Superior
Popcaan Lyrics


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Pressures of life make some yute give up pon di battlefield
Dem no wan' hold it and fight
God send me an angel
Show me di way out
Competition deh inna di mirror
Unruly never fade out

God send me an angel, woii oii
God send me an angel, ohh
God send me an angel, ohh
God send me an angel, ohh

Ah God and music know mi pain (weh)
Know nuff ah dem wan' see me falling like the rain (yeah)
Whole ah we ah human being, but we ah nuh di same
Wuleap ah family go switch e link ah look fi fame
D'even ah call dem name (weh)
Dem never hold it 'pon the battle field long enough
Guess dem never was man enough
Own friend and family planning up
Think with mi enemy fi set me up, oh no

My heart heavy
Good ting seh di killy born ready (yeah)
My heart heavy
That's why me no lef' e Askelli, yeah

(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell
Who to be trust? You can't tell (how unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell
(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell
Who to be trust? You can't tell (how unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell

Can't left gun go nowhere, me have it always
Even ah Half Way Tree, when time me go ah car base
Haffi protect me self like when Trump a campaign
Pussy dem nah see me lose fi pop no champagne
Definition of a conqueror, that's what I am (woii)
If dem diss me, man will burn dem like a flat iron (yes)
Dem no like how me full aa property like Matalon
Tell dem say fi run up, make me bury dem like rent tire
Me wan' know how unnuh sleep at night
Di same man when you feed dem mouth dem bite
From di maker show dem up, they gon' learn, so bright
Man never sell out, Andrae go right (yeah)

My heart heavy
Good ting seh di killy born ready (yeah)
My heart heavy
That's why me no lef' e Askelli, yeah

(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell
Who to be trust? You can't tell (how unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell (woii oii)
(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell
Who to be trust? You can't tell (how unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? You can't tell
Who to be trust? You can't tell

Me wan' unnuh know seh envy real
Wan' unnuh know seh jealousy real
When me growing up, di struggle real
Wan' unnuh know seh mi blessing real
Tings weh people say don't determine who I am
Who I am

God send me an angel
Show me di way out
Competition deh inna di mirror
Unruly never fade out





God send me an angel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Popcaan's song "Superior" are about the challenges of life, particularly for young people. The pressures of life can sometimes be too much for some youths, and they end up giving up on their dreams and ambitions. Popcaan believes that God has sent him an angel to show him the way out of any difficulties he faces. The competition he faces is not from other people, but from himself. He knows that he must strive to be the best he can be and never give up. Popcaan also reflects on the relationships he has with others, and how difficult it can be to trust people. He acknowledges that envy and jealousy are real, and it can be tough to know who to trust.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "God send me an angel" several times, emphasizing Popcaan's belief that he is being guided and protected by a higher power. The line "Competition deh inna di mirror" means that he is in competition with himself and trying to be the best he can be. The use of the word "unruly" is a reference to his record label, Unruly Entertainment, and how it will never fade away.


Overall, Popcaan's lyrics demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges that young people face, particularly in his hometown of Jamaica. He offers hope and encouragement to those who may be struggling, reminding them that they are not alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Pressures of life make some yute give up pon di battlefield
The challenges of life sometimes cause young people to give up when faced with difficulties.


Dem no wan' hold it and fight
They do not want to face their challenges and fight to overcome them.


God send me an angel
The singer is calling out to God for guidance and help.


Show me di way out
He is asking for direction and assistance in finding a solution to his problems.


Competition deh inna di mirror
The only competition the singer faces is his own reflection in the mirror, meaning that he competes with himself to become better.


Unruly never fade out
The singer’s group, Unruly, will not disappear or be defeated.


Ah God and music know mi pain (weh)
The singer finds solace and comfort in music and believes that God understands his struggles too.


Know nuff ah dem wan' see me falling like the rain (yeah)
Many people want the singer to fail and suffer, like rain falling from the sky.


Whole ah we ah human being, but we ah nuh di same
Although everyone is human, they are not all equal or the same.


Wuleap ah family go switch e link ah look fi fame
The singer’s own family members have betrayed him by seeking fame for themselves.


D'even ah call dem name (weh)
He does not even want to mention their names.


Dem never hold it 'pon the battle field long enough
Those who failed did not endure through difficult times and gave up too soon.


Guess dem never was man enough
Perhaps they were not strong enough, physically or mentally, to handle the pressure.


Own friend and family planning up
Even close friends and family members have plotted against the singer.


Think with mi enemy fi set me up, oh no
They even worked with the singer’s enemies to betray him.


My heart heavy
The singer is burdened and troubled by his struggles and pain.


Good ting seh di killy born ready (yeah)
Thankfully, the singer is prepared and ready to face whatever comes his way.


That's why me no lef' e Askelli, yeah
He will not abandon his team, the Askellis.


