1.) Half Pint (born Lindon Ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists under this name:
1.) Half Pint (born Lindon Roberts) is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae singer. He was born in the West Kingston enclave of Rose Lane. He was nicknamed "Half Pint" by a Mr. Brown, who was the father of one of his mother's friends in nearby Waterhouse. Pint's first single, Sally, was released in 1983 followed by Winsome, which went on to be covered by the Rolling Stones in 1987. Other singles by Pint include Mr. Landlord, Level the Vibes, Substitute Lover, and the hit single, Victory. His 1986 single Greetings helped universalize the term raggamuffin. Sublime's 1996 hit What I Got is based on the chorus on Pint's Loving.
2.) Half Pint also refers to a Miami Bass rap artist.
If I Had A Hammer
Half Pint Lyrics
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I'd hammer in the evening all over this land
I'd hammer out danger I'd hammer out a warning
I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
Well if I had a bell I would ring it in the morning
And I would ring it in the evening all over this land
I'd ring out love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
Now if I had a song I would sing it in the morning
I would sing it in the evening all over this land
I'd sing out danger I'd sing out a warning
I'd sing out love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
Well I've got a hammer and I've got a bell
And I've got a song to sing all over this land
It's a hammer of justice it's a bell of freedom
It's a song about love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
All over this land
The song "If I Had a Hammer" by Half Pint is a message of hope and unity, using the metaphor of a hammer, bell, and song to convey the idea of working to create a better world. The song opens with the singer stating that if they had a hammer, they would use it to "hammer out danger" and "hammer out a warning" in order to protect and warn all people across the land. The powerful repetition of "I'd hammer" emphasizes the urgency of this message.
The second verse introduces the idea of a bell, which the singer would use to ring out danger and warning, echoing the statement made in the first verse. The bell represents a call to action, urging people to come together to tackle the problems facing society. The third verse brings in the imagery of song, which the singer would use to sing out the message of love between all people, regardless of race, religion, or background. This emphasizes the importance of unity and the idea that love can overcome all barriers.
The final verse provides a sense of resolution, as the singer declares that they have all three: the hammer of justice, the bell of freedom, and the song of love. The repetition of "all over this land" throughout the song emphasizes the scope of the singer's mission, which is to spread a message of hope and unity to all people.
Overall, "If I Had a Hammer" by Half Pint is a call to action, urging people to come together to work towards a better world. The song's repeated use of the hammer, bell, and song metaphor emphasizes the importance of taking action, sending a warning, and spreading love and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a hammer I'd hammer in the morning
If I possessed a hammer, I would use it in the morning.
I'd hammer in the evening all over this land
I would use the hammer in the evening, all across this country.
I'd hammer out danger I'd hammer out a warning
Through using the hammer, I would work to overcome danger and provide warnings.
I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters
I would utilize the hammer to promote love and unity between all people.
All over this land
Everywhere possible, throughout the entire country.
Well if I had a bell I would ring it in the morning
If I had access to a bell, I would utilize it in the morning.
And I would ring it in the evening all over this land
I would continue to use the bell in the evening, across the entire country.
I'd ring out danger I'd ring out a warning
Using the bell, I would work to alert others to dangerous situations and provide warnings.
I'd ring out love between my brothers and my sisters
My use of the bell would promote love and unity between all people.
Now if I had a song I would sing it in the morning
If I had a song, I would make use of it in the morning.
I would sing it in the evening all over this land
Throughout the entire country, I would continue to sing my song in the evening.
I'd sing out danger I'd sing out a warning
Through my song, I would work to alert and warn others about potential danger.
I'd sing out love between my brothers and my sisters
In addition, my song would promote love and unity between all people.
Well I've got a hammer and I've got a bell
I do indeed have access to both a hammer and a bell.
And I've got a song to sing all over this land
Furthermore, I have my own song to share with everyone.
It's a hammer of justice it's a bell of freedom
Both my hammer and my bell symbolize important values and ideals.
It's a song about love between my brothers and my sisters
My song speaks to the importance of love and unity between all humans.
All over this land
My efforts and actions will take place throughout the entire country.
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Jonathan Carvalho
Huge reggae fan Hea!! Half pint does it to me every time smilin upon this riddim
BrigadierBumCheeks
done Trini Lopez major justice, what an artist, Greetings is my ultimate fav. keep it goin!
sugerlipsx Jamie wright
Love forward!☝️😁🥰🎶✌🏾
ShoneDaddy
nitty gritty did this better than anyone else, but i love this version too
Andre
This message is most relevant in these times in jamaica
Ernie Tollar
just read.. Song written and recorded by Pete Seeger. Love this version!
zhyarnkatie
massive music
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Half Pint pon Taxi Riddim 💥💥💥
Gabe Chuck
bless dis tune!
Choo’s Music
Yeahhhh biggest ups to the one half pint