Byiome “I-Octane” Muir is a son of Clarendon. The 22-year-old Taurus grew u… Read Full Bio ↴Byiome “I-Octane” Muir is a son of Clarendon. The 22-year-old Taurus grew up in sandy bay, attended the Palmers Cross All Age, before moving on to Garvey Maceo High School. He then furthered his education at the Knox Community College.
I- Octane excelled in the sciences at school, but the pulsating and persistent call of music
Interrupted his planned journey into Architecture. Since his All-Age school days, he was
Known as a fiery deejay armed with spit-fire lyrics and cutting rhythms to fit any occasion
While being a regular feature of school concerts and barbecues at Knox, he was constantly bombarded by requests from friends to dive head-on into the music business.
Doing it strictly for fun back then, he did not consider it seriously until after one of his
Scorching performance when a producer approached him. The producer convinced him to use his raw natural ability and not wait any longer before getting into the business.
Listening to the producer, and thinking about the words of his friends, I-Octane began to give serious thought to getting deeper with music. He assessed his strengths, and summed up that he had above average talent. With that in mind, he made the decision.
He then chose a name that would represent the high energy and consistent work which he put into his music. He then modified the “High Octane” gasoline concept to become I-Octane.
Since than he stepped up his game to become more visible in the often turbulent and cut-throat road to dancehall stardom. He worked at more barbecues and small stage shows, and tried harder to get his voice on a record. As fate would have it, words spread in dancehall circles about his exceptional natural ability, and he was approached by the famed Donovan Germain to do work with Penthouse Records.
In 2000, he recorded ‘Oh Jah’, ‘Stepp A Seed’ for Penthouse, plus ‘Love In The streets’ with Beers Hammond, Buju Banton and Assassin. These artistes are in no uncertain terms the cream of Jamaica music, so Octane took their decision to record the track with him as solid treatment to his talent. Working with than turned out to be much more than a mere morale booster.

At Penthouse he developed stronger and better vocals, which led to his soaring confidence on the microphone and on the stage. He landed a slot on Beenie Man`s
Summer Sizzle stage show, and represented his craft well, creating an even bigger buzz
with the name. He has now been featured in newspaper articles from the two leading
publications.
He followed up with ‘substance’ and ‘What’s Going On’ for the Arrows Label, and ‘War No More’ and ‘Jeans’ for the H2O Label. He then did ‘No Love’ for the Purple Skunk Label for which a music video medley which features Stevie Face was shot recently. This music video has been a popular number upon local networks, giving I-Octane even more visibility.
I-Octane considers himself as an “across the board” deejay. He can arm himself with any type of lyrics depending on the occasion, and he writes his own tunes as well. He describes himself as an ‘easy going’ person, who does not worry about things. He prides
himself in the ability to listen and observe carefully.

The Arrows Label, also Known for seamless productions and exceptional work, has placed I-Octane under their management wing. Since being there, he has developed even more vocally under their guidance.
He is now working to put together an album by year-end.
In his spare time, I-Octane prefers activities which make him grow in one way or another.
He mediates at times or listens to the reasoning of elders in the music. When not doing that, he makes sure he stays fresh with lyrics by reading motivational books.

Help I Please
I Octane Lyrics

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How can they flourish
When dem scorn di words of the most high
Jah rasta for high
Wooh yea yea
Wooh yea yea
Robert mi a warn yo please
Warn yo please
Nuff youth dead wa never suppose to die

Nuff man switch wa usto support di high
My likkle dep dem waan di road fi tie
Wooy mi haffi head to di mountain top
Return fresh like di water from di fountain top
Cause mi head in a di city dem waan open that
But mi know father God won't let that
Please please oh God just help I please
Caw wi living in a world weh rat a fight fi cheese
Chiggers no fraid fi squeeze
So help I please
Oh God just help I
Deh yah help I
So father help I please
Oh God just help I please
Caw wi living in a world weh rat a fight fi cheese
Chiggers no fraid fi squeeze
So help I please
Oh God just help I
Beg yo help I
Perches tell yo
A so dem stay a so dem meck up
Dem always waan powerful youths mouth fi shut up
A evil dem a play from di first time wi catch up
A so dem heart dutty an mucky an net up
Like Christ dem take mi story down
Dem come a try fi hold mi done
But low mi meck mi grow mi come
No bother try fi show mi gun
Long as dem no hold mi tongue
None a dem cyan slow mi done
In a fi mi bands father yuh a beat di holy drum
Please father God watch over me
Please don't let dem triumph over me

