This Master piece was done in '89 & it took us around 11 yrs to recognize these lyrics. Shorty died a pauper but the energies he left behind is priceless! The last time I met this Master he was chillin' out in the departure lounge of life at a nursing home! I spend about three hrs with him (many did not know where he was) and during that time he was falling in and outta sleep. He sincerely demanded of me not to leave, he had about 3 visitors that came and met me there and left me there!
He did not die a pauper. He left a very rich legacy of his truths, words, a wife. Beautiful children and grand children for a thousand generations. He is well decorated with many graces.
The legendary Ras Shorty I was the Gentleman who created Jamoo /Soca music!!! I had the pleasure of meeting Him and listening to His wise words spoken!!! A Blessing and legacy He left Us all!! ❤❤❤
As a youth coming up whenever I heard this song I only think about cocaine/drugs. but as my maturity increasing, I can see how it goes deeper: Gangs,Alcohol,Sex>>STD's. the main highlight of this song for me is "I KNOW YOU’RE YOUNG AND RESTLESS---BUT---YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE CARELESS"
Thank you Ras Shorty I for this contribution, I played this song for my kids and we spoke for 3.5hrs about this song and everything around it . All I can say is tears of joy
Gone but not fogotten, Songs like this should always be used as a cultural template to assisit us in teaching and inspiring our children into the future...... The Caribbean have always produce some fabulous and great men and women. Listen to the gravity and seriousness of this tune, then the depth and soulful invocation Ras Shorty I delve into delivering this powerful tune........ " Watch out my children " This is not a simple man . I love your work brother.
This is such a classic. As old as it may be, this song is still relevant today and covers so many aspect of our lives in things that is brought to us as good but disguised and very destructive. Thank you Ras Shirty for still looking out for us. Your love for humanity and your people is appreciated. Rest In Peace & Rise In Power. RIP! RIP!🙏🏽
The actual Sabbath day is, Friday. As you read Genesis you will see that the day ends and begins at sundown " and the evenings and the morning it was the second day"; and so on and so on. So, the Sabbath day begins on Thursday evening at sundown and ends on Friday evening at sundown. Google "bible, instructions for keeping the Sabbath".
One of Lord Shorty's most powerful Calypso and still relevant today !!! What a gifted composer we've lost ****** Still very meaningful today...... R.I.P Ras' Shorty.
@@GodsChildNYC Jesus(Yeshua) hid in Egypt from King Herod. What does that say about his appearance? I don't think a white person could hide in an African nation very well.
My fav song since a child......this song will never die....it's a piece so special to the human race......thank you Lord for these wonderful people who create such great music.
I remember getting goosebumps listening to this as a child and listening to it now, I still get them. My body is cold and got light headed. This is such an amazing song, one of the greatest if not the greatest and deserves more airplay worldwide!!!! A masterpiece!!
The lesson in this song is priceless...and it'm much better than all the vybz kartel and movado nonsence that plays in the Caribbean these days. R.I.P. Ras Shorty I, your legacy lives on.
Thank you so much for this song,my whole class needs to sing this for our school.This song is very nice,much love❤ and makes me emotional for some reason😢Thanks again😊whoever hates this song does not have a heart💔
What a Classic. This along with Dr. Sparrow Classic " Education " should be sung in our schools regularly so their powerful messages would be understood and become embedded in the minds of our youths .
Today on this Palindrome date, I just want to say to each and every one, I love you. This music of ours binds us together and makes us stronger than ever ❤️
Came across this song while searching for a sparrow song. I've had it on repeat ever since then. God bless his legacy and may his music and memories live on.
I believe that this song along with Dr. Sparrow "Education" should be sung in the Primary schools at least once a week. The lessons in these songs are invaluable.
