Toys
Jah Farmer Lyrics


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Haffi knoe the people dem nuh toys toys
Cause poor people dem desreve a lot of joy joy
Down in south africa in europe america
Tuffa life a tuffa man
Dem a searchin for a better life fi gwaan

Pure and simple dat the life wi want to live
We deserve the life the politicians dem nah want to give
Cause i'm waitin rastafari please fullfill the prophecies
Guide us wid your mighty hand
Put a bless onna mi land
Pure and simple dat the life wi want to live
We should live togheta inna fulla love and harmony
Food wata and shelta should be divided equally
We wan morality no more insanities
Some a dem a takin your land
Some a dem a killin your fren
Some a dem kill dem dem pay no bill dem
None a dem takin your hand
Some a dem use brutality
Some a dem dem nah use to pray

So listen dat the peolple dem nuh
Toys toys
Cause poor people dem desreve a lot of joy joy
Down in south africa in europe america
Tuffa life a tuffa man
Dem a searchin for a better life fi gwaan

Struggles fi di poors
Inna d west inna d est
Nuh wan nuh more nuh bloody buziness
Becuase dis killin haffi cease
Stop dis killin now mi seh
Rich man system is a deseas
Nuh wan nuh more nuh bloody bizness
We got a life we wanna live

Some a dem killin an
An never chillin nah nah
Some a dem a kill dem dem pay no bill dem
None a dem takin your hand
Some a dem use terrorizin
Some a dem dem nah use to pray

So listen dat the peolple dem nuh
Toys toys
Cause poor people dem desreve a lot of joy joy
Down in south africa in europe america




Tuffa life a tuffa man
Dem a searchin for a better life fi gwaan

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jah Farmer's song "Toys" reflect on the struggles and hardships faced by poor people all over the world. The song urges people to recognize that the poor are not mere objects or toys to be used for their own amusement but human beings who deserve joy and happiness just like anyone else. The song mentions the search for a better life among people across South Africa, Europe and America who are trying to escape the tough and uncertain lives they lead.


The song calls for basic needs like food, water, and shelter to be distributed equally, and for morality to reign supreme over insanity. The lyrics suggest that the politicians neglect the needs of the poor, and it is Rastafari who holds the key to guide and bless the land. The song also highlights the brutality and terrorization orchestrated by some people who use it to kill, steal lands, and terrorize people. The musician calls on them to put a stop to the killing and let people live, with dignity and mutual respect.


Overall, the song emphasizes the need for people to recognize and acknowledge the rights of the poor and treat them with the same respect and dignity as anyone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Haffi knoe the people dem nuh toys toys
We must understand that the people are not objects to be played with and manipulated.


Cause poor people dem desreve a lot of joy joy
Because impoverished people deserve happiness and positivity in their lives.


Down in south africa in europe america
This message applies to people all around the globe, regardless of geographic location.


Tuffa life a tuffa man
Life can be challenging and difficult for many individuals.


Dem a searchin for a better life fi gwaan
These individuals are searching for a better quality of life in order to move forward.


Pure and simple dat the life wi want to live
The type of life we desire is straightforward and uncomplicated.


We deserve the life the politicians dem nah want to give
Politicians are unwilling or unable to provide us with the life we deserve.


Cause i'm waitin rastafari please fullfill the prophecies
We are hoping for spiritual guidance and for our prophetic beliefs to be fulfilled.


Guide us wid your mighty hand
We seek the power and guidance of a higher being in our lives.


Put a bless onna mi land
We need blessings for our environment and community to flourish.


We should live togheta inna fulla love and harmony
We should aim to live together in compassion and unity.


Food wata and shelta should be divided equally
Basic human necessities such as food, water, and shelter should be distributed evenly among all individuals.


We wan morality no more insanities
We want a moral society without chaos or irrational actions.


Some a dem a takin your land
Some individuals are seizing land that belongs to others.


Some a dem a killin your fren
Some individuals are killing their friends and loved ones.


Some a dem kill dem dem pay no bill dem
Some people are committing murder without any consequences or accountability.


None a dem takin your hand
Nobody is coming to help you in times of need.


Some a dem use brutality
Some individuals use violence and aggression to achieve their goals.


Some a dem dem nah use to pray
Some people do not rely on spiritual guidance or principles.


Struggles fi di poors
Impoverished individuals face many hardships in their lives.


Inna d west inna d est
This struggle is experienced in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres.


Nuh wan nuh more nuh bloody buziness
We do not want to engage in any more violent or harmful activities.


Becuase dis killin haffi cease
This violence and killing must come to an end.


Stop dis killin now mi seh
We demand an immediate end to the violence and killing.


Rich man system is a deseas
The system that benefits the wealthy is harmful and destructive to society.


We got a life we wanna live
We have our own specific desires and goals in life.


Some a dem killin an
Some individuals continue to commit acts of violence and killing.


An never chillin nah nah
These individuals show no signs of calming down or stopping their violent behavior.


Some a dem use terrorizin
Some people use fear and intimidation to control others.


So listen dat the peolple dem nuh Toys toys
We implore everyone to recognize the humanity of others and to not treat them like objects.


Dem a searchin for a better life fi gwaan
Many individuals are simply searching for a better life for themselves and their loved ones.


Cause poor people dem desreve a lot of joy joy
Impoverished individuals deserve to experience happiness and positivity in their lives.


Tuffa life a tuffa man
Life can be incredibly difficult and challenging for many people.




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Shyankléber

Yhaw! Love this song.

Echeverria Aguilar Miguel Angel

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