Ras shorty I - watch out my children (original)

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • A song warning to all people Don´t take cocaine!
    from the great late triniman Ras shorty -I (lord shorty)!

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  • @Quelvisv
    @Quelvisv 14 років тому +151

    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!

    • @videllhosein2213
      @videllhosein2213 4 роки тому +23

      Pauper. Not even. He lived a very rich life. His life and history is legendary.

    • @judahsdaughter5806
      @judahsdaughter5806 3 роки тому +12

      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.

    • @Legalisation
      @Legalisation 3 роки тому +10

      Pauper? Hahaha! Money is not wealth!

    • @farishamohammed3293
      @farishamohammed3293 Рік тому +9

      Money is not wealth so when u speak about greats watch what u saying he died a legend

    • @roshnisoogrim59
      @roshnisoogrim59 Рік тому +4

      He died a wealthy man, being penny less means less karma, so his journey is much better than the so called "rich"

  • @RainettaJones
    @RainettaJones 8 років тому +332

    One of the greatest song EVER WRITTEN

  • @Jae.-.
    @Jae.-. 8 років тому +396

    them 34 ppl who dislike dis song betta had not be Trini inno

    • @staphon98
      @staphon98 7 років тому +31

      better eh be no person from d caribbean

    • @gregoryhayes1741
      @gregoryhayes1741 7 років тому +44

      is d white powder they taking lol

    • @groundsmengrenada4068
      @groundsmengrenada4068 6 років тому +7

      J its 77now🙄🤗🤔😯😌✌

    • @Gmystycal
      @Gmystycal 6 років тому +4

      The cocaine junkie dem , what dislike it!

    • @kizzybaptiste6972
      @kizzybaptiste6972 6 років тому +4

      J now it's 77 and girl yes 🙂😉😀

  • @vashydass
    @vashydass Рік тому +18

    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!! ❤❤❤

  • @WINGS175
    @WINGS175 8 років тому +105

    One of the best calypso songs ever in my life time🙌

  • @JasonKhan-u4z
    @JasonKhan-u4z 4 місяці тому +3

    September 29, 2024 and going strong. Remember this song playing in assembly hall at Ste Madeline Secondary back in 2000 which impacted the mindsets of many young individuals along with other positive local and conscious music around that era, we need these masterpieces to be played more on the radios compared to what is being played today and composed these days, these values and morals needs to be reinforced in the younger generation of today and music plays a part in the social lives and persons are affected positively and negatively based on what they listen to at some extent. Trinidad and Tobago is a beautiful place with good people.

  • @keroncyrus
    @keroncyrus 12 років тому +73

    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"

    • @sallysally9336
      @sallysally9336 3 місяці тому

      That is just the surface level. The song is about spirituality; accepting The Most High as our Almighty Father and following His plans for our lives. The "sons and daughters in the four corners of the earth" are the real children of Israel, who we are, scattered just as the Bible says. This man was clearly awaken to The Most High's truth. This song was and still, in these last days, a plea to us. It's high time we wake up from that slumber my brothers and sisters. Our Saviour soon return.

  • @priceyprice8357
    @priceyprice8357 2 роки тому +16

    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

  • @rmusic8969
    @rmusic8969 4 місяці тому +4

    This song should be playing on the radio everyday

  • @sadiqueone
    @sadiqueone 5 років тому +57

    I heard this song when i was growing up... SO powerful. 2020 Who's listening Quality?

  • @anyanurse4114
    @anyanurse4114 11 років тому +134

    this song always gives me goosebumps!

    • @ingalook
      @ingalook 7 років тому +6

      As soon as that first harmony hits... "guide you against all the evils of life" so perfect

    • @MsLegalRegal
      @MsLegalRegal 6 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @aliciaphillips5796
      @aliciaphillips5796 4 роки тому +1

      For real

    • @rudyalexander8877
      @rudyalexander8877 4 дні тому +1

      I also get goose bumps when this song is played

  • @Carmen-Electra
    @Carmen-Electra 8 років тому +61

    a flood of emotions came over me hearing this song.

