Reality
SHATTA WALE Lyrics


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My youth my youth
Mellow yourself my youth
You affi listen when mi talk
Mi don want mi dog dem fi back
Wu wuv

Give a fool ah rope and l'm ago hung himself
God help those who help themselves
Wisdom and knowledge wey mi ask from Jah
Member that Jah

Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
My fans dem call mi king
Only Jah knows only Jah
Only Jah Jah knows
Yes mi fan dem call mi king
Only dem call mi king
I know one day dem'ah go see
Say this ah reality

Mi hear nuff argument aguan nuff chat'ah aguan
Only Jah know why dem'alla fight fi crown
It was 2013 lig ah hit song
Dancehall king make dem alla jump around
True talk thing mi know seh dem ah go frown
Buh mi nuh go bother if dem seh dem nuh go overstand
Ah mi seh dem cyaan use mi this time around
So mi raise di banner cah mi love mi own mother land
Ah real DJ make the people sing ah long
Ah that mi show wholl'a dem inna mi town
But mi never know wha dem ah fight me for
Only Jah know why dem hate me so
Buh mi never ah go stop all'a the true talk
Cah dem never coulda predict my future
Bandana from Ghana ah mi tell 'em moko hoo

Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
My fans dem call mi king
Only Jah knows only Jah
Only Jah Jah knows
Yes mi fan dem call mi king
Only dem call mi king
I know one day dem'ah go see
Say this ah reality

That's why dem cyaan stop di sun from shinning
No record label but Jah sign me
Only Shatta Wale ease up the crime eii
Now every ghetto youth start to recording
Ah mi give di ghetto youth dem opportunities
Put dem pon ah show exhibit dem creativity
Tell'em nuh to watch no nitweetity
Utter di music like wha novitity
And one thing mi tell 'em mi simplicity
Keep ah clean heart, nuh deal with vanity
We growing so wi show maturity
Wi nuh fear dem face inna di city
Oyehh dem all ah wonder
How l came and fly high
But Shatta Wale the fans dem want

Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
My fans dem call mi king
Only Jah knows only Jah
Only Jah Jah knows
Yes mi fan dem call mi King
Only dem call mi king
I know one day dem'ah go see
Say this ah reality

Give a fool ah rope and l'm ago hung himself
God help those who help themselves
Wisdom and knowledge wey mi ask from Jah
Member that Jah

Mi hear nuff argument aguan nuff chat'ah aguan
Only Jah know why dem'alla fight fi crown
It was 2013 lig ah hit song
Dancehall King make dem alla jump around
True talk thing mi know seh dem ah go frown
Buh mi nuh go bother if dem seh dem nuh go overstand
Ah mi seh dem cyaan use mi this time around
So mi raise di banner cah mi love mi own mother land
Ah real DJ make the people sing ah long
Ah that mi show wholl'a dem inna mi town
But mi never know wha dem ah fight me for
Only Jah know why dem hate me so
Buh mi never ah go stop all'a the true talk
Cah dem never coulda predict my future
Bandana from Ghana ah mi tell 'em moko hoo

Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
My fans dem call mi king
Only Jah knows, only Jah
Only Jah Jah knows
Yes mi fan dem call mi king
Only dem call mi king
I know one day dem'ah go see
Say this ah reality

Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
My fans dem call mi king
Only Jah knows only Jah
Only Jah Jah knows
Yes mi fan dem call mi king
Only dem call mi king
I know one day dem'ah go see
Say this ah reality

My youth my youth
Mellow yourself my youth
You affi listen when mi talk




Mi don want mi dog dem fi back
Wu wuv

Overall Meaning

The song "Reality" by Shatta Wale talks about his experiences in the music industry and the struggles he faced while building his career. The lyrics encourage the youth to stay focused, listen and learn from elders, and not to be distracted by the negativity of others. Shatta Wale emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not seeking validation from others. The song also mentions his signature "King" title, which was given to him by his fans, and acknowledges that only Jah (God) can truly judge his success.


Throughout the song, Shatta Wale expresses his appreciation for the support he has received from his fans, and he also makes references to his humble beginnings in Ghana as "Bandana." He encourages the younger generation to tap into their creativity and not be afraid to pursue their dreams.


Overall, "Reality" is a song of motivation and inspiration that aims to encourage people to stay focused on their goals and not give up in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

My youth my youth
Addressing to young people.


Mellow yourself my youth
Calm down yourself and don't be carried away by emotions.


You affi listen when mi talk
You must listen when I speak.


Mi don want mi dog dem fi back
I don't want my enemies to turn their backs on me.


Wu wuv
Expressing affection towards someone.


Give a fool ah rope and l'm ago hung himself
A fool often causes their own downfall.


God help those who help themselves
God aids those who take action themselves.


Wisdom and knowledge wey mi ask from Jah
Asking for wisdom and knowledge from God.


Member that Jah
Remember that God is always present.


Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
I don't need anyone to call me a king, my fans do that already.


Only Jah knows only Jah
Only God knows the unknown.


Yes mi fan dem call mi king
Acknowledging that his fans call him king.


I know one day dem'ah go see
Someday people will recognize his greatness.


Say this ah reality
This is the truth.


Mi hear nuff argument aguan nuff chat'ah aguan
I have heard plenty of arguments and chatter before.


