Bredda Gravalicious
Wailing Souls Lyrics


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(Bredda Gravalicious) I say you're too damn craven
(Bredda Gravalicious) Oh yeah, I say you're too damn craven
(Everything you run down 'pon) They don't want give I none
(Everything you run down 'pon) Uncle Joe buck him toe
(Everything you run down 'pon) But their mother didn't know
(Everything you run down 'pon) Oh yeah

My brothers and sisters, they build you up
But now that you reach the top, yeah
You don't remember them
Through material things, yeah

But remember, high seat killed Miss Thomas' puss
And the greedy dog lose his bone
Through the reflections of his own shadow
But your shabby reaction, oh yeah

High seat killed Miss Thomas' puss
And the greedy dog lose his bone
Through the reflections of his own shadow
But your shabby reaction, oh yeah

(Bredda Gravalicious) Ooh yeah, I say you're too damn craven
(Bredda Gravalicious) What's that?
I say you're too damn craven (Everything you run down 'pon)
But the needy shall not always be forgotten (Everything you run down 'pon)
And the expectation of the poor shall not perish (Everything you run down 'pon) Oh yeah
(Everything you run down 'pon) Ooh, yeah

Dem no waan' give we none, but remember (High seat killed Miss Thomas' puss)
High seat killed Miss Thomas' puss (And the greedy dog lose his bone)
And the greedy dog lose his bone, yeah (Through the reflections of his own shadow)
Through his own reflection, oh yeah (But your shabby reaction) Ooh, look at that

(High seat killed Miss Thomas' puss)
Said it killed Miss Thomas' puss, yeah (And the greedy dog lose his bone)
And the greedy dog lose his bone (Through the reflections of his own shadow) Oh yeah
(Your shabby reaction) You hear that?

(Bredda Gravalicious) Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
(I say you're too damn craven) Bredda craven
(Bredda Gravalicious) Bredda pariah
(I say you're too damn craven) Oh yeah

(Everything you run down 'pon)
For the needy shall not always be forgotten (Everything you run down 'pon)
And the expectation of the poor shall not perish (Everything you run down 'pon)
Nuh true (Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda pariah, yeah
(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda harbour shark, you
(Everything you run down 'pon) Want everything for himself alone, yeah
(Everything you run down 'pon) Gimmie some




(Everything you run down 'pon) Look at that
(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda bushrat

Overall Meaning

The song Bredda Gravalicious by Wailing Souls is a social commentary on materialism and selfishness. The lyrics convey the message that success and wealth should not blind individuals to the needs of others. The title character, Bredda Gravalicious, represents those who constantly seek wealth and power, frequently at the expense of others. The repeated phrase "everything you run down 'pon" highlights how Bredda Gravalicious looks down on those he perceives as beneath him and refuses to share his success with them.


The song also references Jamaican proverbs and folklore, such as "high seat killed Miss Thomas' puss," which means that those in positions of power can use their influence to harm others. The line "through the reflections of his own shadow" suggests that selfish behavior will ultimately come back to haunt individuals. The lyrics urge individuals to remember where they come from and the people who have helped them along the way as they climb the ladder of success.


Line by Line Meaning

(Bredda Gravalicious) I say you're too damn craven
Oh brother Gravalicious, you are far too cowardly.


(Bredda Gravalicious) Oh yeah, I say you're too damn craven
Yes indeed, I reiterate that you are far too cowardly my brother.


(Everything you run down 'pon) They don't want give I none
Whatever you speak ill of, they refuse to share with me.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Uncle Joe buck him toe
In speaking ill of everything, you are not adding anything of substance, it's like Uncle Joe who keeps tripping.


(Everything you run down 'pon) But their mother didn't know
Despite all the negative things you say, the mother of the thing in question was unaware of its shortcomings.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Oh yeah
Yes indeed, that's how it is.


My brothers and sisters, they build you up
Those close to you have helped you rise in life.


But now that you reach the top, yeah
But now that you are successful and have reached the top of your field.


You don't remember them
You seem to have forgotten the people who helped you get to where you are now.


Through material things, yeah
You seem to be too focused on material possessions instead of the people who helped you achieve them.


But remember, high seat killed Miss Thomas' puss
Remember that powerful people have abused their power in the past, such as the high seat that caused the death of Miss Thomas' cat.


And the greedy dog lose his bone
Furthermore, greedy people often lose what they already have.


Through the reflections of his own shadow
This often happens because they are too obsessed with their own reflections, neglecting the broader picture.


But your shabby reaction, oh yeah
Your response to these situations is unhelpful and negative, brother Gravalicious.


(Bredda Gravalicious) What's that?
What are you saying there, brother Gravalicious?


But the needy shall not always be forgotten
However, we must not forget the needs of those less fortunate than ourselves, brother Gravalicious.


And the expectation of the poor shall not perish
We should have compassion for the poor, their hopes and dreams are important too, brother Gravalicious.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Ooh, yeah
Yes, what you said earlier is unfortunately true, brother Gravalicious.


