Ms. Dynamite was born and raised in Archway, London, England, to a Scottish mother and a Jamaican father. She grew up listening to reggae and hip hop music. Though she wanted to become a schoolteacher or social worker, her biggest aspiration was to be a musician. She is the eldest of eleven siblings, one of whom is a grime artist known as Akala.
While working at the radio station RAW FM, Ms. Dynamite was discovered by Richard Forbes at a West End club. After working briefly with the garage act So Solid Crew, she released her debut album, A Little Deeper, in 2002, which won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for Album of the Year for 2002.
2001
watch over you
Ms. Dynamite Lyrics
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Every second I feel like praying
Everywhere I turn my people dying
Brothers and sisters now listen what I'm saying
I don't really feel like writing
And I don't really feel like singing
Cause everywhere I look my people fighting
The same gunmen that cry bout suppression
Of the white man and his racist oppression
Go a church and give god his confession
Gun in his pocket and crack in his possession
Damn hypocrite don't be disillusioned
yeah life is tough but that's not no solution
You g'wan like yer brave that's an illusion
Brave man wouldn't kill his own would start a revolution
Gunman and too much drug man
What are we showing
The youts dem
We should be protecting
Instead we're destroying
Oh father watch over them
Ms. Dynamite's song "Watch Over You" is a powerful commentary on the state of society in which the singer feels akin to crying every day and praying every second. She is disheartened by the constant loss of life her community experiences, and she calls on her brothers and sisters to listen to what she has to say. Her community is plagued by violence, with people fighting and dying at every turn.
In the second verse, Ms. Dynamite critiques the hypocrisy of those who lament White oppression but turn around and have firearms and drugs on their person. She calls them disillusioned and implores them not to resort to violence, as that cannot be the solution to societal problems. A true courageous person would start a revolution, not kill their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I wake, I feel like crying
I wake up every day feeling overwhelmed with sadness and despair, and it brings me to tears.
Every second I feel like praying
I feel like I need divine intervention and guidance constantly, and I am always praying for help.
Everywhere I turn my people dying
No matter where I look, I see my community suffering and dying, and it breaks my heart.
Brothers and sisters now listen what I'm saying
I am pleading with my fellow community members to hear me out and understand the gravity of our situation.
I don't really feel like writing
I am struggling to express myself through creative pursuits, like writing, because of how weighed down I feel by life's challenges.
And I don't really feel like singing
I am even finding it hard to channel my emotions through music, which is normally my go-to outlet for expression.
Cause everywhere I look my people fighting
I am witnessing too much conflict and violence within my own community, and it is taking a toll on me.
And it's our own that we're killing
It is heartbreaking to see us destroy ourselves with violence and hatred towards our own.
The same gunmen that cry bout suppression
The people who claim to be oppressed and fighting against systemic issues are the same ones perpetuating violence and destruction within our community.
Of the white man and his racist oppression
Instead of standing up against actual oppressive forces, these individuals are blaming everything on white people and racism.
Go a church and give god his confession
These individuals may even seek absolution for their sins in a church, but they still carry weapons and drugs with them at all times.
Gun in his pocket and crack in his possession
They claim to be seeking change while still holding onto dangerous weaponry and engaging in illegal drug use.
Damn hypocrite don't be disillusioned
It is frustrating to see these individuals being such hypocrites and spreading disillusionment amongst our community with their actions and words.
yeah life is tough but that's not no solution
Life might be hard, but that is no excuse for us to perpetuate the cycles of violence and destruction in our community.
You g'wan like yer brave that's an illusion
Those who wield weapons and deal drugs may think they are being brave, but true courage would entail standing up against systemic forces of oppression.
Brave man wouldn't kill his own would start a revolution
A truly courageous person would never resort to violence towards their own community members, but instead, would lead a revolution against those who actually hold power.
Gunman and too much drug man
The prevalence of violence and drugs in our community is alarming.
What are we showing
We are setting a poor example for our younger generations by showing them that violence and destruction are the only means of survival or expression.
The youts dem
Our youth are especially vulnerable to the negative influences of violence and drug culture in our community.
We should be protecting
We, as a community, need to prioritize the safety and well-being of our youth and provide them with positive guidance and role models.
Instead we're destroying
Unfortunately, we are doing the opposite by perpetuating cycles of violence and drug use within our community.
Oh father watch over them
I implore a higher power to provide protection and guidance to our youth, who are vulnerable to the negative influences of our community's problems.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NIOMI DALEY
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Samantha Sparkes
Started listening to mostly dnb music 3 year ago this was one of the first remixes i searched for love ms dynamite album little deeper 🤩
gomary09
1:45 BEST !!!!!!
Marcin Maternik
najsssss....
Ordnung ohne Macht
Sinik 💓
Einyel of the wild
TUNEEEE
Ace The Ghostfacekilla
No remix version pls?
Kurho Oni
Horrible massacre