Description
There is something about this sound that reminds me of a Sunday morning, when the sun gently shines on old photographs and someone in the kitchen is already putting the kettle on. It's not about ostentatious happiness, but about that quiet “we” that holds on even when everything else is falling apart. About relatives who can be difficult, but without whom the air seems empty.
The voice here is like a hug - a little tired, a little rough, but so warm that you believe: yes, as long as there is someone to call and say “hang in there,” the world has not completely gone mad. And even if it hurts, even if everyone breaks and mends in their own way, it doesn't matter - we're in this together. Family is like an old song: at first it seems simple, but then you suddenly realize that it's everything that keeps you grounded.
Lyrics and translation
Original
I put the family first, for better for worse.
Who Jah Jah bless, let no man curse.
I put the family first, though sometimes it hurts.
So glad we're together here on Earth.
Wah gwaan, sister? It's been so long since we've spoken.
Though we struggling in them system, our spirit is still unbroken, yeah.
Wah gwaan, brother?
So glad you're looking after your mother.
And they say we not getting any younger, but every day we get stronger and wiser.
Trying to make things right.
Cherish these precious times.
Oh, Jah, shine your light on us.
Show us the way to go.
Oh, Lord.
I put the family first, for better for worse.
Who Jah Jah bless, let no man curse.
I put the family first, though sometimes it hurts.
So glad we're together here on Earth.
Well.
Bless up me uncle, never knew you was a lion in the jungle.
Though you're looking so wise and humble, never forget your advice and counsel, no.
Wah gwaan, Stacey? Hear about you taking care of your baby.
That's just the way our winner need to raise we. Look how long you telling that you gon' make it, yeah.
And still we pray, let nothing stand in our way.
Oh, Jah, shine your light on us.
Nothing can break our trust.
I put the family first, for better for worse.
Who Jah Jah bless, let no man curse.
I put the family first, though sometimes it hurts.
So glad. So glad.
I put my family first, yes, for better for worse. Who Jah Jah bless, let no man curse.
I put my family first, though sometimes it hurts.
So glad.
I put my family first, though sometimes it hurts.
I put my family first.
Together we'll make anything work.
Family first.
Na-na, na-na-na.