Everybody
Vybz Kartel Lyrics


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Everybody waan love somebody
Everybody waan make some money

Everybody waan house and car
Everybody waan house and car

Everybody waan love someone
Everybody waan feel special

Everybody always need more
Everybody waan feel secure
Touch the road pon a militant flex
Clean to the bone all skeleton vex
Good to go dawg Ele confess
Jamaican people win any contest
Crush the road hope Shelly can press
Every sure loser you go get a abses
Rebel wid a cause oh yes a hand rest
Nanny my baby you is a God bless

Naw hear mi, mommy knows best
Gwwan in a UWI and you wi progress
Go a Utech do the process
And don't follow me weh sit down a smoke cess
A who seh Jamaica is hopeless
Unuh mind too dirty go hold a protex
Nanny my baby you is a God bless
Nanny my hero you is a Godbless
Injustice a nuh new thing
Suffering that a nuh new thing
Police waan charge mi fi shooting
But the victim seh him never si mi shoot him
Mi love laugh yeah, hold a few grin
But mi don't trust people, a true thing
Rebel wid a cause Paul Bogle
Samsharp we salute you king

Mi nuh wrenk yow, mi nuh urine
Bad wi bad Gaza a who him
Before, after and during
Wi nuh pet people wi walk wid hi

Mi love laugh yeah, hold a few grin
But mi don't trust people a true thing




Rebel wid a cause Paul Bogle
Samsharp we salute you king

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Everybody" by Vybz Kartel express the universal human desires for love, money, security, and recognition. The chorus repeats that everyone wants someone to love, wants to make money, and wants a house and a car. The song emphasizes the importance of being self-sufficient and determined, as the verses encourage listeners to work hard to achieve their goals, whether in education or career. The line, "Touch the road pon a militant flex," suggests a militant, assertive approach to life, while the reference to Jamaican historical figures such as Paul Bogle and Sam Sharp shows the pride and resilience of the Jamaican people.


The song also speaks to the struggles and injustices in society. The lyrics suggest that police may unfairly target individuals, as the singer claims they were falsely accused of shooting someone. The references to rebel leaders and historical figures speak to a long history of resistance and fighting for justice and equality, despite adversity.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that everyone has dreams and desires, but it takes hard work, self-belief, and resilience to make them a reality, while also acknowledging the challenges and injustices one may face along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody waan love somebody
Most people desire to love someone in their life


Everybody waan make some money
People are always looking to earn money


Everybody waan house and car
People crave a place to call home and transportation to move around


Everybody waan love someone
Most people crave affection and companionship


Everybody waan feel special
People desire to feel unique and exceptional


Everybody always need more
People are perpetually unsatisfied and always want more


Everybody waan feel secure
People desire to feel safe and protected


Touch the road pon a militant flex
Hit the streets with a resolute mindset


Clean to the bone all skeleton vex
Critics are jealous of my impeccable cleanliness


Good to go dawg Ele confess
Elephant Man confirms that we are ready to go


Jamaican people win any contest
Jamaicans are capable of triumphing over any challenge


Crush the road hope Shelly can press
Let's dominate the streets with confidence like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce


Every sure loser you go get a abses
Every person who is consistently defeated will experience some form of discomfort


Rebel wid a cause oh yes a hand rest
I am a passionate rebel with a purpose and I will stop at nothing to achieve it


Nanny my baby you is a God bless
Nanny is a true blessing to us


Naw hear mi, mommy knows best
Listen to me, your mother knows what's best for you


Gwwan in a UWI and you wi progress
Attend the University of the West Indies and you will succeed


Go a Utech do the process
Go to the University of Technology and follow the process


And don't follow me weh sit down a smoke cess
Don't follow my path of smoking weed and being idle


A who seh Jamaica is hopeless
Whoever thinks Jamaica is hopeless is mistaken


Unuh mind too dirty go hold a protex
Clean your minds with soap, like using Protex


Injustice a nuh new thing
Injustice is not a novel concept


Suffering that a nuh new thing
Pain and hardship are not new experiences


Police waan charge mi fi shooting
The police want to charge me with shooting someone


But the victim seh him never si mi shoot him
But the victim claims to have not seen me shoot him


Mi love laugh yeah, hold a few grin
I love to laugh and smile, but I don't trust easily


Rebel wid a cause Paul Bogle
Paul Bogle was a rebel with a cause worth emulating


Samsharp we salute you king
Sam Sharpe, we commend you as a great leader


Mi nuh wrenk yow, mi nuh urine
I am not weak or cowardly


Bad wi bad Gaza a who him
We are skilled and fearless in Gaza, who dares challenge us?


Before, after and during
Always and in every circumstance


Wi nuh pet people wi walk wid hi
We don't entertain fake people who pretend to be our friends




Writer(s): Junior Delgado, Adidja Palmer

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Good things Take time

"Jamaican people win any contest".... 2022 and beyond 🀴🏾

Jackie H

I love this video. It's awesome to see the people he's singing for center stage showing their appreciation for the music. They're reppin for him since he physically can't. Good strength, producers.

Jakob Alexandersen

I really like this song and I think it is very nicely written. Good job Mr. Kartel!

Chef Miller

Clean to the bone, all skeleton vex πŸ’―πŸ’―

kendrick caesar

the greatest dancehall artiste of all time vybz kartel

Rickyrudy11

This is probably one of Teacha best videos and best song, should have more views

Kirk Xqlusiv

Still listening in 2019, #HitSong. still a hit song hot like its just released. #GazaNation

tannashill jjSE8

Keep the vybz alive! Free world boss, Gaza fi life

Jovial Kanji

Nice song & video... Nice vibes... This suppose to get a lot of spin🎧🎧🎧

Abz Uddin

this song isnt rude I cud play it in my cousins car now 😊

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