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Yami Bolo Lyrics

Where there's, more hungry mouths Than food to eat
In places where there are more people without food than those with it.

It's where the homeless Roam the street
Referring to the streets where homeless people roam trying to find shelter.

Where broken glass And broken dreams Are shattered and scattered Amongst debris
In areas where everything from the broken dreams of those who live there to the broken windows that result from broken social conditions and failures.

Sufferation wrath And still they laugh And dream of a mansion Above the half
Despite experiencing difficulty and tribulation, they still laugh and have hopes of becoming rich and famous.

No one to speak Upon there behalf Now tell me do they stand a chance?
People in poverty have no voice or representation, and the likelihood of them escaping poverty is slim.

Where there's, more food Than mouths to feed
In places where there is an abundance of food, but not enough people to eat it.

Where you find those who Claim to lead Because of all their personal greed
Referring to people who lead communities for their own selfish motivations, rather than out of a desire to help others.

They always want more than they need They don't help those Below the half Instead they stand aside and laugh
They always want more than what they need, and they don't help people who are struggling with poverty. Instead, they enjoy laughing at their plight.

Children lift your heads To the one Who create the sun My children
Urging children to look to a higher power and find hope in it.

And your light will come shinning again Show the world Jah love is okay When we rise and greet the sun Lets give him thanks and praise
The light of hope will return again once you acknowledge the love of 'Jah' (a name for God) and give thanks for each new day.

Illegal guns They roam the night In hungry hands Waiting to bite
Illegal guns can be found in the hands of people who can't afford basic necessities such as food and shelter.

Youths in the dark Searching for light Hard time they face Is not a choice
Youths who have to experience poverty did not choose to be in this situation and are searching for a way out.

Police curfew Is no surprise And with no one To be there voice Do they stand a chance?
The police imposing curfew on a vulnerable community is no longer a surprise. With no one speaking on their behalf, these people have little chance of changing their situation.

Its like a punk never check Or dem did forget Say a death
People ignore or have forgotten the harsh reality of living in poverty and the danger it presents.

We nature naughty Ah true mi go born uptown Tell dem fools don't cross me That's only where Cindy brought me
The singer acknowledges their tough exterior, but notes that they were actually born in a privileged area. They warn others not to cross them as they have experienced poverty as well.

And that's why they can't impress me With no boasty car Me know dat ah kill dem softly And then they're not Really even who they think they are
The accumulation of wealth does not impress the artist. They know how poverty can break people down, so the people who have more material success than they deserve do not impress them for very long.

They're not really moving crafty Mi get fi understand Say them plan dem faulty Well nuff a dem a twenty And favor forty
The wealthier people do not make smart, well-thought-out decisions. The artist observes that the people who have access to resources that others do not, like money, status, and connections are often inexperienced and make rash decisions. As a result, many of them are still in their 20s and 40s and not as successful as their means might suggest.

Filthy rich big belly And hearty Di real Gideon will Be arriving shortly
The wealthy do not lead honorable lives. They will all be held accountable in the end.

Rasta nuh beat Binghi Drum we claatt it We live longer Cause we food nuh salty We grow stronger And dem can't assault we
The Rastafarian way of life does not involve violence. They enjoy longevity because they eat healthy food. They continue to grow stronger and no one can physically harm them.

So haile Rastafari love And exhalt it
Urging the listener to embrace the Rastafarian lifestyle which prioritizes love and personal growth.