Dead Or Alive
Jazz Cartier Lyrics


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Bumbaclat pussy
Unno fi dead

They want me dead
They want me dead
Put that price on my head

No no no!

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

This is the shit I've been talking about
This is the shit that been said
Niggas stay chasing they dreams
They've just been after my head
All of my demons keep telling me don't you react
This'll get you a felony
Work on your balance and I'm talking chemically
Call up my shooter and aim at your melon-y
I do not swim in no pool full of jealousy
Take out the sheriff then body the deputy
Sick to my stomach, my money the remedy
I am the legend, don't fuck up my legacy
Private numbers.. Keep calling my phone
(Hello? Is Jazz there?)
No no no!

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

Give me a reason to snap
I put this scene on the map
I know the niggas who been talking down but whenever they see me
The first ones to dap
Look at my record nigga (Flawless)
I can't respect you niggas
I am the golden child, they getting older now
It would make sense why you boys get no recognition
They want me dead or alive
Someone told mom I won't see 25
Mean, I can tell her but I just do not want to be there to witness the tears in her eyes
'Cuzzi been back on the road
'Cuzzi still stuck in the cold
I've been second guessing like there's someone better than me in my city (wait)
No no no!

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

Niggas look like virgins
Washed up on the tide, that's detergent
Hm, I feel like Ja' back in '99
Niggas see me scream murder (murder)
I walk around and scream murder (murder)
Nowadays, everybody getting murdered (murder)
(The judge asked for the verdict,
Then he looked at the jury)
No no no!

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind
You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

They want me dead or alive
They want me dead or alive
I'm just trying to survive
You niggas falling behind




You never crossing my mind
Put that shit on my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jazz Cartier's "Dead or Alive" are a reflection of the artist's struggle to remain alive amidst the challenges of life. The opening lines, "Bumbaclat pussy, Unno fi dead " are a form of Jamaican patois that translates to "you should die". This sets the tone for the rest of the song, with Jazz Cartier highlighting that someone wants him dead and has placed a bounty on his head. He addresses this head-on, stating that he is just trying to survive and that the risks he faces in his life only make him stronger.


Jazz Cartier also highlights his own self-doubts and insecurities in the song. The line "I've been second-guessing like there's someone better than me in my city" suggests that he is unsure of his own talent and is always worried that he may not be as good as his contemporaries. However, he also highlights the fact that he is a legend in his own right, referencing his "flawless" record and describing himself as the "golden child."


Overall, "Dead or Alive" is a powerful song about the struggles that Jazz Cartier faces in his life, both external and internal.


Line by Line Meaning

Bumbaclat pussy
A disrespectful term towards someone who wishes the singer harm.


Unno fi dead
They want the singer to be dead, likely due to jealousy or competition.


They want me dead
The people who wish the singer harm are actively plotting against them.


Put that price on my head
They are offering a reward for someone to kill the artist.


They want me dead or alive
The people after the artist do not care whether they are dead or alive, they just want them gone.


I'm just trying to survive
The singer is doing everything in their power to stay alive in the face of their enemies.


You niggas falling behind
The people who wish harm to the singer are not as successful or talented as the singer.


You never crossing my mind
The artist is completely focused on themselves and their own success, and not on their enemies.


Put that shit on my life
The artist is willing to bet their life on the fact that they will not let their enemies defeat them.


This is the shit I've been talking about
The problems the artist is facing are the ones they have been warning people about for a long time.


This is the shit that's been said
People have been talking about harming the singer behind their back.


Niggas stay chasing they dreams
The artist's enemies are not as successful as they are, and are still chasing after their own dreams.


They've just been after my head
The singer's enemies are specifically targeting them.


All of my demons keep telling me don't you react
The singer is struggling with their negative emotions and trying not to let them control them.


This'll get you a felony
If the singer were to act on their negative emotions, they would end up in serious trouble with the law.


Work on your balance and I'm talking chemically
The artist needs to balance their emotions and use chemicals or medication to do so.


Call up my shooter and aim at your melon-y
The artist has someone on their side who is willing to harm their enemies.


I do not swim in no pool full of jealousy
The singer avoids being around jealous people.


Take out the sheriff then body the deputy
The singer is willing to go to extreme measures to get rid of their enemies, even if it means killing law enforcement.


Sick to my stomach, my money the remedy
The artist is stressed and worried, but making money is the one thing that can make them feel better.


I am the legend, don't fuck up my legacy
The artist is already a legend in their own eyes, and they don't want anything to tarnish their reputation.


Private numbers.. Keep calling my phone
The artist is being harassed by their enemies through phone calls.


Give me a reason to snap
The singer is struggling to control their emotions.


I put this scene on the map
The artist is proud of their own success and the impact they have had on the music industry.


I can't respect you niggas
The people who wish the singer harm are not worthy of the singer's respect.


It would make sense why you boys get no recognition
The people who wish the singer harm are not successful and therefore do not receive recognition.


Someone told mom I won't see 25
The singer has been warned by someone that they will not live past 25 years old.


Mean, I can tell her but I just do not want to be there to witness the tears in her eyes
The artist does not want to upset or worry their mother by telling her about these warnings.


'Cuzzi been back on the road
The artist has been travelling a lot recently.


'Cuzzi still stuck in the cold
Even though the singer has been travelling, they are still dealing with the same problems.


I've been second guessing like there's someone better than me in my city (wait)
The singer is doubting their own abilities and wondering if there is someone better than them in their hometown.


Niggas look like virgins
The people who wish harm to the artist look weak.


Washed up on the tide, that's detergent
The artist's enemies are washed up and no longer a threat.


Hm, I feel like Ja' back in '99
The artist is comparing their own success to Ja Rule's success in 1999.


Niggas see me scream murder (murder)
The singer's enemies are intimidated by them.


Nowadays, everybody getting murdered (murder)
The artist perceives everyone as fake and murderous.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Lantz, Jahmarie Wishart Adams

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@Vibxzy

It’s 2023 baby and this song still hits hard than my depression at night!!! 🔥

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I remember listening this song every day 2015

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