Everything Is for a Time” (Roots Reggae)
Verse 1
Grow up in Patentia, Guyana soil,
Humble beginning, yeah, life was toil.
Meh daddy was a cane cutter, sun or rain,
Cutlass swingin’, sweat mix with pain.
Leaving early when the morning still dark,
Just to send we to school, yeah, that was he heart.
Food on the table, that was the plan,
We never had the best, but meh daddy give all he can.
Verse 2
Meh mother was a housewife, strong and true,
Everything she do was for me and you.
She make sure food ready when daddy reach home,
And when we come from school, never feel alone.
Even salt and rice, she serve it with grace,
Most beautiful smile upon she face.
No complaint, no stress, no cry,
Just love in she heart reaching up to the sky.
Chorus
So meh lift meh hands and give thanks today,
For the life meh parents show me the way.
Now meh grow into a man, I understand,
Every sacrifice shape who I am.
Today is much better, thank Jesus name,
From struggle to blessings, life not the same.
Verse 3
Friday come, meh daddy get he pay,
Straight by the chiney shop we make we way.
One large food, that was the joy,
Split four ways—no shame, just employ.
Meh mother, meh sister, meh daddy and me,
Poor in pocket, but rich in unity.
I forever grateful to meh father hand,
’Cause now meh a man, yeah, now I understand.
Chorus
So meh lift meh hands and give thanks today,
For the life meh parents show me the way.
Now meh grow into a man, I understand,
Every sacrifice shape who I am.
Today is much better, thank Jesus name,
From struggle to blessings, life not the same.
Verse 4
Meh close family days, they never consider we,
They could help, but choose not to see.
They show love and affection to the rest,
While we feel like outsiders, put to the test.
But we never envy, never hold no hate,
’Cause we know God timing never late.
Meh mother always say, with faith and rhyme,
“Everything go change, everything is for a time.”
Bridge (Soft & Spiritual)
Through hungry nights and silent tears,
God was building we through the years.
If you feel forgotten, just hold the line,
Blessings come slow—but right on time.
Final Chorus (Strong & Uplifting)
So meh lift meh hands and give thanks today,
For the life meh parents show me the way.
From Patentia road to a better plan,
God was guiding we every step we stand.
Today is much better, thank Jesus name,
This is testimony—remember the name.
Outro / Big Up
Big up meh daddy Derek, strong and brave,
Big up mama Mahadai, love she gave.
This song for the struggle, the faith, the climb,
From nothing to something—everything is for a time. 🎶🇬🇾
