That's Not True
Skip Marley Lyrics

Now greetings to the world
Skip Marley is sending greetings to the entire world.

Voice to the one called Skip Marley
Skip Marley is introducing himself as the singer of this song.

Alongside the lion in the jungle
Skip Marley is metaphorically referring to his grandfather Bob Marley as the lion and himself as a fellow musician in the music industry.

Big Gongzilla, the youngest son
Skip Marley is calling his grandfather Bob Marley a big music legend and referring to himself as the youngest son of his family.

I know you drunk in power brother that's not juice
Skip Marley is addressing someone who is abusing their power and telling them that it is not acceptable.

I see you chasing mil's my brother that's not food
Skip Marley is pointing out that someone is too focused on money and materialistic things, and that it is not worth sacrificing other important things in life for that.

When the banana peels, I tell you that's not fruit
Skip Marley is telling someone that they are mistaken in something that they believe, which is not true.

Another brother shot down, but that's not news
Skip Marley is commenting on the sad reality of shootings that occur frequently in many places, which should not be accepted as something normal.

Don't you fall from grace
Skip Marley is warning someone not to make mistakes or wrong choices that could damage their reputation or character.

Brother don't throw it all away
Skip Marley is advising someone not to ruin everything they have worked hard for, whether it be their career or personal life.

A wise man used to say
Skip Marley is referencing a wise quote that someone used to say.

Money ain't life so take it easy
Skip Marley is reminding someone that while money is important, it is not everything in life and should not be the only thing that they focus on.

Tell me that's not true
Skip Marley is questioning someone whether what they are saying or doing is really true or not.

You're lying with the liars, baby that's not you
Skip Marley is pointing out to someone that they are being dishonest in their actions or behaviors, and they should be true to themselves.

The way you're never smiling, baby that's not cute
Skip Marley is noticing that someone is unhappy or not enjoying themselves, and that is not a good way to live life.

I see he got you crying, baby that's not smooth
Skip Marley is concerned about someone who is being mistreated or hurt, and they should not accept that behavior as something normal or acceptable.

The chaos and the violence, baby that's not cool
Skip Marley is denouncing any form of chaos, violence, or aggression, and he believes that it is not a good way to live or interact with others.

My love don't give your heart away
Skip Marley is giving someone advice to be careful and not to give away their heart or trust too easily to someone else.

If she's amazing she won't be easy
Skip Marley is giving someone advice on love and relationships, saying that if someone is truly amazing, then they will not be easy to win over or keep.

Better you build a bridge
Skip Marley is advising someone to build a way to connect or communicate with others, instead of building a wall to separate themselves from others.

Then instead of you build a wall (ah lie?)
Skip Marley is asking a rhetorical question, where he is questioning whether building walls is really an effective way of solving problems or communicating with others.

But health is better than wealth
Skip Marley is pointing out that one's health is more important than their wealth, and it is something that should be prioritized.

And peace is better than war
Skip Marley is denouncing war and any form of violence, and emphasizing the importance of having peace in the world.

Prevention better than cure
Skip Marley is saying that it is better to prevent any problems or issues from happening, instead of waiting for them to happen and trying to fix them later.

And long life better than fast
Skip Marley is emphasizing the importance of having a long and healthy life, instead of trying to do everything quickly or impulsively.

Tell me that's not true
Skip Marley is asking someone whether what they are saying or doing is really true or not.