Linton Kwesi Johnson

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It noh funny


People sayin´ dis
People sayin´ dat
`bout di yout´ af today
How dem carryin´ on away
An´ it noh funny
It noh funny

Dem wi` tek chance
Fi get a lickle kile
Dem wi` tek chance
Fi live-it-up a while
Dem wi` tek chance
Fi live-it-up in style
Dem wi` tek chance
Fi goh jump an´ prance
Dem wi` tek chance
Far dem love blues dance
Dem wi` tek chance
An´ dem don´t count di caas

People sayin´ dis
People sayin´ dat
`bout di yout´ af today
How dem causin´ affray
An´ it noh funny
It noh funny

Dem wi` tek chance
An´ dem love cuss raas
Dem wi` tek chance
Dem wi´skip dem claas
Dem wi` tek chance
Fi goh pap a lickle style
Dem wi` tek chance
Dem dhu it all di while
Dem wi` tek chance
But some a dem laas
Dem wi` tek chance
An´dem don´t count di caas

People sayin´ dis
People sayin´ dat
`bout di yout´ af today
´bout di way dem stay
An´ it noh funny
It noh funny

Dem wi` tek chance
Fi get a lickle kally
Dem wi` tek chance
Wid y´u lickle sistah Sally
Dem wi` tek chance
Far dem feel dem force
Dem wi` tek chance
But dem gat no course
Dem wi` tek chance
But dem is nat advanced
Dem wi` tek chance
An´ dem don´t count di caas

People sayin´ dis
People sayin´ dat
`bout di yout´ af today
How dem really stay
An´ it noh funny
It noh funny

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Biografia

Linton Kwesi Johnson (Kingston, December 21, 1952) is a Jamaican singer-songwriter and poet considered one of the pioneers of Dub Poetry. His music blends elements of reggae, dub, and spoken word poetry, often focusing on social and political themes such as racial discrimination, colonial oppression, and the fight for civil rights. Johnson began performing in the 1970s, quickly gaining a reputation for his energetic performances and political commitment. Among his most representative songs are "Dread Beat an' Blood", "Sonny's Lettah" and "Fyah Fyah". In 1980 he released the album "Forces of Victory", considered a classic of the Dub Poetry genre. Johnson continues to perform worldwide, promoting his music as a tool for protest and social awareness.

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