Mother In Law
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
a dis yuh mada fi kno
she cant stop me from deh wid you
hear mi now
[Chorus]
mi dun deh wid di daughter
she dun say baby a u mi want
but a war wid me and di mother in law
war wid me and di mother in law
innah di yaad stone throw las a draw
di bredda nuh so bad niether di grandma
but a war wid me and di mother in law
war wid me and the mother in law
[Verse 1]
yuh shouldnt tell har nuh talk to di yute
bout u ago rebuke if a rebbel she salute
but da luv yah naah guh dilute
cause she never fall she float like a parachute
she want gimmi two son absolute
fi harvest di fruit a gaza tree root
you a guh faint when yuh see di wedding gown
and wake when yuh see how mi cute innah mi suit
(yow notnice)mommy tell har daughter
seh she nuh fi chat to nuh man pan gaza
(hm hm)she seh a big disaster
she seh she a guh put it innah tell me pastor
yuh daughter past eighteen
mommy yuh nuh see yuh cant tame she
yuh try but yuh try too late
stop war mi fi she like me nd you a matey
[Chorus]
mi dun deh wid di daughter
she dun say baby a u mi want
but a war wid me and di mother in law
war wid me and di mother in law
innah di yaad stone throw las a draw
di bredda nuh so bad niether di grandma
but a war wid me and di mother in law
war wid me and the mother in law
[Verse 2]
yuh nuh fi vex
when me and har a flex
cause a she mi want yuh daughter a preps
mi promise fi give har love and happiness
nuh dutty life nuh drama nuh distress
no judgement whey mi come from
jesus christ...come from nazareth
salassie come from ethiopia
so memba from di wrost come di best
(hey notnice)mommy tell har daughter
seh she nuh fi chat to nuh man pan gaza
(hm hm)she seh a big disaster
she seh she a guh put it innah tell me pastor
yuh daughter past eighteen
mommy yuh nuh see yuh cant tame she
yuh try but yuh try too late
stop war mi fi she like me nd you a matey
[Chorus]
mi dun deh wid di daughter
she dun say baby a u mi want
but a war wid me and di mother in law
war wid me and di mother in law
innah di yaad stone throw las a draw
di bredda nuh so bad niether di grandma
but a war wid me and di mother in law
war wid me and the mother in law
Mother In Law
Vybz Kartel's 'Mother In Law' stands as a quintessential example of his dominance within the Jamaican dancehall genre. Released during the mid-2000s, the track exemplifies the artist's signature blend of rhythmic complexity and socially conscious storytelling. Kartel, known for his prolific output and sharp lyrical delivery, often addressed themes of family dynamics and societal issues, which this song reflects through its narrative focus. The recording captures the vibrant energy of the era, featuring the characteristic heavy basslines and syncopated rhythms that defined dancehall music of the time. As a staple in his discography, the track showcases his ability to craft memorable hooks while delivering substantive content that resonated with audiences across the Caribbean and beyond.