Thank You Jah
Vbyz Cartel Lyrics

Psalms 127 Selah,
This song is sung with the intent of offering gratitude and respect to the Lord, as it is based on a Psalm in the Bible (Psalm 127), which includes the word 'Selah' (meaning 'pause and think about it') to indicate a moment of reflection and contemplation.

Except di lawd build di house, dey live in vain dat build it,
This line is taken directly from Psalm 127 and emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance and protection in all aspects of life. Without God's help, all efforts are ultimately useless and unproductive.

Except di lawd keep di city, di watchmen watch it, but in vain.
Just as buildings cannot stand without God's help, cities cannot thrive without His protection. No matter how watchful and vigilant the city's 'watchmen' (here, referring to its residents) may be, their efforts are fruitless in the absence of God's blessings.

Thank yuh, its just another day, selah, its just another day
This refrain, repeated several times throughout the song, serves as a reminder to be grateful for each day that is granted by God. The word 'Selah' is used again to emphasize the need for reflection and appreciation for the present moment.

Thank yuh jah mi wake up dis morning
The singer expresses his gratitude for waking up to a new day, acknowledging that each day is a gift from God.

Roll out di herbs before me start yawning
The singer starts his day by rolling out some herbs (likely marijuana) and smokes them before even getting up, suggesting that this is part of his morning routine and a way of preparing himself for the day ahead.

Tun round bus a kiss pon mi dawlin
Before he heads out into the streets, the singer takes a moment to turn around and give his partner a kiss, showing his love and affection for them.

Tell har seh honey mi ah touch inna di steet
The singer tells his partner that he is heading out into the streets, but assures them that he will be back soon and that everything will be alright.

In di street mi see poor people bawlin
As the singer walks through the streets, he sees many people who are struggling and in pain, likely due to poverty and other systemic issues. This is a common theme throughout the song, as the singer is deeply aware of the suffering of those around him.

Nuff juvenile nuh even nyam from morning,
The singer observes that many children (juvenile) in his community are going hungry and have not eaten anything all morning. This highlights the poverty and food insecurity that is widespread in the area.

Weh di black woman future me aks him
The singer wonders about the future of black women, who are disproportionately affected by poverty and other social issues. He is questioning why the system has failed to address these issues and is leaving so many people behind.

Weh di system a do fi she? No
The singer concludes that the system is not doing enough to support black women and other marginalized groups. He suggests that more needs to be done to address these issues and create a more equitable society.

Big up di gyal dem weh fight it alone an ah raise two three pickney pon dem own,
The singer gives a shoutout to the women who are raising children on their own and struggling to make ends meet. He acknowledges their strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Weh di man deh? no man know dey home, Babylon have dem inna jail.
The singer wonders where the men are and why so many of them are in prison (referred to as 'Babylon'). This highlights the issue of mass incarceration and its impact on communities of color.

Big up di juvenile dem inna di street,
The singer praises the young people who are living on the streets and struggling to survive. He encourages them to keep going and not to resort to violence or crime (referred to as 'touch di chrome').

Dem no waan wi fi claim our own, but Africa nah found nuf hole inna Rome
The singer criticizes the system for not allowing black people to claim their own space and resources, while at the same time exploiting Africa and its resources. He suggests that colonialism and imperialism have left little room for black people to thrive and succeed.

Ghetto youth we go on and on, Babylon waan wi gone,
The singer acknowledges the struggles facing young people (referred to as 'ghetto youth') and their resilience in the face of adversity. Despite this, the system (referred to as 'Babylon') is trying to erase their presence and remove them from society.

Hungry from morning til night come, dem waan wi fi live our life so,
The singer highlights the issue of food insecurity and poverty that plagues many communities. Despite this, the system expects people to live their lives without basic necessities like food and shelter.

Dem ah wonder if di youth dem a go stop, no,
The singer acknowledges that the system is afraid of young people and their potential to bring about change. He suggests that the youth will not give up or stop fighting for what they believe in.

A wonder if di ghetto a go drop, no,
The singer rejects the idea that the ghetto (a term for impoverished areas) will disappear or crumble under the weight of poverty and other social issues. Instead, he encourages people to keep fighting and keep hoping for a better future.

Dem a wonder if wi catch inna di trap, no,
The system is also afraid of trapping people in poverty and limiting their opportunities for success. The singer rejects this idea and encourages people to keep pushing and striving for better.

A wonder if jah tun him back. no,
Finally, the singer rejects the idea that God will turn His back on the people who are struggling and suffering. He suggests that God is always with them and that they should find comfort in this.