Love Dem
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
Galis anthem
Baby you no u a mi (set mi free)
First (set mi free)
Baby mother (set me free)
Set mi free
But yuh si afta u
Set me free
Mi a talk 2 truth
Gal a run down the gaza yute weh yuh expect mifi do
[Chorus:]
Love dem, tenda touch dem
Different gal everyday
Love dem tenda touch dem
Mi ave gal every weh but u a mi bab yeaaa!
[Verse 1:]
Shawty ketch mi last night
With a fat brown gal a stand by
She fling off me witha knife
T mi hug har up an seh that's alright
Yuh no u a di love a mi life
Nuh worry cause u a mi wife
But mi affi have a new gal every night
She hear bout kiva and a ask me why
[Hook:]
Me neva mean to
U haffi believe me
Another girl gonna have a baby
You know you a mi everything
Mi nuh need nuh other
But a lot a gal a run down the gaza yute
Weh yuh expect mi fi do
[Chorus:]
Love dem, tenda touch dem
Different gal everyday
Love dem tenda touch dem
Mi ave gal every weh but u a mi bab yeaaa!
[Verse 2:]
Di fuss yute sophia bring
Dat a mi baby mother a Brooklyn
She seh if me get a next yute she a chuck off inna
di river and she can't swim
Nuh bother with the suicide thing
Sidung yah suh mek me tell you a ting
Mi swear fi love you till time end
But a niesha prgnant again
[Hook:]
Me neva mean to
U haffi believe me
Another girl gonna have a baby
You know you a mi everything
Mi nuh need nuh other
But a lot a gal a run down the gaza yute
Weh yuh expect mi fi do
[Chorus:]
Love dem, tenda touch dem
Different gal everyday
Love dem tenda touch dem
Mi ave gal every weh but u a mi bab yeaaa!
Love Dem
Vybz Kartel's 'Love Dem' stands as a quintessential example of his dominant presence in the Jamaican dancehall scene. Released during the mid-2000s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of rhythmic basslines and melodic hooks, delivered with Kartel's signature vocal style. As one of his most recognized works, the song reflects the era's focus on romantic themes and social commentary, which were central to dancehall's evolution. The recording showcases Kartel's ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly tracks that resonated deeply with audiences, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the genre. 'Love Dem' remains a staple in his discography, illustrating the enduring appeal of his songwriting and performance within the broader Caribbean music landscape.