How Can You
Luciano Lyrics


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How can you be so ungrateful
After all that God has done for you?
And how can you be so unruly
Knowing He controls your destiny?

In the stars and the work I see
And down the wind
He speaks with majesty and, oh
What a wonderful feeling, if only you could see

It was ordained for us to leave in peace
Not to hate each other
Living like this
Why do we fight everyday?
Not living the Father's way

How can you be so ungrateful
After all that God has done for you?
And how can you be so unruly
Knowing He controls your destiny?

Out of love and grace, He gave us
Life that we can live
But we don't appreciate love
So we live in hatred and grudge

No love, it was ordained for us to live in peace
Not to hate each other, living like this
Why do we fight everyday?
Not living the Father's way

How can you be so ungrateful
After all that God has done for you?




And how can you be so unruly
Knowing He controls your destiny?

Overall Meaning

In Luciano's song "How Can You", the lyrics are a call to action for listeners to show gratitude and live in peace according to the Father's way. The first two lines of the chorus pose rhetorical questions about how someone can be ungrateful and unruly when God has done so much for them and controls their destiny. The verses that follow use imagery of the stars and the wind to highlight the majesty of God's power and express a desire to live in peace and harmony with others, rather than in hatred and grudge.


The repeated refrain of "How can you be so ungrateful" serves as a powerful reminder to listeners to be thankful for the blessings in their lives and to show appreciation for them. Luciano's powerful vocals evoke a strong emotional response that drives home the urgency of his message.


As a reggae artist, Luciano is known for infusing his music with social and political commentary that reflects his Rastafarian beliefs. "How Can You" is a prime example of this, as it encourages listeners to live in accordance with the principles of love and peace that are central to Rastafarianism. The song has become a staple in the reggae community and is often played at concerts and festivals.


Line by Line Meaning

How can you be so ungrateful
Expressing confusion over how one can lack gratitude while considering all the blessings that God has given them.


After all that God has done for you?
Emphasizing that God has done a lot for people, creating a sense of guilt for being ungrateful.


And how can you be so unruly
Questioning how one can act rebellious when they know that God is the one controlling their destiny.


Knowing He controls your destiny?
Pointing out that because God controls everything, humans should submit to His will.


In the stars and the work I see
Noticing the majesty of God's creation, and how it reflects His power.


And down the wind
Acknowledging the presence of God in the forces of nature.


He speaks with majesty and, oh
Marveling at the grandeur and magnificence of God's voice in the manner in which nature responds to His commands.


What a wonderful feeling, if only you could see
Expressing the desire for others to experience the comfort and awe that comes with recognizing God's presence in nature.


It was ordained for us to leave in peace
Highlighting that God intended for humanity to live harmoniously with one another, in a manner that is free from hate and conflict.


Not to hate each other
Indicating the futility of humans hating one another when their Creator envisioned something different for them.


Living like this
Describing the current reality of conflict and animosity between humans.


Why do we fight everyday?
Posing a rhetorical question that challenges people to reflect on why they engage in conflict instead of living in peace.


Not living the Father's way
Observing that a human's failure to live in peace comes from a deviation from the intended way of life set by God.


Out of love and grace, He gave us
Reminding people of the love and kindness that God has shown them by giving them life.


Life that we can live
Appreciating the gift of life that God entrusted to humans.


But we don't appreciate love
Noticing that humans often take for granted the love that God has shown them.


So we live in hatred and grudge
Observing that humans end up living in negative emotions like hate and bitterness despite being given a gift of love.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DONALD DENNIS, JEPTHER MCCLYMONT, PHILLIP BURRELL, SLY DUNBAR, Jephter McClymont, Philip Burrell

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@alequeofficial2387

This song just reminds me why i need to be humble and forever grateful!!

Great music

@janetgallimore9483

The words r a reminder that we have to grateful for all god has done. Has so much meaning to me

@richsummer6434

Perfect song. Give the LORD praised! Big respect.

@6279160686

One of the best lyrics out there to this day

@jasonthomas4718

Nadia Clarke so true

@shaniquesbuildingalifefoun303

This song is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥Luciano has been & will always be one of my favourites. Gratitude is a must! #consciouslyrics

@gailallen77

I,m so grateful for all that Jah has done and is doing for me, although things sometimes seems hard ..there is always someone else who is worse off or going through the same. Thank you Father God. Thank you for this post...

@godismyhelppeacelove5256

Ur so beautiful I like Ur glowing aura from Ur face

@randolphrichards9608

awesome song that reminds us that how god is good. As the word of God says,  Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endureth forever. Ps.136:1.

@arvstephenson1107

Powerful lyrics.

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