My Life
Shawn Storm Lyrics


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Dem a pree how
Teach sign me and
Me gone now,

Everybody know bout
Shawn now!!

So when badmind a
Try stop me

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!!

Overall Meaning

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

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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



All comments from YouTube:

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

🙏

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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..

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