Give Thanks

[Intro: Popcaan]
Ay-Aye
Popskull and Dre Skull
Tell the youth them fi live life careful
‘Cause

[Hook: Popcaan]
Dog eat dog inna di place where mi grow up
Whole heap of stitch up and sew up
Man have rifle weh make blood run like syrup
All who no dead get lock up

[Chorus: Popcaan]
Badness a the only thing mi know
Give thanks for music
‘Cause if a never music
Me would a have me ting dem daily a use it
Badness a the only thing mi know
Give thanks for music
‘Cause when me a tek
Me a boy weh no walk with less than three clip

[Verse 1: Popcaan]
So me a teach them the right thing
No man life no light thing
Ghetto youths stay far from Horizon
You must help your father, surprise him
Watch the pagan them with your eye keen
Them will kill you when yuh rising
Badmind you fi Vikings
Them wan’ take your life
But the best thing fi me, take care a mi thugs and mi family
Ghetto youths have fi shake down the money tree
Most time in a court guilty we plea

[Chorus]
Badness a the only thing mi know
Give thanks for music
‘Cause if a never music
Me would a have me ting dem daily a use it
Badness a the only thing mi know
Give thanks for music
‘Cause when me a tek
Me a boy weh no walk with less than three clip

[Verse 2: Popcaan]
Whole heap of threat Poppy get
No fear, never fret
Di Kel to di Tec
Mek dem can’t stop mi breath
Pon the battlefield, we no soft like Yvette
Work hard fi mi tings ’til mi sweat
So ghetto youth, make money
Take care of your mommy and your daddy
Dem streets ya no love nobody
From mi a grow, a bare dead body
Dre Skull

[Hook]
Dog eat dog inna di place where mi grow up
Whole heap of stitch up and sew up
Man have rifle weh make blood run like syrup
All who no dead get lock up

[Chorus]
Badness a the only thing mi know
Give thanks for music
‘Cause if a never music
Me would a have me ting dem daily a use it
Badness a the only thing mi know
Give thanks for music
‘Cause when me a tek
Me a boy weh no walk with less than three clip

SONG MEANING

The song “Give Thanks” by Popcaan, the Jamaican dancehall artist, is a heartfelt expression of gratitude, humility, and spiritual awareness. In this track, Popcaan reflects on his journey, acknowledging the struggles he has faced and the blessings he continues to receive. He emphasizes giving thanks to a higher power for life, protection, and success, even amidst hardships. The lyrics resonate with a sense of faith, perseverance, and a deep-rooted belief that staying grounded and grateful is essential. It’s a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to remain thankful regardless of their circumstances.