Dear People: There's lately (for me) been a narrative of the man Ras Shorty I, that I keep hearing. A narrative which I believe misses, and have missed the point of this dear man's life. That is, the narrative that Ras Shorty I died a pauper. As I recall it as one growing up in the time of his musical career and success, Shorty, found and pursued a new lifestyle. As such, he chose to pursue God and his (Shorty's) faith more. And as such, he pursued less his musical career at the time. As part of this new lifestyle - the pursuit of money and what all the world had to offer him - he turned away from. He no longer desired it. He took his wife and family back to the land - that is, to a simpler way of living - and truly pursued the God of the Bible and His Son Jesus Christ. Thereafter, when he returned, as it were, to the musical world, it was on his own terms. His music reflected much more of his faith in God, and thus, he would perform (bring God's truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ) in places where many religious-minded people would spurn - bars, etc. But, while there, he would sing about his God, God's way, and the truth of life around us. Shorty I did not die a pauper b/c of unfortunate or poor economic circumstances. Ras Shorty I chose that way of living way back in the 80s (if my memory serves me well), and with God's help turned away from things this world could offer him in order to fully pursue, what he calls in this video, "righteous living". For the Bible clearly told us all: "6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." Same scripture goes onto say: 8 "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness" (1 Timothy 6:6-13). Blessings to you all in Christ Jesus.
I am 37yrs old as a child I grew up listening this song on TV nearly everyday and it stuck in my head the true lyrics in this song and I am going to make my children listen it also
so convicting, make me think carefully about the decisions that i want to make in life. Jesus thank you for first choosing me, i choose to follow you. I have been there where i havnt chose Jesus and my mind just as this song says was in mental chaos and confusion.... Jesus really is the only way!
We are in 2019 and u all still are lost by d name jesus which is a greek word which jus means saviour but he us a hebrew so what is his real name come on bro even the bible proof that
This song bing tears listening to this because it's the reality of the he life we live. I don't know why Trindad and Tobago not taking heed to these words because Trinidad and Tobago don't seem to understand if we don't take it serious God will deal with us. Look what happening now in this twin island God dealing with us.
Spoken: This song is dedicated to all my sons and daughters through the four corners of the earth. My sons and my daughters, to you I plead Watch, don't get no harrass but please take heed I know you don't want no sermon But my admonition is to guard you against all the evils of life That create strife and destroy life Walk cautiously, children, be alert Because you have an enemy that's roaming the earth I know you're young and restless but you don't have to be careless You see, sober thinking leads unto righteousness To happiness, spiritual bliss That's why I tell you this... Watch out my children! Watch out my children! It have a fellow called Lucifer with a bag of white powder And he don't want to powder your face But to bring shame and disgrace to the human race Leh we sing it again... Watch out my children! Watch out my children! It have a fellow called Lucifer with a bag of white powder And he don't want to powder your face But to bring shame and disgrace to the human race I give you my counsel because I want to see All you, young people, live righteously What you feed your mind with forms your characteristics And shape the path that you must walk tomorrow Darkness or glow, joy or sorrow That's why I am concerned... So, Watch out my children! Watch out my children! It have a fellow called Lucifer with a bag of white powder And he don't want to powder your face But to bring shame and disgrace to the human race You are young and your future is ahead of you Right or wrong, sweet or sour, depends on what you do Taking the wrong direction will drain your constitution And promote mental chaos and confusion Then corruption -------- a man And that is not God's plan Cuidado mis hijos!¡Cuidado mis hijos! Ha un hombre que se llama Lucifer, con una bolsa de polvo blanco Y él no quiere empolvar tu cara Pero para traer pena y desgracia para la raza humana
I thank you so much for leaving this pricelss lesson/instruction for the youths. Sadly not much pay attention but this song has been one of the pillows of guidance within my life. Thanks again R.I.P Ras....
Thanks for the comments. We all require righteous Values and it has to be thought from small. This is our Art form and we can learn lots of good things from it.We will appreciate it much more if we grow with it. Thanks.
This Master piece was done in '89 & it took us around 11 yrs to recognize these lyrics. Shorty died a pauper but the energies he left behind is priceless! The last time I met this Master he was chillin' out in the departure lounge of life at a nursing home! I spend about three hrs with him (many did not know where he was) and during that time he was falling in and outta sleep. He sincerely demanded of me not to leave, he had about 3 visitors that came and met me there and left me there!
Pauper. Not even. He lived a very rich life. His life and history is legendary.
He did not die a pauper. He left a very rich legacy of his truths, words, a wife. Beautiful children and grand children for a thousand generations. He is well decorated with many graces.
Pauper? Hahaha! Money is not wealth!
Money is not wealth so when u speak about greats watch what u saying he died a legend
He died a wealthy man, being penny less means less karma, so his journey is much better than the so called "rich"
them 34 ppl who dislike dis song betta had not be Trini inno
better eh be no person from d caribbean
is d white powder they taking lol
J its 77now🙄🤗🤔😯😌✌
The cocaine junkie dem , what dislike it!
