Since the release of their debut "MENTALLY DISTURBED" Ward 21 have watched their popularity rise and they have garnered much respect world-wide as top notch performers as well as producers.
Andre, Kunley, Randaldo and Mark or Suku, Kunley, Rumblood & Mean Dog as they are more affectionately known started out like many music junkie youths in the Kingston ghettos on various sound systems in their community. They were fortunate to gain their musical experience from one of Jamaica's most influential and groundbreaking producers King Jammy at his legendary studio situated on St Lucia Avenue, Waterhouse which is also where Ward 21 grew up.
Haters
Ward 21 Lyrics
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A nuff a dem deh pussy deh nuh like we cause we nice
A buss the platinum wrist wid all a finger full a ice,
We tell a fassy splurt wi nuh haffi warn a fassy twice,
Walk and live, talk and dead, a which one a yuh choice,
Fuck up the world wid this ya new music device,
A so wi inna dem head and wi nah come out like lice,
A who fa gal nuh know wi, wi ago roll dem like a dice,
A nuff a dem nuh like wi tru mi crew a slam Joyce,
And if yuh love the rhythm inna di air yuh hand fi heist,
We drop di gal thief and dat really nuh suffice,
And if dem think wi done wi ago give dem a surprise,
A who say dem a shotta and a grudge wi fi we ice,
Wi nice but that mi really nuh haffi tell yuh twice,
And try fi put wi down wi ago rise again like Christ,
And bun a batty bwoy, yeah, a sodomite,
[Chorus: ]
Aahhh, a nuff a dem a freak,
Den how dem waa fi class mi when all part dem a leak,
Ward 21 a speak, yuh nuh like it hold a seat,
Cause if yuh talk wi kick yuh ass to the middle a next week,
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A nuff a dem a watch mi an dem caa match mi crew,
Tell dem go suck dem gal until har sopin turn blue,
A bwoy a chat off him mouth an wi a ask dem a who,
All now nuh man nuh answer cause dem know wha we will do,
Wi black talon dem nuffa than animal a zoo,
A we thief Jill and shot up bwoy blue,
And Jack bend up him face an wi shot that two,
Dem nuh like see woman smile anytime we pass through,
(Telephone ring) Hello Poochie Lu,
It come in like mi slam two a di gal dem inna yuh crew,
And by the week fi done mi affi kill the other two,
Some people smoke weed and other people drink brew,
All a the top shotta unu respect due,
And any pussy nuh like wi tell them hold strew,
A straw mi mean, bad man mek mistake too,
So come and mek wi bun a batty bwoy crew
In the song "Haters" by Ward 21, the artist talks about the presence of people who dislike him because of his success and popularity. He portrays himself as someone with a luxurious lifestyle and reminds the haters that they cannot bring him down with their words. The lyrics indicate that Ward 21 is confident in his abilities and will remain successful no matter how much hate he receives. The song also takes jabs at those who speak negatively about him, calling them "fassy" and "batty bwoy." As a whole, the message of the song is to not let other people's dislike of you bring you down and to continue to strive for success.
Line by Line Meaning
A nuff a dem deh pussy deh nuh like we cause we nice
Many of them dislike us because we are good at what we do
A buss the platinum wrist wid all a finger full a ice
We wear expensive jewelry
We tell a fassy splurt wi nuh haffi warn a fassy twice
We don't need to warn those who disrespect us twice
Walk and live, talk and dead, a which one a yuh choice
The decision to walk in peace or live in conflict is up to you
Fuck up the world wid this ya new music device
Our new music is changing the game
A so wi inna dem head and wi nah come out like lice
We are always on their minds
A who fa gal nuh know wi, wi ago roll dem like a dice
Anyone who doesn't know us will soon become familiar with us
And fire fi di man weh eat di pussy like a rice
We have no respect for men who engage in certain sexual acts
A nuff a dem nuh like wi tru mi crew a slam Joyce
Many of them dislike us because of our crew's power and influence
And if yuh love the rhythm inna di air yuh hand fi heist
If you love the music, show your support by raising your hand
We drop di gal thief and dat really nuh suffice
We've taken down one criminal, but there's more work to be done
And if dem think wi done wi ago give dem a surprise
If they think we're finished, they're in for a surprise
A who say dem a shotta and a grudge wi fi we ice
Those who claim to be gangsters are jealous of our success
Wi nice but that mi really nuh haffi tell yuh twice
We are talented and don't need to remind others of it
And try fi put wi down wi ago rise again like Christ
If they try to bring us down, we'll come back stronger like Jesus Christ
And bun a batty bwoy, yeah, a sodomite
We have no tolerance for homosexuality
Aahhh, a nuff a dem a freak
Many of them are hypocrites
Den how dem waa fi class mi when all part dem a leak
They have faults and are in no position to judge us
Ward 21 a speak, yuh nuh like it hold a seat
We have something to say and those who don't like it can leave
Cause if yuh talk wi kick yuh ass to the middle a next week
If you try to challenge us, the consequences won't be pleasant
A nuff a dem a watch mi an dem caa match mi crew
Many of them are envious of our crew's success
Tell dem go suck dem gal until har sopin turn blue
We have no respect for those who disrespect us or our female associates
A bwoy a chat off him mouth an wi a ask dem a who
We challenge those who talk negatively about us
All now nuh man nuh answer cause dem know wha we will do
They know the consequences of disrespecting us
Wi black talon dem nuffa than animal a zoo
We have a lot of weapons
A we thief Jill and shot up bwoy blue
We've committed violent acts and crimes before
And Jack bend up him face an wi shot that two
We've dealt with our enemies in violent ways
Dem nuh like see woman smile anytime we pass through
They are jealous of our success with women
(Telephone ring) Hello Poochie Lu
A phone call interrupts the conversation
It come in like mi slam two a di gal dem inna yuh crew
We've had relations with women in their crew
And by the week fi done mi affi kill the other two
We plan to deal with the remaining women
Some people smoke weed and other people drink brew
People have different habits
All a the top shotta unu respect due
We demand respect as the top gangsters
And any pussy nuh like wi tell them hold strew
Anyone who dislikes us should stay away
A straw mi mean, bad man mek mistake too
We are not perfect and make mistakes
So come and mek wi bun a batty bwoy crew
We don't tolerate homosexuality and will take action against it
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE GRAY, IRIS JAMES, KUNLEY MCCARTHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saint Christopher
Still can't listen this once in 2022 even after so many years
Queen Krissy
Best era hands down!
Kieran Lawrence
Yes always
Ms. Perfectly Imperfect
Facts!!!
Dankish Natty From Jamaican Embassy
Rumblood?
Ms Independent
Factssssa
Indira Camarena
La tanguita
COMMET queen
love this song
Leanor Mitchell
Love them π
Keith Flick
the moment dancehall changed.