Much, much more than a deejay, much more than a singer and more than a chanter too Lutan Fyah also plays guitar, keyboards and the kette drum. He holds strong beliefs in originality at all times and so he is a songwriter too and, as the New Millennium has progressed, he has developed his very own idiosyncratic and unique vocal styling. He embraced the Rastafarian religion at the age of sixteen but his songs are not always strictly Rasta. As a "living man with work to do" he ranges over all subjects and everything and anything can inspire him to write, to play, to chant, to sing and to deejay. Preaching to the converted can prove to be a fairly easy task but to take the same message all around the world is a totally different ball game.
Born Anthony Martin in Thompson Pen, Spanish Town in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica his formative years were spent in an environment where music was omnipresent. His grandfather ran a Sound System and artists such as Lt. Stitchie, Papa San and Lady G would gather in the family's yard to practise and perfect their skills on the microphone.
"I grew up around a Sound System. Music flows through my bones ..." Lutan Fyah
Music proved to be an incredible influence on young Anthony but sport, and football in particular, proved to be another and he started playing as a midfielder, a position where he excelled, in teams in his local community. He graduated to his school team, St. Andrew Technical High School, and eventually made the grade as a professional in Jamaican Premier League clubs De la Vega and Constant Spring; but the call of music proved too strong to resist and in 1999 he hung up his football boots and took the first steps towards a musical career.
Like so many others before and after Anthony Martin trod that same dispiriting round of Kingston's studios and record producers where he was met with indifference and at times ignorance. However there was a different reception at Mark Myrie's Aksum Studios where the young chanter's promise was immediately recognised and he passed his audition with flying colours. The man now known as Lutan Fyah spent what he terms his 'internship' at Gargamel where he recorded over sixteen songs for Buju Banton while also freelancing for other producers. His debut release was actually for the Crazy Hate label and 'Ambassador' signalled the arrival of a significant new talent in Kingston's musical maelstrom.
The resurgence of the Rastafarian influence and the Bobo Dread phenomenon in reggae music was an indicator of serious times in Jamaica as a new generation of singers and deejays came to the conclusion that the only credible solution to the current malaise was to "love the word of God and thy neighbour as thyself". Others, who shall remain nameless, were not slow to realise that this presented a heaven sent opportunity to jump aboard the bandwagon for a handy ride on the fast track to fame and money. Many futile attempts were made to hitch a ride to stardom and the words of God were readily mouthed by tongues that had previously been wrapped around the more worldly concerns of the dance hall. But artists such as Lutan Fyah were there for the long run for "the race is not to the swift" and his music was at all times driven by his deep beliefs. His devotion to the Rastafarian religion has meant that he has stayed the course while so many pretenders have fallen by the wayside.
Let Me Be
Lutan Fyah Lyrics
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They be eva come around, who need enemy wid dem kinda friends?
They talked me down, called me names,
My mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be?
