Gwaan Talk
Sir Ford · Other Songs - Shurwayne Winchester
Dem cyan talky
Uh ah ah
Aahh oohhhh ahhhhhh
Oh ahhhhhh ahhh
Oh oh oh, ah ahhhhh
Hook:
I always keep my head up high
No matter bout the things dem say
Words from dem lips just a tell pure lies
I wonder what di hell dem a try
Dem waan si mi fail and a suffer everyday out
Dem ways too dutty dem fi gweh
Dem heart full of envy yeah
But mi still I show dem love everyday(everyday)
Chorus:
Just mek dem gwaan talk
Mi nah mek none a dem stray my medz
A nuff a dem a work witchcraft and a pray
Fi si mi drop dead
Just mek dem gwaan talk
Mi nah mek none a dem stray my medz
So nuh dem a put food pon mi table
And all dem a talk cah dem life style nuh stable
Verse 1:
First of all,dem seh mi nah go mek it
And every likkle ting mi try dem underrate it
But mi never give up, mi put mi trust inna di Fadda
A fill mi with powa much stronger
Many times mi fall but mi get up back again
And a mi a look fi help, but mi nuh see none of mi friends yeah
All dem have is pure negative thoughts, trying their best just to tear me apart
Chorus:
Just mek dem gwaan talk
Mi nah mek none a dem stray my medz
A nuff a dem a work witchcraft and a pray
Fi si mi drop dead
Just mek dem gwaan talk
Mi nah mek none a dem stray my medz
So nuh dem a put food pon mi table
And all dem a talk dem life style nuh stable
Verse 2:
Be careful who yuh greet and who yuh shake hands
Nuff come a smile up and have the fakes one
Nuh dem nuh real, with dem nuh make nuh deal
Dem will tek yuh life for a meal
Dem know weh yuh have the best of life
So dem try fi tek weh yuh breath of life
Dem a di devil advocate, dem possess ??
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Hook:
I always keep my head up high
No matter bout the things dem say
Words from dem lips just a tell pure lies
I wonder what di hell dem a try
Dem waan si mi fail and a suffer everyday out
Dem ways too dutty dem fi gweh
Dem heart full of envy yeah
But mi still I show dem love everyday(everyday)
Chorus:
Just mek dem gwaan talk
Mi nah mek none a dem stray my medz
A nuff a dem a work witchcraft and a pray
Fi si mi drop dead
Just mek dem gwaan talk
Mi nah mek none a dem stray my medz
So nuh dem a put food pon mi table
And all dem a talk cah dem life style nuh stable
Chorus till end
About Gwaan Talk
Sir Ford's "Gwaan Talk" stands as a defining track within the landscape of English reggae and dancehall, capturing the genre's characteristic blend of rhythmic basslines and socially conscious lyricism. Released as a standalone recording, the song exemplifies the artist's ability to deliver sharp, narrative-driven verses that address community issues while maintaining the upbeat, danceable tempo typical of the era. The track reflects the broader cultural movement of Caribbean music influencing global audiences, utilizing a production style that emphasizes vocal clarity and percussive instrumentation. As a key piece in Sir Ford's discography, "Gwaan Talk" serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of reggae's storytelling tradition, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into the musical identity of the artist and the genre's specific moment in time.