Fed Up
Robbie Lyrics

Well this one reaching out to all the leaders, and the media,
The singer is directing his song towards those in positions of authority and influence, hoping to bring their attention to the struggles faced by poor people.

Well poor people fed up to how yuh system sheg up
Poor people are frustrated with the way the system mistreats them.

Yuh issue gun fi wi pickney bus
The government provides guns to children, which is both dangerous and disturbing.

Poor people fed up to how yuh system sheg up
Poor people are fed up with how the system discriminates against them.

Well everyday the ghetto youths dead up
Everyday, young people in disadvantaged neighborhoods are losing their lives.

Mi ask the leader
The singer is addressing the leader directly.

Him a di arranger
The leader is responsible for the current state of affairs.

Fi mek poor people surround by danger
The leader has created a system that puts poor people at risk.

Fly an the roach an giant mosquita
Poor living conditions have led to a proliferation of flies, roaches, and mosquitos.

Sewage water whey fill wid pure bacteria
Contaminated sewage water is a common problem that poor people have to deal with.

Unno ever tak a look dung inna di Riverton area
Have you ever seen the state of the Riverton area?

Bactu, and Seaview, Waterhouse, Kentire
Various neighborhoods are suffering from the same problems.

Long time the MP him nuh come near yah,
The Member of Parliament has been neglecting their duties.

And the nedda one whey claims sey she a counselor
The local representative is also unhelpful.

Rob senventy five percent and gi wi quarter
The system is heavily favoring those in power, giving only a small portion to the people who need it.

Conquer the land nuh waan fi gi wi a acre
The rich and powerful are not willing to share their land with those who need it.

Disconnect mi light an chop off mi water
The authorities have been shutting off essential services to poor neighborhoods.

To the Kings of Kings, well mi know them shall answer
The singer believes that justice will ultimately come from a higher power.

The Lords of Lords well a him a wi sponsor
The singer believes that the ultimate power is on the side of the people.

The lion from Judah dem well waan conquer
The powerful are always seeking to maintain their dominance over the weak.

The eagle an the bear and the Queen an all daughter
Various symbols of power and authority.

Haile Selassie I mi know the whole a dem after
The singer sees the struggle for justice as being part of a larger spiritual battle.

But them a go guh dung inna flames and water
The corrupt and powerful will eventually face some form of punishment or reckoning.

See Selassie I nuh tek fi fun or laughter
The singer believes that the issues faced by poor people are serious and deserve attention.

Some lost dem roots and figot dem culture
Some people have forgotten their cultural heritage and history.

Nuh study the past, dem nuh know the future
Failing to learn from history means that one is doomed to repeat past mistakes.

Some nuh tek telling, so dem end up so vulgar
Some people refuse to listen to good advice and end up behaving badly.

Dem don't know Selassie I from Ethiopia
Some people are ignorant of their cultural and historical roots.

Serious as mi born, nuh tek mi for any joker
The singer is deeply committed to the cause of justice and takes it very seriously.

Dat same man mek mi hol dem note yah
The same corrupt people in power are responsible for the suffering and oppression of poor people.

Mi nuh play dem casino, mi nuh play dem poker
The singer is not interested in power games or political maneuvering.

Dem plan fi destroy wi wid the coke an drugs yah
The authorities are using drugs as a means of controlling and oppressing poor people.

Nuff gravalicious like a damn baracoota
Many people in power are greedy and immoral.

Plan to lick Ronnie Thwaites off a di piece a scooter
The authorities are targeting specific individuals who speak out against them.

Yuh think dem like to see wi inna dem hot car ya
The authorities are envious of the success and prosperity of poor people.

Wid dem hot gal yah a sing dem song ya
The authorities use propaganda and false promises to try to win over the people.

Dem song yah stronger than them vial and obeah
The use of propaganda and manipulation is a powerful tool for those in power.

Mi a go heng Pope Paul wid da piece a rope ya
The singer is willing to take drastic action to fight against corruption and injustice.

Jus' because...
The singer is motivated by a strong sense of justice and a desire to make a difference.