J now it's 77 and girl yes 🙂😉😀
The legendary Ras Shorty I was the Gentleman who created Jamoo /Soca music!!! I had the pleasure of meeting Him and listening to His wise words spoken!!! A Blessing and legacy He left Us all!! ❤❤❤
One of the greatest song EVER WRITTEN
For real
y
True
And sang! Done by a visionary... greatest of them all... inspirational
Great tune
As a youth coming up whenever I heard this song I only think about cocaine/drugs. but as my maturity increasing, I can see how it goes deeper: Gangs,Alcohol,Sex>>STD's. the main highlight of this song for me is "I KNOW YOU’RE YOUNG AND RESTLESS---BUT---YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE CARELESS"
One of the best calypso songs ever in my life time🙌
Thank you Ras Shorty I for this contribution, I played this song for my kids and we spoke for 3.5hrs about this song and everything around it . All I can say is tears of joy
2020 still listening R.I.P RAS SHORTY
this song always gives me goosebumps!
As soon as that first harmony hits... "guide you against all the evils of life" so perfect
Me too
For real
I heard this song when i was growing up... SO powerful. 2020 Who's listening Quality?
Gone but not fogotten, Songs like this should always be used as a cultural template to assisit us in teaching and inspiring our children into the future...... The Caribbean have always produce some fabulous and great men and women. Listen to the gravity and seriousness of this tune, then the depth and soulful invocation Ras Shorty I delve into delivering this powerful tune........ " Watch out my children " This is not a simple man . I love your work brother.
a flood of emotions came over me hearing this song.
me too....
This is such a classic. As old as it may be, this song is still relevant today and covers so many aspect of our lives in things that is brought to us as good but disguised and very destructive. Thank you Ras Shirty for still looking out for us. Your love for humanity and your people is appreciated. Rest In Peace & Rise In Power. RIP! RIP!🙏🏽
Wake up sunday morning about 6am put on Ras shorty I on low volume. An amazing way to start your day. Emotional and spiritual!! Best album ever.🇬🇩🇬🇩
The actual Sabbath day is, Friday. As you read Genesis you will see that the day ends and begins at sundown " and the evenings and the morning it was the second day"; and so on and so on.
So, the Sabbath day begins on Thursday evening at sundown and ends on Friday evening at sundown. Google "bible, instructions for keeping the Sabbath".
Ohhh the nostalgia ❤ grew up with this showing on tv almost everyday it stuck completely in my head
One of the many great soca legends of Trinidad and Tobago
he actually was the creator of soca.
One of Lord Shorty's most powerful Calypso and still relevant today !!! What a gifted composer we've lost ****** Still very meaningful today...... R.I.P Ras' Shorty.
This is the best song by a trinbago MAN...... Hats off to you and may you rest in peace.....
This song goes very
Trinidadian pure talent
Very deep song
Kerron John that's true
First time listener 🇿🇦
Welcome 🙏 ❤🇹🇹
wow I got goose bumbs. He was really a God Sent to the world. RIP Papa
Jesus IS God.
your jesus. I and i don't do no Jesus. My Gods look like the African man
@@GodsChildNYC Jesus(Yeshua) hid in Egypt from King Herod. What does that say about his appearance? I don't think a white person could hide in an African nation very well.
God almighty bless him an his family always
This song melts my heart with joy.
My song from since i was a lil chyle and still love it till dis day this song is for all the young ones whove been lost or experiencing it God Bless
this song brings tears to my eyes wat a well written song......................i love to find the original video that use to air on ttt
Gone but not forgotten.. supreme legend...
2017 an still listening love my culture trini to my heart
My fav song since a child......this song will never die....it's a piece so special to the human race......thank you Lord for these wonderful people who create such great music.
2020 n father am still here
I remember getting goosebumps listening to this as a child and listening to it now, I still get them. My body is cold and got light headed. This is such an amazing song, one of the greatest if not the greatest and deserves more airplay worldwide!!!! A masterpiece!!
one of the most powerful song in modern times
This song is so powerful this generation need to listen.. goosebumps all over
Could never forget this song as a youth hearing it on TV 6!!!