Who to be trust? You can't tell
The singer struggles to know who he can trust these days, as many have betrayed him.


Can't left gun go nowhere, me have it always
The singer carries a gun at all times to protect himself.


Even ah Half Way Tree, when time me go ah car base
He even brings his gun with him to Half Way Tree, a popular shopping district, when he goes to his car.


Haffi protect me self like when Trump a campaign
He has to protect himself, just like American president Donald Trump had to during his political campaign.


Pussy dem nah see me lose fi pop no champagne
He will not let his enemies see him fail or feel victorious over him.


Definition of a conqueror, that's what I am (woii)
The singer believes he is a conqueror and will overcome any obstacle that comes his way.


If dem diss me, man will burn dem like a flat iron (yes)
If anyone disrespects the singer, he will take revenge and make them suffer.


Dem no like how me full aa property like Matalon
People are envious of the singer’s wealth and property, much like how they were envious of businessman Michael Matalon.


Tell dem say fi run up, make me bury dem like rent tire
He challenges anyone who wants to attack him to come forward and face the consequences.


Me wan' unnuh know seh envy real
He wants people to know that envy is real and can cause harm.


Wan' unnuh know seh jealousy real
He also wants people to know that jealousy is a real issue.


When me growing up, di struggle real
The singer faced many struggles while growing up.


Wan' unnuh know seh mi blessing real
Despite his challenges, the singer knows that his blessings are real.


Tings weh people say don't determine who I am
People’s opinions and words do not define who the singer is as a person.


God send me an angel, woii oii
The singer repeats his plea to God for guidance and help.


Who to be trust? You can't tell
The singer repeats his struggle to know who he can trust.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrae Hugh Sutherland

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cattaaliyah

Pressures of life
Mek some yute give up 'pon di bakklefield, dem nuh wan' wul it and fight
God send me an angel (How unuh sleep at night?)
Show me di way out
Competition deh inna di mirror, unruly never fade out

[Refrain]
God send me an angel, woi-yoi
God send me an angel, oh
God send me an angel, oh
God send me an angel, oh-oh

[Verse 1]
A God and music know mi pain (Weh)
Know 'nuff a dem wan' see mi falling like di rain (Yeah)
Wul a wi a human being, but wi a nuh di same
Wul heap a family go switch di link a look fi fame
D'even a call dem name
Dem never hold it 'pon di bakkle field long enough
Guess dem never was man enough
Own friend and family planning up
Tink wid wi enemy fi set mi up, oh, no
[Pre-Chorus]
Mi heart heavy, good ting seh di killy born ready (Yeah)
Mi heart heavy, dat's why mi nuh lef' di Askelli (Yeah)

[Chorus]
(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell (How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell
(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell (How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell

[Verse 2]
Cyaan lef' gun guh noweh, mi have it always
Even a Half Way Tree, when time mi go a call best
Haffi protect miself like when Trump a campaign
Pussy dem nah see mi lose fi pop nuh champagne
Definition of a conqueror, dat's what I am (Woii)
If dem diss mi, man will bun dem like a flat iron (Yes)
Dem nuh like how mi full a property like Matalon
Tell 'em seh fi run up, mek mi bury dem like rent tire
Mi wan' know how unuh sleep at night
And di same hand weh feed dem mouth, dem bite
[?] show dem up, they gon' learn, so bright
Man never sell out and [?] (Yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Mi heart heavy, good ting seh di killy born ready (Yeah)
Mi heart heavy, dat's why mi nuh lef' di Askelli (Yeah)

[Chorus]
(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell (How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell (Woii yoii)
(How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell (How unuh sleep at night?)
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell
Who to be trust? Yuh cyaan tell

[Verse 3]
Me wan' unuh know say envy real
Wan' unuh know say jealousy real
When me growing up, the struggle real
Wan' unuh know say me blessing real
Things that people say don't determine who I am
Who I am

[Outro]
God send me an angel, show me the way out
Competition there in a the mirror, Unruly never fade out
God send me an angel



All comments from YouTube:

DINGSANGHA CASPA

What a spiritual way to start a new month in Cameroon πŸ‡¨πŸ‡². Thank you Popcaan. For always releasing just at the right time.

Gold Wealth

Big up my brother in camaroon, we coming Bach home soon my brother, Shalom

Usufu Briana

Best

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J. Smith

Been rocking with Popcaan since he first touched the scene knew he'd be one of the best in dancehall. Glad to see he stayed wise and didn't let the fame and money get to his head. Salute!

nillan david

thats so true buddy me respect his style.....

Kyle Jack

Big mi artist Unurly Fi Life πŸ€˜πŸΎπŸ’―

keon joseph

​bilishu aliss q a Qq
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kh Capone

My favourite song

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Michael Mburu

Just lost my mom...& i can't tell you how much this song has touched me. much blessings Poppy!

Stephanie πŸ’œπŸ’˜forever

Sorry for your lost

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