Described by many as the musical director of Bounty Killer’s “Alliance” talent pool, Serani also crafted the lead phrase on Sean Paul's Billboard smash, "We Be Burning," as well as on singles such as Tony Matterhorn's anthemic "Dutty Wine," Busy Signal's "These Are the Days," Bugle's breakout hit "Exercise," Elephant Man's "Willie Bounce," and Mavado's international hit "Dying," the first track on which he also featured as an Artiste; It is Serani's voice bawling "Dying" throughout the song, which earned him attention for his vocals, instead of his dexterity as a composer. He also appeared alongside Mavado in the acclaimed vid
Also instrumental in the careers of Mavado, Alaine and Bugle, Serani continually demonstrates his passion for nurturing young artists. That passion and energy is now being channeled into launching his own solo career as a singer.
Current Dancehall bubbler "Don't!" features Serani and his protege Bugle, and is getting huge response in Dancehalls across Jamaica It is already one of the biggest tracks in Kingston - the Dancehall capitol of the world. Ace video director Julia Braham is set to get behind the lens and shoot the video for "Don't" very soon. The track, of course, is produced by Serani.
Serani is now busy constructing his debut album, focusing on the raunchy "She Loves Me" as the next single which Serani is hoping will blow up internationally. "It’s a fun track," says Serani. "A topic everyone can relate to. We have a clean version and a very, very raw version, we will leave it to the public to decide which one they prefer!"
Too Much
Serani Lyrics
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Big up Demarco sing fallen soldier
Tired fi mama cry and bawl on shoulda
Must be a Holocaust or Genocide
Humanity I prescribe
[Chorus:]
Too much
Too much marrow pon di street
Damn Devil must get defeat
Mama don't like coffin and wreath
The Baddest man don't want him fren get spray
Cause when him kill him have more enemy
How we gonna end dis cycle
Jesus and him twelve disciple
[Verse 1:]
Man a fight fi power
Dem dead by the hour
No rain or fall this is a bloody shower
Trigga happy coward
Could neva be our
Yout and get kill by a trigga happy coward
Buss gun ova land and girl
War for di world
Dead before twenty four
Bombing the land for di earth
Kill man fi di skirt
No life nah worth
[Chorus:]
Too much
Too much gunshot a beat
Too much marrow pon di street
Damn Devil must get defeat
Mama don't like coffin and wreath
The Baddest man don't want him fren get spray
Cause when him kill him have more enemy
How we gonna end dis cycle
Jesus and him twelve disciple
[Verse 2:]
One blood, one love, respect for you and another
Don't kill your brother from another mother
Some other mother could a be yuh mother
Praise God her father
III respect life, respect my wife
I don't need a knife to be stronger
Nooo one man should be blamed
We all should be ashamed
Preserve life longer
[Chorus:]
Too much
Too much gunshot a beat
Too much marrow pon di street
Damn Devil must get defeat
Mama don't like coffin and wreath
The Baddest man don't want him fren get spray
Cause when him kill him have more enemy
How we gonna end dis cycle
Jesus and him twelve disciple
The introduction to Serani's song "Too Much" pays tribute to Demarco for his song “Fallen Soldier,” which is a eulogy to his late friend, dancehall artist Delus, who took his own life. The opening line gives insight into the theme of the song regarding the devastating effects of violence in society. Serani speaks of the many lives lost, leaving behind mournful mothers to cry over the loss of their children. He likens this violence to a Holocaust or Genocide, indicating the gravity of the situation. He then calls for unity and humanity to help solve this problem.
