I-Octane is now an independent artiste, having ended a 4 year partnership with Arrows Recordings. His catalogue continues to grow likewise his accolades and he has received numerous awards and nominations in recognition of his work. With only a 5 year stint in the industry he is already being compared to some of the legends in reggae, hence it's only appropriate that many industry professionals and corporate Jamaica are looking to him as the leader of the new generation of musician. Even with his success to date, it is clear that Octane has just scratched the surface of all he is meant to achieve. His music has captured the attention and hearts of people of every color, creed and class and this artiste has undoubtedly unleashed a fire that will eternally blaze. HOTTA FIRE BURNING!!!!
Blood Shed
I-Octane Lyrics
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Hey Don
Bakklefield and borderlines
Let mi lose my friends, hey
But I gwaan lack a reverence
I nah lose [?]?
Woohhh
Let mi lose my friends
Hey
Yo me bredda dem
Mi sister dem woooy yeah
Bloodshed, itβ²s a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and wonβ²t go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
I see friends a kill friends
Weh share out a one plate, a chat through zinc fence
Mi know before mi buss, and now I buss
I nuh need nuh new friends
What a rest side I nuh need a new ends noo
Watch you friends weh you smoke wid
Jah Vinci dem tell you seh
Dem same man will take yuh weh
Dem claim seh dem with you dem nuh with you dem will make you dead
So be careful how you spread your bed
Bloodshed, itβ²s a bloodshed itβ²s a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed itβ²s a
Hey nuff a kill and won't go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Dem will kill you and speak pon yuh body, yo
Trigga pop off yuh heart like is a dolly
Owna friend waan flick you duppy mad to taggy
Heartless seh dem a troddy
Hey touchy
Dem yah friend a nuh real
Thatβ²s why wi chant courageous pon di earth mi refill yeah
Stand firm mi [?] wi shield
Fi slew pagans cah wi nah give in
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed itβ²s a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Cause dem quick fi inflict moods
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
A [?]
Em quick fi inflict moods
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
A [?]
Bloodshed, itβ²s a bloodshed itβ²s a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed itβ²s a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
In "Blood Shed" by I-Octane, the lyrics offer a cautionary tale about the dangers of betrayal and violence among friends. Through his lyrics, I-Octane warns his listeners to be wary of those who are quick to turn on you and to spread love instead of violence. He notes that it's not worth losing friends over trivial things and that friends who are willing to betray you were never truly your friends to begin with.
The opening lines of the song ("Bakklefield and borderlines/Let mi lose my friends, hey/But I gwaan lack a reverence/I nah lose [?]/Woohhh") set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that there are boundaries and lines that can be crossed, but he refuses to show any disrespect. He emphasizes that he will not lose his own moral code in the face of potential friendship loss.
As he continues, I-Octane notes that the act of killing one's friends is becoming increasingly common ("I see friends a kill friends/Weh share out a one plate, a chat through zinc fence"), and warns listeners to be cautious with whom they associate ("Watch you friends weh you smoke wid/Jah Vinci dem tell you seh/Dem same man will take yuh weh"). He also notes that the act of betrayal from someone close can be particularly hurtful, noting that people will kill you and then speak on your behalf ("Dem will kill you and speak pon yuh body").
Overall, "Blood Shed" is a cautionary tale about the importance of being selective with one's friendships and staying true to one's beliefs and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey see dat
Addressing someone as they notice something
Hey Don
Addressing someone named Don
Bakklefield and borderlines
Areas with conflicts and issues
Let mi lose my friends, hey
Prefers to lose friends than to compromise their principles
But I gwaan lack a reverence
They refuse to show respect
I nah lose [?]? Woohhh
Not losing their own identity
Yo me bredda dem
Addressing their brothers
Mi sister dem woooy yeah
Addressing their sisters with emotion
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Describing the violent situation
Hey nuff a slew and won't go heaven Woyy
Many will die without reaching heaven
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Advising not to spread love among siblings.
