My Life
Shawn Storm Lyrics
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Teach sign me and
Me gone now,
Everybody know bout
Shawn now!!
So when badmind a
Everyday me pray
Chant a psalms yow!!!
Work hard fi mi chedda everyday and night
Nuh busy doin folly inna jah eye sight
Jah help those who
Help themselves,
Him run my life so...
Just in case you didn't
Know(oh)
A my life
Work hard everyday
Thank god just to make a
Little doe(oh)
A my life
By the sweat of my
Brow things slow but
Me love my
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
And if you wana make
It inna life
At first you gotta glow!!
(verse)
So the limit is the sky
And even if me fall
Pan the cloud me still deh high
By the help of jah my
Light affi shine
And the only one who can limit that is i
(nah)
Give up me affi try
Caw, all now me nuh fix me madda eye
And me nah stop hunt fi this
Till me get it and mek up fi the days me madda cry
Dem a pree how teacha sign me and me gone now,
Everybody know bout shaawnnn now!!
Work hard fi mi chedda everyday and night
Nuh busy doin folly ina jah eye sight
Jah help those who help themselves
Him run my life so...
Just in case you didn't know (oh)
A my life
Work hard everyday
Thank god just to make a
Little doe(oh)
A my life
By the sweat of my
Brow things slow but
Me love my
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
And if you wana make
It inna life
At first you gotta glow!!
(verse2)
Badmind weh dem a dooo!!
How long dem wah me go looo!!
But a betta dem stop talk!!
Tell dem fi stop talk!!
Use me name just fi mek news!!!
And a talk things weh nuh true!!!
But a betta dem stop talk!!
Tell dem fi stop talk
Bout me nah rise and a me dem nuh like
Dem a ago watch me climb outta dem eyesight
Nuffa dem a hypocrite,
Nuffa a parasite!!
Bout dem wah spite a
Themself dem a fight!!
Work hard fi mi chedda everyday and night
Nuh busy doin folly inna jah eye sight
Jah help those who
Help themselves,
Him run my life so...
Just in case you didn't know (oh)
A my life
Work hard everyday
Thank god just to make a
Little doe(oh)
A my life
By the sweat of my
Brow things slow but
Me love my
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
And if you wana make
It inna life
At first you gotta glow!!
The song "My Life" by Shawn Storm is a reflection of the artist's life experiences and his determination to succeed despite adversity. The first verse speaks to the fact that Shawn's success has attracted the jealousy and negativity of others, but he remains steadfast in his resolve to live his best life. He speaks of working hard every day and night to earn money, while avoiding distractions that could take him off his path. He acknowledges that God helps those who help themselves, and he continues to pray and give thanks for his blessings.
In the chorus, Shawn repeats the phrase "A my life," which emphasizes that he is in control of his own destiny. He loves his life, despite the challenges and slow progress. The second verse addresses the haters that try to hold him back from achieving his goals. Shawn dismisses their criticisms and accusations of his character, insisting that he will rise above their negativity. He encourages others to focus on their own journey and to ignore the opinions of those who try to bring them down.
The lyrics of "My Life" are a testament to the importance of hard work, determination, and faith in oneself. Shawn Storm's story and message are a source of inspiration for anyone who faces similar challenges in their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem a pree how
People are watching me closely
Teach sign me and
I've left the mentor who discovered me
Me gone now,
I'm moving on with my life and career
Everybody know bout Shawn now!!
My fame and success are well-known
So when badmind a
When envious people try to hold me back
Try stop me
Block my path to success
Everyday me pray
I pray every day for guidance and strength
Chant a psalms yow!!!
I recite the Book of Psalms for spiritual guidance
Work hard fi mi chedda everyday and night
I work tirelessly to earn my money
Nuh busy doin folly inna jah eye sight
I don't waste my time on activities that displease God
Jah help those who
God helps those who
Help themselves,
Take the initiative and work hard to improve their lives
Him run my life so...
God has control of my life
Just in case you didn't know(oh)
In case you're unaware
A my life
This is my life
Thank god just to make a
Little doe(oh)
A my life
I'm grateful for what I have, even if it's not much
By the sweat of my
Brow things slow but
Me love my
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife
Ah - ah - ah - ife
I'm happy with my life, despite the challenges I've faced
And if you wana make
It inna life
At first you gotta glow!!
To succeed in life, you need to stand out and be noticed
Badmind weh dem a dooo!!
Envious people spreading lies
How long dem wah me go looo!!
