Friends Turn Enemies
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
hey bishop
badmind a di wickedest disease
it worse than cancer
(tell mi why you seh so)
because thinks like thief
[Verse 1]
friends turn enemies
grow together
fight together
share any dreams
why you want fi see mi die
by any means
you tell di Feds bout machines and jelly beans
yuh badmind
fi di benz wey a money green
a di browning legs you waan come between ih?
are a true you hear di bank
tell a aks if mi bankbook
using steroid like di ??
a really dat you waan mi dead fah
[Chorus]
(you call it)
jealousy
(some call it)
envy
(some call it)
grudgeful
yankee style
playa hata
but we seh
BAD MINDDD
yardiee seh
BAD MIND
(you call it)
jealousy
(some call it)
envy
(some call it)
grudgeful
yankee style
playa hata
but we seh
BAD MINDDD
yardyy seh
[Verse 2]
friends turn enemies
from di basic school to di primary
to high school then to thugs wall finally
remember the first weed we smoke a Miss dottie(we pass out)
suga wata from Sista P
we skateboard and get di cherry from di blista tree
waah change now from di baby we to Mista we
through mi mek links like di chan dem pon mista t
show Trailer a load da money mi a pree
[Chorus]
(dem call it)
jealousy
(some call it)
envy
(some call it)
grudgeful
yankee style
playa haters
but we seh
BAD MINDDD
yardiee seh
BAD MIND
(you call it)
jealousy
(some call it)
envy
(some call it)
grudgeful
yankee style
playa haters
but we seh
BAD MIND
yardy see
BAD MIND
[Verse 2]
mi cyan believe
(mi cyan believe)
seh you a pree fi take mi life although we used to be
like a family(like a family)
mi know your modda your fadda
and the bredda you should have it proud of me
mi cyan believe
(mi cyan believe)
seh you a pree fi take mi life although we used to be
like a family(like a family)
you let mi down
weh you get dem feelings deh from
[Chorus]
(you call it)
jealousy
(some call it)
envy
(some call it)
grudgeful
yankee style
playa haters
but we seh
BAD MIND
yardy see
BAD MIND
(you call it)
jealousy
(some call it)
envy
(some call it)
grudgeful
yankee style
playa haters
but we seh
BAD MIND
yardy see
BAD MIND
BAD MIND
Friends Turn Enemies
Vybz Kartel's 'Friends Turn Enemies' stands as a quintessential example of his dominance in the Jamaican dancehall genre, characterized by his signature aggressive delivery and rhythmic precision. Released during a period where Kartel solidified his status as a leading figure in the island's music scene, the track exemplifies the genre's tendency to explore themes of betrayal, rivalry, and the volatile nature of personal relationships. The recording showcases his ability to craft high-energy tracks that blend traditional dancehall beats with modern production techniques, ensuring it resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners. As part of his extensive discography, the song reflects the raw, unfiltered storytelling style that defines his body of work, capturing the essence of Caribbean street culture and the dramatic flair often found in dancehall narratives.