Like many successful Jamaican entertainers, Warrior King gained his earliest stage experience in talent shows. "I started out with school concerts at first," he says. "At the time when I just came inna music, I used to do some combinations with a yout' named Likkle Blacks, Marlon Stewart. We used to do Tastee's Talent Show together, so we could really start getting exposed and gain experience." When he first started out Warrior King chatted in a hardcore deejay style, like his original hero, Bounty. A switch to the more holistic "singjay" sound came gradually. "It's a natural thing what just grow inside of me, even without me realizing," the singer reasons. "People started telling me they hear I can sing now. So, really and truly it's just a natural change." Even his name is an extension of this evolution. "I changed my name from 'Junior King' to 'Warrior King' because it have a more spiritual feel to it. Fighting against oppression, fighting against wrong. I'm Jah warrior, yuh know, fighting a war of rootical love.
Warrior King's 2001 debut single, "Virtuous Woman," was an international smash, its righteous lyrics prompting the Jamaica Observer to declare the singer "one of the artistes who made a difference in 2001." Since that auspicious beginning, Warrior King's compositions have consistently charted not only in his native Jamaica, but throughout the entire Caribbean, as well as New York, London, Tokyo and beyond. "A Friend Indeed" is currently getting heavy rotation in Jamaica, while "Jah Is Always There" was a recent summer smash on Atlanta's More Fire chart. The inclusion of "Never Go Where Pagans Go" on VP Records' compilation set "Reggae Gold 2002" further raised the artist's profile. Also included are "Virtuous Woman," "Never Go Where the Pagans Go" and other compositions that have built Warrior King's reputation.
Now the conscious singer has released his first full-length album. His VP Records debut, Virtuous Woman, features production by such heavy hitters as Sheldon 'Calibud' Stewart, Richard "Chabano" Brown, Lion Paw and Penthouse as well as guest appearances by Jahmali and dub poet, DYCR. With titles like "Love Jah and Live" and "Boast Not Myself," the CD's seventeen tracks are designed, says Warrior King, to "uplift people's heart, mind and soul in a positive way. All of the songs are written by me, through inspiration of the Father. Everybody can relate to a song on the album, I'm sure of that." The album opens up with "Power To Chant," a spiritual invocation of Jah that neatly sets the tone for what's to follow. Each song featured on the cd has a different style, but the message emphasizes purity and truth.
Warrior King believes that education is the key to betterment and hopes that his music will serve to convey the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Hailie Selassie I. "As a Rastafarian you just don't sing music, you sing music with a purpose and a mission. To the four corners of the Earth," says Warrior King, "I carry my music, and the message of the King. And the message of love, to all people of all races."
Photo & text courtesy of VP Records-Walboomers Music.
http://www.reggae-vibes.com/profiles/warriorking/warriorking.htm
Can't Get Me Down
Warrior King Lyrics
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That is not my concern
I will neva lose my way
Forward mi go and I have nuh time to reverse
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
Hypocrites and vipers around
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
I praise the one who wears a crown
The one who sits and ... strong now
Today for you tomorrow for me
That’s how it goes
Sometimes you win
Sometimes you lose
You betta know
Live is a cycle naturally that’s how it flows
I am a overcomer so I cant be overthrown now
Everyday I give Jah thanks and praise
For he’s the one who give me latter day
When I’m he... makes mi...
To fight against those who try to put me inna grave
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
Hypocrites and vipers around
Dem try to push me to the ground cah
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
I praise the one who wears a crown
The one who sits and strong now
Dem a penny me
Cyan study me
For nuh reason at all they criticize me
Dem cyan trouble me neither worry me
I’m protected by the power of the trinity
I’m like the seed that it fertile da soil
I make good fruits and yuh know that cyan spoil
Pot it a bubble and food it a boil
I’m a survivor I tell you all the while
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
Hypocrites and vipers around
Dem try to push me to the ground Jah
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
I praise the one who wears a crown
The one who sits and ... strong now
So propagandas and rumours dem spread
Dem trying their best to get my frustrated
But I know that it’s written and said
None Jah Jah children shall bear
Who Jah bless no one can curse
Give thanks and praises I’m not the worst
When I’m thirsty Jah quench my thirst
Forward mi go and I have nah time to reverse
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
Hypocrites and vipers around
Dem try to push me to the ground Jah
Dem cant get me down
Could neva get me down
I praise the one who wears a crown
The one who sits and ... strong now
The lyrics to Warrior King's song, Can't Get Me Down, are an empowering message of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. He starts by addressing those who may criticize him or try to bring him down, saying that their opinions don't concern him and he is always moving forward. The chorus repeats the message that they can never bring him down and that he praises the one who wears a crown, likely referencing God or a higher power.
