Try Harder
Jae Prynse Lyrics
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Dis is how mi feel
Yow Kalimnel
You know some pagans shurm and try fight ghetto yute
Mi jus feel like seh wi have something to prove to dem
Seet deh
A wuleepa door mi knock and dem nuh open
Because a you mek mi try haada
Mi a tell yuh seh a you mek mi try haada
To all a the enemies, the false dem
Mi buss a drink and mek a toast to dem
Because a you mek mi try haada
You mek mi try
Mi is a yute from di streets
Mi know bout di white rice with no type a meat
Every day poverty pull up like it deh pan repeat
A hungry man, breath all a smell, nuh brush all mi teeth
Suh nuh tell mi fi dweet
Cause unuh nuh weh me grow, it nuh sweet
One pants, one shoes, every day mi use to beat
Suh now Jah Jah seh Jay Prynse dweet
Suh mi beat in the streets, pagan hearts a leap
A wuleepa door mi knock and dem nuh open
But mi give thanks to who close dem
Because a you mek mi try haada
Mi a tell yuh seh a you mek mi try haada
To all a the enemies the false dem
Mi buss a drink and mek a toast to dem
Because a you mek mi try haada
Mi a tell yuh seh a you mek mi try haada
Mi is a yute from di grung
Cum from a place weh every body call slum
Badmind, envy, suh dutty heart cum
Nuh waah yuh have all wen dem nuh waah none
Nuh waah yuh shine cause dem waah yuh fall dung
But mi luv weh yuh seh mi cyaah dweet an dun
Something to yuh likkle badmind tongue
Hear mi Maannie bwoy, Live MB, Richie Tek
No guy, no guy, can tell no lie, man try
And mi give tanks to all a those who try with I
Because Mama table waah food
And mi yute nuffi walk bout
Sum mi a gwaan work with the rite attitude
If a fight, a fight, dah song fight back di dude
Seet deh
Frens for real
Dis is how mi feel
Tell dem nuh Johna
Hear mi nuh Passa Dan
Kalin deck, Richie Tek
The lyrics of Jae Prynse's song "Try Harder" express the artist's feelings of determination to prove himself and his roots to those who attempt to discredit him. The song begins with a shoutout to a friend called Kalimnel, acknowledging that some people see him as just another ghetto youth, but he has something to prove to them. The next few lines describe the trials and difficulties he has faced and overcame growing up in poverty. The song suggests that he has had to knock on doors that never opened, and he gives thanks even to the people who rejected him because they helped him try harder. He went on to address the false friends, enemies and pagans who have looked down on him, but he gives a toast to them for making him push himself even harder to succeed.
The song has a compelling theme that conveys the message of perseverance and determination despite the odds. Jae Prynse uses his lyrics to emphasize that his struggles have given him the grit to push himself harder, so when he achieves success, he knows that he earned it. Indeed the song is a reflection of the tough environment in which he grew up, and his words paint pictures of the challenges ghetto youths face daily. The line "A wuleepa door mi knock and dem nuh open" (A lot of doors I knocked on did not open) demonstrates how he approached many opportunities but did not get them. However, he learns to appreciate and thank those who rejected him for making him more determined to work harder.
In conclusion, the message of the song is that struggles should not hold one back as they can serve as a source of motivation. The lyrics encourage people to feel proud of their roots and not to be ashamed of their path to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends for real
I truly mean this and it's from the heart - these are real friends I have.
Dis is how mi feel
I'm expressing my true feelings.
Yow Kalimnel
Hey Kalimnel.
You know some pagans shurm and try fight ghetto yute
There are people who go out of their way to talk down on and harm those of us from impoverished backgrounds.
Mi jus feel like seh wi have something to prove to dem
I feel like we have something to prove to these people trying to hold us down.
Seet deh
That's how it is.
A wuleepa door mi knock and dem nuh open
I've knocked on doors and no one would answer or help me.
But mi give tanks to who close dem
But I am grateful to those who do help me.
Because a you mek mi try haada
You are the reason I am driven to work harder.
Mi a tell yuh seh a you mek mi try haada
I'm telling you that it's because of you that I am motivated to work harder.
To all a the enemies, the false dem
To all of my enemies and the people who are fake to me.
Mi buss a drink and mek a toast to dem
I'll even give a toast to them despite their actions.
Mi is a yute from di streets
I'm someone who comes from the streets and knows the struggle.
Mi know bout di white rice with no type a meat
I know what it's like not to have a lot of food.
Every day poverty pull up like it deh pan repeat
Every day I'm reminded of poverty and feel like it's a never-ending cycle.
A hungry man, breath all a smell, nuh brush all mi teeth
Even when I'm hungry, I don't always have the resources to care for my basic needs.
Suh nuh tell mi fi dweet
Don't push me to do anything.
Cause unuh nuh weh me grow, it nuh sweet
You don't know where I come from or the challenges I've faced.
One pants, one shoes, every day mi use to beat
I used to wear the same clothes every day and didn't have many resources.
Suh now Jah Jah seh Jay Prynse dweet
That's why I'm proud of myself and what I've achieved despite the odds.
Suh mi beat in the streets, pagan hearts a leap
Now I'm out in the streets and disproving the negative comments and beliefs of others.
Mi is a yute from di grung
I'm from the slums and a product of my environment.
Cum from a place weh every body call slum
I come from a place that's generally considered to be impoverished and rough.
Badmind, envy, suh dutty heart cum
People around me are often envious and have negative attitudes.
Nuh waah yuh have all wen dem nuh waah none
People around me don't want to see anyone doing well if they aren't.
Nuh waah yuh shine cause dem waah yuh fall dung
They want to see you fail if they feel threatened by you.
But mi luv weh yuh seh mi cyaah dweet an dun
Despite what people say, I am driven to succeed and prove them wrong.
Something to yuh likkle badmind tongue
This is my message to those negative people.
Hear mi Maannie bwoy, Live MB, Richie Tek
Listen to me, Maannie bwoy, Live MB, Richie Tek.
No guy, no guy, can tell no lie, man try
No one can tell a lie about me because I work hard and try my best.
And mi give tanks to all a those who try with I
I am grateful to those who support me and try to help me.
Because Mama table waah food
I need to provide for myself and my family, who rely on me for food.
And mi yute nuffi walk bout
I want to be able to provide for my children and not have them go without.
Sum mi a gwaan work with the rite attitude
That's why I'm working hard with the right mentality.
If a fight, a fight, dah song fight back di dude
If there's a fight, I'll fight back with this song.
Tell dem nuh Johna
Tell them it's not Jonna who's doing this, it's me.
Hear mi nuh Passa Dan
Listen to me, Passa Dan.
Kalin deck, Richie Tek
Kalin deck, Richie Tek.
Writer(s): Jae Prynse
Contributed by Asher O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Geofrey Onyango
The motivation this song gave me to push through 2020 can not be explained.... Everyday we try harder ๐ฏ
Elzibrah
This song glorifies the struggle! That struggle is what makes us strong and resilient and moves us forward!
MzGlamarous187
I just discovered this song and itโs been on repeat since. A few years ago I worked in a department store. My manager was so heartless, condescending and often made comments about having two degrees. Well I am about to graduate with a first class honors degree. #youmakemetryharder
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Nadre Bell
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Owen Hankey
Blessings and more blessings go out to you!
Daniel James
Congrats
Carrie S
I dig this. A song with positive vibes. Not the typical drugs n sex. Give me more of this!
damond stoddart
These songs need to get more radio time.