In 2010, Protoje began working with his cousin and popular Jamaican producer Don Corleon. After releasing "Dread", "JA" and "Roll" in 2010, Protoje's debut album, entitled The Seven Year Itch, was released in 2011. The first single off the album dubbed "Arguments" (2009) was responsible for his early popularity in Jamaica. In 2011, he released another single off the album entitled "Rasta Love" featuring Ky-Mani Marley.
His second album, The 8 Year Affair, was released in 2013. "Who Dem A Program" was the first single released from the album followed by "This Is Not A Marijuana Song". "Kingston Be Wise" was heavily promoted via traditional and social media. Protoje cited reggae artist Ini Kamoze and group Black Uhuru as influences when recording the album.
His third album Ancient Future is set for release in September 2014
In Bloom
Protoje Lyrics
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Or you will die
'Cause I'm gonna fight for many days and nights (for you baby)
But it's alright, that's why dem say
Now where do you run to, run to?
Is all of this just fun for you?
And where are you hiding, hiding?
Where do you run to, run to?
Is all of this just fun for you?
And where are you hiding, hiding?
Don't you see me fighting for you?
Don't you see me fighting with all my might?
Don't you see me needing all your time?
Don't you see I'm lost inside your eyes?
Don't you see me loving you? Ay
Never find a better place to be than wrapped up in your time
Can't seem to go without the thought of being all up in your life
Hold me down, don't ever let me leave, it's part of your design
I'm right here for you
So where do you run to, run to?
Is all of this just fun for you?
And where are you hiding, hiding?
Don't you see me fighting for you?
Where do you run to, run to?
Am I too frightening for you?
And where are you hiding, where you hiding?
You see me fighting for you?
(I'm fighting for you)
Ay, girl, the farthest I'll fight from it is you
In my darkest of night, girl you been moon
Tell you things ever so feel so right
That you haffi start hide when you see what you into
Wan' talk and me can't even begin too
Wan' spar every chance weh me get
You no see ah how she set? Coulda gi' her set ah twin too
Even Jesus guilty of sin too
Worst with all of this drama me been through
And all ah this hurt wah me 'cause
When me look inna me past, realize seh I been fool
'Cause inna my life you fi include
Like two year now you shoulda been boo
Haffi change up the key, now me in tune
Cah nothing like a woman when she in bloom
And you been blooming
Now where do you run to, run to?
Is all of this just fun for you?
And where are you hiding, hiding?
Don't you see me fighting for you?
Where do you run to, run to?
Is all of this just fun for you?
And where are you hiding, hiding?
Don't you see me fighting for you? (I'm fighting for you)
So where do you run to?
Where do you run to
Don't you see me fighting for you?
Where are you hiding?
Where are you hiding, boo?
The lyrics to Protoje's "In Bloom" are a call to action for a lover who seems to be running away from a relationship. The singer urges them to open their eyes and fight for their rights, as not doing so could lead to their demise. Protoje promises to fight for them, but wonders if it's all just a game to them. He questions where they run to and hide, as he is left to fight for the relationship alone. The singer declares his love and willingness to stay with them, but needs the other person to reciprocate.
The lyrics seem to reflect a relationship where one person is more invested and committed than the other. Protoje's frustration at his partner's lack of effort is palpable, as he pleads with them to see how hard he is fighting for them. Through his lyrics, Protoje reveals the emotional turmoil he is experiencing, and how he is left feeling lost and alone in the relationship. The song's title "In Bloom" can be interpreted as the idea of a relationship coming to fruition or being in full blossom. However, it seems that the singer's relationship is still yet to come to fruition, as his partner is running away.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your eyes and fight for your rights (ooh)
You need to be aware of your rights and fight for them
Or you will die
If you don't fight for your rights, you will suffer the consequences
'Cause I'm gonna fight for many days and nights (for you baby)
I will fight for your rights tirelessly and without hesitation
But it's alright, that's why dem say
It may be difficult, but it's worth it in the end
Now where do you run to, run to?
Where do you go when things get tough?
Is all of this just fun for you?
Do you not take this seriously?
And where are you hiding, hiding?
Where are you when I need you the most?
Don't you see me fighting for you?
Can't you see how hard I am working for you?
Don't you see me fighting with all my might?
I am putting in so much effort to defend your rights
Don't you see me needing all your time?
I need your help to fight for your rights
Don't you see I'm lost inside your eyes?
I am deeply in love with you and can't get you out of my head
Don't you see me loving you? Ay
I am expressing my love for you and how much I care
Never find a better place to be than wrapped up in your time
Being with you is the best thing in my life
Can't seem to go without the thought of being all up in your life
I can't imagine life without you
Hold me down, don't ever let me leave, it's part of your design
I am yours and I don't want to leave your side
I'm right here for you
I am always here for you and ready to fight for your rights
Am I too frightening for you?
