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"
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.
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!🙏🏽
@@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.
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.
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!!
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
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.
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.
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💔
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.
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 .
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.
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....
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
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 ❤️
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.
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
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.
One of the greatest song EVER WRITTEN
For real
y
True
And sang! Done by a visionary... greatest of them all... inspirational
Great tune
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"
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"
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.
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 🙂😉😀
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
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
a flood of emotions came over me hearing this song.
me too....
Me too
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.
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!🙏🏽
2020 still listening R.I.P RAS SHORTY
One of the many great soca legends of Trinidad and Tobago
he actually was the creator of soca.
This song goes very
Trinidadian pure talent
Very deep song
Kerron John that's true
Ohhh the nostalgia ❤ grew up with this showing on tv almost everyday it stuck completely in my head
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 is the best song by a trinbago MAN...... Hats off to you and may you rest in peace.....
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".
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 song is so powerful this generation need to listen.. goosebumps all over
one of the most powerful song in modern times
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!!
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
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 should be playing on the radio everyday
Real talk!!!
This song melts my heart with joy.
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
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.
Could never forget this song as a youth hearing it on TV 6!!!
Gone but not forgotten.. supreme legend...
This song has never left me from the time I heard it as a child. Still one of my favorites 16 years later
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.
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💔
2017 an still listening love my culture trini to my heart
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.
2022 and the message of epic classic still resonates in this generation
tv6 song bai!
His lyrics and memories will live in eternity
A great song. Not only for youths, but also for some adults. On or of Ras Shoty's best. Blessup.
these music is what I feed my mind with I have been looking for these music for years
Powerful...thank you, brother. RIP.
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.
Praying for our land
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
First time listener 🇿🇦
Welcome 🙏 ❤🇹🇹
One of our greatest artistes ever!!!!
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.
September 2024 we outside
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.
what a wonderful man
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 .
What a piece of art! Man you're legendary Ras Shorty I....Continue in peace Sir, Om Shanti 🕉
The upload is highly appreciated
2024. I felt compelled to play this and Education by the Mighty Sparrow while gettimg ready for the first day of school.
an inspirational song
songs like dis is what us young folks need these days
2019 and still respect the great elders who crafted calypso/soca/rapso etc🙌💞💞 and love being Trini
This is the best song ras shorty has ever sing
Jeheim Gomez endless vibration was a great song as well :)
Amazing and powerful song ❤️ RIP
december 2018 still listening and enjoying. great song
Christmas day of all days for some strange reason
greatest trini song ever and a great artiste..... god bless his children to carry on his legacy...... rest in peace Ras Shorty I
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.
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.❤
Rah shorti i boy..great thanks for ur contribution to the earth with this song...Thankyou Sir
The more I listen to this tune the more I overstand its greatness.
2020 n father am still here
Good memories - a true legend
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....
Oct - 2019... I miss our Forefathers!! 🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Latoya Lee
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
Way boi my childhood I'm happy to hear this rn and be alive tooo . 😢❤💯✅️💪🏾🙏🏽🇹🇹🫡🫡🫡👌🏾
Still listening here in 2022. For some reason this song resonates with me.
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
this is one of the most powerful songs I have heard for a long time,,,, that would be relevant for all times !!
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 ❤️
love this one.one of my favourite songs. one of my favorite artistes.
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.
This is a true trini gem! A song which all children should know word for word !
This song was one of those staple songs on Caribbean radio.
i love this song
Classic tune. awesome message!
The devils intentions are not pure, yet people fall for it everyday. SIGH
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.
he left nothing else to say!!! just brilliant!!!!!!!!! live up trini!!!
❤❤💯 90s child that knows the hits here
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
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"😉
Love this song
A master piece by a great composer and prolific artiste.
I grow up listening to this beautiful song
Music that plays to the heart
He was a great man. A living Legend
Politicians please push this message ! Please please please , for the sake of those who are to come after us
Im still listening in 2024 ❤ am i alone ?
We are here ❤️❤️❤️
No you're not.
There are no words for this ... simply priceless!!!! Rest Ras Shorty!!!
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.
still listening in 2022. His songs were prophetic. blessings
We need more music like this back in our country
Such. Blessed Blessed. Song