The Journey
Irie Maffia feat. Kemon Lyrics

boom-bamm! yeah!
Excited exclamation at the beginning of the song.

from Grenada to Hungary
A reference to the two places where the artists are from.

yeah man you dunno
Confident assertion that the listener does not understand the artist's journey.

nuhbadda cyan bother wi
No one can bother the artist and their friends on their journey.

naah you cyan bother wi none at all
Further emphasis on the fact that no one can bother the artist and their friends on their journey.

Kemon, Rubadub rocker to alla mi bredrin deh
Introduction to one of the artists, Kemon, and his music style.

Columbia boy, Irie Maffia big ting ah yeah!
Introduction to the other artist, Irie Maffia, and emphasizing their importance.

you dunno wi flash it lyrical stylin!
The artist boasts about their impressive lyrical style.

Deh pon mi journey, nobody can't turn we,
No one can turn the artist and their friends from their journey.

the Almighty guide we and protect we
The artist believes that they are being guided and protected by a higher power.

my friends all around we, who help pon di journey,
The artist's friends are always there to help them on their journey.

anywhere we go we ah remember this
The artist and their friends always remember the importance of their journey and the people who support them.

good morning everybody now here come your guider
The artist introduces themselves as the guide for the listener.

mi talk about mi friend dem a dehpon mi side
The artist talks about their friends who are always by their side.

mi get mi best one as a youth age 5
The artist met their best friend at the age of five.

we cruise together without no fist without nah fight
The artist and their best friend never fought or had any disagreements during their childhood.

right outta school everyone got a new crew
After finishing school, people usually go their separate ways and form new friendships.

but he tell mi if the need be mi a go pull ya trough
The artist's friend promises to be there for them no matter what.

mi move to di city but mi said the same too
The artist also promises to be there for their friend, despite moving away.

wi nah stay together but our treaty was thru
The artist and their friend may not physically be together, but their friendship still holds strong.

from mi turn fifteen mi ah di rhyme generator
The artist started writing songs and generating lyrics from the age of fifteen.

trust mi all around mi a fraught with danger
The artist has faced dangers and obstacles throughout their journey.

just a few real friend more dem a just a stranger
The artist only has a few real friends, while most people are just strangers to them.

smile inna mi face but dem a dog in the manger
Some people pretend to be friendly, but they are actually selfish and greedy.

mi brother great one pushin mi everytime
The artist's brother has always supported and motivated them.

he was there fa listen when mi got a new rhyme
The artist's brother was always willing to listen and give feedback on their new lyrics.

together we nah deal with any kinda crime
The artist and their brother never engaged in any illegal activities.

a friend must be there remember this
The artist emphasizes the importance of true friendship and loyalty.

Growing up fast in this life of mine,
The artist reflects on their fast-paced life.

so many things to see so many left behind,
The artist has seen and experienced many things, but has also had to leave some behind.

Primary school was fine, everything was in line,
The artist's primary school experience was good and organized.

then my dad past away when I was the age of nine
The artist's father died when they were nine years old.

I had to find my way so I played football,
The artist turned to sports, specifically football, as a way to cope with their father's death.

they said I got a scholarship so I took the call,
The artist received a scholarship opportunity and decided to take it.

I was the age of thirteen but I still had to move,
Despite being young, the artist had to move to pursue their scholarship opportunity.

the choice was mine so I laced up my boots.
The artist made the choice to pursue their scholarship and play football, so they prepared themselves for the challenge.

six years pro league with the MTK,
The artist played in a professional football league for six years with MTK.

me love sport but me link up with some top DJ,
The artist loves sports, but eventually linked up with a top DJ to pursue music as well.

gimme di riddim and the track let me spit on the mic,
The artist enjoys creating music and spitting lyrics on tracks.

cuz a music me love me never tell you me like,
The artist's true passion is music, which they have always loved.

make me rock stage show and buss the dance tonight,
The artist loves performing, and hopes to energize the crowd with their music.

make me spread the love, JAH make me shine the light,
The artist believes in spreading love and positivity through their music, and hopes to make a positive impact.

so big up my friends who with me throught the thick and thin,
The artist thanks their friends for sticking by their side through all of life's challenges.

MC KEMON IRIE MAFFIA let the show begin.
The artist references their names, and is ready to begin the show.

Deh pon mi journey, nobody can't turn we,
Repeat of the chorus, emphasizing that no one can stop the artist and their friends on their journey.

Selassie guide we and protect we
Repeat of the belief that a higher power is guiding and protecting the artist.

my friends all around we, who help pon di journey,
Repeat of the importance of the artist's friends on their journey.

anywhere we go we ah remember this
Repeat of the importance of remembering those who support the artist and their journey.