Richie Spice (born Richell Bonner on September 8, 1971 in St. Andrew, Jamai… Read Full Bio ↴Richie Spice (born Richell Bonner on September 8, 1971 in St. Andrew, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist. He hails from one of the islands most renowned family of artists. The Bonner brothers consist of Richie Spice, Pliers from Chaka Demus and Pliers, Spanner Banner and dancehall DJ Snatcher Dog.

Spice's first Jamaican single "Killing a Sound" was produced by Dennis "Star" Hayes. This was followed by "Shine" by ace Jamaican record producer/musician Clive Hunt. Spice also teamed up with Hunt for his debut album on the Island Jamaica Label from which came his first major hit "Grooving my girl". His sister, Bridgett Bonner for Bonner Productions Ltd, organized his second album. The album produced hits such as "Earth a Run Red", "Living Ain't Easy", Land of Jamaica "Time So Rough", the aforementioned "Grooving My Girl" and many others. This album, renamed UNIVERSAL is contracted to Heartbeat Records for further development and international exposure. Spice currently has a hot new album to be released early summer of 2003 called WORLD ROCK.

Having gained popularity in the mid 90's, Spice has performed at all major shows staged locally namely Reggae Sun Splash (a paid tribute by him to Bob Marley), White River Reggae Bash, Rebel Salute and many others. Spice has opened shows for the likes of Chaka Demus and Pliers, Spanner Banner and Rita Marley on extensive tours of Europe and the United States 1996-1997.

He again toured East North America from June to September 2001. His increased popularity has gained him spots at numerous venues. His most recent projects include performances at Sting held at Jam World St. Catherine (December 26, 2002) and Sting Miami (March 2003).

Richie Spice is a member of the Rastafari movement.

http://www.richiespice.net/

I Don't Got It
Richie Spice Lyrics

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Iyeah iyeah
Ooohhh aaahh
Kabla swala ukamilishe mama,tafadhali Mola mwambie,
Milele anichunge mi nizije zama,mashetani sinivamie
Chuki,wivu tu na kutesana,linda kwako usiwaskie
Kwa nini hatuwezi sote kupendana,woi wacha niwaambie
Labda si wote wendazimu,labda laana yetu pesa
Kesho ukipoteza kila kitu,dunia mzima itakucheka

Wanaomba nitiliwe chai yangu sumu,wabaki wao ndio kusema
Kesho wampigie dem wangu simu,asahau alivyonipenda
Ona Hayawani haiya iya iya iya iyaaa
Ohayawa na wa si watu hawa
Haiya iya iya iya iyaaaaa
Na binadamu kageuka mnyama
Hayawani(hayawani) hayawani(hayawani)hayawahani
Hayawani(hayawani)hayawani(hayawani)hayawahani
Tunaongezea nini bidiii,na roho ya mwanadamu haitosheki aki
I′m sorry if I never made you happy,I can't be there for everybody
It′s easy to see,wengi huishi tu kutafuta kasoro kwako
Why man so money minded,you wanna take from everyone
Moneyed man society,huoni haya kuivunja familia
Hamna utu ni kujifikiria woi binadamu wote mmegeuka hayawani
Haiya iya iya iya iyaaa,o hayawa na wa si watu hawa
Haiya iya iya iya iyaaa na binadamu kageuka mnyama
Hayawani(hayawani)hayawani(hayawani)hayawahani
Hayawani(hayawani)hayawani(hayawani)hayawahani
Namwogopa Mungu pekee,mwanadamu akija kuntafash naomba Mungu unitetee
Maneno yao yasiniumize nifanye sugu wewe

Wakitry kunitisha
THE END

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Don't Got It" by Richie Spice depict his reflection on how societal values have been compromised due to the lust for money and material possessions. The song starts with a request to God to guide him through life's twists and turns and protect him from evil forces. He expresses that envy, hatred, and competition have taken over the human race, leading to the breakdown of families and social bonds.

Richie Spice points out that people are more concerned with finding faults in others than appreciating and loving one another. He notes that the human race has degenerated into animals with no empathy for fellow beings. He asks why people are consumed with the desire to acquire wealth at the expense of others, leading to a society that is materialistic and lacks values.

As the song ends, Richie Spice turns to God for protection and guidance, asking that He defend him against those who try to threaten him. He advises listeners to stay strong and not let the words of others affect them.

Overall, the song highlights the importance of living a life that is free from greed and selfishness, emphasizing the need to love and appreciate one another without preconditions.

Line by Line Meaning

Kabla swala ukamilishe mama,tafadhali Mola mwambie,
Before you finish your prayers mother, please ask God to protect me forever and keep the devil away from me.

Milele anichunge mi nizije zama,mashetani sinivamie
May God protect me forever and help me to age gracefully while protecting me from the devil.

Chuki,wivu tu na kutesana,linda kwako usiwaskie
Avoid envy, hate, and jealousy, protect yourself by not listening to negative words from others.

Kwa nini hatuwezi sote kupendana,woi wacha niwaambie
Why can't we all love and appreciate each other? Let me tell you!

Labda si wote wendazimu,labda laana yetu pesa
Perhaps not all of us are crazy, it could be a curse of money.

Kesho ukipoteza kila kitu,dunia mzima itakucheka
If you lose everything tomorrow, the whole world will laugh at you.

Wanaomba nitiliwe chai yangu sumu,wabaki wao ndio kusema
They're asking someone to poison my tea, so they can stay and tell the tale.

Kesho wampigie dem wangu simu,asahau alivyonipenda
Tomorrow they will call my woman and forget how much they loved me.

Ona Hayawani haiya iya iya iya iyaaa
Look at the beasts, oh oh oh oh.

Ohayawa na wa si watu hawa
Those beasts are not humans.

Haiya iya iya iya iyaaaaa
Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Na binadamu kageuka mnyama
And humans turned into animals.

Tunaongezea nini bidiii,na roho ya mwanadamu haitosheki aki
What more effort can we add when the human soul is not satisfied?

I′m sorry if I never made you happy,I can't be there for everybody
I apologize for not making you happy, I can't be there for everyone.

It′s easy to see,wengi huishi tu kutafuta kasoro kwako
It's easy to see, too many people live only to find faults in you.

Why man so money minded,you wanna take from everyone
Why are people so obsessed with money, they want to take from everyone?

Moneyed man society,huoni haya kuivunja familia
Moneyed men society, they have no shame destroying families.

Hamna utu ni kujifikiria woi binadamu wote mmegeuka hayawani
There's no humanity, just selfishness, oh humans, you have all turned into beasts.

Haiya iya iya iya iyaaa,o hayawa na wa si watu hawa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, those beasts are not humans.

Namwogopa Mungu pekee,mwanadamu akija kuntafash naomba Mungu unitetee
I fear only God, when humans seek to harm me, I ask God to defend me.

Maneno yao yasiniumize nifanye sugu wewe
May their words not hurt me, I become strong because of you.

Wakitry kunitisha
If they try to scare me.

Writer(s): Kirk Bennett, Carol Mclaughlin, Andre Gordon, Savory Lamont, Richell Bonner, Aeion Hoilett

Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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