Better Days
Wayne J Lyrics


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Watcha no man stidi bang bang bang bang
a Wayne J enuh
momma whoa momma whoa
so the hungry pickney a ball a ball

Well it’s a rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING
rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING

Up pon THE Balcony looking down
Youth a try rise you a put him down
Him a wipe glass up a new Kingston
Bang bang dem shoot him down
Momma she a work and the ends cyaa meet
Cya buy rice cya buy meat
Five a wi sleep pon the cold concrete
And when rain fall our ceiling leak
Pre chorus
Dem no really care dem no care bout the poor at all … stidiwhoaaa
Momma whoa momma whoa so the hungry pickney a ball a ball

Well it’s a rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING
rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING

Firehouse mi come from firenation
Sufferation get annihilation
Cousin lef college wid a distinction
No dis ting wrong a money chist in hand
This going out to all the nation
Play my song pon the radio station
Youth a naggos head, firehouse braeton
Mi tell unnu fi wise up stay strong
Pre chorus
Dem no really care dem no care bout the poor at all … stidiwhoaaa
Momma whoa momma whoa so the hungry pickney a ball a ball

Hook/chorus
Well it’s a rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING
rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING

VERSE 1
UP PON THE BALCONy looking down
Youth a try rise you a put him down
Him a wipe glass up a new Kingston
Bang bang dem shoot him down
Momma she a work and the ends cyaa meet
Cya buy rice cya buy meat
Five a wi sleep pon the cold concrete
And when rain fall our ceiling leak
Pre chorus
Dem no really care dem no care bout the poor at all … stidiwhoaaa
Momma whoa momma whoa so the hungry pickney a ball a ball

Well it’s a rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming
Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING
rough life better days are coming
Tough life better days are coming




Nuff time when me feel like running
My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING

Overall Meaning

The song "Better Days" by Wayne J speaks about the struggles and hardships of life, particularly those faced by the poor and marginalized. The song's opening lines allude to violence in the streets and the cries of hungry children. The chorus reassures the listener that despite the challenges faced, better days are coming. The second verse highlights the lack of concern for the poor by those in power, and encourages the youth to rise up and stay strong.


The first verse of the song touches on the violence in the streets, with the line "Up pon THE Balcony looking down/ Youth a try rise you a put him down." This suggests that those in power are suppressing the efforts of young people trying to rise above their circumstances. The closing line of the verse, "Momma whoa momma whoa so the hungry pickney a ball a ball," emphasizes the struggle of parents trying to provide for their children while facing economic hardship.


The chorus serves as an uplifting message of hope for a better future, specifically through the words of the singer's mother. The repetition of the phrase "better days are coming" reinforces the idea that even in the toughest times, one can hold onto hope for the future.


Overall, "Better Days" is a song that speaks to the difficulties faced by the poor and marginalized in society, while also providing a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Watcha no man stidi bang bang bang bang
Introducing the artist and his style


Well it’s a rough life better days are coming
Life is tough now, but the artist believes things will get better


Tough life better days are coming
Reiterating that life is tough and will get better


Nuff time when me feel like running
Sometimes the artist feels like giving up


My momma say BETTER DAYS ARE COMING
The artist's mother is his source of hope and encouragement


Up pon THE Balcony looking down
The artist sees the struggles of those around him


Youth a try rise you a put him down
People try to bring others down when they see them trying to succeed


Him a wipe glass up a new Kingston
A man is trying to make a living washing windows in the city


Bang bang dem shoot him down
He is killed in an act of violence, highlighting the dangers of living in poverty


Momma she a work and the ends cyaa meet
The artist's mother works hard but struggles to make ends meet


Cya buy rice cya buy meat
They can't afford basic necessities like food


Five a wi sleep pon the cold concrete
The artist and his family sleep on the street


And when rain fall our ceiling leak
Even their shelter is not sufficient and they suffer from the elements


Firehouse mi come from firenation
The artist comes from a place of struggle


Sufferation get annihilation
The struggles of the people are constantly being ignored and destroyed


Cousin lef college wid a distinction
Even those who work hard and succeed struggle to get ahead


No dis ting wrong a money chist in hand
Money is the only thing that matters in this society


This going out to all the nation
The artist is addressing his message to everyone


Play my song pon the radio station
He wants his message of hope to be heard by many


Youth a naggos head, firehouse braeton
Young people in the artist's community are struggling to survive


Mi tell unnu fi wise up stay strong
The artist encourages his listeners to be strong and smart in the face of adversity


Hook/chorus
Repeating the message that life is tough but will get better




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Comments from YouTube:

adhdpl

Absolutely amazing song !!!!!!!!!!! Great young talent !!!!!!

Wayne J

Blessings to Team Reggaeville for supporting my career over the years.Very grateful.
...#awaynejenuh #storyofaghettoyouth
#waynej

atarratitim

Love and respect from spain keep it up!!

Burn Babylon

I truly believe in you man! Keep them coming, stay true to your style and never quit, you get to blow up eventually, I swear!! Big love from the UK

Georg Boedecker

Blessings from Germany, tuff riddim and lyrics as sharp as a razorblade, ride on mon, big up.

Joseph Njuguna

KENYA watching go higher breddah

Palios33

Big ups from Cyprus

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Maxime Simard

So much talent! Keep that vibe πŸ€™πŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

dennyvh

Maxime Simard respect

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O menor manda bem representou valeu cultura rastafΓ‘ri

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