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.
Serious Times
Gyptian Lyrics
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All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
So, let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
'Cause life continues as it goes
If you really want to know the truth
Half the truth isn't been told
No no no no no no
So I say, these are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
So, let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
'Cause life continues as it goes
If you really want to know the truth
Half the truth isn't been told
No no no no no no
Just sometimes you think its peace and safety
It could be a vast sudden destruction
Said when you wake up this morning
You better give thanks
You don't know if you gonna live
To see tomorrow
Life is much more precious than gold
And if the truth hasn't been told
So I say
These are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
Say on the corner
Watch how you a hang out on the corner
A stray drive by mi she a gwan pan di corner
On the corner the youths them really naw hold nuh order
A stray them go stray and left the border
'Cause a domino them she them gone out they gone play
And den car come in and shot start to spray
All the innocent lives get taken away
So I say
These are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
So, let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
'Cause life continues as it goes
If you really want to know the truth
Half the truth isn't been told
No no no no no no
Just sometimes you think its peace and safety
It could be a vast sudden destruction
Said when you wake up this morning
You better give thanks
You don't know if you gonna live
To see tomorrow
Life is much more precious than gold
And if the truth hasn't been told
So I say
These are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
Are some serious times
Serious times, serious times
The lyrics of Gyptian's song "Serious Times" reflect on the prevalent issues of violence and crime in society. The song emphasizes the need for people to come together and realize the severity of the situation. The lyrics use imagery of the sun and moon to bring attention to the fact that these issues persist in both daylight and nighttime. The repetition of the phrase "these are some serious times" throughout the song emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need for action.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that life is unpredictable and can be taken away at any moment. The line "just sometimes you think its peace and safety, it could be a vast sudden destruction" demonstrates the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
Overall, "Serious Times" serves as a call to action for individuals to come together and address the issues that plague society. It emphasizes the need for unity and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuh say these are some serious times
These current days are serious and dire
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Society is full of aggression and wrongdoing
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
It's time to come together, be more connected and understand the situation
So, let the sun shine throughout everyday
Seek positivity in every moment
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
Find tranquility in the darkness
This is seven times rise
It's a time of transformation and change
And seven times fall
Adversity is part of life
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
I don't believe in defeat
'Cause life continues as it goes
Life keeps moving forward
If you really want to know the truth
To truly understand
Half the truth isn't been told
Not everything is being revealed
Just sometimes you think its peace and safety
Sometimes peace and safety can be deceiving
It could be a vast sudden destruction
Destruction can happen quickly and on a large scale
Said when you wake up this morning
It's implied that waking up is a blessing
You better give thanks
It's important to express gratitude
You don't know if you gonna live
Life is fragile and unpredictable
To see tomorrow
To experience another day
Life is much more precious than gold
Life is irreplaceable and priceless
Say on the corner
Talking about a location
Watch how you a hang out on the corner
Be careful how you spend your time in this place
A stray drive by mi she a gwan pan di corner
A drive-by shooting occurred at this corner
On the corner the youths them really naw hold nuh order
Young people at this corner are not behaving well
A stray them go stray and left the border
They behave wildly and departed from the norm
'Cause a domino them she them gone out they gone play
They were playing games with dominoes
And den car come in and shot start to spray
A car pulled up and started shooting indiscriminately
All the innocent lives get taken away
People who didn't deserve it lost their lives
Are some serious times
These are very serious days
Serious times, serious times
This is a repetition and emphasis of the seriousness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HERMAN DAVIS, KEMOY ROWE, KENNETH WILSON, WINDEL EDWARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FreedomOfSpeech
This masterpiece deserves FULL LYRICS
'Yeh yeh Sta na na na na woowooooee
Yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yehh
Ho ha ha ha hi
A she these are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
Let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
cause life continues as it goes
If you really want to know the truth
Half the truth isn't been told
No no no no no nooo
A she these are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
Let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
Seh! Sometimes you think its peace and safety
It could be a fast sudden destruction
Said when you wake up this morning
You better give thanks
Cause you don't know if you gonna live
To see tomorrow
Life is much more precious than gold
Yeh! Yeh! and if the truth hasn't been told
So I say!
A she these are some serious times
All I can see around us is just violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
Let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all
Sit on the corner
Watch how you a hang out on the corner
A staright drive by mi she a gwaan pan di corner
On the corner the youths dem really naw hold nuh order
A stray dem go stray and left the border
Cause a domino them she dem gone out deh gone play
And den car come in and shot start to spray
All the innocent lives get taken away
So I say '
Krysan Davidson
Every year this song will continue to become more real! Keep strong everybody. Praise Yah! 🤍🙏🏾
mp_terminal
This song will never die.
HGHXMZK
Amazing song
PG LOCO
For real
mp_terminal
@PG LOCO its amazing when people reply and remind me of this banger
Derrick Tyson
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in quite a long time...
tlove21
Who would think 2020 this song would be so much more relevant. All we learn from history is we do not learn from history.
King Charming
True 💯
Godschild
Heavy facts!! Change is a must family
Godschild
#itsherdam #itsourdam #2020visions #2020visionaries #CHANGEYOURLIFE #livelovelaugh