This song has never left me from the time I heard it as a child. Still one of my favorites 16 years later
Oct - 2019... I miss our Forefathers!! 🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Latoya Lee
2022 and the message of epic classic still resonates in this generation
This is truly one of our great Calypso let the chidren here and listen to the word this should be played on the radio every morning.
tv6 song bai!
The lesson in this song is priceless...and it'm much better than all the vybz kartel and movado nonsence that plays in the Caribbean these days. R.I.P. Ras Shorty I, your legacy lives on.
Praying for our land
Thank you so much for this song,my whole class needs to sing this for our school.This song is very nice,much love❤ and makes me emotional for some reason😢Thanks again😊whoever hates this song does not have a heart💔
One of our greatest artistes ever!!!!
This is social studies homework 😂😂
Brandon true
Lol ikr
Brandon you will get 💯 percent
Fr eh
I so agree, I couldn't even remember his name.
Man!!! This song brought me so much comfort as a child and instilled so much self- awareness about my environment as I grew up around drug users.
december 2018 still listening and enjoying. great song
Christmas day of all days for some strange reason
What a Classic. This along with Dr. Sparrow Classic " Education " should be sung in our schools regularly so their powerful messages would be understood and become embedded in the minds of our youths .
SuperSnk1 sparow
We think alike
The upload is highly appreciated
His lyrics and memories will live in eternity
Powerful...thank you, brother. RIP.
❤❤💯 90s child that knows the hits here
what a wonderful man
A great song. Not only for youths, but also for some adults. On or of Ras Shoty's best. Blessup.
an inspirational song
these music is what I feed my mind with I have been looking for these music for years
greatest trini song ever and a great artiste..... god bless his children to carry on his legacy...... rest in peace Ras Shorty I
Today on this Palindrome date, I just want to say to each and every one, I love you. This music of ours binds us together and makes us stronger than ever ❤️
Came across this song while searching for a sparrow song. I've had it on repeat ever since then. God bless his legacy and may his music and memories live on.
Still listening here in 2022. For some reason this song resonates with me.
Amazing and powerful song ❤️ RIP
2019 and still respect the great elders who crafted calypso/soca/rapso etc🙌💞💞 and love being Trini
Only a fool would dislike this song is inspirational and am glad to be a trini thanks Jesus for let me born in this beautiful country amen
I find it strange that the music video is not on UA-cam. I remember watching it on TV6 growing up. Still blessed to hear his voice.❤
This song eh!!! Legendary..
I believe that this song along with Dr. Sparrow "Education" should be sung in the Primary schools at least once a week. The lessons in these songs are invaluable.
This is the best song ras shorty has ever sing
Jeheim Gomez endless vibration was a great song as well :)
Now that I have children of my own .. this sound brings back soo much memories for me . I remember when he died , every child should hear this song .
Good memories - a true legend
Dear People: There's lately (for me) been a narrative of the man Ras Shorty I, that I keep hearing. A narrative which I believe misses, and have missed the point of this dear man's life.
That is, the narrative that Ras Shorty I died a pauper.
As I recall it as one growing up in the time of his musical career and success, Shorty, found and pursued a new lifestyle. As such, he chose to pursue God and his (Shorty's) faith more. And as such, he pursued less his musical career at the time. As part of this new lifestyle - the pursuit of money and what all the world had to offer him - he turned away from. He no longer desired it.
He took his wife and family back to the land - that is, to a simpler way of living - and truly pursued the God of the Bible and His Son Jesus Christ.
Thereafter, when he returned, as it were, to the musical world, it was on his own terms. His music reflected much more of his faith in God, and thus, he would perform (bring God's truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ) in places where many religious-minded people would spurn - bars, etc. But, while there, he would sing about his God, God's way, and the truth of life around us.
Shorty I did not die a pauper b/c of unfortunate or poor economic circumstances. Ras Shorty I chose that way of living way back in the 80s (if my memory serves me well), and with God's help turned away from things this world could offer him in order to fully pursue, what he calls in this video, "righteous living".
For the Bible clearly told us all:
"6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."
Same scripture goes onto say:
8 "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11 "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness" (1 Timothy 6:6-13).
Blessings to you all in Christ Jesus.
Well said sister. Well sais.
I am 37yrs old as a child I grew up listening this song on TV nearly everyday and it stuck in my head the true lyrics in this song and I am going to make my children listen it also
i love this song
only the very best came from him, he was one of the Greatest but was never recognized by his people.