  • @FIRSTDEGREEBAND
    @FIRSTDEGREEBAND 6 років тому +19

    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.

  • @maheshram5553
    @maheshram5553 4 роки тому +36

    2020 still listening R.I.P RAS SHORTY

  • @drawingqueen347
    @drawingqueen347 5 місяців тому +3

    Most gifted talented and blessed man he may not have been rich on this earth for what profit a man to lose his soul and gain the world. He is seated in wealth with his master. Best place ever. Rip

  • @movieseevillage4040
    @movieseevillage4040 2 роки тому +14

    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!🙏🏽

  • @brendonjaggernauth6561
    @brendonjaggernauth6561 10 років тому +24

    This is the best song by a trinbago MAN...... Hats off to you and may you rest in peace.....

  • @samanthagarvin3817
    @samanthagarvin3817 Рік тому +4

    This song is so powerful this generation need to listen.. goosebumps all over

  • @anthonytenia3232
    @anthonytenia3232 8 років тому +7

    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.

  • @davidnurse9568
    @davidnurse9568 9 років тому +28

    One of the many great soca legends of Trinidad and Tobago

    • @Knycky
      @Knycky 8 років тому +11

      he actually was the creator of soca.

  • @avril8403
    @avril8403 3 роки тому +12

    Ohhh the nostalgia ❤ grew up with this showing on tv almost everyday it stuck completely in my head

  • @thompsonthomas7842
    @thompsonthomas7842 5 років тому +3

    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.🇬🇩🇬🇩

    • @joan9160
      @joan9160 4 роки тому +1

      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".

  • @tyrekepiper6416
    @tyrekepiper6416 Рік тому +5

    Could never forget this song as a youth hearing it on TV 6!!!

  • @melca758
    @melca758 12 років тому +7

    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!!

  • @explicitwater
    @explicitwater 12 років тому +18

    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

  • @ociethomas6446
    @ociethomas6446 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @GodsChildNYC
    @GodsChildNYC 10 років тому +44

    wow I got goose bumbs. He was really a God Sent to the world. RIP Papa

    • @Scatman734
      @Scatman734 7 років тому +1

      Jesus IS God.

    • @GodsChildNYC
      @GodsChildNYC 7 років тому +2

      your jesus. I and i don't do no Jesus. My Gods look like the African man

    • @taco2947
      @taco2947 3 роки тому +1

      @@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.

    • @maheshram5553
      @maheshram5553 2 роки тому

      God almighty bless him an his family always

  • @kerronjohn672
    @kerronjohn672 9 років тому +75

    This song goes very
    Trinidadian pure talent

  • @mihlebakhu4159
    @mihlebakhu4159 Рік тому +5

    First time listener 🇿🇦

  • @ishwarmaharaj7921
    @ishwarmaharaj7921 5 місяців тому

    What a piece of art! Man you're legendary Ras Shorty I....Continue in peace Sir, Om Shanti 🕉

  • @TheTrinivybez
    @TheTrinivybez 10 років тому +17

    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

  • @lydiastoute5747
    @lydiastoute5747 7 років тому +5

    This song has never left me from the time I heard it as a child. Still one of my favorites 16 years later

  • @ashab2791
    @ashab2791 6 років тому +5

    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.

  • @smarsh4375
    @smarsh4375 6 років тому +8

    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💔

  • @abdulmuminmuhammad2118
    @abdulmuminmuhammad2118 8 років тому +33

    one of the most powerful song in modern times

  • @Renpenz29
    @Renpenz29 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @ybtshepherd
    @ybtshepherd 5 місяців тому +1

    2024. I felt compelled to play this and Education by the Mighty Sparrow while gettimg ready for the first day of school.

  • @ranjolal9591
    @ranjolal9591 4 роки тому +14

    Gone but not forgotten.. supreme legend...

