Beware
Tarrus Riley Lyrics

Beware for the Shottas dem strap
Be cautious of the armed gangsters

rastaman ah tell di youths dem fill low di Glock
The singer advises the youth to avoid guns and weapons

Beware now dat cause heart attach and dem nuh care(no ooo)
Be alert, as these gangs can attack at any moment without thinking about the consequences

Its a shame to see brothers killing themselves
It is disheartening to witness our own people committing acts of violence against one another

Wasting energy, should be uplifting themselves
Instead of wasting energy on violence, they should channel it towards uplifting themselves and their community

Who's di enemy putting shots on the shelf
The singer questions who benefits from the proliferation of weapons and ammunition

What we need is brain-food and belly-food for our health
The singer suggests the need for education and nourishment for community wellbeing

So don't get caught up in a petty passion
The singer warns against being consumed by insignificant emotions which lead to negative actions

Be careful of dem guns and ammunition
The singer urges caution in handling weapons and ammunition

And let us make a change in meditation
The singer recommends a change in mindset through focus and reflection

Cause we could use the strength for cultivation(my lord!)
Strength should be channelled for the benefit of the community

So much gun crime man ah shot man ah night time
There is an alarming number of gun-related crimes, even at night

Read yuh head lines lord it really blows my mind
The singer is dismayed at the frequency of gun violence in society

School children targeted in the broad daylight
Even children are not safe and are being targeted during the day

Dem ah dead fi cell phones, also inna drive by
People are being killed for possessions like cell phones and in drive-by shootings

Police ah dead to, one ah day
Even law enforcement officers are being targeted

Dem shot di sheriff and ah come fi di deputy (Gezzz!)
The singer highlights the brazenness of attackers, who killed a sheriff and then targeted the deputy

All woman dem nuh partial
Attackers are indiscriminate and target everyone, including women

Wah mek deh kill di old lady and di old man
The singer questions the motive behind the murder of elderly people

Blood flooding the streets
There is a high level of violence in the streets, resulting in bloodshed

Rude bwoys and police ah compete
Gangsters and police engage in a tense competition for power

Because dem turn to RAS-Tafari
The singer suggests that this competition may stem from the influence of the Rastafarian culture

Then all and all wouldda alright
Peace and harmony could be achieved if everyone came together

Now here we go again another man drop flat again
The singer laments the recurring nature of violence, with another person being killed

Go ahead and tell yuh friend, di streets nuh safe again
The singer warns others to stay safe in dangerous areas

While dem searching for terrorist, Youths dem die for foolishness
While resources are spent on combating terrorism, younger people are being lost to senseless violence

Beware for the Shotta dem strap
The singer repeats his warning to be cautious of armed gangsters

Rastaman ah tell di youths dem fi 'low di Glock
The singer, as a Rastafarian advises the youth to stay away from guns and ammunition

Beware now dat cause heart attach and dem nuh care and dem wi shot out you poop-poop
Be cautious and alert as these gangsters have little regard for human life and will shoot without hesitation

Beware now the whole place hot Rastaman ah tell di youths dem nuh ra-ta-tat
The whole community is at risk, so the singer urges the youth to refrain from using guns and ammunition

beware now dat cause heart attach and dem nuh care and dem wi shot you ina yuh poop-poop-poop
Repeating his warning, the singer again emphasizes the danger posed by gangsters who have no qualms about taking lives

Its ashame to see brothers killing themselves
The singer repeats his earlier sentiment regarding the sadness of people within the same community killing each other

Wasting energy, should be uplifting themselves
Instead of engaging in senseless violence, people should channel their energy towards progress and self-improvement

Why is di enemy putting shots on the shelf
The singer questions why weapons and ammunition are readily accessible, leading to increased levels of violence

What we need is brain-food and belly-food for our health
The singer again stresses the importance of education and the provision of basic needs for nourishment and health

So don't get caught up in a petty passion
The singer reminds listeners to avoid behaviors that could lead to negative outcomes

Be careful of dem guns and ammunition
The singer reiterates his warning to be cautious about weapons and ammunition

And let us make a change in meditation
The solution lies in changing one's mindset through quiet reflection and focus

Cause we could use the strength for cultivation
The singer encourages the usage of one's strength towards positive change