Now two years later, his career definitely seems to be on the rise. His single Can't Sleep is still climbing up the Jamaican charts and already gained him attention outside Jamaica as well. Love Doctor on the Automatic riddim is already getting loads of airplay as well as his single Wanna Go Home. Romain Virgo manages to build his musical career while still doing a five-year bachelor's degree in performance at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, studying for a major in voice and minor in keyboard. This education assures that Romain's performance will be different from others. It already earned him a performance at Tony Rebel's prestigious Rebel Salute 2009 show earlier this month and performances at the well known dancehall parties in Kingston such at Passa Passa in Tivoli gardens and Weddy Weddy at Stone Love's Headquarters in Kingston.
With hard work, Romain is taking it one step at a time and will be out there and let the people know what he has to offer. Romain has been working with Donovan Germain of Penthouse Music and Dawin Brown of Vikings Sounds.
I Know Better
Romain Virgo Lyrics
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BOy dis and me kick off him face
Me couldam run de place, done de place
No boy couldn't violate me could have crazy machine
Shane, me coulda lock down the scheme
But me choose to keep it clean
Chorus:
Cause I know better, I know better
I know best, I know best
Think say dem bad and dem don't hear nuttin yet
I know better, I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best dem no hear nuttin yet
Me could have the ting dem mile up
Have de ting dem pile up
Boy violate and all him life get soil up
Who dem a style up a come a try wild up
Dis me and my dogs would be barking
U know sey me wouldn't inna no talking
Him could a big like hulk me
Still a step to him and anything, a anything but
Chorus:
But I know better, I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best
Think say dem bad and dem don't hear nuttin yet
I know better, I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best dem no hear nuttin yet
Remember we come from the place dem
Where we coulda rise and buss it too
But me goto too much funeral go see me friends dem
Lay down lifeless inna coffin
so me look ina myself and realize
Say me haffi street wise cause me waan survive
Me hear music call'n there was no stall'n
That why me a sing
Chorus:
I know better I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best
Think say dem bad and dem don't hear nuttin yet
I know better, I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best dem no hear nuttin yet
Every time me think about me mother
And the promise where me make to her
Me know me can't break that
And when me think bout me sisters and me brothers
Me one life me cant Waste that
Chorus:
Cause I know better I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best
Think say dem bad and dem don't hear nuttin yet
I know better, I know better
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
I know best, I know best dem no hear nuttin yet
Me coulda have gun pon waist
Boy dis and me kick of him face
Me coulda, run de place, done de place
No boy couldn't violate me coulda have crazy machine
Shane, me coulda lock down the scheme
But me choose to keep it clean
Romain Virgo's song "I Know Better" showcases the struggles of making tough choices when it comes to violence and staying true to oneself. He acknowledges that he has enough strength and resources to do violence when necessary, having guns and machines in his possession, but chooses to take the high road by keeping things clean. The lyrics depict the familiar reality of violence and aggression to be seen as strength in society, especially in the context of gang culture. Romain realizes that such actions only lead to more violence, and he avoids that path because he knows that he would be better off as a responsible individual.
The lyrics of "I Know Better" speaks of the importance of being street-wise and keeping one's head down in difficult situations. He acknowledges his roots and the fact that he has seen his friends' lives being taken away too soon, forcing him to become more aware of his life's importance. Romain is aware that people may underestimate him and his resolve, but he proves them wrong. His tough decisions and self-awareness reflect an inner strength that is admirable.
In conclusion, "I Know Better" by Romain Virgo is a song that deals with tough choices, staying true to oneself, and resilience in the midst of adversity. It is a testament to the strength of character that one can possess to avoid violent tendencies, focusing on what is really important in life. It is a relatable message that has universal appeal, making the song endearing and inspiring to many.
Line by Line Meaning
Me could have gun pon waist
I could have had a gun on my waist
BOy dis and me kick off him face
If someone disrespected me, I would have physically harmed them
Me couldam run de place, done de place
I could have controlled the entire area
No boy couldn't violate me could have crazy machine
No one would dare disrespect me if I had a weapon
Shane, me coulda lock down the scheme
I could have taken control of the area with force
But me choose to keep it clean
Instead, I chose to maintain a peaceful approach
Cause I know better, I know better
I understand the right way to handle situations
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
Others may act aggressively and arrogantly
I know best, I know best
I have confidence in my own abilities
Think say dem bad and dem don't hear nuttin yet
They may consider themselves tough, but they haven't experienced anything yet
Me could have the ting dem mile up
I could have had access to countless weapons
Have de ting dem pile up
I could have stacked up weapons
Boy violate and all him life get soil up
Anyone who disrespects me would face severe consequences
Who dem a style up a come a try wild up
Those who try to intimidate me will fail
Dis me and my dogs would be barking
If someone disrespects me, me and my friends will react aggressively
U know sey me wouldn't inna no talking
We would not hesitate to act physically
Him could a big like hulk me
Even if he is physically strong
Still a step to him and anything, a anything but
I would still approach him and deal with the situation aggressively if necessary
Remember we come from the place dem
We come from a tough environment
Where we coulda rise and buss it too
Where we could have become involved in illegal activities
But me goto too much funeral go see me friends dem
I have attended too many funerals for my friends who died due to violence
Lay down lifeless inna coffin
They died and now lie in coffins
so me look ina myself and realize
This made me reflect on my own life
Say me haffi street wise cause me waan survive
I realized that I needed to be street smart in order to survive
Me hear music call'n there was no stall'n
I found music to be a way out and pursued it without hesitation
Cause I know better I know better
I've learned from my experiences and have a better understanding of how to navigate life
Every time me think about me mother
Whenever I think about my mother
And the promise where me make to her
And the promises I made to her
Me know me can't break that
I know I cannot break those promises
And when me think bout me sisters and me brothers
And when I think about my siblings
Me one life me cant Waste that
I realized that I cannot waste my life
All dem a gwaan like dem hot like peppa
Others may act arrogantly
I know best, I know best dem no hear nuttin yet
I am confident in my abilities, and others have yet to learn from their experiences
Contributed by Cole A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
William Hunt
This man got a unique voice an angel sent from jah spread the message of love. Jah Rastafari
Madison Martin
Huge tune! I've been blessed to have learned better over the last few years! Big ups for helping the youths see that there's more to our time than pulling triggers and downpressing our potential
Incognito Black🖤
Beautiful sound of rhythms 🎯
Khi & Kia OFFICIAL
Romain Virgo will be a next icon in this Music business world wide
Beautifully_ Blossomed92
Loved It! Big Up Romain!!!!
Jamelee Kaydian
love da chune yah! we need more positive music like this in the dancehall.
Mel Mel
I so love Romain Virgo.
Shevonese
Wow what a master. I hope that is a strong and positive message for the young boys and girls in Jamaica.
Omega Mighty
So glad to see him bussing but this is still my fav joint of his <3
specialladyk04
love this