Dreaming
Movado Lyrics
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Gangsta for life
Tell dem dat
We got to make the money
That's most of us hopes and dreams
But don't you go and bow for it
Go in the streets and struggle for it
See I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
And if you touch my paper
And crush my dream up
Then you gonna get kill
I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
And if you touch my paper
And crush my dream up
Then you gonna get kill
Verse 1:
Making money and all is well
And I'm a gangster for life because my song can tell
But some bwoy mek thru the money
Dem back part dem go sell
Nuff go bow out
And some turn enamel
But the music give me money
Or di highest mi a sell
Or mi gaan pon a mission
And lef the place correl
John crow fly down
Because body start smell
And how mi survive
Only God can tell
Chorus:
I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
And if you touch my paper
And crush my dream up
Then you gonna get kill
I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
And if you touch my paper
And crush my dream up
Then you gonna get kill
Verse 2:
And if mi stick you fi you paper
Try nuh run
Because mi come fi yuh tings
Is like me a put it down
And anybody if and but
Then dem look inna mi gun
And if dem talk too hard
You know you gaan underground
Because me need the money fi mi daughter and son
Because mi try fi look a work
But dem turn me down
Den mi link with Daseca and do music fi fun
Big up Bounty Killer
Because yuh money can't done
Chorus:
I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
And if you touch my paper
And crush my dream up
Then you gonna get kill
I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
And if you touch my paper
And crush my dream up
Then you gonna get kill
The lyrics of Movadoβs song Dreaming relay the importance of money and the struggle for economic success. The song portrays how the desire for money drives individuals and how they sometimes resort to violent means to protect their wealth. In the introduction of the song, Movado emphasizes that the pursuit of money is a common hope and dream for many people, but he warns that it should not be obtained through immoral and unethical means. The chorus of the song emphasizes how valuable money is to the artist and the risks he is willing to take to accumulate wealth. He threatens anyone who tries to take away his dream by crushing his money.
In the first verse, Movado highlights the fact that he is a successful artist who earns money from his music. He contrasts his success with others he knows who engage in criminal activities, selling drugs to make money. He explains that such individuals are inevitably caught and punished. Movado stresses that his income comes from music and not by exploiting others. He also shows that he has seen difficult times and has only been able to survive with the grace of God.
In the second verse, Movado warns anyone who tries to take his money from him that they will be met with violence. He explains that he requires the money he makes to provide for his children and that his previous attempts to gain employment were ineffective. He shares how he turned to music as an option and how it eventually became a way for him to pay his bills. He thanks his mentor and fellow artist, Bounty Killer, for his guidance and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Gangsta for life
I am a lifelong member of the gangsta lifestyle
Tell dem dat
Spread the word
We got to make the money
Our primary goal is to acquire wealth
That's most of us hopes and dreams
For many of us, financial success is the main aspiration
But don't you go and bow for it
Don't compromise your values in pursuit of money
Go in the streets and struggle for it
Work hard and persevere in order to attain financial success
See I was dreaming that I'm floating on a thousand dolla bill
I had a dream that I was immensely wealthy
And if you touch my paper
If someone tries to take or harm my money
And crush my dream up
And destroy my financial aspirations
Then you gonna get kill
There will be serious consequences
Making money and all is well
Acquiring wealth has been successful for me
And I'm a gangster for life because my song can tell
My music reflects my affiliation with the gangster lifestyle
But some bwoy mek thru the money
Some individuals dishonestly obtain wealth
Dem back part dem go sell
They sell themselves out for profit
Nuff go bow out
Many people compromise their morals for money
And some turn enamel
Some people become informants or snitches
But the music give me money
My musical talent has been lucrative for me
Or di highest mi a sell
I am successful in selling my music to a wide audience
Or mi gaan pon a mission
I am on a mission
And lef the place correl
And have left the area to pursue my goals elsewhere
John crow fly down
Buzzards are circling overhead
Because body start smell
Because someone has died
And how mi survive
And yet I have managed to survive
Only God can tell
Only divine intervention can explain it
And if mi stick you fi you paper
If I rob you for your money
Try nuh run
Don't attempt to escape
Because mi come fi yuh tings
Because I am coming for what you have
Is like me a put it down
It's as if I am laying down the law
And anybody if and but
Anybody who resists or hesitates
Then dem look inna mi gun
Will find themselves staring down the barrel of my gun
And if dem talk too hard
And if they speak out against me too much
You know you gaan underground
They will face grave consequences
Because me need the money fi mi daughter and son
I need the money to support my children
Because mi try fi look a work
Because I tried to find legitimate employment
But dem turn me down
But I was rejected
Den mi link with Daseca and do music fi fun
So I connected with the music production team Daseca and began writing music for enjoyment
Big up Bounty Killer
Shoutout to the musician Bounty Killer
Because yuh money can't done
Because your wealth is limitless and impressive
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