So Many Things
Macka B Lyrics


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So many things I got to do, so many things I got to do,
I gotta,gotta do, I gotta,gotta do
gotta do, gotta do, gotta do, gotta do
I gotta, gotta.
Gotta keep my sanity, gotta face reality.
Gotta find my destiny, gotta know my history.
Gotta keep my dignity, gotta feed my family.
Gotta praise his majesty, gotta give thanks to the I in me.
Gotta keep my head up high, gotta reach out for the sky.
Gotta know the reasons why ,gotta get my piece of that pie.
Gotta try to tell no lie, gotta keep an eagle eye.
Gotta go to zion I, gotta give thanks to the I in I
Gotta do some good today, gotta walk in a righteous way.
Gotta hear what the father say, gotta, gotta, pray every day.
Gotta work to get my pay, gotta rest on sabbath day.
Gotta never go astray , gotta give thanks then I am o.k.
Gotta go for excellence, gotta show magnificence.
Gotta flow with the elements, gotta work with common sense.
Gotta make the people see, gotta be the best that I can be .
Gotta show humility, gotta give thanks to the I in she.
Gotta try and teach the youth , gotta make them know the truth.
Gotta show them it's a plan, gotta expose the other man.
Gotta make them overstand , gotta be the best they can.
Gotta reach that promise land, gotta give thanks to the I in man.

Chorus.

Gotta fight against evil, gotta set an example for the young people.
Gotta keep it showing, gotta take Jah light and keep it glowing.
Gotta keep on going, gotta keep seeking, gotta keep knowing.
Gotta keep on sowing, gotta reap fruit as the wind is blowing.
Gotta keep my peace of mind, gotta seek then I shall find.
Gotta let my spirit shine, gotta fight for what is mine.
Gotta keep myself in line, gotta look out for the signs.
Gotta do it all the time, gotta give thanks then I will be fine.
Gotta keep spreading my word, gotta make my voice be heard.
Gotta be free as a bird, gotta get what I deserve.
Gotta walk with blessed love, gotta reach those heights above.
Gotta hear some Reggae dub, gotta give thanks to the I in love.
Gotta give my heart, gotta give my soul, gotta give my life, gotta give my best.
Gotta meditate, gotta concentrate, gotta elevate, gotta pass the test.




Gotta use my brain, gotta, gotta, go through nuff pain.
Gotta do it all the same , gotta give praises to his name.

Overall Meaning

Macka B's "So Many Things" is a personal affirmation of the many responsibilities and goals that he must address and pursue throughout his life. It's a powerful song about seeking balance and purpose while navigating the many challenges of day-to-day living. The song is structured around a repeated refrain of "gotta do, gotta do" that punctuates every line and underscores the urgency and determination of Macka B's message.


Throughout the verses, Macka B sets out a range of personal and societal obligations that he feels he needs to address. He needs to maintain his mental health and stay grounded in reality while also exploring his own roots and family history. He must also support his family and maintain his own dignity, all while paying tribute to the divine spirit that he sees within himself and others. He aims to reach his goals by continually striving for excellence, but also by remaining humble and well-connected to the wider community.


Line by Line Meaning

So many things I got to do, so many things I got to do,
There are many things I need to achieve in my life.


Gotta keep my sanity, gotta face reality.
I need to maintain my mental health and face the real world.


Gotta find my destiny, gotta know my history.
I need to discover my purpose in life and understand my past.


Gotta keep my dignity, gotta feed my family.
I must maintain my self-respect and provide for my loved ones.


Gotta praise his majesty, gotta give thanks to the I in me.
I need to celebrate the greatness of the divine and appreciate my own strengths.


Gotta keep my head up high, gotta reach out for the sky.
I should stay positive and strive for success.


Gotta know the reasons why, gotta get my piece of that pie.
I must understand the purpose behind my actions and achieve my goals.


Gotta try to tell no lie, gotta keep an eagle eye.
I should be honest and attentive to details.


Gotta go to zion I, gotta give thanks to the I in I
I need to visit a place of spiritual significance and appreciate myself.


Gotta do some good today, gotta walk in a righteous way.
I should perform a good deed and live ethically.


Gotta hear what the father say, gotta, gotta, pray every day.
I must listen to the divine and pray regularly.


Gotta work to get my pay, gotta rest on sabbath day.
I need to work hard to earn money, but I must rest on the Sabbath day.


Gotta go for excellence, gotta show magnificence.
I should strive for excellence and exhibit greatness.


Gotta flow with the elements, gotta work with common sense.
I should adapt to my environment and work intelligently.


Gotta make the people see, gotta be the best that I can be.
I must inspire others and perform to the best of my ability.


Gotta show humility, gotta give thanks to the I in she.
I should display modesty and appreciate the female divine element.


Gotta try and teach the youth, gotta make them know the truth.
I need to educate the younger generation and share the truth.


Gotta show them it's a plan, gotta expose the other man.
I must teach them that there is a plan and expose those who may try to deceive them.


