I Wayne was raised by his aunt and her husband Ansell Collins, a renowned keyboard player. This young artist has been refining his craft since age seven. Coming from a musical family, I Wayne had first made his venture into performance as a student at Greater Portmore High School, joining a local group Vibes Machine. The group, consisting of singers and DJs, used to perform at afterwork parties at popular clubs like Cactus and Asylum. One night, the artiste was forced to perform alone due to the fact that his bandmates were running extremely late. The response was tremendous, and I Wayne was motivated to perfect his solo act.
In the Summer of 2004, Wayne released Can't Satisfy Her, in the new wave of reggae. The track was reportedly the first roots reggae song to be added to the playlist of Hot 97, the influential hip-hop radio station in New York City.
In November of 2004, I Wayne signed a record deal with VP Records to release his debut album, Lava Ground. Lava Ground was praised for returning to reggae's "essential roots" in contrast to popular reggae artists who induce listeners to "dance and groove to their carefree music".
I Wayneโs first week sales from his sophmore album Book of Life (Nov. 6, 2007) walked him straight to the top of the Billboard charts at the #4 spot in the reggae category.
don't worry
I Wayne Lyrics
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Hmm, ooh
Nuh dash wey nuh belly young girl
Yuh seh yuh nah fi sell it young girl
Love life neva try to spoil it
Yuh have nuh right fi dash di yute inna nuh toilet
Life road is so rocky, yeah, you see it still
Just know Rastafari nah sleep
She kill di pickney and sleep now she get delete, ah
I tell di black woman she not to worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I for all life's glory
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
I tell Iyah a nuh fi worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I to all life's glory
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
Carry life child fi free, please lady
Don't yuh tek nuh abortion
Carry life child fi free
Di yute nuh deserve nuh rejection
Another one scream to see, fatality
She take the birth control and injection
It was a dead reflection, life prove dem wrong
I tell di black woman she not to worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I for all life's glory
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
I tell Iyah a nuh fi worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I to all life's glory
I suggest no abortion fah nuh baby
No cementry, fi I seed was a bearing treat
No apology, no one caan go fall, Rasta lean belly
Sincerity, no breast feedin' cau yuh givin' up early
Joy I live to see
Thanks and praise my mom a neva kill a mi, ah
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Nuh dash wey nuh belly young girl
Yuh seh yuh nah fi sell it young girl
Love life neva try to spoil it
Yuh have nuh right fi dash di yute inna nuh toilet
Life road is so rocky, yeah, you see it still
Life child haffi get food yuh see it
Just know Rastafari nah sleep
She kill di pickney and now get delete
I tell di black woman she not to worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I for all life's glory
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
I tell Iyah a nuh fi worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I to all life's glory
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
Carry life child fi free, please lady
Don't yuh tek nuh abortion
Carry life child fi free
Di yute nuh deserve nuh rejection
Another one scream to see, fatality
She take the birth control and injection
It was a dead reflection, oh.
I tell di black woman she not to worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I for all life's glory
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
I tell Iyah a nuh fi worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
I to all life's glory
In "Don't Worry," I Wayne addresses the issue of abortion, advicing against it, especially for young and black women who feel like they have no other choice. He urges young women not to discard their unborn babies, instead to carry them to term and give them life. He reminds his listeners that life is precious and that every child deserves a chance to live, grow, and contribute positively to society. I Wayne believes that haste makes waste and emphasizes the importance of taking the time to make the right decision regarding a child's life.
The song's chorus emphasizes the message of embracing life's glory and rejecting the illusion of uncertainty and worry. The road of life can be rocky, but Rastafari, being a spiritual figure, never sleeps and will always guide us on our journeys. I Wayne points out that infanticide is, in his opinion, a brutal act and attempts to get young girls to realize they have no justification to get rid of an unplanned baby by terminating its life.
The words of "Don't Worry" suggest that a baby is a precious gift, and every life that enters the world is unique, valuable, and deserves to be cherished. The song is designed to encourage young women to be courageous, to believe in their abilities, to be strong, and refuse to give up on themselves and their planned or unplanned kids. He tells them they should never feel they are stuck in a difficult situation or feel like they have no choice in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuh dash wey nuh belly young girl
Don't abandon your child, young girl
Yuh seh yuh nah fi sell it young girl
You say you won't sell it, young girl
Love life neva try to spoil it
Don't ruin your life by making bad decisions
Yuh have nuh right fi dash di yute inna nuh toilet
You don't have the right to dispose of the child in the toilet
Life road is so rocky, yeah, you see it still
Life is full of difficulties, you can still see it
Life child haffi get food yuh see it
The child must be provided with food, can't you see?
Just know Rastafari nah sleep
Just know that Rastafari is always vigilant
She kill di pickney and sleep now she get delete, ah
She killed the child and now she faces consequences
I tell di black woman she not to worry
I tell the black woman not to worry
Haste make waste and neva hurry
Don't rush, take your time
I for all life's glory
For the glory of life
Black woman yuh nuh fi dash wey nuh belly
Black woman, don't throw away your child
I tell Iyah a nuh fi worry
I tell Iyah not to worry
I to all life's glory
For the glory of all life
I suggest no abortion fah nuh baby
I suggest not having an abortion for the baby
No cementry, fi I seed was a bearing treat
No cemetery for my child, it was a precious gift
No apology, no one caan go fall, Rasta lean belly
No apology, no one can fail, Rasta will persevere
Sincerity, no breast feedin' cau yuh givin' up early
Sincerity, no breastfeeding because you're giving up early
Joy I live to see
I live for the joy I see
Thanks and praise my mom a neva kill a mi, ah
Thanks and praise to my mom for not killing me
Carry life child fi free, please lady
Carry the child to full term, please lady
Don't yuh tek nuh abortion
Don't have an abortion
Di yute nuh deserve nuh rejection
The child doesn't deserve rejection
Another one scream to see, fatality
Another one dies as a result
She take the birth control and injection
She used birth control and injections
It was a dead reflection, oh.
It led to a tragic outcome
Contributed by Madison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shanaewright
We need more of this kind of music today,maybe it's the only thing to save us from the evil๐ข
@ajaytranter2655
Iโm here everyday 365 days a year 10 times a day !!!!!!
Whoโs still here ? This man is a legend and a icon to me ! His music makes more sense in todays tyranny world than ever before !!
Stay positive people and remember love and honesty before anything ! Love your neighbour and be the best version of you possible โค๏ธโค๏ธ love you all my brothers and sisters โค๏ธโค๏ธ
@juniorflemming4748
Blessed love
@itsebony
I love every single thing about this masterful composition. The rhythm, I-Wayne's voice and effortless flow, the energy of the supporting vocalists, and the impassioned msg of course. All well received!!! I can't stop listening.
@zillogullu33
I respect you as a woman defending this essential messege in a time like this...
@rodrickdouglas5297
One of the most realistic songs of all time.
@Sugalolo
Haste makes waste, so never hurry.
Big Up I Wayne still listening 2022!!!
@ajaytranter2655
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@jeffreygrimes7313
I love this song the back up singers sre so great and the band
@itsebony
Yes!!!!! First I've ever seen someone big up harmony singers in a comment section. And they really did a splendid job.