Watch Dem
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
from mi likkle bwoy my granny tell mi seh
whole heap ah badmind out deh
whole heap ah badmind out deh ahwoooooo
she tell mi fi watch mi friend, she tell mi fi watch mi self cah
whole heap ah badmind out deh
whole heap ah badmind out deh ahwoooooo
[Chorus]
watch dem dohh
nuh trust dem nooo
claim seh dem ah yu friend but, dem will sell yu out believe me
watch dem dohh
nuh trust dem nooo
ah jah alone know
how di heart of people so wicked
watch yuh friend dem (ohh)
six days ah week yu will lend dem(ohh)
pon di seven day yu nuh ave it(ohh)
dem same one ah seh yu ah pussy
an ah seh dem well waan yuh life end(ohh)
why dem want fi yuh life end(ohh)
wat kind of motive ah drive dem(ohh)
well if mi nuh survive yu nuh survive then(ohh)
ummhhmmm
she tell mi fi watch mi friend, she tell mi fi watch mi self cah
whole heap ah badmind out deh
whole heap ah badmind out deh ahwoooooo
[Chorus]
so yu watch dem dohh
nuh trust dem nooo
claim seh dem ah yu friend but, dem will sell yu out believe me
watch dem dohh
nuh trust dem nooo
ah jah alone know
how di heart of people so wicked
jah mi provider(ohh)
thru di validity mi deh besider(ohh)
nuff bwoy ah crab nuff ah spider(ohh)
so mi nuh put mi faith inna man
and mi nuh put it inna ooman neither(ohh)
fi build up mi hope bridge wider(ohh)
dem bomb it up like a alqaeda(ohh)
memba me madda ah mi advisor (ohh)
ummhhmmm
she tell mi fi watch mi friend, she tell mi fi watch mi self cah
whole heap ah badmind out deh
whole heap ah badmind out deh ahhoooooo
[Chorus]
so yu watch dem dohh
nuh trust dem nooo
claim seh dem ah yu friend but, dem will sell yu out believe me
watch dem dohh
nuh trust dem nooo
ah jah alone know
how di heart of people so wicked
Watch Dem
Vybz Kartel's 'Watch Dem' stands as a quintessential track from the golden era of Jamaican dancehall, embodying the genre's signature blend of rhythmic complexity and social commentary. Released during a period when the artist was redefining the sound of the island, the recording showcases his mastery of the 'shabang' beat and his ability to weave intricate wordplay into catchy melodies. The song reflects the broader cultural landscape of the time, addressing themes of vigilance and street life with a tone that is both cautionary and celebratory. As a staple of Kartel's discography, the track exemplifies the high-energy production style that characterized his work in the late 1990s and early 2000s, influencing a generation of artists who followed. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic voice and the unapologetic delivery that became a hallmark of his career.