Gotta make them overstand, gotta be the best they can.
I should help them understand and achieve their potential.


Gotta reach that promise land, gotta give thanks to the I in man.
I must aim to reach the promised land and appreciate the male divine element.


Gotta fight against evil, gotta set an example for the young people.
I need to combat evil and be a role model for the younger generation.


Gotta keep it showing, gotta take Jah light and keep it glowing.
I should continue to demonstrate my beliefs and keep the light of the divine glowing.


Gotta keep on going, gotta keep seeking, gotta keep knowing.
I must keep striving, seeking knowledge, and growing.


Gotta keep on sowing, gotta reap fruit as the wind is blowing.
I should keep sowing seeds of success and reap the rewards as opportunities arise.


Gotta keep my peace of mind, gotta seek then I shall find.
I need to maintain my mental tranquility and search for answers.


Gotta let my spirit shine, gotta fight for what is mine.
I should let my inner self radiate and defend what is rightfully mine.


Gotta keep myself in line, gotta look out for the signs.
I must keep myself in check and pay attention to the warning signs.


Gotta do it all the time, gotta give thanks then I will be fine.
I should do everything with gratitude and I will be okay.


Gotta keep spreading my word, gotta make my voice be heard.
I need to keep sharing my message and make my voice heard.


Gotta be free as a bird, gotta get what I deserve.
I should be free and receive what I have earned.


Gotta walk with blessed love, gotta reach those heights above.
I must walk my journey with love and aim for spiritual ascension.


Gotta hear some Reggae dub, gotta give thanks to the I in love.
I should listen to Reggae music and appreciate the divine element of love.


Gotta give my heart, gotta give my soul, gotta give my life, gotta give my best.
I must give my all, including my heart, soul, life, and best effort.


Gotta meditate, gotta concentrate, gotta elevate, gotta pass the test.
I should meditate, focus, rise, and pass any challenges.


Gotta use my brain, gotta, gotta, go through nuff pain.
I need to exercise my intellect and go through significant struggles.


Gotta do it all the same, gotta give praises to his name.
I must do all of this consistently and praise the divine.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Xikai Yang

So many things I got to do, so many things I got to do,
I gotta,gotta do, I gotta,gotta do
gotta do, gotta do, gotta do, gotta do
I gotta, gotta.
Gotta keep my sanity, gotta face reality.
Gotta find my destiny, gotta know my history.
Gotta keep my dignity, gotta feed my family.
Gotta praise his majesty, gotta give thanks to the I in me.
Gotta keep my head up high, gotta reach out for the sky.
Gotta know the reasons why ,gotta get my piece of that pie.
Gotta try to tell no lie, gotta keep an eagle eye.
Gotta go to zion I, gotta give thanks to the I in I
Gotta do some good today, gotta walk in a righteous way.
Gotta hear what the father say, gotta, gotta, pray every day.
Gotta work to get my pay, gotta rest on sabbath day.
Gotta never go astray , gotta give thanks then I am o.k.
Gotta go for excellence, gotta show magnificence.
Gotta flow with the elements, gotta work with common sense.
Gotta make the people see, gotta be the best that I can be .
Gotta show humility, gotta give thanks to the I in she.
Gotta try and teach the youth , gotta make them know the truth.
Gotta show them it's a plan, gotta expose the other man.
Gotta make them overstand , gotta be the best they can.
Gotta reach that promise land, gotta give thanks to the I in man.

Chorus.

Gotta fight against evil, gotta set an example for the young people.
Gotta keep it showing, gotta take Jah light and keep it glowing.
Gotta keep on going, gotta keep seeking, gotta keep knowing.
Gotta keep on sowing, gotta reap fruit as the wind is blowing.
Gotta keep my peace of mind, gotta seek then I shall find.
Gotta let my spirit shine, gotta fight for what is mine.
Gotta keep myself in line, gotta look out for the signs.
Gotta do it all the time, gotta give thanks then I will be fine.
Gotta keep spreading my word, gotta make my voice be heard.
Gotta be free as a bird, gotta get what I deserve.
Gotta walk with blessed love, gotta reach those heights above.
Gotta hear some Reggae dub, gotta give thanks to the I in love.
Gotta give my heart, gotta give my soul, gotta give my life, gotta give my best.
Gotta meditate, gotta concentrate, gotta elevate, gotta pass the test.
Gotta use my brain, gotta, gotta, go through nuff pain.
Gotta do it all the same , gotta give praises to his name.



