FELA KUTI
- Gentleman LyricsI no be gentleman at all
I no be gentleman at all
I no be gentleman at all o
I no be gentleman at all, at all
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
Them call you, make you come chop
You chop small, you say you belly full
You say you be gentleman
You go hungry
You go suffer
You go quench
Me I no be gentleman like that
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
You dey go your way, the jeje way
Somebody come bring original trouble
You no talk, you no act
You say you be gentleman
You go suffer
You go tire
You go quench
Me I no be gentleman like that
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
Africa hot, I like am so
I know what to wear but my friends don't know
Him put him socks, him put him shoe
Him put him pant, him put him singlet
Him put him trouser, him put him shirt
Him put him tie, him put him coat
Him come cover all with him hat
Him be gentleman
Him go sweat all over
Him go faint right down
Him go smell like shit
Him go piss for body, him no go know
Me I no be gentleman like that
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
I no be gentleman at all, at all
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
I no be gentleman at all
I no be gentleman at all o
I no be gentleman at all, at all
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
Them call you, make you come chop
You chop small, you say you belly full
You say you be gentleman
You go hungry
You go suffer
You go quench
Me I no be gentleman like that
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
You dey go your way, the jeje way
Somebody come bring original trouble
You no talk, you no act
You say you be gentleman
You go suffer
You go tire
You go quench
Me I no be gentleman like that
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
Africa hot, I like am so
I know what to wear but my friends don't know
Him put him socks, him put him shoe
Him put him pant, him put him singlet
Him put him trouser, him put him shirt
Him put him tie, him put him coat
Him come cover all with him hat
Him be gentleman
Him go sweat all over
Him go faint right down
Him go smell like shit
Him go piss for body, him no go know
Me I no be gentleman like that
[Chorus]
I no be gentleman at all o!
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
I no be gentleman at all, at all
I be Africa man original
I be Africa man original
Facts about Gentleman
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Gentleman is written by Kuti Fela Anikulapo, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
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It is first released in 1999 as part of Fela Kuti's album "The Best Best of the Black President" which includes 13 tracks in total.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, Fela Kuti's 'Gentleman' critiques the superficial adoption of Western manners by Africans, which he presents as an obstacle that prevents people from embracing their authentic African identity and cultural heritage. The predominant themes of Gentleman lyrics show empowerment through social commentary while portraying freedom which provides both inspiration and reflective moments. The song demonstrates African identity pride through western standard rejection while showing authentic African identity which people can experience through both comfort and practical needs. The lyrics contain some mild language and cultural references that may be unfamiliar or confusing to younger children. The themes and expressions, while not overly mature, may require parental guidance to ensure understanding and appropriate context.
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Gentleman falls under the genre World.
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Gentleman song length is 11 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote Gentleman lyrics?
Gentleman is written by Kuti Fela Anikulapo, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
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When was Gentleman released?
It is first released in 1999 as part of Fela Kuti's album "The Best Best of the Black President" which includes 13 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Gentleman lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, Fela Kuti's 'Gentleman' critiques the superficial adoption of Western manners by Africans, which he presents as an obstacle that prevents people from embracing their authentic African identity and cultural heritage. The predominant themes of Gentleman lyrics show empowerment through social commentary while portraying freedom which provides both inspiration and reflective moments. The song demonstrates African identity pride through western standard rejection while showing authentic African identity which people can experience through both comfort and practical needs. The lyrics contain some mild language and cultural references that may be unfamiliar or confusing to younger children. The themes and expressions, while not overly mature, may require parental guidance to ensure understanding and appropriate context.
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Which genre is Gentleman?
Gentleman falls under the genre World.
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How long is the song Gentleman?
Gentleman song length is 11 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Kuti Fela Anikulapo, Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Record Label(s): 1999 Fak Ltd
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