Repartriation
Vybz Kartel Gaza Slim Lyrics
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Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Dem call it scam
Mi call it reparation
Every ghetto yute is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
So dem wah live like one, one
Big up every scamma
Weh mek U.S Dolla
Build up di house fi yuh mama
Western union people fi gi wi more honor
Slah, full-stop, comma
Every ghetto yute fi a live like Tony Mantana
Presidental like barruk obama
Pool inna house and play inna hanger
Who say di scamma dem wrong
No, Hungry, poverty dat more wronger
Better dem dweet dan tek up the bomber
Memba di yute dem nah squeeze trigger
A just tru dem a nigga
You misa big mista you a di prime minister
College mi wah send mi sista
You say education a di key
Mi a beg yuh nuh tek mi ting sah
As long as dem
Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Dem call it scam
Mi call it reparation
Every ghetto yute is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
So dem wah live like one, one
Mi just want di yute dem
Nuh rob jamaican, don′t buy gun fi kill man
Forign exchange is good fi di country
Franklyn, USA, Sterling England
Every Ghetto yute fi a live like di big man
Mansion bigger than Hilton
A nuh every body can run like Bolt and sing like mi
Or dance like Ding Dong
Bank book haffi bigger than King Kong
Bills like Rodigan link, and,
The cash two side like a swing song
Dats why mi wah live long
Misa big mista you a di prime minister
College mi wah send mi sista
You say education a di key
Mi a beg yuh nuh tek mi ting sah
As long as dem
Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Dem call it scam
Mi call it reparation
Every ghetto yute is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
So dem wah live like one, one
As long as dem
Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Dem call it scam
Mi call it reparation
Every ghetto yute is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
So dem wah live like one, one
In the song “Reparation,” Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim speak on behalf of Jamaica's lower class, arguing that their actions of scamming and hustling are actually reparations for the systemic oppression they have faced. This is demonstrated when they state that as long as people do not buy guns or support wars, the money earned through scamming, and hustling is a means of reparation. They argue that Jamaica’s political leaders are neglecting them by failing to provide opportunity and resources to the less privileged, and so they should be recompensed in a way they feel is deserving.
Throughout the song, the singers advocate for education and financial support to uplift their community out of poverty. This message of the song stresses equality and peace for all, especially those in the inner city of Jamaica who are systematic oppressed. They argue that if the government can provide education and resources, people within the inner cities can rise up out of poverty without being forced to resort to illegal activities.
In essence, Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim convey that the only way for the lower class to receive reparations is through the hustle lifestyle, selling scams, and becoming successful. This may be a highly controversial concept, but it is entirely consistent with the societal tension in Jamaica between the upper and lower classes.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as dem
As long as they
Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Do not buy guns, and do not support wars
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Give respect to the successful people near and far
Dem call it scam
They call it a scam
Mi call it reparation
I call it reparations
Every ghetto yute is a star
Every young person in the ghetto is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
Calling out his own name
So dem wah live like one, one
So they want to live like one community
Big up every scamma
Respect every scammer
Weh mek U.S Dolla
Who earns US dollars
Build up di house fi yuh mama
Build a house for your mother
Western union people fi gi wi more honor
Western Union people should show us more respect
Slah, full-stop, comma
Punctuation marks
Every ghetto yute fi a live like Tony Mantana
Every young person in the ghetto should live like Tony Montana
Presidental like barruk obama
Presidential like Barack Obama
Pool inna house and play inna hanger
Swimming pool in the house and playing in the garage
Who say di scamma dem wrong
Who says that the scammers are wrong
No, Hungry, poverty dat more wronger
No, hunger and poverty are more wrong
Better dem dweet dan tek up the bomber
Better they do this than become bombers
Memba di yute dem nah squeeze trigger
Remember that the young people do not pull triggers
A just tru dem a nigga
It is just because they are black
You misa big mista you a di prime minister
You, Mr. Big Mister, you are the Prime Minister
College mi wah send mi sista
I want to send my sister to college
You say education a di key
You say education is the key
Mi a beg yuh nuh tek mi ting sah
I am begging you not to take my things
Mi just want di yute dem
I just want the young people
Nuh rob jamaican, don′t buy gun fi kill man
Do not rob Jamaicans, do not buy guns to kill people
Forign exchange is good fi di country
Foreign exchange is good for the country
Franklyn, USA, Sterling England
Currency names
Mansion bigger than Hilton
Buildings bigger than Hilton hotels
A nuh every body can run like Bolt and sing like mi
Not everyone can run like Usain Bolt and sing like Vybz Kartel
Or dance like Ding Dong
Or dance like Ding Dong
Bank book haffi bigger than King Kong
Bank accounts have to be bigger than King Kong
Bills like Rodigan link, and,
Bills like Rodigan link and others
The cash two side like a swing song
The cash moves like a swing song
Dats why mi wah live long
That is why I want to live long
As long as dem
As long as they
Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Do not buy guns, and do not support wars
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Give respect to the successful people near and far
Dem call it scam
They call it a scam
Mi call it reparation
I call it reparations
Every ghetto yute is a star
Every young person in the ghetto is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
Calling out his own name
So dem wah live like one, one
So they want to live like one community
As long as dem
As long as they
Nah buy no gun, Nah support no war
Do not buy guns, and do not support wars
Big up di man dem star from near and far
Give respect to the successful people near and far
Dem call it scam
They call it a scam
Mi call it reparation
I call it reparations
Every ghetto yute is a star
Every young person in the ghetto is a star
Yow Yow (vybz kartel)
Calling out his own name
So dem wah live like one, one
So they want to live like one community
Writer(s): Adidja Palmer, Vanessa Saddler
Contributed by Carson F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Destiny’s Journey
Still love this song 🎧
Xile TheArtist
THIS SONG IS GOLDEN 😇
TheMoby12387
Sick track Vybz kartel no.1
isaac muna
Most underrated track....
mrmusiclover87
😂 this track is garbage.
Uñåňïmøųś Gâżå
2018 still tell dem mi call it reparation, big up Worlboss and every scammer #freedomisamust
匚ㄖ几Ɋㄩ乇尺ㄖ尺
No all of you in jail
Uñåňïmøųś Gâżå
@匚ㄖ几Ɋㄩ乇尺ㄖ尺 including ur gyal
Uñåňïmøųś Gâżå
@匚ㄖ几Ɋㄩ乇尺ㄖ尺 lif up with yuh shaky argument sym
匚ㄖ几Ɋㄩ乇尺ㄖ尺
@Uñåňïmøųś Gâżå sym to you too, also if I don't finish the argument what are you going to do about it?