  • @happyguyq
    @happyguyq 7 років тому +24

    2017 an still listening love my culture trini to my heart

  • @akedabrowne8016
    @akedabrowne8016 3 роки тому +12

    This song melts my heart with joy.

  • @ynesbarrow
    @ynesbarrow 9 місяців тому

    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.❤

  • @mrdjgus
    @mrdjgus 12 років тому +6

    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.

  • @triciaedwards135
    @triciaedwards135 Рік тому

    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

  • @wendellnarayan3561
    @wendellnarayan3561 2 роки тому +4

    2022 and the message of epic classic still resonates in this generation

  • @kordelalleyne4066
    @kordelalleyne4066 5 місяців тому +1

    Way boi my childhood I'm happy to hear this rn and be alive tooo . 😢❤💯✅️💪🏾🙏🏽🇹🇹🫡🫡🫡👌🏾

  • @heidijones1080
    @heidijones1080 5 років тому +2

    The upload is highly appreciated

  • @SuperSnk1
    @SuperSnk1 8 років тому +7

    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 .

  • @ogdenjohn8507
    @ogdenjohn8507 9 років тому +3

    these music is what I feed my mind with I have been looking for these music for years

  • @liselisobers1018
    @liselisobers1018 Рік тому

    Rah shorti i boy..great thanks for ur contribution to the earth with this song...Thankyou Sir

  • @kevinn.1746
    @kevinn.1746 2 роки тому

    "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"............ Daaaaaamnnnnn...

  • @MrArchdeacon
    @MrArchdeacon 11 років тому +9

    One of our greatest artistes ever!!!!

  • @kaisodredz
    @kaisodredz 12 років тому +1

    A master piece by a great composer and prolific artiste.

  • @brediamond5660
    @brediamond5660 4 роки тому +3

    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 .

  • @davidnurse9568
    @davidnurse9568 Рік тому +3

    His lyrics and memories will live in eternity

  • @henrygomez7721
    @henrygomez7721 8 років тому +29

    A great song. Not only for youths, but also for some adults. On or of Ras Shoty's best. Blessup.

  • @toniquejohnson2594
    @toniquejohnson2594 7 років тому +4

    songs like dis is what us young folks need these days

  • @chiefamylee
    @chiefamylee 10 років тому +21

    Powerful...thank you, brother. RIP.

  • @conservativeneurologyb4999
    @conservativeneurologyb4999 4 місяці тому +1

    Wisdom from above keeps hearts tenderly humane always; wisdom from below hardens your heart, your spirit and your soul.( St. James 3:1-18).

  • @RonnieMartinez-m2p
    @RonnieMartinez-m2p 4 місяці тому +4

    September 2024 we outside

  • @eugenebenjamin525
    @eugenebenjamin525 2 роки тому

    When ever i see a cocaine pusher in my space i always remember this song .He is a vampire an pre historic mosquito.

  • @jeheimgomez6909
    @jeheimgomez6909 10 років тому +11

    This is the best song ras shorty has ever sing

    • @iamcrysv
      @iamcrysv 9 років тому +3

      Jeheim Gomez endless vibration was a great song as well :)

  • @dondentist
    @dondentist 2 роки тому +1

    Politicians please push this message ! Please please please , for the sake of those who are to come after us

  • @mellboy2805
    @mellboy2805 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @QGab
    @QGab 6 років тому +4

    2019 and still respect the great elders who crafted calypso/soca/rapso etc🙌💞💞 and love being Trini

  • @alyciabernard3075
    @alyciabernard3075 8 років тому +23

    what a wonderful man

  • @chitowntrini
    @chitowntrini 14 років тому +1

    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.

  • @crystelferriss8417
    @crystelferriss8417 6 років тому +4

    december 2018 still listening and enjoying. great song

    • @ramontrotman3390
      @ramontrotman3390 6 років тому

      Christmas day of all days for some strange reason

  • @latoyalee3983
    @latoyalee3983 5 років тому +3

    Oct - 2019... I miss our Forefathers!! 🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @keroncyrus
    @keroncyrus 12 років тому +1

    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....

