In 2007, Romain Virgo made history as the youngest contestant ever to win D… Read Full Bio ↴In 2007, Romain Virgo made history as the youngest contestant ever to win Digicel Rising Stars, Jamaica's talent competition, at the age of 17. Virgo was sensational throughout the 2007 competition and outshone his opponents with singing skills that seemed to stretch beyond the talent of a 17 year old.

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.

Live Mi Life
Romain Virgo Lyrics

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Hey this is Romain Virgo standing on the floor
Represent fi di poor, fi di poor
Hey listen me
There ain't no money in my pocket and bills to pay
And my girlfriend is having a baby hard times
Still me nah do no crime
Alright, its like the sun doesn't shine for me no more
Poverty is knocking on my door

But a one life fi sure
No skul me nah go bore
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Nah run down the fame me nuh inna di hype
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha
You know me wah live me life
Well am working from nine to five
Hustling hard just to stay alive
It hard but we still a try
Nah siddung depend pon no guy
Alright, me friend come link me early inna di morn
A tell me time rough him ago buss up two corn
But a nuh dat me deh pon, no
No bother give me no weapon, cause
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Nah run down the fame me nuh inna di hype
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha
You know me wah live me life
Me standing tall nah bow fi a dime
Still a hold the faith and wait pon my time
Me nah falla no bad company
Me still a look the food fi my family
And am in the street from nine to five
Hustling hard just to stay alive
It hard but we still a try
Nah siddung depend pon no guy
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Nah run down the fame me nuh inna di hype
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha
You know me wah live me life
There ain't no money in my pocket and bills to pay
And my girlfriend is having a baby hard times
Still me nah do no crime
Alright, its like the sun doesn't shine for me no more
Poverty is knocking on my door
But a one life fi sure
No skul me nah go bore
Me wah live me life, ah ha
Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Me wah live me life, ah ha

Nah run down the fame me nuh inna di hype
Me wah live me life, ah ha

Overall Meaning

In the song "Live Mi Life," Romain Virgo talks about his struggles with poverty and his determination to maintain a positive attitude and work hard to take care of his family. Despite facing financial difficulties, he refuses to resort to crime and instead focuses on his job and providing for his loved ones. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting wrapped up in the hype and fame that can come with success.

The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by introducing the theme of poverty and the struggle to make ends meet. He repeats the phrase "fi di poor" to emphasize that he is representing and speaking for those who are facing similar struggles. Virgo takes pride in the fact that he is able to maintain his integrity and avoid resorting to illegal means to make money.

The chorus of the song emphasizes his desire to live his life on his own terms, taking care of his family and not getting caught up in the image-obsessed culture that can come with fame and success. He repeats the line "take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife" to remind listeners of his priorities and what motivates him to work hard every day.

In the second verse, Virgo reiterates that he is working hard every day to provide for his family and refuses to fall in with bad company. He emphasizes the difficulty of the situation but also the importance of continuing to try and not give up hope.

Overall, "Live Mi Life" is a song about resilience and determination in the face of hardship. Virgo emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and focusing on the things that matter most in life, like family and personal integrity.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey this is Romain Virgo standing on the floor
Introducing himself as Romain Virgo, standing on the ground.

Represent fi di poor, fi di poor
Symbolizing and advocating for the poor.

Hey listen me
Calling out to the listeners to pay attention.

There ain't no money in my pocket and bills to pay
Conveying financial difficulties and obligations.

And my girlfriend is having a baby hard times
Revealing the added struggle of his girlfriend's pregnancy.

Still me nah do no crime
Emphasizing that despite the hardships, he will not commit any illegal acts.

Alright, its like the sun doesn't shine for me no more
Comparing his situation to a lack of sunshine, implying a sense of glumness.

Poverty is knocking on my door
Acknowledging the state of being poor.

But a one life fi sure
Asserting that we only have one life for certain.

No skul me nah go bore
Promising to live life without boredom and to always be productive.

Me wah live me life, ah ha
Expressing the desire to live life to the fullest.

Take care a me mother and me pickney and me wife
Vowing to take care of his mother, child, and wife.

Nah run down the fame me nuh inna di hype
Rejecting the idea of chasing fame and hype.

Well am working from nine to five
Revealing his work schedule.

Hustling hard just to stay alive
Reflecting the effort needed to survive financially.

Nah siddung depend pon no guy
Not relying on anyone else for survival or success.

Me friend come link me early inna di morn
Recalling a visit from a friend early in the morning.

A tell me time rough him ago buss up two corn
Explaining that his friend is struggling and will resort to violence.

But a nuh dat me deh pon, no
Rejecting violence as a response to hard times.

No bother give me no weapon, cause
Refusing the offer of a weapon.

Me standing tall nah bow fi a dime
Refusing to compromise his values for money.

Still a hold the faith and wait pon my time
Retaining faith and remaining patient for his time to come.

Me nah falla no bad company
Not following or associating with bad influences or people.

Me still a look the food fi my family
Prioritizing providing for his family.

Me wah live me life, ah ha
Reiterating the desire to live life to the fullest.

You know me wah live me life
Affirming the desire to live life fully and unapologetically.

Writer(s): Kirk Andre Bennett, Frederick Hibbert, Shane Connery Brown, Romain Virgo

Contributed by Nathaniel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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