Murderer
Murderer

Barrington Levy - Murderer Lyrics

This reggae-infused track delivers a poignant commentary on the societal ills that plague our world. The lyrics delve deep into the issues of cultural appropriation, systemic oppression, and the exploitation of the poor. Barrington Levy uses the term… Read more

Reggae
Jul 7, 1998
91
Murderer Music Video

Murderer Lyrics

[Barrington Levy:]
Unoheal, Unoheal (Rock a bet)
Murderer [Repeat x 4]

[Rakim:]
Who want low boats of keys from overseas
Then put it in the streets and spread like a disease
Neighborhoods infected then misdirected
It ain't no cure and it's hard to correct it
Bless by the most high cursed by the lowest
Used to think the quick now thoughts travel the slowest
Close to comatose brain waves rigamortist
You forget the skit the most high tortoise
I remember so they want to murder RA
Know what I mean because I got knowledge of self
Yeah I know, you probably don't believe me
But be easy I'm gonna leave it up to Barrington Levy

[Barrington Levy:]
Who gone test, No man curse
That prejudge end up a hearse, who God bless no man curse
I'm gonna end up in a hearse, because they maskata
Murderer [Repeat x 4]

[Rakim:]
Here they come, known blood-suckers of the poor
Rob us for culture and now they want more
Caution they come in many forms of identity
A lot to suspect so detect the enemy
Worst than a mosquito or a vampire,
They're not sitting at the movies or a campfire
Huh, yeah, I know you don't believe me, be easy I'm gonna leave it to
Barrington Levy

[Barrington Levy:]
They let me tell me that I'm a murderer
Dress up in a jacket, then dress up in a tie
Want to deprive
I'm a murderer
Murderer [Repeat x 4]
Not them.
Murderer [Repeat x 2]

[Rakim:]
Bless by the most high, cursed by the lowest
Used to think the quick now thoughts travel the slowest
Close to comatose, brain waves rigamortist
You forget the skit, the most high tortoise
I remember so they want to murder RA

[Barrington Levy:]
Murderer [Repeat x 4]

[Rakim:]
'Cause I got knowledge of self [Repeat x 4]

[Barrington Levy:]
Watch them, watch them, watch them unfold. [Repeat x 5]
I'm a maskata.

[Rakim:]
'Cause I got knowledge of self [Repeat x 4]

Writer(s): BARRINGTON LEVY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Raleigh Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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What is the Meaning of Murderer?

This reggae-infused track delivers a poignant commentary on the societal ills that plague our world. The lyrics delve deep into the issues of cultural appropriation, systemic oppression, and the exploitation of the poor. Barrington Levy uses the term "murderer" metaphorically to represent those who perpetrate these injustices. Meanwhile, Rakim's verses emphasize the importance of self-knowledge in navigating and resisting these challenges. His repeated line "I got knowledge of self" serves as a mantra for empowerment and resilience against societal pressures and manipulations. Overall, this song is a powerful call to awareness and action against societal wrongs.

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