Make Di Star Shine
Vybz Kartel Lyrics


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Drop asleep and don't wake up yo likkle badmind
Drop asleep and don't wake up yo likkle badmind
Yo too badmind fi the star line
Yo fi proud a the star yow meck the star shine
Whole a unuh waan get in a the star mind
Anyweh yo si the teacher mi have a star 9
You never waan si a youth rise
But a action a dweet while dem a use noise
Play wid the Gaza that wouldn't too wise
If mi head hurt mi yo know everything rise
Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
Calabar, Wampton

Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
Calabar, Wampton
Yo too badmind fi mi ears ring
Yo fi proud a mi watch, proud a mi chain king
Every, everyday couldn't be the same thing
Man a try longtime from a money making
Just fi wear the good shoes
Mi nah go low like Hollywood blues




Gyal come f that a Addi good news
A no me meck yo girl gone pon a Tom Crews

Overall Meaning

"Make Di Star Shine" is a powerful message against bad-mindedness and hate that aims to bring light to the talent of the artist Vybz Kartel. The song talks about how people can sometimes hold back the potential of rising stars by being jealous or envious of their success. The lyrics encourage people to support others and be happy for their achievements.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of being proud of someone's success, as it is the key to make them shine. It also warns that being a hater can lead to a life of darkness, hence the line "Drop asleep and don't wake up yo likkle badmind." The song also mentions the Gaza, which is a reference to his street gang and how people should not mess with them if they don't want to face the consequences.


Overall, "Make Di Star Shine" is a song that honors talent and resilience, while denouncing negativity and bad-mind attitudes. It encourages people to embrace success and support each other's journeys.


Line by Line Meaning

Drop asleep and don't wake up yo likkle badmind
Stop being jealous and hateful towards me and just disappear


Yo too badmind fi the star line
You're too envious of my success


Yo fi proud a the star yow meck the star shine
You should be proud of me for making the star shine


Whole a unuh waan get in a the star mind
Everyone wants to know what I'm thinking


Anyweh yo si the teacher mi have a star 9
Wherever you see the teacher (Vybz Kartel), he has a gun (a star 9mm)


You never waan si a youth rise
You don't want to see a young person succeed


But a action a dweet while dem a use noise
I'm making things happen while others are just making noise


Play wid the Gaza that wouldn't too wise
Don't mess with the Gaza (Vybz Kartel's crew) because it's not a smart move


If mi head hurt mi yo know everything rise
Even when I'm feeling down, I still rise above it all


Wi no kill champion, wi build champion
We don't destroy champions, we create them


Calabar, Wampton
Places where champions are created (referring to Vybz Kartel's alma mater and his hometown)


Yo too badmind fi mi ears ring
You're too envious of me that it's causing my ears to ring


Yo fi proud a mi watch, proud a mi chain king
You should be proud of my expensive watch and chain


Every, everyday couldn't be the same thing
I can't do the same thing every day


Man a try longtime from a money making
I've been trying to make money for a long time


Just fi wear the good shoes
I'm working hard so that I can afford to wear nice shoes


Mi nah go low like Hollywood blues
I won't sink as low as Hollywood celebrities often do


Gyal come f that a Addi good news
When a girl wants to have sex with me, it's good news for me


A no me meck yo girl gone pon a Tom Crews
It's not my fault that your girlfriend left you for Tom Cruise




Writer(s): Adidja Azim Palmer

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrGamerUniverse

Gotta love how these producers gonna return to the 80's and 90's to get some samples. Gwaan Bad aka 2014 Bruckout.

@patrickraymond8216

Bredda a di same thing mhe seh....just listen a bruck out instrumental and comment it.

@patrickraymond8216

Sir P seh when him just a hear bruck out...him a seh a wah kind space music this...a nuh ntn normal

@stephytrinidad

i told the haters - they gonna see it now - WORLD BOSS FOREVER!!!!

@stephytrinidad

the man ridding any riddim at his best - love yuh forever!!!

@SimmaRich

This madd, sounds like some back in the day riddims! 

@GwaanBad

Nobody caan stop Addi ! Free World Boss ahuuu

@subrinanicholson

Still digging addi vibes here, mek di star shines ppl free world boss.

@highrollers7199

sick free the bosssssss!!

@pinaskoyenso680

Gaza 4life

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