Jealousy and lies won't defeat you,
Look how dem aggravated and beat up
You, it getting worse and dem mek it so hard
Some say dem a friend but when me check it dem a counterfeit
Dem a demi dem no ready, none a dem no real
Dem only fronting, dem wi slew you in your sleep
Rather worse, dem go mek it so hard
Alright well
Some people hate you and dem no rate you
Aggravated by your success fi left down
(Hey) I get de picture dem run in,
Dem see de glitter, now dem fail me no know weh dem get
I show dem say;
Happiness is not a crime, so me nah mek no bitterness kill I
I risk no time,
Neva feel guilty to show my smile, when me walk wid me enemy live
They talked me down, called me names,
My mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be
Talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart,
I'm so happy and free, so why don't they just let me be
2]
Sit around with envy and greed, opportunity fly pass in full speed
Catch as it as it grows fresh tender
Trees, don't you grumble while another succeed
Time fi you get rid a de weathery monster within
While another man's possession looking so attractive to your eyes
You know time flies
So if dem de hypocrite I naw let near me tonight
They talked me down, called me names,
My mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be
Talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart,
I'm so happy and free, so why don't they just let me be
Selassie I say don't trust dem
Jealousy and lies won't defeat you,
Look how dem aggravated and beat up
Change youself cause a good dem no mean
You, it get worse and dem mek it so hard
Some say dem a friend but when me check it dem a counterfeit
Dem a demi dem no ready, none a dem no real
Dem only fronting, dem wi slew you in your sleep
Rather worse, dem go mek it so hard
Alright well
Some people hate you and dem no rate you
Aggravated by your success fi left down
(Hey) I get de picture dem run in,
Dem see de glitter, now dem fail me no know weh dem get
I show dem say;
Happiness is not a crime, so me nah mek no bitterness kill I
I risk no time, neva feel guilty to show my smile, when me walk wid
They talked me down, called me names,
My mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be
Talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart,
I'm so happy and free, so why don't they just let me be
The lyrics of Lutan Fyah's "Let Me Be" speaks about the struggles of dealing with fake friends who talk behind your back and try to bring you down. The song starts with Selassie I's advice to not trust such "friends" even if they appear to have your back. With jealousy and lies, these people won't defeat you, and it's time to change yourself instead of relying on those who actually don't have your best interest at heart. The song emphasizes on growing from within, letting go of jealousy and envy, and being true to oneself.
Lutan Fyah's lyrics evoke a sense of personal growth and individuality. The line "Happiness is not a crime" reiterates that one should be proud of their achievements and happy in their skin, no matter how different it may seem from others' expectations. The song encourages listeners to stay true to themselves while not falling for the traps of fake friends.
The song provides a message of hope and inspiration for people to embrace their true selves, to stand up for what they believe in, and not to be weighed down by negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Selassie I say don't trust dem, even if me buss dem
Even if they pretend to be friends, I can't trust them. Selassie I warns to be careful of such people.
They be eva come around, who need enemy wid dem kinda friends?
They always come around, but with friends like that, who needs enemies?
They talked me down, called me names,
They spoke negatively about me and insulted me.
My mind made up it ain't gonna change
My decision is final and won't be swayed by their words.
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be?
I am content and happy in my heart, so why don't they just let me live my life without interfering?
Jealousy and lies won't defeat you,
Don't let jealousy and lies get the best of you.
Look how dem aggravated and beat up
See how they become agitated and angry?
Change yourself cause a good dem no mean
Don't change yourself for their sake, because they are not genuine good people.
You, it getting worse and dem mek it so hard
Things are becoming more difficult because of their actions.
Some say dem a friend but when me check it dem a counterfeit
They claim to be friends, but upon closer inspection, they are fake and not true friends.
Dem a demi dem no ready, none a dem no real
They pretend to be something they are not, and they are not genuine.
Dem only fronting, dem wi slew you in your sleep
They are only pretending, but they might harm you without you noticing.
Some people hate you and dem no rate you
Some people hate and disrespect you.
Aggravated by your success fi left down
They are frustrated by your success and want to bring you down.
I get de picture dem run in,
I understand the situation, and they run away when they realize their mistake.
Dem see de glitter, now dem fail me no know weh dem get
They are blinded by the glitter of success and don't know how to reach it.
Happiness is not a crime, so me nah mek no bitterness kill I
Being happy is not wrong, so I won't let bitterness bring me down.
I risk no time, neva feel guilty to show my smile, when me walk wid
I won't waste my time and won't feel guilty about being happy, even when I am around them.
Sit around with envy and greed, opportunity fly pass in full speed
Don't just sit around with envy and greed because opportunities come and go quickly.
Catch as it as it grows fresh tender
Grab the opportunity as soon as it arises.
Trees, don't you grumble while another succeed
Don't complain when others succeed.
Time fi you get rid a de weathery monster within
It's time to get rid of the negative emotions and become a better person.
While another man's possession looking so attractive to your eyes
Don't be jealous of what others have.
So if dem de hypocrite I naw let near me tonight
If they are hypocrites, I won't let them close to me tonight or anytime soon.