How long before they want to see my downfall
But a betta dem stop talk!!
Tell dem fi stop talk!!
It's better if they stop talking and spreading lies
Use me name just fi mek news!!!
Using my name for attention
And a talk things weh nuh true!!!
Spreading untruthful information
Bout me nah rise and a me dem nuh like
They think I won't succeed and don't like me because of it
Dem a ago watch me climb outta dem eyesight
They'll watch as I become successful and leave them behind
Nuffa dem a hypocrite,
Nuffa a parasite!!
Many of them are hypocritical and parasitic
Bout dem wah spite a
Themself dem a fight!!
They want to cause me harm, but they're only hurting themselves
And if you wana make
It inna life
At first you gotta glow!!
To succeed in life, you need to stand out and be noticed
Writer(s): Ainsley Morris, Roy Ayers, Mary J. Blige, Arlene Delvalle, Chucky Thompson, Sean Combs
Contributed by Colin F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kerry Loutan
Dem a pree how Teacher sign me and me gone now
Everybody know 'bout Shawn now
So, when badmind a try stop me
Every day me pray, chant a Psalms, yo
Work hard fi me cheddar every day and night
No busy doing folly inna Jah eye sight
Jah help those who help themselves
Him run my life, so
Just in case you didn't know (oh)
A my life, work hard every day, thank God
Just to make a little doe (oh)
A my life, by the sweat of my brow
Things slow, but me love my
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
And a if you waan fi make it inna life
At first you gotta glow
So the limit is the sky
And even if me fall pon the cloud, me still deh high
By the help of Jah, my light haffi shine
And the only one who can limit that is I
Nah give up, me haffi try
Cah, all now me nuh fix me mother's eye
And me nah stop hunt fi this
Till me get it and mek up fi the days me mother cry
Dem a pree how Teacher sign me and me gone now
Everybody know 'bout Shawn now
So, when badmind a try stop me
Every day me pray, chant a Psalms, yo
Work hard fi me cheddar every day and night
No busy doing folly inna Jah eye sight
Jah help those who help themselves
Him run my life, so
Just in case you didn't know (oh)
A my life, work hard every day, thank God
Just to make a little doe (oh)
A my life, by the sweat of my brow
Things slow, but me love my
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
And a if you waan fi make it inna life
At first you gotta glow
Badmind, weh dem a do?
How long dem waan me go loo?
But a better dem stop talk
Tell dem fi stop talk
Use me name just fi make news
And a talk things weh no true
But a better dem stop talk
Tell dem fi stop talk
'Bout, "me nah rise, and a me dem nuh like"
Dem a go watch me a climb out of them eyesight
Nuff a dem a hypocrite, nuff a parasite
'Bout, dem waan spite, a themself dem a fight
Work hard fi me cheddar every day and night
No busy doing folly inna Jah eye sight
Jah help those who help themselves
Him run my life, so
Just in case you didn't know (oh)
A my life, work hard every day, thank God
Just to make a little doe (oh)
A my life, by the sweat of my brow
Things slow, but me love my
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
And a if you waan fi make it inna life
At first you gotta glow
(..)
Dem a pree how Teacher sign me and me gone now
Everybody know 'bout Shawn now
So, when badmind a try stop me
Every day me pray, chant a Psalms, yo
Work hard fi me cheddar every day and night
No busy doing folly inna Jah eye sight
Jah help those who help themselves
Him run my life, so
Just in case you didn't know (oh)
A my life, work hard every day, thank God
Just to make a little doe (oh)
A my life, by the sweat of my brow
Things slow, but me love my
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
La - ah - ife, ah - ah - ah - ife
And a if you waan fi make it inna life
At first you gotta glow
Shannonღ ツ
Heard this today and it really picked up my spirit. Whole year unemployed. But something will happen in Jesus name
Georgie-bwoy
Keep the faith going
Anthony Murphy
Bless Blood
William Muriu
Trust in Most High Psalms 127
Pablo from the O
Jah love
Victoria Bruce
🙏
Erico Makaveli Tv
Shawn storm is the most under-rated dancehall artist! 2022 and this song is still banging☀
Kahdejah Patrick
2023 too!😁
ReggaeMusicisForYou
As much as I heard this blasting on repeat in JA back in the day, I am surprised this doesn't have 2 million views. 🎶 Just in case you didn't know! ❤💛💚
Wendy Thompson
This song is so on point...Facts..Give thanks in every circumstance..