1. Garfield Spence (born … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artist using this name.
1. Garfield Spence (born January 11, 1985), better known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician, whose debut mixtape Sherlock di World Lock was released in November 2008, followed by Real Talk in 2010. He received acclaim for his hit "Winner," and later for the song "Good Girl" performed along with Tarrus Riley. His consequent albums, Mental Maintenance and It Feel Good were released in 2012 and 2018 respectively.
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2. Konshens is an American rapper from Washington D.C., whose debut album The Choosen One was released in September 2006.
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Only Jah
Konshens Lyrics
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Ooooooo whoy whoy whoy whoyy
Jah never fail me yet
noooo
Never leave my side no, nooo, oh nooo,
Good friend come and go, but Jah love remain
Real life ohhh
Never had no one fi call on, mi never had no one fi turn to
Rain a fall so dem gone do do dem own ting
Entourage turn back to mi alone ting
When sun a shine mi nuh have no space ina mi home
When rain a fall im all alone
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
To help me through another day
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ohhh when everybody gone away
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
And him a tell mi sey fi stand up tall
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ah so the heathen na go see mi fall
But watch out
When the whole a di hype gone, interviews and di picture dem
Di same ol? say? Until it hit again
Who used to cheer fa you no want fi see yuh get rich again
But hard time just help yuh to identify da switcha dem
But when mi see dat a gwan mi move on, jah dea by mi side and him a help mi hold on
Back against di wall and mi feel like mi a go ball
Mi never had no one fi call
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ah jah jah jah help me through another day
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ohhh when everybody gone away
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
And him a tell mi sey fi stand up tall
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ah so the heathen na go see mi fall
Nooo Yo!
Well yout man
Nuh follow nobody nuh care if a women or man
Put your trust inna most high, almighty one
Because
Nuff a dem a just yuh friend when it convenient, but keep yuh strength
Nih make dem tap into yuh element yooou
Got to stand firm and strong pon yuh two feet
Identify the goals dem?
Don’t you eva put anotha above di father dat ah di harder jahh a step a yuh fi follow
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Jah Jah help me through another day
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
when everybody else gone gone gone gone
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
And Jah Jah tell mi sey fi stand up tall
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
That’s why the heathen na go see mi fall
Never had no one fi call on, mi never had no one fi turn to
Ting switch up now n everybody gone, opportunists and fake friend dem move on
Rain a fall so dem gone do do dem own ting
Entourage turn back to mi alone ting
When sun a shine mi nuh have no space ina mi home
When rain a fall im all alone
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
To help me through another day
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ohhh when everybody gone away
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
And him a tell mi sey fi stand up tall
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Ah so the heathen na go see mi fall
But watch out
When the whole a di hype gone, interviews and di picture dem
Di same ol? say? Until it hit again
Who used to cheer fa you no want fi see yuh get rich again
But hard time just help yuh to identify da switcha dem
But when mi see dat a gwan mi move on, jah dea by mi side and him a help mi hold on
Back against di wall and mi feel like mi a go ball
Mi never had no one fi call
The lyrics to Konshens’s song Only Jah speak of the faith and trust the singer has in Jah, referring to God. He acknowledges that Jah has never failed him and has never left his side, unlike friends who come and go. The singer reflects on hard times when he had no one to call or turn to and when everyone else had left him, but Jah was the one who helped him through. The singer advises the listener to put their trust in Jah and not in convenient friends who only stick around when it benefits them.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that it was only Jah who helped the singer through another day and that the heathen (the non-believers) will not see him fall. The second verse addresses those who only cheer for the singer when it benefits them, and he identifies them as switchers. He acknowledges that hard times have helped him recognize these friends and when he sees it happening, he moves on with Jah by his side. The singer encourages the listener to put their faith in “the most high, almighty one” and not to follow anyone else blindly.
Overall, the song conveys a message of faith, trust, and resilience in the face of adversity. It reminds listeners to stay true to their beliefs and not to trust those who are only around when it’s convenient for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Just me and Jah, nobody else
I only have Jah with me, no one else.
Jah never fail me yet
Jah has never disappointed me.
Never leave my side no, nooo, oh nooo
Jah always stays by my side.
Good friend come and go, but Jah love remain
Friends may leave, but Jah's love remains constant.
Real life ohhh
This is reality.
Never had no one fi call on, mi never had no one fi turn to
I had no one to call or turn to for help.
Ting switch up now n everybody gone, opportunists and fake friend dem move on
When things changed, everyone else moved on, including opportunists and fake friends.
Rain a fall so dem gone do do dem own ting
They left me alone when times got tough.
Entourage turn back to mi alone ting
Even my entourage left me alone.
When sun a shine mi nuh have no space ina mi home
Even when things are good, I have no real friends.
When rain a fall im all alone
Whenever things get tough, I am all alone.
It was only jahhh de de wit meh
Jah was the only one with me.
To help me through another day
Jah helped me through another day.
Ohhh when everybody gone away
Everyone else had gone away.
And him a tell mi sey fi stand up tall
Jah tells me to stand up tall.
Ah so the heathen na go see mi fall
So that the enemies won't see me fall.
But watch out
Be careful.
When the whole a di hype gone, interviews and di picture dem
When the hype is gone, including interviews and pictures.
Di same ol? say? Until it hit again
The same people who were saying something are the ones who will return when things get better.
Who used to cheer fa you no want fi see yuh get rich again
Those who used to support you do not want to see you get rich again.
But hard time just help yuh to identify da switcha dem
Hard times help to identify who the real friends are.
But when mi see dat a gwan mi move on, jah dea by mi side and him a help mi hold on
When I see that happening, I move on, and Jah is always by my side to help me hold on.
Back against di wall and mi feel like mi a go ball
Feeling cornered and about to lose hope.
Mi never had no one fi call
Once again, I had no one to call.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.