Only Jah know why dem'alla fight fi crown
Only God knows why people are fighting for power.


It was 2013 lig ah hit song
Referring to his song that became a hit in 2013.


Dancehall king make dem alla jump around
His title 'Dancehall King' made everyone dance energetically.


True talk thing mi know seh dem ah go frown
Speaking truthfully and he knows that it will make some people unhappy.


Buh mi nuh go bother if dem seh dem nuh go overstand
He won't sweat it if people can't understand his point of view.


Ah mi seh dem cyaan use mi this time around
He won't let people take advantage of him this time.


So mi raise di banner cah mi love mi own mother land
He is standing up for his country and raising the flag.


Ah real DJ make the people sing ah long
A real DJ can make the audience sing along.


Ah that mi show wholl'a dem inna mi town
Showing everyone in his town what he is capable of.


But mi never know wha dem ah fight me for
He doesn't understand why some people are against him.


Only Jah know why dem hate me so
Only God knows why some people harbor hate towards him.


Buh mi never ah go stop all'a the true talk
He will not stop speaking the truth.


Cah dem never coulda predict my future
Because no one can predict his future.


Bandana from Ghana ah mi tell 'em moko hoo
Referring to his past name 'Bandana' from Ghana.


That's why dem cyaan stop di sun from shinning
No one can stop him from shining and succeeding.


No record label but Jah sign me
God is his only record label.


Only Shatta Wale ease up the crime eii
He is the only one who can reduce crime rate in his community.


Now every ghetto youth start to recording
Now every ghetto youth is starting to record music.


Ah mi give di ghetto youth dem opportunities
He is giving opportunities to the youth in the ghetto.


Put dem pon ah show exhibit dem creativity
Showcasing their creativity by putting them in shows.


Tell'em nuh to watch no nitweetity
Advising them not to pay attention to nonsense.


Utter di music like wha novitity
Expressing the music in their own unique way.


And one thing mi tell 'em mi simplicity
Telling them to keep it simple.


Keep ah clean heart, nuh deal with vanity
Keep a pure heart and avoid being conceited.


We growing so wi show maturity
As they grow, they show maturity.


Wi nuh fear dem face inna di city
Not afraid of their faces in the city.


Oyehh dem all ah wonder, how l came and fly high
People are wondering how he achieved success.


But Shatta Wale the fans dem want
He is the one that the fans want.


Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
He doesn't need anyone to call him a king, his fans do that already.


My fans dem call mi king
Acknowledging that his fans call him king.


Only Jah knows, only Jah
Only God knows the unknown.


I know one day dem'ah go see
Someday people will recognize his greatness.


Say this ah reality
This is the truth.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charles Nii Armah Mensah

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INTRO
My Youth,My Youth
Mellow yourself
My youth,you affi listen when mi talk
Mi don want mi dog dem fi back
Wu-wuv

HOOK
Give a fool ah rope and im ago hung himself
God help those who help themselves
Wisdom and knowledge wey mi ask from Jah
Member that Jah

CHORUS
Mi nuh ask nobada fi call mi king
My fans dem call mi king
Only Jah knows,Only Jah
Only Jah Jah knows
Yes mi fan dem call mi King
Only dem call mi king
I know one day dem’ah go see,seh this ah reality

VERSE 1
Mi hear nuff argument aguan nuff chat’ah aguan
Only Jah know why dem’alla fight fi crown
It was 2013 lig ah hit song
Dancehall King make dem alla jump around
True talk thing mi know seh dem ah go frown
Buh mi nuh go bother if dem seh dem nuh go overstand
Ah mi seh dem cyaan use mi this time around
So mi raise di banner cah mi love mi own mother land
Ah real DJ make the people sing ah long
Ah dat, mi show wholl’a dem inna mi town
But mi never know wha dem ah fight me for
Only Jah know why dem hate me so
Buh mi never ah go stop all’a the true talk
Cah dem never coulda predict my future
BANDANA from Ghana,ah mi tell’em moko hoo

CHORUS

VERSE 2
That’s why dem cyaan stop di sun from shinning
No record label but Jah sign me
Only Shatta Wale ease up the crime eii
Now every ghetto youth start to recording
Ah mi give di ghetto youth dem opportunities
Put dem pon ah show exhibit dem creativity
Tell’em nuh to watch no nitweetity
Utter di music like wha? novitity
And one thing mi tell’em mi simplicity
Keep ah clean heart ,nuh deal with vanity
We growing so wi show maturity
Wi nuh fear dem face inna di city
Oyehh dem all ah wonder
How i came and fly high
But Shatta Wale di fans dem want

CHORUS

HOOK
Give a fool ah rope and im ago hung himself
God help those who help themselves
Wisdom and knowledge wey mi ask from Jah
Member that Jah

(REPEAT VERSE 1 & CHORUS)
(REPEAT INTRO)



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@prinstivogh3130

One of my favorite Shatta’s songs. Who’s still listening in the year 2018? Represent your self by liking🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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@breathe8553

2020

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@TRENCHKID002

2022 and we're still here, Only a true Shatta Fan Will be here by this time again 💯💜

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True talk bruh

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@akwasicharles5126

Well my bro only real fun go be by this time and we are all gatted hear for out only king paapappappa shatta montez

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