DaRedeyeJedi808

So many things I got to do, so many things I got to do,
I gotta, gotta do, I gotta, gotta do
gotta do, gotta do, gotta do, gotta do
I gotta, gotta.
Gotta keep my sanity, gotta face reality.
Gotta find my destiny, gotta know my history.
Gotta keep my dignity, gotta feed my family.
Gotta praise his majesty, gotta give thanks to the I in me.
Gotta keep my head up high, gotta reach out for the sky.
Gotta know the reasons why ,gotta get my piece of that pie.
Gotta try to tell no lie, gotta keep an eagle eye.
Gotta go to zion I, gotta give thanks to the I in I
Gotta do some good today, gotta walk in a righteous way.
Gotta hear what the father say, gotta, gotta, pray every day.
Gotta work to get my pay, gotta rest on sabbath day.
Gotta never go astray , gotta give thanks then I am o.k.
Gotta go for excellence, gotta show magnificence.
Gotta flow with the elements, gotta work with common sense.
Gotta make the people see, gotta be the best that I can be .
Gotta show humility, gotta give thanks to the I in she.
Gotta try and teach the youth , gotta make them know the truth.
Gotta show them it's a plan, gotta expose the other man.
Gotta make them overstand , gotta be the best they can.
Gotta reach that promise land, gotta give thanks to the I in man.
Gotta fight against evil, gotta set an example for the young people.
Gotta keep it showing, gotta take Jah light and keep it glowing.
Gotta keep on going, gotta keep seeking, gotta keep knowing.
Gotta keep on sowing, gotta reap fruit as the wind is blowing.
Gotta keep my peace of mind, gotta seek then I shall find.
Gotta let my spirit shine, gotta fight for what is mine.
Gotta keep myself in line, gotta look out for the signs.
Gotta do it all the time, gotta give thanks then I will be fine.
Gotta keep spreading my word, gotta make my voice be heard.
Gotta be free as a bird, gotta get what I deserve.
Gotta walk with blessed love, gotta reach those heights above.
Gotta hear some Reggae dub, gotta give thanks to the I in love.
Gotta give my heart, gotta give my soul, gotta give my life, gotta give my best.
Gotta meditate, gotta concentrate, gotta elevate, gotta pass the test.
Gotta use my brain, gotta, gotta, go through nuff pain.
Gotta do it all the same , gotta give praises to his name.



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Abdullah Bravo

Love this tune, just a beautiful song to wake up in the morning with, bless!

A Greenfield

My 8 year old daughter loves this song. So glad she's singing along to conscious words of love..

instantjoker

what an artist, really feel his passion in the music. Respect Bro

Dee Bascon

Love this song โค๏ธ

Keghani Chaparian

This song doesn't get old...never does.

QueeNzillionaire Fitial

This song right here motivates me to strive for excellente.

Uso 684

2022 and im still jammโ€™n to this ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ

Xikai Yang

So many things I got to do, so many things I got to do,
I gotta,gotta do, I gotta,gotta do
gotta do, gotta do, gotta do, gotta do
I gotta, gotta.
Gotta keep my sanity, gotta face reality.
Gotta find my destiny, gotta know my history.
Gotta keep my dignity, gotta feed my family.
Gotta praise his majesty, gotta give thanks to the I in me.
Gotta keep my head up high, gotta reach out for the sky.
Gotta know the reasons why ,gotta get my piece of that pie.
Gotta try to tell no lie, gotta keep an eagle eye.
Gotta go to zion I, gotta give thanks to the I in I
Gotta do some good today, gotta walk in a righteous way.
Gotta hear what the father say, gotta, gotta, pray every day.
Gotta work to get my pay, gotta rest on sabbath day.
Gotta never go astray , gotta give thanks then I am o.k.
Gotta go for excellence, gotta show magnificence.
Gotta flow with the elements, gotta work with common sense.
Gotta make the people see, gotta be the best that I can be .
Gotta show humility, gotta give thanks to the I in she.
Gotta try and teach the youth , gotta make them know the truth.
Gotta show them it's a plan, gotta expose the other man.
Gotta make them overstand , gotta be the best they can.
Gotta reach that promise land, gotta give thanks to the I in man.

Chorus.

Gotta fight against evil, gotta set an example for the young people.
Gotta keep it showing, gotta take Jah light and keep it glowing.
Gotta keep on going, gotta keep seeking, gotta keep knowing.
Gotta keep on sowing, gotta reap fruit as the wind is blowing.
Gotta keep my peace of mind, gotta seek then I shall find.
Gotta let my spirit shine, gotta fight for what is mine.
Gotta keep myself in line, gotta look out for the signs.
Gotta do it all the time, gotta give thanks then I will be fine.
Gotta keep spreading my word, gotta make my voice be heard.
Gotta be free as a bird, gotta get what I deserve.
Gotta walk with blessed love, gotta reach those heights above.
Gotta hear some Reggae dub, gotta give thanks to the I in love.
Gotta give my heart, gotta give my soul, gotta give my life, gotta give my best.
Gotta meditate, gotta concentrate, gotta elevate, gotta pass the test.
Gotta use my brain, gotta, gotta, go through nuff pain.
Gotta do it all the same , gotta give praises to his name.

DLAGENT88

diz iz wat i call REAL music!!! nothin but talkin about real life matters... Much love Macka B.. -1LOVE

Jonathan Pinchon

I listened this song every morning 20 years ago ... Best positive vibration !

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