life takes me, I know that I'll find a way to be okay - I'll be alright.

You get once chance to live
Life is short and unpredictable, and we only get one shot at it, so we need to make the most of every moment and every opportunity that comes our way.

One chance to learn so we better begin
Since we only have one chance at life, we need to start learning and growing as soon as possible, in order to make the most of it.

Im here ready to win so Im letting go
I'm ready to seize every opportunity and take on life's challenges with zest and determination, while also not holding on too tightly to things I can't control.

I dont want it do end, hands in the air cause the top off again
I'm having such a good time that I don't want this feeling to end, so I'm going to fully enjoy every moment and embrace the sense of freedom and possibility that comes with it.

Dance right here, gonna dance till night
I'm going to dance right here, right now, and keep on dancing until the night is over and the sun starts to rise.

Every night I wish I could feel like this
This feeling of lightness, freedom, and joy is something that I wish I could experience every single night, regardless of what's going on in my life.

Young, wild, and free, thats how I wanna be
I want to live a life full of youthful energy, wild adventures, and the freedom to do what I want, when I want.

Light shine on me, just you wait and see
I'm open to the possibilities and opportunities that life has to offer, and I'm confident that good things are going to come my way.

Its a brand new day if I had my way
If I could have things my way, I would see every day as a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and explore the world around me.

Tonight Im letting go for I had
Tonight, I'm going to let go of everything that's been weighing me down or holding me back, so that I can fully embrace the present moment and all its possibilities.

And I aint going nowhere till the sun comes down
I'm not going to leave this moment or this experience until the sun goes down, because I want to fully soak it all in before it's over.

You get once chance to live
Life is short and unpredictable, and we only get one shot at it, so we need to make the most of every moment and every opportunity that comes our way.

One chance to learn so we better begin
Since we only have one chance at life, we need to start learning and growing as soon as possible, in order to make the most of it.

Im here ready to win so Im letting go
I'm ready to seize every opportunity and take on life's challenges with zest and determination, while also not holding on too tightly to things I can't control.

Dance right here, gonna dance till night
I'm going to dance right here, right now, and keep on dancing until the night is over and the sun starts to rise.

So Im letting go
I'm releasing my inhibitions, my doubts, and my fears, so that I can fully immerse myself in the present moment and embrace all the possibilities that lie ahead.

Writer(s): Jerry Duplessis, Arden Altino, Angela Hunte Copyright: Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Emi Foray Music, Te-bass Music Inc., Masani Elshabazz Music, Big R Publishing, Emi April Music Inc., Wonda Songs Inc.

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And this is where my Gyptian journey began. This song, I heard in 2019 during a super hard time in my life and I played it every morning. I'm grateful for your gift, for your life and for blessing me with it. Happy birthday to you my friend. 🔂♾️🤍♾️