Tell mi where it hated
Asking to reveal where the hate comes from
I see friends a kill friends
Observation that friends are killing friends
Weh share out a one plate, a chat through zinc fence
Friends that share food and talk through a fence
Mi know before mi buss, and now I buss
Knowing individuals before and after their success
I nuh need nuh new friends
Does not require new friends
What a rest side I nuh need a new ends noo
Not interested in moving to a new location
Watch you friends weh you smoke wid
Be cautious of the friends you smoke with
Jah Vinci dem tell you seh
Referring to Jah Vinci's advice
Dem same man will take yuh weh
The same friends that could betray you
Dem claim seh dem with you dem nuh with you dem will make you dead
Friends with the claim of being on the same side can lead to your demise
So be careful how you spread your bed
Be cautious of who you trust
Dem will kill you and speak pon yuh body, yo
Perpetrators can kill and speak about their victim
Trigga pop off yuh heart like is a dolly
Gunfire can penetrate the heart
Owna friend waan flick you duppy mad to taggy
Friends that wish to send enemies to curse you
Heartless seh dem a troddy
Heartless individuals claim to be loyal
Hey touchy
Casual address
Dem yah friend a nuh real
Those individuals are not genuine friends
Thatβ²s why wi chant courageous pon di earth mi refill yeah
Being brave keeps them grounded
Stand firm mi [?] wi shield
Staying true to oneself with protection
Fi slew pagans cah wi nah give in
Fighting against enemies without giving up
Cause dem quick fi inflict moods
They can easily cause harm
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
The situation is not a joke
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
Thinking about childhood friends that they hold in high esteem
Writer(s): Donovan Bennett, Byiome Muir
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
George Karanja
Hey see dat
Hey Don
Bakklefield and borderlines
Let mi lose my friends, hey
But I gwaan lack a reverence
I nah lose
?
Woohhh
Bakklefield and borderlines
Let mi lose my friends
Hey
Yo me bredda dem
Mi sister dem woooy yeah
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and won't go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
I see friends a kill friends
Weh share out a one plate, a chat through zinc fence
Mi know before mi buss, and now I buss
I nuh need nuh new friends
What a rest side I nuh need a new ends noo
Watch you friends weh you smoke wid
Jah Vinci dem tell you seh
Dem same man will take yuh weh
Dem claim seh dem with you dem nuh with you dem will make you dead
So be careful how you spread your bed
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a kill and won't go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Dem will kill you and speak pon yuh body, yo
Trigga pop off yuh heart like is a dolly
Owna friend waan flick you duppy mad to taggy
Heartless seh dem a troddy
Hey touchy
Dem yah friend a nuh real
That's why wi chant courageous pon di earth mi refill yeah
Stand firm mi
Wi shield
Fi slew pagans cah wi nah give in
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Cause dem quick fi inflict moods
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
A
Em quick fi inflict moods
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
A
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
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MrJelani1986
This is the 1st time i heard octane sound so fierce .. Hes usually more calm but this shit here is π₯
Sadiki Belle
every time I hear this song I feel like cry
Orlando Judah
No jke. fi real
Orlando Judah
even now afta so much years
George Karanja
Hey see dat
Hey Don
Bakklefield and borderlines
Let mi lose my friends, hey
But I gwaan lack a reverence
I nah lose
?
Woohhh
Bakklefield and borderlines
Let mi lose my friends
Hey
Yo me bredda dem
Mi sister dem woooy yeah
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and won't go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
I see friends a kill friends
Weh share out a one plate, a chat through zinc fence
Mi know before mi buss, and now I buss
I nuh need nuh new friends
What a rest side I nuh need a new ends noo
Watch you friends weh you smoke wid
Jah Vinci dem tell you seh
Dem same man will take yuh weh
Dem claim seh dem with you dem nuh with you dem will make you dead
So be careful how you spread your bed
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a kill and won't go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Dem will kill you and speak pon yuh body, yo
Trigga pop off yuh heart like is a dolly
Owna friend waan flick you duppy mad to taggy
Heartless seh dem a troddy
Hey touchy
Dem yah friend a nuh real
That's why wi chant courageous pon di earth mi refill yeah
Stand firm mi
Wi shield
Fi slew pagans cah wi nah give in
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Cause dem quick fi inflict moods
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
A
Em quick fi inflict moods
This a nuh laugh like milks and bulls
I yah tell yuh friends so yuh adore from infant school
A
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
Spread nuh love amongst dem bredrins
Tell mi where it hated
Bloodshed, it's a bloodshed it's a
Hey nuff a slew and gwaan go heaven
Woyy
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Bradley Job
Changes riddim is one of the hardest of time
Mya Clare
Foreverrr!!!!!!!!!
GOD IS GREAT
Thatβs a fact!
Dumo Khumalo
Mii use to vibe to dis riddim everyday... wicked tune
Javier Bent
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