Do you find me too intense or scary?
Ay, girl, the farthest I'll fight from it is you
I am willing to fight for anything, but I won't fight against you
In my darkest of night, girl you been moon
You bring light into my life even during the darkest of times
Tell you things ever so feel so right
I tell you everything because it feels right
That you haffi start hide when you see what you into
Sometimes you get overwhelmed and don't know how to respond
Wan' talk and me can't even begin too
I want to talk to you but don't know where to start
Wan' spar every chance weh me get
I want to fight for you at every opportunity
You no see ah how she set? Coulda gi' her set ah twin too
You are so beautiful, you could even have a twin
Even Jesus guilty of sin too
No one is perfect, not even Jesus
Worst with all of this drama me been through
Despite all the drama I've experienced, my love for you remains
And all ah this hurt wah me 'cause
All the hurt I feel is because I care so deeply about you
When me look inna me past, realize seh I been fool
Looking back, I realize I made mistakes and was foolish
'Cause inna my life you fi include
You are an important part of my life
Like two year now you shoulda been boo
We should have been together for two years by now
Haffi change up the key, now me in tune
I had to make changes to my life to be with you
Cah nothing like a woman when she in bloom
There's nothing more beautiful than a woman who is blossoming
And you been blooming
You are blooming and growing into an amazing person
So where do you run to?
Where do you go when things get tough?
Don't you see me fighting for you?
Can't you see how hard I am working for you?
Where are you hiding?
Where are you when I need you the most?
Where are you hiding, boo?
Where are you hiding, my love?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Oje Ken Ollivierre, Alecia Tameka Grey, Blaise Davis, Fredrick McGregor, Jordan Armond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@koshersalt951
Open up your eyes and fight for your rights
Or you will die
'Cause I'm gonna fight for you day and night
But it's alright, that's right baby
Now where do you run to, run to
Is all of this just fun for you
Where are you hiding, hiding
Don't you see me fighting for you
Now where do you run to, run to
Is all of this just fun for you
Where are you hiding, hiding
Don't you see me fighting for you
Don't you see me fighting with all my might
Don't you see me needing all your time
Don't you see I'm lost inside your eyes
Don't you see me loving you-ooo
Ey
Never find a better place to bethan wrapped up in your time
Can't seem to go without the thought of being all up in your life
Hold me down, don't ever let me leave, it's part of your design
I'm right here for you
So where do you run to, run to
Is all of this just fun for you
And where are you hiding, hiding
Don't you see me fighting for you
Where do you run to, run to
Am I too frightening for you
And where are you hiding, where are you hiding
Don't you see me fighting for you
Ey
Girl, thefarthest I'll fight from it is you
In my darkest of night, girl you been moon
Tell you things ever so feel so right
That you haffi start hide when you see what you into
Want talk and me can't even begin too
Waa spar every chance wah me get
You no see a how she set
Coulda give her set a twin too
Even Jesus guilty of sin too
Worst with all of this drama me been through
And all a this hurt wah me cause
When me look inna me past, realize say I been fool
Cause inna my life you fi include
Like two year now you shoulda been boo
Haffi change up the key, now me in tune
Cause nothing like a woman when she in bloom
And you been blooming
Now where do you run to, run to
Is all of this just fun for you
Where are you hiding, hiding
Don't you see me fighting for you
Now where do you run to, run to
Is all of this just fun for you
Where are you hiding, hiding
Don't you see me fighting for you
So where do you run to
Where do you run to
Don't you see me fighting for you
Where are you hiding
Where are you hiding, boo
@aayushkhanal4460
Aye, girl, the farthest I'll fight from it is you
In my darkest of nights, girl you big moon
Tell you things ever so feel so right
That you have to start hide when you see what you into
Wan' talk and me can't even begin too
Wan' spar every chance that me get
You no see her how she set?
Coulda give her set a twin too
Even Jesus guilty of sin too
Worst with all of this trauma me been through
And all of this hurt that me 'cause
When me look inna me past, realize see I been fool
'Cause inna my life you fin include
Like two years now you shoulda been boo
Have to change up the key, now me in tune
Can't nothing like a woman when she in bloom
And you been blooming
@theheartofthesky9820
I've been in prison for the last 2 years and I have missed your music so much!!! Protoje, if you read this.. thank you for all of music!!! I'm free and I'm In Bloom!!! Love and respect
@paulk8072
God bless
@smhunney8266
Welcome home. Make the best out the worst situations. Jah guidance.
@0be1Gordon
God bless 🇯🇲
@TheGuesteMC
The combination of these two is great chemistry ! Great music !!
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@TEAcup744
This song makes me forget all the troubles in the world
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@stephenpaxton8818
Very good song but to say it makes you forget all the trouble of the world is just stupid
@stephenpaxton8818
@sharp shooter what anxiety?