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
Who Knows
Protoje Lyrics
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Chronixx a weh you say
Ok, (oh well)
Who knows, who knows, who knows, who knows
I just go where the trade winds blows
Sending love to my friends and foes
And I suppose I'm pleased
Jah provide all my wants and needs
I got the sunshine rivers and trees
Green leaves oh yea
When me see jah me see a way
Drastically stray from hiprocrosy I say (yea)
Every man to they own philosopy
I live the proper way and then mi read a chapter a day
Man deh in a city hungry and nuh eat
And food deh down a country just a drop off a di trees dem
You say proverty nuh real den
Is what the reasoning revealing
Who knows, who knows, who knows, who knows
I just go where the trade winds blows
Sending love to my friends and foes
And I suppose I'm pleased
To be chilling in the West Indies
Jah provide all my wants and needs
I got the sunshine rivers and trees
Green leaves oh yea
When the rain pitta pat pon the roof
Herb just a steam pepper pot pon the still
Life is a dream if you got gratitude
Go tell the regime dem can't stop what we do now
Information you think on your own
Or else you are a slave to the things that you know
What do you know if you learn everyday
So be careful a things weh you say
Who knows, who knows, who knows, who knows
I just go where the trade winds blows
Sending love to my friends and foes
And I suppose I'm pleased
To be chilling in the West Indies
Jah provide all my wants and needs
I got the sunshine rivers and trees
Green leaves oh yea
Africa in a we soul but a Jah in a we heart
Its of importance for i n i fi gather
If we cannot show now a balance that we had
How do we proposed now to carry it abroad
Cannot go to ethipoia and don't have a plan
The building of a nation a hand a help a hand
Everyone a love a one, every man is just a man
It shall be a coronation when we land, land, land
Who knows, who knows, who knows, who knows
I just go where the trade winds blows
Sending love to my friends and foes
And I suppose I'm pleased
To be chilling in the West Indies
Jah provide all my wants and needs
I got the sunshine rivers and trees
Green leaves oh yea
Who knows, who knows, who knows, who knows
Am pleased to be chilling in the West Indies
Jah provide all my wants and needs
The lyrics of "Who Knows" by Protoje Feat. Chronixx speak to the importance of being true to oneself and realizing the blessings in life, whether they come in the form of sunshine, rivers, trees, or friendship. The song implies that it's important to find one's own philosophy, as opposed to following the ways of false prophets ("hiprocrosy") or blindly accepting established beliefs. One important lyric touches on a kinship with Africa, but the song ultimately suggests that happiness and prosperity can be found anywhere – including in the West Indies, where the song’s protagonists sing of Jah’s generosity in providing all of their wants and needs.
Another important aspect of the song is the praise given to knowledge and the call to be mindful of what one says, lest one become a "slave to the things that you know." Thus, the song encourages people to seek out new information each day and to be careful about how they express their opinions. All in all, "Who Knows" is a feel-good song that advocates for being true to oneself and seeking truth and knowledge, with a message that is hopeful and inclusive.
Line by Line Meaning
And this a protoje
Introducing Protoje as the artist of the song
Chronixx a weh you say
Asking Chronixx what he has to say
Ok, (oh well)
Acknowledging whatever Chronixx might say
Who knows, who knows, who knows, who knows
Repeating a rhetorical question, emphasizing uncertainty
I just go where the trade winds blows
Going with the flow and letting life take its course
Sending love to my friends and foes
Sharing love and positivity with everyone, even those who might not deserve it
And I suppose I'm pleased
Feeling content and satisfied with life
To be chilling in the West Indies
Enjoying the relaxing and tropical lifestyle of the Caribbean
Jah provide all my wants and needs
Feeling blessed and grateful for the divine support
I got the sunshine rivers and trees
Appreciating the beauty of nature in the West Indies
Green leaves oh yea
Acknowledging the importance of plant life for the environment and humanity
When me see jah me see a way
Seeing God as a guiding force in life
Drastically stray from hiprocrosy I say (yea)
Rejecting hypocrisy and living authentically
Every man to they own philosopy
Respecting individual beliefs and philosophies
I live the proper way and then mi read a chapter a day
Living a responsible and healthy lifestyle while also educating oneself daily
Man deh in a city hungry and nuh eat
Highlighting the issue of poverty and hunger in urban areas
And food deh down a country just a drop off a di trees dem
Noting the abundance of food and resources in rural areas
You say proverty nuh real den
Challenging those who deny the reality of poverty
Is what the reasoning revealing
Questioning the logical basis behind certain perspectives
When the rain pitta pat pon the roof
Describing the sound of raindrops hitting a roof
Herb just a steam pepper pot pon the still
Cooking a pot of herbs and spices to enhance flavor
Life is a dream if you got gratitude
Realizing the power of gratitude in creating a fulfilling life
Go tell the regime dem can't stop what we do now
Asserting independence and resilience against oppressive powers
Information you think on your own
Encouraging critical thinking and independent thought
Or else you are a slave to the things that you know
Warning against being controlled by limiting beliefs and ideas
What do you know if you learn everyday
Emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth
So be careful a things weh you say
Advising caution in speech and expression
Africa in a we soul but a Jah in a we heart
Acknowledging the connection to African roots and spiritual beliefs
Its of importance for i n i fi gather
Emphasizing the need for unity and gathering of the community
If we cannot show now a balance that we had
Recognizing the need for balance and harmony in society and culture
How do we proposed now to carry it abroad
Questioning how to spread cultural ideals beyond the local community
Cannot go to ethipoia and don't have a plan
Recognizing the responsibility to have a plan and purpose when visiting a foreign country
The building of a nation a hand a help a hand
Recognizing the importance of mutual support and collaboration in building a strong community
Everyone a love a one, every man is just a man
Promoting equality and love for all as fellow human beings
It shall be a coronation when we land, land, land
Expressing hope and optimism for a grand celebration upon returning to the homeland
Am pleased to be chilling in the West Indies
Reiterating the enjoyment of the Caribbean lifestyle
Jah provide all my wants and needs
Expressing gratitude for the divine support and blessings in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILIP JAMES, JAMAR ROLANDO MCNAUGHTON, OJE KEN OLLIVIERRE
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@shirleymilne6416
I have cancer.....so I just pray to Jah, and listen to Chronixx.... who knows??
@pistaeros1572
Bless You Shirley! Everythings gonna be allright!Love
@youngrasta6889
jah bless ya man!!!
@soldaat-van-oranje
try THC oil
@rajikayode9385
I pray you get healed.
@electricksignal6108
It would works maybe. How are u?
@jaxiedile
Still vibin in 2024. Bringing this energy the best I can all year!
@user-gf3iw8jo7r
frr
@reaubensanechama
Yah
@Indra_Dwiansyah
Yes sirr