Classic tune. awesome message!
songs like dis is what us young folks need these days
The more I listen to this tune the more I overstand its greatness.
i love this song so much
Music that plays to the heart
The devils intentions are not pure, yet people fall for it everyday. SIGH
He was a great man. A living Legend
Compare this message with modern day music. we are surely in the last days.
U sir are on the wrong part of youtube. Music, all earier ers have their classics. Promise.
Message was brought to the ears that listen and the eyes that's sees "think about it"😉
2021 and still listening 💯 ✅
Hi everyone this is Dj Oyeah and he is amazing I love his music and he makes me proude.
so convicting, make me think carefully about the decisions that i want to make in life. Jesus thank you for first choosing me, i choose to follow you. I have been there where i havnt chose Jesus and my mind just as this song says was in mental chaos and confusion.... Jesus really is the only way!
Jesus bless you.
We are in 2019 and u all still are lost by d name jesus which is a greek word which jus means saviour but he us a hebrew so what is his real name come on bro even the bible proof that
Chronixx
His real name as he spoke it clearly to me is "Eshua" May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel bless you and keep you safe.
Rah shorti i boy..great thanks for ur contribution to the earth with this song...Thankyou Sir
love this one.one of my favourite songs. one of my favorite artistes.
Such. Blessed Blessed. Song
This song bing tears listening to this because it's the reality of the he life we live. I don't know why Trindad and Tobago not taking heed to these words because Trinidad and Tobago don't seem to understand if we don't take it serious God will deal with us. Look what happening now in this twin island God dealing with us.
This is a true trini gem! A song which all children should know word for word !
Spoken: This song is dedicated to all my sons and daughters through the four corners of the earth.
My sons and my daughters, to you I plead
Watch, don't get no harrass but please take heed
I know you don't want no sermon
But my admonition is to guard you against all the evils of life
That create strife and destroy life
Walk cautiously, children, be alert
Because you have an enemy that's roaming the earth
I know you're young and restless but you don't have to be careless
You see, sober thinking leads unto righteousness
To happiness, spiritual bliss
That's why I tell you this...
Watch out my children! Watch out my children!
It have a fellow called Lucifer with a bag of white powder
And he don't want to powder your face
But to bring shame and disgrace to the human race
Leh we sing it again...
Watch out my children! Watch out my children!
It have a fellow called Lucifer with a bag of white powder
And he don't want to powder your face
But to bring shame and disgrace to the human race
I give you my counsel because I want to see
All you, young people, live righteously
What you feed your mind with forms your characteristics
And shape the path that you must walk tomorrow
Darkness or glow, joy or sorrow
That's why I am concerned...
So, Watch out my children! Watch out my children!
It have a fellow called Lucifer with a bag of white powder
And he don't want to powder your face
But to bring shame and disgrace to the human race
You are young and your future is ahead of you
Right or wrong, sweet or sour, depends on what you do
Taking the wrong direction will drain your constitution
And promote mental chaos and confusion
Then corruption -------- a man
And that is not God's plan
Cuidado mis hijos!¡Cuidado mis hijos!
Ha un hombre que se llama Lucifer, con una bolsa de polvo blanco
Y él no quiere empolvar tu cara
Pero para traer pena y desgracia para la raza humana
this is one of the most powerful songs I have heard for a long time,,,, that would be relevant for all times !!
Fantastic tune. Phenomenal.
Oh my.......I remember we had to sing this song in school!!! It was a great anthem back then for the youths. The video was great too.
Still listening in 2022..a legend
I've been singing this song for weeks now. Had to come look for it.
So true still is a legend in my time
We need more music like this back in our country
he left nothing else to say!!! just brilliant!!!!!!!!! live up trini!!!
2022 still listening love this song im 36years an still going thku ras shorty loveu for bringing tnt together
I thank you so much for leaving this pricelss lesson/instruction for the youths. Sadly not much pay attention but this song has been one of the pillows of guidance within my life. Thanks again R.I.P Ras....
Big up 🇹🇹👏💯🌹🌹💯👏🇹🇹♥️♥️🚨♥️Rip 😢💔🌍🥇📻🔊2019 love you 🎺🎻🥁
This song was one of those staple songs on Caribbean radio.
Thanks for the comments. We all require righteous Values and it has to be thought from small. This is our Art form and we can learn lots of good things from it.We will appreciate it much more if we grow with it. Thanks.