Oje Ken Ollivierre popularly known as Protoje, is a contemporary reggae sin… Read Full Bio ↴Oje Ken Ollivierre popularly known as Protoje, is a contemporary reggae singer and songwriter from Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. His mother is Jamaican singer, Lorna Bennett and his father is a former Calypso king.
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

Shot by Love
Protoje Lyrics

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You need a bullet proof vest
No need to run!

(Toi)
I've been shot by love
And now me can't run away, run away
I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree

I've been shot by love
And now me can't get away, get away
I've been shot in the heart

Them call it love in the first degree

(Protoje)
Me say me full up a ammunition when me touch down
Love zone knock her down from inna the first round
The love ya realer than the Vatican own
She a the queen fi me African throne
No mercenary Taliban it control
Me a the one fi lock your body and soul

Jah set the plan, me just a watch it unfold
You overstand, that's why me left it untold

I've been shot by love
And now me can't run away, run away
I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree
I've been shot by love
And now me can't get away, get away

I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree
(Protoje)

Me say me shot you with me loving but your life ain't gonna end
No need for running, this is just the beginning
Aiming for the target, the tranquilizer tame you
And cupid him coulda never have dem aim ya
Now you really won't forget wha' true love feel like
Me loving touch you heart and knock you down in a real life
Love in the first degree, you know say me do it right
And fill her up with the real type, sleep tight
I've been shot by love
And now me can't run away, run away
I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree
I've been shot by love
And now me can't get away, get away
I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree
(Toi)
Them say you can't escape it, can't mistake it
When love knocks you down
Now my heart is yours, unarmed and open
You took my barrier down
A shot without a sound
Me never see you coming
Like a stranger in the night
Me never see you coming
I've been shot by love
And now me can't run away, run away
I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree
I've been shot by love
And now me can't get away, get away

I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Protoje's "Shot By Love" depict the emotional turmoil lovers feel when they are struck by love. In the song, Protoje and Toi express their vulnerability as they navigate the complex emotions of falling in love. The first verse is sung by Toi, who admits that she has been "shot by love" and now cannot escape its grip. She describes the impact of love on her heart as being "in the first degree," implying that it is not a superficial feeling, but rather deep and intense. In the second verse, Protoje speaks of the power of his love and how it is stronger than any other force. He likens his love to a weapon, saying that he is "full up of ammunition." He also assures his lover that his love is not meant to harm her but to make her feel alive.

The chorus of the song repeats the idea that once someone is "shot by love," they cannot escape its grasp. It is a feeling that overwhelms the senses and lingers in the heart. The final verse is sung by Toi, who explains how love took her by surprise. She compares it to a "stranger in the night" and emphasizes how she never saw it coming. The overall tone of the song is one of vulnerability, surrender, and acceptance. It acknowledges that love can be complicated and often leaves one feeling powerless, but it is also a feeling that is worth the risk.

Line by Line Meaning

You need a bullet proof vest
You are in danger of getting hurt emotionally.

No need to run!
You cannot escape from love.

I've been shot by love
I have fallen in love.

And now me can't run away, run away
I cannot run away from love.

I've been shot in the heart
My heart has been hit by love.

Them call it love in the first degree
This is true, intense love.

Me say me full up a ammunition when me touch down
I am prepared with a lot of love to give.

Love zone knock her down from inna the first round
Our love is strong and intense from the beginning.

The love ya realer than the Vatican own
Our love is more real than what others believe is real.

She a the queen fi me African throne
She is the queen of my heart.

No mercenary Taliban it control
No external force can break the love we have.

Me a the one fi lock your body and soul
I am the one who will make her heart and soul mine forever.

Jah set the plan, me just a watch it unfold
God has a plan for our love and I am just watching it come to fruition.

You overstand, that's why me left it untold
You understand our love, that is why I didn't have to say it out loud.

Me say me shot you with me loving but your life ain't gonna end
My love may be intense, but it will not harm you.

No need for running, this is just the beginning
Our love has just started and there is no reason to run away.

Aiming for the target, the tranquilizer tame you
My love is aimed at you and will calm you down.

And cupid him coulda never have dem aim ya
Even Cupid couldn't have aimed his arrows at you like I did with my love.

Now you really won't forget wha' true love feel like
You will remember what true love feels like now that we are together.

Me loving touch you heart and knock you down in a real life
My love touched your heart and affected you deeply in real life.

Love in the first degree, you know say me do it right
Our love is intense and I have done everything perfectly.

And fill her up with the real type, sleep tight
I have filled her up with true love and she can sleep peacefully knowing that.

Them say you can't escape it, can't mistake it
People say that you cannot escape or mistake true love.

When love knocks you down
When you fall in love.

Now my heart is yours, unarmed and open
I have given her my heart completely, without any barriers or defenses.

You took my barrier down
She has broken down my emotional barriers.

A shot without a sound
My love for her hit me quietly and unexpectedly.

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01The 8 Year Affair4:49

02I&I3:56

03Kingston Be Wise4:10

04Hold You Now4:20

05Someone Like You4:18

06Around the world3:14

07Who Dem A Program3:27

08This Is Not a Marijuana Song

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12Black Cinderella3:56

13Hail Ras Tafari3:43

14Music From My Heart5:20

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@nmwk8367

2y↑19

You need a bullet proof girl
(I say, I say jamai...)
No need to run (yes I'll run)
(I say, yeah)

Wo yo yo
I've been shot by love (shot by love)
And now me can't run away (run away), run away (run run away)
I've been shot in the heart
Them call it love in the first degree (so then you runnin' way)
I've been shot by love (shot by love)
And now me can't get away (get away), get away (get away)
I've been shot in the heart (woooy)
Them call it love in the first degree (wooy)

Me say me, full up a ammunition when me touch down
Love zone knock her down from inna the first round
The love ya realer than the Vatican own
She, a the queen fi me African throne
No mercenary Taliban it control
Me, a the one fi lock your body and soul
Jah set the plan, me just a watch it unfold
You overstand, that's why me left it untold

I've been shot by love
And now me can't run away (run away), run away (run run away)
I've been shot in the heart (lord)
Them call it love in the first degree (so then you runnin' away)
I've been shot by love (shot by love)
And now me can't get away (get away), get away (get away)
I've been shot in the heart (woooy)
Them call it love in the first degree (so watch out)

Me say me shot you with me loving but your life ain't gonna, end
No need for running, this is just the beginning
Aiming for the target, the tranquilizer tame you
And cupid him coulda never have dem aim ya
Now you really won't forget wha' true love feel like
Me loving touch you heart and knock you down in a real life
Love in the first degree, you know say me do it right
And fill her up with the real type, sleep tight

I've been shot by love
And now me can't run away (run away), run away (run run away)
I've been shot in the heart (hey)
Them call it love in the first degree (yeah, so wat u sayin' there)
I've been shot by love (shot by love)
And now me can't get away (get away), get away (get get away)
I've been shot in the heart (woooy)
Them call it love in the first degree (so watch out)

Them say you can't escape it, can't mistake it
When love knocks you down (yes I'm coming for you)
Now my heart is yours, unarmed and open
You took my barrier down (skillful)
A shot without a sound
Me never see you coming (woooy)
Like a stranger in the night
Me never see you coming (oh ye ye yeah)

I've been shot by love (by love)
And now me can't run away (run away), run away (run run away)
I've been shot in the heart (woooy)
Them call it love in the first degree
I've been shot by love (by love)
And now me can't get away (get away), get away (get get away)
I've been shot in the heart (woooy)
Them call it love in the first degree
(Eh eh eh)