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Artist/Band:
Popcaan
Lyrics for Song: The System
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Phorein
Intro:
Sad to say
But, white people ah bawl
Indian people ah bawl,
Black people ah bawl
Chinese people ah bawl.
Di system, design fi set we up
yeaaaa dem give we di guns and
Dem same one come wet we up yaaaaa
Chorus:
Dreskull wey di system do fi ghetto yute? Nutten.
wey dem do fi ghetto yute? Nutten.
Every day anodda madda bawl
dem don't do nutten at all , yea
We've been suffering from we small.
Verse One:
So,
some think sey a bed a rose
through pretty clothes inna me closet.
none ah dem nah see me pain, further more dem neva ask yet.
silence ah di baddest weapon so yuh know wey mi do, mi talk less.
Man ah work every day dung ah wharf and a three grand a week dem a accept.
Dem nuh waan me fi build mama house don't waan mi fi own no assets.
Sufferation everywhere mi tun so give thanks to Jah when yuh passeth.
suh ghetto yute don't mek nuh silly plans
believe in yourself be ah man,
dem waan we fi dead pon di road
dem don't waan we fi mek billions.
Chorus
Verse 2:
suh
If we sell weed ah problem dat
if we do a robbery a problem dat
d whole world a pray fi di problem stop.
Nobody nuh cater fi solving dat
innocent yute ah receive gunshots
mama haffi dress up inna white and black
oh Gad tyaad fi go ah Dovecot.yaaaaaa
Repeat Intro
Chorus
Repeat Verse 2
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The System - Popcaan
Popcaan's 'The System' stands as a defining track within his catalog of socially conscious reggae and dancehall music. Released during a period where the artist sharpened his focus on systemic issues affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, the song utilizes a rhythmic, bass-heavy production typical of his work to deliver sharp commentary on institutional failure. The recording reflects the broader movement of dancehall artists addressing political corruption and social inequality, blending traditional reggae sensibilities with modern urban sounds. By avoiding direct lyrical exposition in favor of atmospheric tension and rhythmic delivery, the track invites listeners to reflect on the structures that perpetuate hardship. It remains a significant example of Popcaan's ability to merge personal narrative with collective struggle, reinforcing his reputation as a voice for the marginalized in contemporary reggae culture. |
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| Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Phorein |
 Popcaan
"Other Songs - Phorein"
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