Guide my step from di wrong company
Cause di easiest way I got to be

Overall Meaning

In his song "Help I Please," I Octane delves into the harsh realities of life and implores the Most High to assist him in navigating them. The opening lines, "How can they flourish, When dem scorn di words of the most high," suggests that those who reject righteous living cannot expect to prosper. The consciousness-raising of Jah Rastafari reigns supreme, and I Octane believes that by adhering to these principles, he can live without fear of malicious influences.

The second verse touches on the prevalence of youth deaths that shock communities and families. He states that many have betrayed their former selves and have become so entrenched in negativity that they will do just about anything to maintain that lifestyle. I Octane sifts through this murkiness by looking to his faith. He seeks out the mountains, which are symbolic of transcendence and ascension, for a renewed life source. He calls on the Most High to aid him in dodging the deadly consequences of being caught up in the wrong element. "Living in a world where rat a fight fi cheese" is a euphemism for the ways some people are willing to undercut others to get ahead. In the midst of this strife, I Octane insists that only divine intervention can keep him on the right path.

The chorus continues to weave the theme of the song: the need for divine guidance in the face of the world's dangers. He prays for protection, aware of the reality that some will not hesitate to harm others to get ahead. Seeking comfort and grace, he implores the Most High to always be by his side.

Line by Line Meaning

How can they flourish
How can they prosper or succeed

When dem scorn di words of the most high
When they show disrespect for the teachings of God

Jah rasta for high
God is in control

Wooh yea yea
Expression of emotion/mood

Robert mi a warn yo please
I'm warning you, Robert

Warn yo please
I'm pleading with you to be careful

Nuff youth dead wa never suppose to die
Many young people have died prematurely

Nuff man switch wa usto support di high
Many people have abandoned their faith

My likkle dep dem waan di road fi tie
Young people want to pursue a life of crime

Wooy mi haffi head to di mountain top
I have to go to a place of peace and solitude

Return fresh like di water from di fountain top
I will come back renewed and rejuvenated

Cause mi head in a di city dem waan open that
People in the city want me to engage in negative activities

But mi know father God won't let that
But I have faith that God will protect me from that

Please please oh God just help I please
Please, God, I am asking for your help

Caw wi living in a world weh rat a fight fi cheese
We are living in a world where people are fighting for their own gain

Chiggers no fraid fi squeeze
People are not afraid to use violence to get what they want

So help I please
So please help me

Oh God just help I
I am pleading for God's assistance

Deh yah help I
Here I am, asking for help

Beg yo help I
I am begging for your help

Perches tell yo
I am telling you, Perches

A so dem stay a so dem meck up
This is how they behave, this is how they act

Dem always waan powerful youths mouth fi shut up
They always want powerful and influential people to be silenced

A evil dem a play from di first time wi catch up
They have been behaving wickedly from the very beginning

A so dem heart dutty an mucky an net up
Their hearts are dirty and corrupted

Like Christ dem take mi story down
They are trying to bring me down, like they did to Jesus

Dem come a try fi hold mi done
They are trying to hold me back

But low mi meck mi grow mi come
But they won't stop me from growing and progressing

No bother try fi show mi gun
Don't try to intimidate me with weapons

Long as dem no hold mi tongue
As long as they don't make me be silent

None a dem cyan slow mi done
None of them can stop my progress

In a fi mi bands father yuh a beat di holy drum
God, you are with me and together we will overcome

Please father God watch over me
God, please watch over and protect me

Please don't let dem triumph over me
Please don't let them win against me

Guide my step from di wrong company
Help me stay away from negative influences

Cause di easiest way I got to be
Because I want to take the easier way

Writer(s): Byiome Muir, Robert Livingston Copyright: Byiome Muir Music, Scikron Music Publishing

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