  • @sheaenjoyslyfe9843
    @sheaenjoyslyfe9843 Рік тому +1

    Here AFTER Machel Montano Lesson in the form of Calypso Monarch.

  • @StClair111
    @StClair111 Рік тому +1

    Good memories - a true legend

  • @davidshortte7410
    @davidshortte7410 5 років тому +3

    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

  • @naomiphilip5266
    @naomiphilip5266 12 років тому +3

    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.

  • @shanice2430
    @shanice2430 8 років тому +38

    Praying for our land

  • @dirtyharryharriot182
    @dirtyharryharriot182 8 місяців тому

    We need more music like this back in our country

  • @amrikasamlal8488
    @amrikasamlal8488 11 років тому +2

    greatest trini song ever and a great artiste..... god bless his children to carry on his legacy...... rest in peace Ras Shorty I

  • @deryckfernandes0
    @deryckfernandes0 10 років тому +46

    tv6 song bai!

  • @SuperSnk1
    @SuperSnk1 15 років тому +5

    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.

  • @kavishamahabir8340
    @kavishamahabir8340 9 років тому +18

    Amazing and powerful song ❤️ RIP

  • @jadebaptiste1721
    @jadebaptiste1721 8 років тому +25

    an inspirational song

  • @aishasamaryah5863
    @aishasamaryah5863 4 роки тому +8

    2020 n father am still here

  • @kyramcgs
    @kyramcgs 11 років тому +2

    This is a true trini gem! A song which all children should know word for word !

  • @kevinalleyne361
    @kevinalleyne361 Рік тому

    This song was one of those staple songs on Caribbean radio.

  • @wezob4569
    @wezob4569 3 роки тому +1

    Still listening here in 2022. For some reason this song resonates with me.

  • @sinceunati
    @sinceunati 3 роки тому +4

    The more I listen to this tune the more I overstand its greatness.

  • @connellhunte
    @connellhunte 8 років тому +2

    Classic tune. awesome message!

  • @tishtv3734
    @tishtv3734 Рік тому

    STILL HERE 🇹🇹♥️🙏This song will never die🙏♥️

  • @arashiii-21m
    @arashiii-21m 7 років тому +60

    This is social studies homework 😂😂

  • @jennalyndonjagroop5809
    @jennalyndonjagroop5809 Рік тому

    I play this song for my kids almost every morning before they go to school

  • @hannah8377
    @hannah8377 5 місяців тому +1

    Love this song

  • @PanAfricanist
    @PanAfricanist 16 років тому +1

    love this one.one of my favourite songs. one of my favorite artistes.

  • @djoyeah134
    @djoyeah134 2 роки тому +1

    Hi everyone this is Dj Oyeah and he is amazing I love his music and he makes me proude.

  • @cherylannhutchinson2420
    @cherylannhutchinson2420 2 роки тому

    Still listening in 2022..a legend

  • @rajaramprayman6651
    @rajaramprayman6651 4 роки тому

    Ras shorty i song watch out my children should play all radio from Monday to Friday at school times young people there's no song like Dat again I say so good song

  • @JDDsingh
    @JDDsingh 5 років тому +5

    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 ❤️

  • @marvaseon3987
    @marvaseon3987 2 роки тому +1

    only the very best came from him, he was one of the Greatest but was never recognized by his people.

  • @stephensharma4994
    @stephensharma4994 5 років тому +1

    this is one of the most powerful songs I have heard for a long time,,,, that would be relevant for all times !!

  • @PrettySoPretty
    @PrettySoPretty 6 років тому +1

    I've been singing this song for weeks now. Had to come look for it.

  • @hannahthomas2279
    @hannahthomas2279 2 роки тому

    still listening in 2022. His songs were prophetic. blessings

  • @malikam.francis9633
    @malikam.francis9633 5 років тому +9

    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