Winner
Konshens Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

[Intro:]
Yo yo
See right now
Hunt me ah hunt fu me and my likkle one yuh see it
A Konshens (yeah)
All about the paper (all about the paper)
Yeah, yeah, it's all about the paper
[Chorus:]
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food

[Verse 1:]
Yo, da year yah serious
Me no inna di joke thing this year
Rich mi seh nah go use the poor thing in this year
And if you need me
And in the streets I roam
We plans of money making circulating through my dome
From mi realize a so mi my pree things nowadays
My eyes dem open wide a now mi nah no time fi gaze
A neva hauntin and mi still hungry all the time
Even if me haffi strap wid di pumpin all the time

[Chorus:]
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food

[Verse 2:]
Coulda be the pounds
Coulda be the keys or coulda be the straps
Igroom some sexy girls
And put dem to work on the blocks
I don't care if shit is legal or illegal
If I don't get this paper now it's gonna be lethal
To get this money a coulda di grades mi a smuggle
Or a some clothes and some shoes mi a juggle
Or me have mi glock a me will use it
I don't really wanna but
If you keep flossing all yuh jewellery
You just might a lose it
And that's the only way that I preeing
Money is the only thing I'm seeing
I'm heading towards di money direction
Money inna mi pocket that my only intention

[Chorus:]
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food

[Bridge:]
Yo, yo
See right now
Any weh me a go fah
But di nine to five
Gun thing, drugs thing
I'm huntin

[Verse 3:]
Yo da year yah serious
Me no inna di joke thing this year
Rich mi seh nah go use the poor thing in this year
And if you need me
Come check di industries around
We plans of money making circulating through my dome
From mi realize a so mi my pree things nowadays
My eyes dem open wide a now mi nah no time fi gaze
Cah di youth dem yah hungry
And bills deh yah fi pay
We haffi huslte money
Cya lef it fi anotha day

[Chorus:]
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food

[Chorus:]
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
This year mi haffi be di winner
Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna
I'm in a money making mood
Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food

[Outro:]
I gotta win yo
I gotta win yo, yo, yo,
Go to win yo
Win yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo




Got to be a winna
Yeh, yeh

Overall Meaning

The song "Winner" by Konshens is a powerful anthem about the unyielding pursuit of success and financial stability. The story follows a determined character who is prepared to do whatever it takes to provide for his family and ensure a better future for them. The chorus sets the tone for the message perfectly, declaring that this year is the year to win, and he won't go home without providing for his children. The verses detail the struggles of life in the streets and the sacrifices needed to survive. The lyrics reveal the underground world of crime that some people turn to in their desperation to make ends meet, while also acknowledging that there are legal ways to make money too. The song ultimately emphasizes the importance of financial success and stability, even if it comes at the cost of working long hours or risks.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 2012 and immediately became a hit in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. The song's popularity helped launch Konshens to stardom and solidified his position as one of the premier dancehall artists of his generation. The song has also been featured in multiple films and TV shows, including the popular series Power.


Another interesting fact about "Winner" is that it was produced by Chimney Records, one of the top producers of dancehall music in Jamaica. The song's hard-hitting beat and catchy chorus make it a classic example of the Chimney style, which has become synonymous with the modern dancehall sound.


Yet another interesting fact about "Winner" is that it inspired countless remixes and covers from other artists in the years following its release. The song's empowering message and infectious groove made it a favorite of fans and musicians alike, with many artists putting their own spin on the lyrics and melody.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo yo See right now Hunt me ah hunt fu me and my likkle one yuh see it A Konshens (yeah) All about the paper (all about the paper) Yeah, yeah, it's all about the paper
Konshens is saying that he is currently being hunted and he needs to focus on obtaining money for himself and his family. He is determined to be a winner and accumulate wealth.


This year mi haffi be di winner Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna I'm in a money making mood Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
This year, Konshens is motivated to win and make money to ensure that he is able to provide for his family. He cannot afford to come home without food for them or leave his dogs without food.


