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Artist/Band: Protoje
Lyrics for Song: Kingston Be Wise
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Phorein



[Intro: Protoje]

Ey, ey

Watch ya dread

Hey hey



[Hook: Protoje]

Kingston, be wise

Kingston, free up your mind

Kingston, just be wise

Kingston, free up the I, yeah



[Verse 1: Protoje]

When the city a go click-clack-blow, you bet

Government fingers and tic-tac-toes in it

And while they working on the X's and O's

I'm living I-N-I like I'm Mister Kamoze

No surprise when they sending foes to me

Opposite of when plain clothes approaching me

Follow they rules is what they propose to me

Selling they souls for what is owed, you see

Nothing is owed, nothing is promised

Never know the government woulda run up inna them garrison

Without no sorry, without excuse

Soldier man inna them lorry, everybody get abused, and

Everybody have them views now

The media is owned so know where you get your news from

And the blood deh pon them shoes now

When them walking it trace

Look them hard in them face

And say



[Hook: Protoje]



[Verse 2: Protoje]

Now all the damage can't quantify

Roy Rayon couldn't sanctify

Say a nuff a dem them send fi die

So the city a intensify

Say the ghetto them a gentrify

Well I, nobody nuh identify

Nuff bodies unidentified and just a lie deh

Then where the gun deh? Dead pon Saturday

Buried Sunday like Solomon Grundy

Like a no Sons of Solomon them have down deh

Leonard Howell, Pinnacle and them land deh

Subdivision, them deal it underhand deh

So learn it cause them come back with dem plan deh

So tell me how far do you wanna go now, hey

Cause them will ratta-tatta-tatta when u pow-pow-pow



[Hook: Protoje]


Kingston Be Wise

Protoje's "Kingston Be Wise" stands as a defining track within the artist's expansive catalogue of dancehall and R&B fusion. Released during a period where Protoje solidified his status as a global force in reggae-inspired music, the song exemplifies his signature blend of smooth vocals, intricate production, and socially conscious themes. The track explores the complexities of identity and community, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciate the genre's ability to address local issues while maintaining an international appeal. As part of Protoje's broader body of work, the recording showcases his mastery of rhythm and melody, contributing to a legacy that bridges traditional Jamaican sounds with contemporary pop sensibilities. The song remains a testament to his commitment to storytelling through music, capturing the spirit of Kingston and its people without relying on explicit lyrical references.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Phorein


Protoje
"Other Songs - Phorein"


1. Our Time Come
2. Kingston Be Wise
3. This Is Not A Marijuana Song
4. Who Dem A Program