Dem no waan' give we none, but remember (High seat killed Miss Thomas' puss)
They don't want to share with us, but we should remember the abuses of the powerful, like the high seat that caused Miss Thomas' cat's death.


High seat killed Miss Thomas' puss (And the greedy dog lose his bone)
Those in power often abuse it at the cost of the vulnerable, and greedy people often lose what they've accumulated.


And the greedy dog lose his bone, yeah (Through the reflections of his own shadow)
This often happens because the greedy are more interested in their own interests than the broader picture.


(Your shabby reaction) Ooh, look at that
Your negative reaction to these situations is unhelpful, brother Gravalicious.


Said it killed Miss Thomas' puss, yeah (And the greedy dog lose his bone)
Yes, I repeat, those in positions of power often abuse it, and greedy individuals often lose what they have.


(Through the reflections of his own shadow) Oh yeah
This often happens because of the greedy person's preoccupation with their own interests and image.


(Your shabby reaction) You hear that?
Do you understand what I'm saying, brother Gravalicious?


(Bredda Gravalicious) Bredda craven
Yes, brother Gravalicious, you are cowardly.


(Bredda Gravalicious) Bredda pariah
Brother Gravalicious, you are an outcast.


(I say you're too damn craven) Oh yeah
Yes, brother Gravalicious, I still maintain that you are far too cowardly.


(Everything you run down 'pon) For the needy shall not always be forgotten
Brother Gravalicious, we must have compassion for those less fortunate than us, they should not always be forgotten.


(Everything you run down 'pon) And the expectation of the poor shall not perish
We should continue to hope and work towards a better future for the poor, brother Gravalicious.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Nuh true
What you say about everything is not necessarily true, brother Gravalicious.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda pariah, yeah
You seem to criticize everything around you, brother Gravalicious, which makes you an outcast.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda harbour shark, you
You seem to want everything for yourself, brother Gravalicious, like a shark in a harbour.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Want everything for himself alone, yeah
You seem to be quite selfish, brother Gravalicious.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Gimmie some
Share some of what you have with us, brother Gravalicious.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Look at that
Oh look, brother Gravalicious.


(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda bushrat
You are like a rat in the bush, brother Gravalicious, sneaky and unpleasant.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WINSTON GEORGE MATTHEWS

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(Bredda Gravalicious, I say you're too damn craven)
(Bredda Gravalicious) Oh yeah (I say you're too damn craven)
(Everything you run down 'pon) Dey dont want give I none

(Everything you run down 'pon) Uncle Joe buck him toe
(Everything you run down 'pon) But their mother didn't know
(Everything you run down 'pon) Oh yeah!

My brothers and sisters, they build you up
But now that you reach the top, yeah
You don't remember them, through material things, yeah

But remember, high seat killed Miss Thomas' Puss
And the greedy dog lose his bone
To the reflections of his own shadow
But your shabby reaction, oh yeah

High seat killed Miss Thomas' Puss
And the greedy dog lose his bone



To the reflections of his own shadow
But your shabby reaction, oh yeah!

(Bredda Gravalicious) Ooh yeah
(I say you're too damn craven)
(Bredda Gravalicious) What's that?
(I say you're too damn craven)
(Everything you run down 'pon)
But the needy shall not always be forgotten
(Everything you run down 'pon)
And the expectation of the poor shall not perish
(Everything you run down 'pon) Oh yeah
(Everything you run down 'pon) Ooh, ooh-yeah

Look ya!
They no waan gimme none but remember

(High seat killed Miss Thomas' Puss)

High seat killed Miss Thomas' Puss
(And the greedy dog lose his bone)
And the greedy dog lose his bone, yeah
(To the reflections of his own shadow)
To his own reflection, oh yeah
(But your shabby reaction) Ooh, look at that

(High seat killed Miss Thomas' Puss)
Said she killed Miss Thomas' Puss, yeah
(And the greedy dog lose his bone)
And the greedy dog lose his bone
(To the reflections of his own shadow) Oh yeah
(Your shabby reaction) You hear that?

(Bredda Gravalicious) Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
(I say you're too damn craven) Bredda craven
(Bredda Gravalicious) Bredda barrier
(I say you're too damn craven) Oh yeah


(Everything you run down 'pon)
For the needy shall not always be forgotten
(Everything you run down 'pon)
And the expectation of the poor shall not perish
(Everything you run down 'pon)
Nuh true (Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda barrier, yeah
(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda har-wa-sha-ku
(Everything you run down 'pon)
Want everything for himself alone, yeah
(Everything you run down 'pon) Gimmie some
(Everything you run down 'pon) Look at that
(Everything you run down 'pon) Bredda bushrat
(Everything you run down 'pon..



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@schmatever

I have been listening to this song since I was about 16, thats 34 years and it still sounds good. This is the true sound of reggae that could not be duplicated in even the best studio that exists today.... it was made with real heart and soul... plus no doubt the best ganja known to mankind....

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Im 34 years,good track

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@iodread

I'm white man (french) my brother listen this song when i'm 14years now i'm 28 i'm not a rasta or ethiopian but i love roots classic ! thx to upload tjis perfect track with Dub

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