NOW
M.I.K.E. Push pres. Plastic Boy Lyrics

Rise up, rise up
Encouragement to step up and take action

Now is the time, to step up and take what is rightfully mine
Emphatic call to action to claim what is deserved

Now is the time, to step out of the dark and let my light shine
Motivation to come out of hiding and showcase one's potential

There ain't no time, to procrastinate
Assertion that time is running out and inaction is not an option

There ain't no time, to sit down here and wait
Reiteration of the urgency to act now

After dem got we run aback
Acknowledgment of being held back by others

An' wash dem dirty pot
Call to rise above and overcome obstacles

When we chat, dem tell we fi sit down an' what
Description of others trying to stifle one's growth

Dem no wan fi see mi rise, dem wan fi see mi drop
Recognition of others' desire to see one fail

When we old we head up dey wan' push it down back mad
Observation of others attempting to hold one back even in old age

But, I'm gonna rise and remove myself from the back of the line
Determination to step up and move forward

Though they criticize
Acknowledgment of others' negativity

And fight for your name time after time
Mention of others trying to defame one's reputation

Father don't, visualize
Advice not to worry too much about others' opinions

The element of surprise, I've got her in disguise
Confidence in being able to surprise others with one's abilities

Dem tell a bag of lies
Statement calling out the lies of others

It's not about the tings that you do or the places you go
Insight that success is not only about achievements, but also about growth and learning

There's a lot more tings I think you should know
Imparting advice to others

Only half ya love to show, so what about di old?
Questioning why only a fraction of one's potential has been displayed

Now da people dem said dem give me full control
Recognition of support from others

And, not wasting time
Urgency to use time effectively

Now is the time, to bring back di ting
Call to revive something of importance

Now is the time, fi bust more youts where ya chant and sing
Encouragement to inspire and uplift others through music

Now is the time, to stop the hustlin'
Call to end the struggle and difficulty

We affi bring back the ting
Determination to revive something of value

One man, two and redeem
Symbolism of unity and hope for redemption

Let me tell you, mi no business if a guy wann vex
Asserting that one doesn't care about others' negative reactions

Just cann test, woulda never jump in my chest
Confidence that no one can intimidate or control one's actions

Let mi tell you dat you're blessed, he is the Highest
Thanking a higher power and acknowledging the blessings received

Nevertheless, I saw the system set
Observation that the society is rigged against some

Mi tell dem only half of di story has ever been told
Claiming that one's story is not fully understood by others

So behold, softlets like you coj and the cold
Mocking those who are easily affected by criticism

Hey fool, you need to become a Rastafar man schooler
Encouraging others to become enlightened and learn about Rastafarianism

I sit down pon a stool and fool pass
Humorous observation that sitting and doing nothing can lead to missed opportunities

So now is the time, now is the time
Repeated emphasis on the urgency to act now