He then acknowledges the ups and downs of life, saying that he knows the cycle and is an overcomer who cannot be overthrown. He gives thanks to God for his blessings and strength when he is feeling weak. He compares himself to a seed that grows in fertile soil, producing good fruit that cannot be spoiled. He is a survivor and will not be brought down by the hypocrites and vipers around him.
Finally, Warrior King addresses the propaganda and rumors that people may spread about him. He knows that he is blessed and protected by God, and no one can curse him. He gives thanks for his blessings and says he has no time to reverse or be brought down by those who try to push him to the ground.
Overall, the song is an uplifting and empowering message of resilience and faith in the face of adversity.
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Line by Line Meaning
Say what you wanna say
Other people's words cannot hurt me
That is not my concern
I am focused on my own path
I will neva lose my way
I am confident in my direction
Forward mi go and I have nuh time to reverse
I am always moving forward and never going back
Dem cant get me down
Others cannot bring me down
Could neva get me down
I am too strong to be beaten
Hypocrites and vipers around
There are people who are fake and toxic in my life
Dem try to push me to the ground Jah
They are trying to bring me down but they will fail because of the power of God
I praise the one who wears a crown
God is the one in control
The one who sits and ... strong now
God is always there to support and guide me
Today for you tomorrow for me
We all have our ups and downs in life
That’s how it goes
It is just the way life works
Sometimes you win
We experience success at times
Sometimes you lose
We experience failures
You betta know
Be aware
Live is a cycle naturally that’s how it flows
Life goes in cycles and it is natural
I am a overcomer so I cant be overthrown now
I have overcome many challenges and will not be defeated
Everyday I give Jah thanks and praise
I show gratitude to God every day
For he’s the one who give me latter day
God has given me a brighter future ahead
When I’m he... makes mi...
When I am weak, God gives me strength
To fight against those who try to put me inna grave
God helps me fight against those who wish to harm me
Dem a penny me
People are trying to analyze me
Cyan study me
They cannot figure me out
For nuh reason at all they criticize me
They criticize me without reason
Dem cyan trouble me neither worry me
I am not bothered by their attempts to cause trouble in my life
I’m protected by the power of the trinity
I am protected by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (God)
I’m like the seed that it fertile da soil
I am like a seed planted in good soil
I make good fruits and yuh know that cyan spoil
I produce good results that cannot be ruined
Pot it a bubble and food it a boil
My life is busy and full
I’m a survivor I tell you all the while
I am a fighter and will always survive
So propagandas and rumours dem spread
People are spreading rumors about me
Dem trying their best to get my frustrated
They are trying to make me angry and upset
But I know that it’s written and said
I know that the truth is already established
None Jah Jah children shall bear
God's children will never suffer unnecessarily
Who Jah bless no one can curse
God has blessed me and no one can take that away
Give thanks and praises I’m not the worst
I am grateful for what I have and appreciate my blessings
When I’m thirsty Jah quench my thirst
God meets my needs
Forward mi go and I have nah time to reverse
I am always moving forward and will not look back
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vksnagz 2k
2020 still bumpin since I was a youngin
Junior Thiello
🇸🇳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☝
Muhammad Najee - Ullah
My parents used to play this in the car all day but I recently found it in 2022 and love it even more👊🏽
Orlando Hinds
Powerful song this love it 🖤🙏🏿🇯🇲
Jai-Keria Rasul
Great song for people trying to hold you back or down RESPECT
Brian Yblaqq
I rocked to this song when i was such a likkle bwoy n years later i still jam to it...Warrior King Blessed!!
Acero Cultura Anahuac
was always called a warrior king and never knew what people ment by that, but know i do.
markyeeee
Whether I feel a little discouraged I listen to this...wise words
Blue Moon
What a powerful tune. Give thanks and praise to God above.
MarkOfTheNorth
That bass line is freakin' delicious.