Street Smarts
Mr. Dave Lyrics
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It better fi mi dead like a cheetah than to live like a church mouse
If your blood dem desire never fret fi give dem bath inna dem own dunce
Last night mi buil a new song
The chorus sound sweeter like a hit song,
Sweet psalms
Dem one ya a hit song
Pressure mek some rookie diss him own don
If a league me tuff it up and buss dem meter till dem lost inna dem shallow pit
Mind darker dan dem culprits
Me will rather squeeze mi triger when a dunce trace
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
Life a beat wi but me kick it harder
When you re down anuh your end, mi learn dat from mi father
Same year him loose him wife, him loose him Kia driver
One baga rumors people spread bowt that
Wi never give up gwaan guh check di blood line
Darkest bottom man a forward from and still a raise di star line
Fast forward youth dem pull up inna Newest G 5
Same friends weh soil him name a call him boss now
Ah who fa call me bross man
Jah alone a mek di music buss loud
Wi nuh deya fi go look a name brand
Money wi a pree and that a mek di Gees dark
If there’s anything like loyalty, water would nuh boil no fish
Lef dem fi go nyom dem beaf dawg..
if there’s anything like loyalty, water wouldn’t boil no fish
Lef dem fi guh burn my bridge, dawg..
From wi a pickney and a grow weh mi granny seh wi cyaa die fi nutn
It better fi mi dead like a cheetah than to live like a church mouse
If your blood dem desire never fret fi give dem bath inna dem own dunce
Last night mi buil a new song
The chorus sound sweeter like a hit song
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, chai!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
Anuh joke..
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, chai!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
From wi a pickney and a grow weh mi granny seh wi cyaa die fi nutn
It better fi mi dead like a cheetah than to live like a church mouse
If your blood dem desire never fret fi give dem bath inna dem own dunce
Last night mi buil a new song
The chorus sound sweeter like a hit song,
Sweet psalms
Dem one ya a hit song
Pressure mek some rookie diss him own don
E better fi dem switch than benefit cah dem never worth a thing
If a league me tuff it up and buss dem meter till dem lost inna dem shallow pit
Mind darker dan dem culprits
Me will rather squeeze mi triger when a dunce trace
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
Life a beat wi but me kick it harder
When you re down anuh your end, mi learn dat from mi father
Same year him loose him wife, him loose him Kia driver
One baga rumors people spread bowt that
Wi never give up gwaan guh check di blood line
Darkest bottom man a forward from and still a raise di star line
Fast forward youth dem pull up inna Newest G 5
Same friends weh soil him name a call him boss now
Ah who fa call me bross man
Jah alone a mek di music buss loud
Wi nuh deya fi go look a name brand
Money wi a pree and that a mek di Gees dark
If there’s anything like loyalty, water would nuh boil no fish
Lef dem fi go nyom dem beaf dawg..
if there’s anything like loyalty, water wouldn’t boil no fish
Lef dem fi guh burn my bridge, dawg..
From wi a pickney and a grow weh mi granny seh wi cyaa die fi nutn
It better fi mi dead like a cheetah than to live like a church mouse
If your blood dem desire never fret fi give dem bath inna dem own dunce
Last night mi buil a new song
The chorus sound sweeter like a hit song
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, chai!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
Anuh joke..
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, chai!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
The lyrics of Mr. Dave's song "Street Smarts" convey a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The song starts by emphasizing the importance of self-reliance, as the singer grew up learning from their grandmother that they cannot die for anything. The lyrics also highlight the idea that it is better to die with pride and integrity, like a cheetah, rather than live in a state of weakness, comparing it to a church mouse.
The song goes on to discuss the singer's confidence in their own abilities and knowledge of the streets. They assert that they cannot be fooled or taken advantage of, as they have mastered the passcodes of the road. The chorus emphasizes this point, stating that they cannot be mistaken for a common crow (johncrow), as they possess true street smarts.
The lyrics also touch upon the challenges faced by the singer's father, who experienced loss and rumors spreading about him. However, despite these setbacks, they never gave up and stayed true to their own path. The song celebrates the resilience of those who come from the darkest of places yet manage to rise above and succeed.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Street Smarts" convey a message of self-belief, resilience, and the power of knowing one's worth in navigating the trials and tribulations of life.
Line by Line Meaning
From wi a pickney and a grow weh mi granny seh wi cyaa die fi nutn
Since we were children, my grandmother taught us that we shouldn't be afraid to stand up for what we believe in and fight for our lives.
It better fi mi dead like a cheetah than to live like a church mouse
I would rather die bravely and boldly like a cheetah than live in fear and passively like a church mouse.
If your blood dem desire never fret fi give dem bath inna dem own dunce
If others have negative thoughts or desires towards you, don't worry about it, let them drown in their own ignorance.
Last night mi buil a new song
The chorus sound sweeter like a hit song, Sweet psalms
Dem one ya a hit song
I created a new song last night, and the chorus sounds so good that it could be a chart-topping hit. It is a song that resonates deeply with people.
Pressure mek some rookie diss him own don
E better fi dem switch than benefit cah dem never worth a thing
Under pressure, some inexperienced people turn against their own, but it's better for them to change sides because they were never valuable in the first place.
If a league me tuff it up and buss dem meter till dem lost inna dem shallow pit
Mind darker dan dem culprits
Me will rather squeeze mi triger when a dunce trace
If I have to step up and fight them until they lose in their own trivial pursuits, then so be it. I'm not afraid to take action when confronted by foolish individuals.
How Dem say dem street smart, street smart, street smart, cha!..
cyaa take man fi no johncrow
We master every passcode fi di road
They claim to be street smart, but they can't fool us. We know all the tricks and codes to navigate the streets confidently.
I Man a street smart, street smart, street smart, chai!..
Cyaa take man fi no johncrow
Cah wi know di code
I am street smart, and they can't deceive me. We understand the unwritten rules and secrets of survival in this environment.
Anuh joke..
This is not a joke. It's a serious matter.
Life a beat wi but me kick it harder
When you re down anuh your end, mi learn dat from mi father
Life may knock us down, but I have learned from my father that it's not the end. We must fight harder and push through tough times.
Same year him loose him wife, him loose him Kia driver
One baga rumors people spread bowt that
In the same year he lost his wife, he also lost his trusted Kia driver. People spread countless rumors about these incidents.
Wi never give up gwaan guh check di blood line
Darkest bottom man a forward from and still a raise di star line
We never give up, we keep moving forward, exploring our family history and lineage. Even from the most difficult circumstances, we can still rise and achieve greatness.
Fast forward youth dem pull up inna Newest G 5
Same friends weh soil him name a call him boss now
The younger generation quickly progresses and arrives in style in the newest Luxury G5 vehicles. The same friends who once spoke badly about him now recognize him as their leader.
Ah who fa call me bross man
Jah alone a mek di music buss loud
Wi nuh deya fi go look a name brand
Money wi a pree and that a mek di Gees dark
Who has the audacity to call me a brother? Only God is responsible for my success in the music industry. We're not here to seek fame or brand names. We prioritize money, and that's what makes us influential in the streets.
If there’s anything like loyalty, water would nuh boil no fish
Lef dem fi go nyom dem beaf dawg..
If loyalty exists, it wouldn't bring harm to anyone. Let those who have personal grudges deal with it themselves.
Lef dem fi guh burn my bridge, dawg..
Let them destroy the connections I have with others. It won't affect me.
Cah wi know di code
Anuh joke..
Because we understand the secret language and ways of the streets. This is not a joke.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mr.Sheperd, caskeysOnit
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