Broken Cry
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
its clear to me
knooow these people
hmmmmm
[Chorus]
madda bawl wen she see har son die(hear that broken cry)
jacket and tie(hear that broken cry)
school fee get suh high
food prices gon sky high
mi want ah work but mi nuh see noweh fi apply
ask di juvenile dem if yu tink ah lie
yu fi(hear that broken cry)
yu fi(hear that broken cry
yu fi (hear that broken cry)
black rhyno come teach dem
[Verse 1]
mi nuh trust inna di leader dem
di promise! mi nah go believe agen
cah!! cop sign inna di country
nuh matta how we fight we nah guh get rid ah dem
church money a fi di preacha dem
*bere set ah speech from di speaker dem *
but all dem a talk dem still nuh( hear that broken cry)
nuhhh
di youte dem hungry
ah pree fi draw fi dem pumpy
but yu cyah fight crime wid police
yu haffi fight crime wid luxury
n inna we heart mi kno seh selassie i love we
but jacket and tie man still nah(hear that broken cry)
ahhhhhh
[Chorus]
madda bawl wen she see har son die
jacket and tie
school fee get suh high
food prices gon sky high
mi want ah work but mi nuh see noweh fi apply
ask di juvenile dem if yu tink ah lie
yu fi(hear that broken cry)
yu fi(hear that broken cry
yu fi (hear that broken cry)
black rhyno come teach dem
[Verse 2]
I have a dreamm
fi own big house, chauffer wid limozine!
I have a dreamm
fi every ghetto youte elevate inna dem scheme
I have a dreamm
fi di system try supply and not deny
dem fi ansa wen we reply
come sit dung an(hear that broken cry)
why police ah victimize
politicians a give we lies
gyal a sell di tits di thighs
right infront them pitney eyes
no way nuh pay fi dem(learn from di elders)
listen to di baby dem(hear dat broken dry)
[Bridge]
yu fi
its clear to me
knooow
knoooow these peolple
[Chorus]
madda bawl wen she see har son die
jacket and tie
school fee get suh high
food prices gon sky high
mi want ah work but mi nuh see noweh fi apply
ask di juvenile dem if yu tink ah lie
yu fi(hear that broken cry)
yu fi(hear that broken cry
yu fi (hear that broken cry)
"black rhyno come teach dem"
Broken Cry
Vybz Kartel's 'Broken Cry' stands as a defining track within the Jamaican dancehall genre, showcasing his signature blend of rhythmic complexity and emotional depth. Released during a period where he solidified his status as a leading figure in the island's music scene, the recording exemplifies the raw, street-level storytelling that characterizes his discography. The song features a driving beat typical of the era, layered with vocal delivery that conveys themes of heartbreak and resilience without relying on explicit lyrical exposition. As part of Kartel's extensive catalog, 'Broken Cry' reflects the broader cultural landscape of 21st-century dancehall, where personal narratives often intersect with social commentary. Its enduring presence in the artist's body of work highlights his ability to craft anthems that resonate deeply with audiences while maintaining the genre's distinct sonic identity.