Raheem Bowes otherwise known as Valiant is a new rising sensation in the re… Read Full Bio ↴Raheem Bowes otherwise known as Valiant is a new rising sensation in the reggae / dancehall world. His style and unique songs are carrying his name out to the world. His inspiration comes from things that are happening right now in today’s society.

Valiant has been singing from he was 5 years old and began writing at the age of 7. He is a jovial, articulate, dramatic and an outspoken young man. And can you believe he’s just 20 years old? His music is full of passion and emotion that even when you begin to listen you can’t stop because of his unique style.

Currently signed to Roael entertainment, many doors have been opened for this young man in many ways since that deal. Three songs have been released for Valiant. “Lonely Type”, “This Is What I Want” and “Say My Name”, and all are getting great feedback from his fans.

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Valiant Lyrics

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There's always time for you, I'm always merry
Bottoms up my bokkie
Here's to the moon
I let you blow me into orbit
With your favours

So tell me how can you tune me
Nooit when I tune you, it's cool

I never dream about the way you could have been
True romance and a party, well, take me away
Come jive with me in the nightclubs, I'll pay for both of us

Tell me how can you tune me
It's bad when I tune you, it's okay

I trap down the street with a bag in my hand
High on Big Jacks and beer and a tune up here and one or two rand
Whistling a tune I composed on my own

Tell me how can you tune me
It's blind when I tune you, it's grand

I'll keep on falling in love with the shadows again and again and again
And polish my boots with the beer that I spill on my shoes
And strum away my sorrows in six string weekends

Tell me how can you tune me
You scheme it's the greens when I tune you it's the blues

Tell me how can you tune me
Nooit when I tune you, it's cool

Overall Meaning

The song "How Can You Tune Me Nooit When I Tune You It's Cool" by Valiant Swart is a playful and catchy tune that explores the dynamics of a relationship where one person constantly feels they are being ignored or undervalued. The opening lines suggest a sense of availability and willingness to make time for the other person, with the singer being "always merry" and encouraging a toast to the moon. However, there is also a sense of being used or taken for granted, as the other person is able to "blow me into orbit with your favours."

The chorus of the song poses the question "how can you tune me nooit when I tune you, it's cool?" This line is repeated throughout the song and can be interpreted in a few different ways. On the surface, it seems to suggest that the singer is able to "tune" or cater to the other person's needs and desires, whereas the other person is unable or unwilling to reciprocate. However, the use of the word "tune" also implies a kind of musical harmony or synchronization, suggesting that the singer is in tune with the other person, but the other person is out of tune with them.

The rest of the lyrics explore different aspects of the relationship, with the singer expressing a desire for "true romance and a party" and offering to pay for both of them to go out to nightclubs. There is also a sense of rebellion and defiance, with the singer drinking and whistling their own tune as they strut down the street. Ultimately, despite feeling ignored and undervalued, the singer seems to be comfortable with their role in the relationship and content to continue falling in love with the shadows and strumming away their sorrows on the guitar.

Line by Line Meaning

There's always time for you, I'm always merry
I am always available for you and always in a good mood

Bottoms up my bokkie
Let's raise our glasses and drink

Here's to the moon
Let's toast to the possibilities and dreams

I let you blow me into orbit With your favours
I allow myself to be influenced and drawn in by your actions and kindness

So tell me how can you tune me Nooit when I tune you, it's cool
How can you reject me when I am always accepting of you? It's okay though, I don't mind.

I never dream about the way you could have been True romance and a party, well, take me away Come jive with me in the nightclubs, I'll pay for both of us
I don't dwell on what could have been, let's just party together and have a good time. I'm happy to treat you to a night out.

I trap down the street with a bag in my hand High on Big Jacks and beer and a tune up here and one or two rand Whistling a tune I composed on my own
I walk down the street with my possessions and some alcohol, feeling good and humming a tune I created.

Tell me how can you tune me It's blind when I tune you, it's grand
Why do you reject my advances when I am blindly accepting of yours? It doesn't matter though, I'm still happy.

I'll keep on falling in love with the shadows again and again and again And polish my boots with the beer that I spill on my shoes And strum away my sorrows in six string weekends
I'll keep making the same mistakes, but find solace in playing music and drinking beer.

Tell me how can you tune me You scheme it's the greens when I tune you it's the blues
Why are you manipulating me when I am being straightforward? It's okay though, I'll just keep playing sad music.

Tell me how can you tune me Nooit when I tune you, it's cool
Why won't you accept me when I always accept you? It's fine though, I'm not bothered.

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