Yo, da year yah serious Me no inna di joke thing this year Rich mi seh nah go use the poor thing in this year And if you need me And in the streets I roam We plans of money making circulating through my dome From mi realize a so mi my pree things nowadays My eyes dem open wide a now mi nah no time fi gaze A neva hauntin and mi still hungry all the time Even if me haffi strap wid di pumpin all the time
Konshens is serious this year about making money and he is determined to work hard without taking advantage of and exploiting poor people. He is planning ways to make money and is fully focused on his goals. He is an ambitious person and is always hungry for success, even when he is struggling.


Coulda be the pounds Coulda be the keys or coulda be the straps Igroom some sexy girls And put dem to work on the blocks I don't care if shit is legal or illegal If I don't get this paper now it's gonna be lethal To get this money a coulda di grades mi a smuggle Or a some clothes and some shoes mi a juggle Or me have mi glock a me will use it I don't really wanna but If you keep flossing all yuh jewellery You just might a lose it And that's the only way that I preeing Money is the only thing I'm seeing I'm heading towards di money direction Money inna mi pocket that my only intention
Konshens is willing to engage in any activity, legal or illegal, to obtain money. He hires girls and puts them to work on the streets. He is aware of the danger associated with his line of work, but he is willing to take the risk to make money. He could smuggle drugs or sell clothes and shoes if needed. He has a gun and will use it if provoked. He sees money as his only focus and goal, and he is determined to achieve it.


Yo, yo See right now Any weh me a go fah But di nine to five Gun thing, drugs thing I'm huntin
Konshens is determined to make money, whether it's through legal means or illegal ones. He is constantly searching for opportunities to make money and will resort to violence if necessary.


Yo da year yah serious Me no inna di joke thing this year Rich mi seh nah go use the poor thing in this year And if you need me Come check di industries around We plans of money making circulating through my dome From mi realize a so mi my pree things nowadays My eyes dem open wide a now mi nah no time fi gaze Cah di youth dem yah hungry And bills deh yah fi pay We haffi huslte money Cya lef it fi anotha day
Konshens is serious this year about making money and is not joking around. He is determined to work hard without taking advantage of or exploiting the poor. He is aware of the difficulties faced by young people in his area and the need to make money to pay bills. He is determined to hustle and make money every day.


This year mi haffi be di winner Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna I'm in a money making mood Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
Konshens is motivated to win and make money to ensure that he is able to provide for his family. He cannot afford to come home without food for them or leave his dogs without food.


This year mi haffi be di winner Cause mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinna I'm in a money making mood Cyaa touch the ends without mi dawgs dem food
Konshens is motivated to win and make money to ensure that he is able to provide for his family. He cannot afford to come home without food for them or leave his dogs without food.


I gotta win yo I gotta win yo, yo, yo, Go to win yo Win yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo Got to be a winna Yeh, yeh
Konshens is driven and determined to win and make money. He is focused on his goals and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.




Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Nashon Harris

I manifest this song all 2023 and beyond!

Ndimu Africa

Let's goo.

Kenrick Martinez

Real talk β€πŸŽ‰

SEOMarketing

We have to just speak into existance the universe answer our call πŸ™

kenroy henry

Same way so just here playing that song

naketa moore

AMEN πŸ‘πŸΎ πŸ™

2 More Replies...

Mel Mel

This song is my motto for 2021. I'm not going home without the dough for my kids. This year is my year. 2020 came close if I had a few more months in 2020,I'd hit it but 2021 is the year. Life will be there so dough has to make. Big up Konshens.

Jason Richards

Love konshens to the max. He is a major talent.

DarkSide FF

I remember playing this in the ghetto all zink fences were beat down,this is a real hardcore tune forever.

Isabella mcneish

Keep grinding for your own no matter hours, time , crisis , rise

More Comments

More Versions