Slice of the Cake
Sugar Minott Lyrics


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Give me what is mine!
Give me what is mine!
It's about time, all right!

Give me a slice of the cake, yes, that I man help to bake.
That's all I want!
Just a slice of the cake, man, that's all I would take.
Every time I try a thing,
And it seems like I'm about, I'm about to win.
The heathen just a draw bad card.
Some heathen just a draw bad card.

When time comes for me to get my share,
Them never really treat I fair, no way!
Never really treat I fair.
But tell me, man will work, fi get paid,
And I hope you will see, things my way.
You hear me seh!
Give me a slice of the cake, yes, that I man help to bake.
That's all I want!
A slice of the cake, man, that's all I would take.

Give me what is mine!
Give me what is mine!
Give me what is mine!
It's about time, all right!





Give meee, what is mainn!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sugar Minott's "Slice of the Cake" speak to the idea of fairness and justice. The repeated refrain of "give me what is mine" emphasizes the singer's desire for what he believes he is entitled to, which he expresses as just a slice of the cake. This cake represents a larger metaphorical idea of the fruits of his labor, which he has helped to create, but feels he has not received his fair share of.


The lyrics suggest that the singer has worked hard and repeatedly come close to success, only to be held back by bad luck or the actions of others. He feels that he has not been treated fairly in terms of getting what he deserves, and is calling for those around him to see things from his perspective. The line "man will work, fi get paid" speaks to the idea that hard work should be rewarded, and that the system should be just and equitable.


Overall, the song is a call for justice and fairness, with the repeated refrain and simple chorus emphasizing the singer's desire for what he believes he is owed.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me what is mine!
I want what rightfully belongs to me.


It's about time, all right!
I have been waiting long enough for what I deserve.


Give me a slice of the cake, yes, that I man help to bake.
I want a share of the reward for the work I have put in.


That's all I want!
I am not asking for more than what I deserve.


Just a slice of the cake, man, that's all I would take.
I am not greedy, I just want my fair share.


Every time I try a thing,
Whenever I make an effort,


And it seems like I'm about, I'm about to win.
And it appears that I am close to succeeding.


The heathen just a draw bad card.
Others who are not as deserving get the reward instead.


When time comes for me to get my share,
When it is my turn to receive my fair reward,


Them never really treat I fair, no way!
I have been unfairly treated in the past.


But tell me, man will work, fi get paid,
I believe that people should be rewarded for their hard work.


And I hope you will see, things my way.
I hope that others will understand and agree with my perspective.


Give meee, what is mainn!
I am emphatically demanding what belongs to me.




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Loony Productions

I'm playing this as loud as possible 2023. 40 years old. Bless up OGs who grew up with this in their ear

strictlynorton

Sugar dropping much lyrical wisdom... a true gentleman. R.I.P.

Katrina Grady

That's ALL he wanted was a "slice of the ๐Ÿฅฎ that he helped to bake." I hear you loud and clear Sir! Nuff Respect to you and all your musical work & accomplishments. To your Memory, โค๏ธ.

Papou Tabuena

Crucial tune!
Maximum respect to Lincoln Sugar bugga Minott

Stefanie Roende

Um dos melhores reggaes da histรณria, sempre no รบltimo volume

MaGoG MaRsMaN Tugorma

Long time dem hold back Sugar, One of the Best and most Under rated youthman Singer out of Jamaica.

Crucial P Denis Lea

He wasn't underrated, on the contrary ..

Fadil Culture

No one can underate our big man !!

strictlynorton

Sugar was a wise man... not truly recognised even to this day. A legend and champion of the underdog. He used his fame to help others with Youthman Promotions. A one off gentleman gone to glory. Rest in peace Sir.

Angelo T

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