The chorus refers to the excessive amount of gun violence in Jamaica, causing too many people to die, leaving behind families with shattered hearts. Serani talk about defeating the devil who comes in the form of people who perpetrate violent acts. He highlights the pain families suffer, particularly the mothers who bury their children with coffin and wreaths. In the second verse, he calls for peace, love, and respect for each other. He preaches against the killing of one's brother, as everyone has a right to live. The call to preserve life for longer comes after a string of disastrous killings, indicating that it's time to look out for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Big up Demarco sing fallen soldier
Showing respect to Demarco for singing about fallen soldiers
Tired fi mama cry and bawl on shoulda
Upset by mothers crying and grieving for their lost sons
Must be a Holocaust or Genocide
Suggesting that the amount of violence and death is comparable to a historical genocide event
Humanity I prescribe
Calling for humanity and compassion to combat the violence and death
Too much
There is an excessive amount of violence and death
Too much gunshot a beat
Referencing the high frequency of gun violence
Too much marrow pon di street
Referring to the amount of dead bodies on the streets
Damn Devil must get defeat
Expressing a desire to defeat the source of the violence (metaphorically referred to as the devil)
Mama don't like coffin and wreath
Indicating that mothers are grieving for their lost children
The Baddest man don't want him fren get spray
A warning that even the 'baddest' or most ruthless person doesn't want their friends to get hurt/killed
Cause when him kill him have more enemy
Acknowledging that killing someone will only create more enemies
How we gonna end dis cycle
Questioning how to end the cycle of violence and death
Jesus and him twelve disciple
Referencing that one possible solution is to follow the guidance and teachings of Jesus and his disciples
Man a fight fi power
People are fighting for power and control
Dem dead by the hour
People are dying at an alarmingly fast rate
No rain or fall this is a bloody shower
The violence and death is relentless and ongoing without any relief or breaks
Trigga happy coward
Describing those who are excessively eager or excited to use a gun, but lack courage and bravery
Could neva be our
Refusing to accept that those who resort to gun violence are part of their community
Yout and get kill by a trigga happy coward
Emphasizing the tragedy of young people getting killed by those who are cowardly and quick to use a gun
Buss gun ova land and girl
Violence and death is happening everywhere, affecting both men and women
War for di world
A reference to how the violence and death is impacting the entire world
Dead before twenty four
The sad reality that many young people are dying before they even reach the age of 24
Bombing the land for di earth
Implying that people are destroying the planet and harming the environment due to the excessive violence
Kill man fi di skirt
Using violence to control or dominate women
No life nah worth
Believing that people's lives are not valued or respected
One blood, one love, respect for you and another
Emphasizing the importance of unity, love, and respect for each other
Don't kill your brother from another mother
Urging people not to kill someone just because they are from a different background or community
Some other mother could a be yuh mother
Reminding people that someone from a different background may also have a mother and loved ones who will grieve if they are killed
Praise God her father
Acknowledging the importance of valuing and respecting life, as it is a gift from a higher power
III respect life, respect my wife
Personal commitment to respecting and valuing life and also respecting their own partner
I don't need a knife to be stronger
An affirmation that using violence doesn't make someone stronger or more powerful
Nooo one man should be blamed
Rejecting the idea of blaming a single person for the violence and death
We all should be ashamed
Acknowledging that everyone has a responsibility to address the problem of violence and death
Preserve life longer
URging people to find ways to protect and value life for a longer period of time
Contributed by Mason N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Suga
This beat is killed here. the message.
San B
Yes, they need more Holy music like this.
meeks1980
Biggest tune on this bad ass riddim
Monayy Lisaa
One Of My favOsz by Seranii
J0yboi
sick song finally a song that does not talk about girls,drugs,gangs, how much money you have, or some random shit that dont make sense. the world needs songs like this not some gang banging shit. STOP THE VIOLENCE TREAT ONE ANOTHER EQUALLY AND HAVE RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER.
Because I Can
too much gunshut a beaat!!
jackked charles
WHAT too much gun shot a beat
AjmarN
niiiiiceee ;)
Luis Lopes
NOOOOOOOO ------ JHHHHEEEEZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!! LOVE SERANI FORVER! X
peaches nelson
biggggggggggggggggg tunnnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeee