As a young man employed by Jamaican Telephone Company Ltd, he became interested in the Rastafari movement and converted from Catholicism while still a teenager. His outspoken statements on theology have generated controversy even among Rastafarians, and he has described Rasta as "part of a universal quest which may also be pursued by other routes, such as Hinduism or Buddhism or Christianity.
Hard To Get
Mutabaruka Lyrics
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But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Yuh playin hard fi get
But a dun throw mi net
Girl why yuh afi hide
Yuh caw si a feel fi yuh inside
De tings wi coulda share
But yuh playin hard fi get
But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Yuh playin hard fi get
But a dun throw mi net
Meck mi tell yuh a ting
A wah fi be yuh king
And if yuh should be mi queen
Mi lov would be pure and clean
Wen yuh walk dung de street
Lawd mi heart jus skip a beat
Girl yuh suh sweet
Yuh meck mi body full a heat
Yuh playin hard fi get
But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Yuh playin hard fi get
But a dun throw mi net
A know is a disgrace
Dat a dont have a place
Not even a likkle tent
A can afford fi rent
But if yuh should share mi lov
Awoulda treat yuh like a dove
Suh please com a mi
Den yuh woulda si
Yuh playin hard fi get
But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Yuh playin hard fi get
But a dun throw mi net
Yuh know mi heart is really set
Suh girl please nuh fret
Yuh playin hard fi get
But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Tell mi wah fi do
Fi prove mi love to yuh
Sen mi any weh
Yuh know a woulda guh deh
Even if a afi wait
Yuh lov cah neva late
Suh tell mi likkle girl
If a can com in yuh worl
Yuh playin hard fi get
But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Yuh playin hard fi get
But a dun throw mi net
In "Hard to Get," Mutabaruka sings about his feelings towards a woman who is playing hard to get. He expresses his desire to be with her and share his love with her. He offers her a perspective of him as her king and her as his queen, but she refuses to let him get too close. Mutabaruka is infatuated with her and wants to do anything to make her his. Despite her resistance, he insists that he will catch her eventually.
The artist paints a portrait of an idealistic relationship built on love and respect. Mutabaruka is not concerned about material possessions, as he admits to not having much, but he emphasizes that his love will be pure and clean. He assures her that his intentions are genuine and that he has only a deep desire to be with her. The artist's lyrics communicate how difficult it can be for him to win over this woman, but the hope of someday catching her keeps him persistent.
Mutabaruka's "Hard to Get" is not only about love and relationships, but also about struggle and resilience. The repetition of the phrase "But girl a gwey get yuh yet" echoes the resilience of Jamaican people who have face so much hardship and adversity. Despite the obstacles, they remain hopeful and continue to persevere. Moreover, the song celebrates the Jamaican struggle and infuses them with a sense of strength to keep attempting to achieve their objectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Yuh playin hard fi get
The person addressed in the song is difficult to approach or win over.
But girl a gwey get yuh yet
Despite the person playing hard to get, the singer will eventually win them over.
Girl why yuh afi hide
The singer is curious why the person is hiding or making themselves difficult to approach.
Yuh caw si a feel fi yuh inside
The singer assumes there is an attraction or connection that the person is hiding within themselves.
De tings wi coulda share
The singer envisions a future with the person, in which they share things together.
If yuh tell mi dat yuh care
The singer needs the person to open up and express their feelings for a relationship to develop.
Meck mi tell yuh a ting
The singer wants to express something important to the person.
A wah fi be yuh king
The singer aspires to become the person's significant other and partner in a romantic relationship.
And if yuh should be mi queen
The singer refers to the person as a potential love interest whom he hopes to treat as a queen.
Mi lov would be pure and clean
If given a chance, the singer promises to love the person honestly and purely.
Wen yuh walk dung de street
The singer admires the person's physical appearance and gets excited just by seeing them walk by.
Lawd mi heart jus skip a beat
The singer feels intense emotions and attraction towards the person, causing their heart to skip a beat.
Girl yuh suh sweet
The person is not only physically attractive, but also kind and delightful to the singer.
Yuh meck mi body full a heat
The singer is sexually aroused by the person's presence and body.
A know is a disgrace
The singer acknowledges that he doesn't have much to offer the person in terms of wealth or possessions.
Dat a dont have a place
The singer doesn't even have a place to live or call his own.
Not even a likkle tent
The singer is so poor that he cannot even afford a small and basic shelter.
A can afford fi rent
The singer cannot afford to pay rent for a place to live.
But if yuh should share mi lov
The singer believes that if the person accepts and reciprocates his love, that would be more than enough.
Awoulda treat yuh like a dove
The singer promises to treat the person with gentle kindness and care.
Suh please com a mi
The singer urges the person to give him a chance and come to him.
Den yuh woulda si
The person would see how much he loves and cares for them.
Yuh know mi heart is really set
The singer's heart is determined and fixed on the person.
Suh girl please nuh fret
The singer reassures the person not to worry or fear anything.
Tell mi wah fi do
The singer asks the person what he can do to win their love and affection.
Fi prove mi love to yuh
The singer wants to demonstrate and show his love for the person.
Sen mi any weh
The singer is willing to go anywhere for the person's sake.
Yuh know a woulda guh deh
The singer assures the person that he will go anywhere for them.
Even if a afi wait
The singer will be patient and wait for the person.
Yuh lov cah neva late
The singer believes that love can never be too late or come at the wrong time.
Suh tell mi likkle girl
The singer affectionately calls the person a little girl and asks them to inform him.
If a can com in yuh worl
The singer wants to be a part of the person's world and life.
But a dun throw mi net
The singer has cast his net and determined to catch the person's affection.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MUTABARUKA, ALLAN HOPE
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