They talked me down, called me names,
They spoke negatively about me and insulted me.
My mind made up it ain't gonna change
My decision is final and won't be swayed by their words.
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be?
I am content and happy in my heart, so why don't they just let me live my life without interfering?
Talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
They spoke negatively about me and insulted me, but my decision won't change.
Sure in my heart, I'm so happy and free, so why don't they just let me be
I am content and happy in my heart, so why don't they just let me live my life without interfering?
Writer(s): Clement Dodd, Hugh Griffiths
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@motlatsisekesamonyake4588
".......................They talk me down
call me names
my mind made up it ain't gonna change
showing in my heart am soo happy and free
so why they can't just let me bee....
happiness is not a crime..
never feel guilty to show my smile.."
Respect Lutan Fyah, listening all the in Lesotho
@bobbyjahsellassie7795
[Intro]
Selassie I say don't trust dem, even if me buss dem
They be eva come around, who need enemy wid dem kinda friends?
They talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be ?
[Verse 1]
Jealousy and lies won't defeat you, look how dem aggravated and beat up
Change yourself cause a good dem no mean you, it getting worse and dem mek it so hard
Some say dem a friend but when me check it dem a counterfeit
Dem a demi dem no ready, none a dem no real
Dem only fronting, dem wi slew you in your sleep
Rather worse, dem go mek it so hard
Alright well
Some people hate you and dem no rate you
Aggravated by your success fi left down
(hey) I get de picture dem run in, dem see de glitter, now dem fail me no know weh dem get
I show dem say;
Happiness is not a crime, so me nah mek no bitterness kill I
I risk no time, neva feel guilty to show my smile, when me walk wid me enemy live
[Chorus x2]
They talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be
Talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart, I'm so happy and free, so why don't they just let me be
[Verse 2]
Sit around with envy and greed, opportunity fly pass in full speed
Catch as it as it grows fresh tender trees, don't you grumble while another succeed
Time fi you get rid a de weathery monster within
While another man's possession looking so attractive to your eyes
You know time flies
So if dem de hypocrite I naw let near me tonight
[Chorus]
They talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart happy and free, why don't they just let me be
Talked me down, called me names, my mind made up it ain't gonna change
Sure in my heart, I'm so happy and free, so why don't they just let me be
[Verse 3]
Selassie I say don't trust dem
Jealousy and lies won't defeat you, look how dem aggravated and beat up
Change youself cause a good dem no mean you, it get worse and dem mek it so hard
Some say dem a friend but when me check it dem a counterfeit
Dem a demi dem no ready, none a dem no real
Dem only fronting, dem wi slew you in your sleep
Rather worse, dem go mek it so hard
Alright well
Some people hate you and dem no rate you
Aggravated by your success fi left down
(hey) I get de picture dem run in, dem see de glitter, now dem fail me no know weh dem get
I show dem say;
Happiness is not a crime, so me nah mek no bitterness kill I
I risk no time, neva feel guilty to show my smile, when me walk wid me enemy live
@hannahoron9740
Lutan Fyah's words always bring me healing for my soul in this wayward negative world! Jah bless from Holland/Surinam!!!
@stingaify
Postive sounds https://youtu.be/E7QKbXbSQBY
@carloskitheka5401
Happiness is not a crime so me i don' feel guilty to show my smile.
@livitupgood5587
Ppl 1l1Lq
@kennedyshakes6276
Lutan Fyah . Good vybz... Jah bless ... Big up 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊
@MichaelSmith-gr2br
I've been hitting replay on Pandora for 4 days now.
@motlatsisekesamonyake4588
".......................They talk me down
call me names
my mind made up it ain't gonna change
showing in my heart am soo happy and free
so why they can't just let me bee....
happiness is not a crime..
never feel guilty to show my smile.."
Respect Lutan Fyah, listening all the in Lesotho
@macourasowtetty90
Please lyrics
@joselujan1147
yes pls lyrics
@marvinmuzvarwandoga5080
You can always rely on lutan fyah for uplifting and positive music, big op!