He attended the Seaward Primary School and the Greater Portmore High School, where he dropped out at Grade 10, but not one to give up, went on to further his studies at the Heart Trust NTA, where he gained a certificate in Electrical Engineering.
Following Heart Trust at the age of 18, Vershon, by then had his own recording studio and as a self-taught engineer began recording himself, much to the displeasure of his Christian mother who at times thought he made too much noise of a secular nature. As a source of income, the Singjay also sold the rhythms he would create, while still promoting his own projects at parties and Dancehall sessions in and around his community.
Without a father at home, Vershon used his love for music to fill a void he yearned for, for years and is now well on his way to greatness. More than just your typical Recording Artiste, the seemingly shy, Multi-talented rising star is now showcasing his talents through the musical mind of Famed Producer Christopher Birch of Birchill Music.
Vershon recently released two singles, one titled ‘Open Relationship’ and a song titled ‘Boom’ on Birch’s Tunova rhythm, both while continuing to work on a number of other projects. As a songwriter, Vershon writes all his music and draws inspiration from his personal experiences and those of others close to him. As an avid musician, Vershon also plays the keyboard and hopes to one day learn to play more instruments as he continues to perfect his craft.
Fully aware of and confident in his talent and with the drive and natural ability he possesses, the Singjay says he will continue to make the best of his opportunities and sees himself in the very near future as one of the most successful Recording artistes from the island of Jamaica.
Mercy A God
Vershon Lyrics
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Lee Milla, rough dem up!
Nuff see di glamour and di glitter dem say, all is well
But weh me a go through only di Lord will tell
Whole heap a pain, whole heap a stress deh pon mi head
As me youth born, di next day mi granny dead, but dem say
What nuh kill you make you stronger
Me hear dem talk but me nuh answer, Jwin and Jdon tell mi fi sing da song ya
Right now a just
The mercy a God, the mercy a God, the mercy a God
Know how man a go through
A just the mercy a God, a just the mercy a God
Lee Milla
Life a bring too much stress enuh man
Me feel it would be better off dead enuh man, cause look
Me spend all mi savings build fi go a Sting
And never get fi perform
Sometimes me say a prayer to the Lord, me wonder if him a hear?
The only thing mi wish a fi sadness disappear
Police lock mi up pon mi birthday fi shooting, like them a try tarnish mi career
People really get funny
Mi sing a one song, dem say me mek a money
Pity dem nuh know say di little haffi send mi brother and mi sister go a school, and di rest fi help mommy
Sometimes I wish I coulda fly away
And all of my pain just die away
Mama tell me life goes on, so if mi try and mi fail just try again
Eh Lee Milla, Lee Milla
Eh Lee Milla, Lee Milla
Right as me about fi let go, mi realize say some bwoy deh up ya a go through worse than me
Haha
Queff dem up, queff dem enuh
A mad ting dawg
Pon di version, oh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh
The mercy a god, the mercy a god
The song "Mercy a God" by Vershon is a powerful expression about going through tough times and relying on faith to overcome them. The first verse opens with an observation of how people tend to focus on the glamour and glitter of life without realizing that others may be going through hardships that only God can understand. The artist then shares his own personal struggles, including the pain of losing his grandmother on the same day that his child was born, as well as dealing with anger and hostility from others. However, he finds strength in the belief that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
In the second verse, Lee Milla shares his own experiences of feeling overwhelmed by stress and disappointment, including being locked up on his birthday for a shooting he didn't commit. He also reveals that despite his success as an artist, he still struggles with financial obligations to his family. He expresses a desire to escape from his problems but through his mother's encouragement, he gains hope to keep trying to succeed.
Overall, "Mercy a God" is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance in difficult times. Both Vershon and Lee Milla offer personal insights into how they cope with everyday challenges, reminding listeners that even in the midst of adversity, there is always the possibility of hope and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuff see di glamour and di glitter dem say, all is well
Many people see the wealth and successful image and think everything is going well for me.
But weh me a go through only di Lord will tell
However, only God knows the difficulties and hardships I am facing.
Whole heap a pain, whole heap a stress deh pon mi head
A lot of pain and stress is weighing heavily on my mind.
As me youth born, di next day mi granny dead, but dem say
The day after my child was born, my grandmother passed away, but people say:
What nuh kill you make you stronger
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Me see some youth a try draw me out, but me a gwan hold di anger
I've noticed some young people trying to provoke me, but I'm trying to control my anger.
Me hear dem talk but me nuh answer, Jwin and Jdon tell mi fi sing da song ya
I hear them talking, but I choose not to respond. Jwin and Jdon encouraged me to sing this song.
Right now a just
At this very moment, all I have is:
The mercy a God, the mercy a God, the mercy a God
The mercy of God.
Know how man a go through
I know many (other) men are going through (similar difficulties).
A just the mercy a God, a just the mercy a God
All we have is the mercy of God.
Life a bring too much stress enuh man
Life is bringing too much stress, you know, man.
Me feel it would be better off dead enuh man, cause look
Sometimes, I feel like death would be better, man, because:
Me spend all mi savings build fi go a Sting
I spent all my savings to prepare for Sting (a concert),
And never get fi perform
But I didn't get to perform.
Sometimes me say a prayer to the Lord, me wonder if him a hear?
Sometimes, I pray to God and question if He's listening.
The only thing mi wish a fi sadness disappear
All I wish for is that my sadness would disappear.
Police lock mi up pon mi birthday fi shooting, like them a try tarnish mi career
Police arrested me on my birthday over a shooting, as if they're attempting to ruin my career.
People really get funny
People can be strange.
Mi sing a one song, dem say me mek a money
I sing a song, and people assume I made a lot of money.
Pity dem nuh know say di little haffi send mi brother and mi sister go a school, and di rest fi help mommy
If only they knew I had to use most of that money to send my siblings to school and help my mother financially.
Sometimes I wish I coulda fly away
Sometimes, I wish I could escape or leave (my problems behind).
And all of my pain just die away
And all of the pain I'm feeling would disappear.
Mama tell me life goes on, so if mi try and mi fail just try again
My mother taught me that life continues, so if I try and fail, I should keep trying.
Right as me about fi let go, mi realize say some bwoy deh up ya a go through worse than me
Right when I'm about to give up, I realize that some guys here are going through worse situations than me.
Queff dem up, queff dem enuh
Punish them severely, punish them (you know).
A mad ting dawg
It's crazy, man.
Uh uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh
(Background music)
The mercy a god, the mercy a god
The mercy of God.
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Original Elites
I always come back to this song whenever i feel stressed. Playimg it on repeat really calms me down
Julion Samuels
Same here
Chiquita
This song speaks so much volume. Just the mercy a God 🙏🙏🙏
GT Family Lifestyle
O yes. Very true 👍
Downtown Don
I heard this song being played today and it really caught my ear... Love it :-)
alisha felix
Standing ovation for this one. This song made tears come in my eyes
WAP P
It is so refreshing to hear such talent being song for God! It's so much better to listen to than all the language and nasty talk about women's body...I love his voice, and I can see his heart is conscious so better to sing conscious music and to use your talent for God!
Wavey Queen
Love how calm he is😌The Mercy of God🙏
Kyky Keturyah
So touching! Love his music! He's a visionary and sings what's on his heart! Real music!
Kerry Allen
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