Ras shorty I - watch out my children (original)

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2008
  • A song warning to all people Don´t take cocaine!
    from the great late triniman Ras shorty -I (lord shorty)!
  • Hudba

Komentáře • 438

  • @RainettaJones
    @RainettaJones Před 8 lety +300

    One of the greatest song EVER WRITTEN

  • @WINGS175
    @WINGS175 Před 8 lety +94

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

  • @Quelvisv
    @Quelvisv Před 13 lety +139

    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 Před 4 lety +21

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

    • @judahsdaughter5806
      @judahsdaughter5806 Před 2 lety +11

      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 Před 2 lety +10

      Pauper? Hahaha! Money is not wealth!

    • @farishamohammed3293
      @farishamohammed3293 Před rokem +8

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

    • @roshnisoogrim59
      @roshnisoogrim59 Před rokem +3

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

  • @keroncyrus
    @keroncyrus Před 11 lety +58

    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"

  • @anyanurse4114
    @anyanurse4114 Před 10 lety +124

    this song always gives me goosebumps!

  • @priceyprice8357
    @priceyprice8357 Před rokem +11

    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

  • @sadiqueone
    @sadiqueone Před 4 lety +53

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

  • @Jae.-.
    @Jae.-. Před 7 lety +348

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

  • @Carmen-Electra
    @Carmen-Electra Před 8 lety +47

    a flood of emotions came over me hearing this song.

  • @vashydass
    @vashydass Před 11 měsíci +9

    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!! ❤❤❤

  • @maheshram5553
    @maheshram5553 Před 4 lety +30

    2020 still listening R.I.P RAS SHORTY

  • @FIRSTDEGREEBAND
    @FIRSTDEGREEBAND Před 5 lety +14

    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.

  • @movieseevillage4040
    @movieseevillage4040 Před rokem +12

    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!🙏🏽

  • @avril8403
    @avril8403 Před 3 lety +11

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

  • @brendonjaggernauth6561
    @brendonjaggernauth6561 Před 10 lety +22

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

  • @davidnurse9568
    @davidnurse9568 Před 8 lety +23

    One of the many great soca legends of Trinidad and Tobago

    • @NJ-yd8hj
      @NJ-yd8hj Před 8 lety +10

      he actually was the creator of soca.

  • @explicitwater
    @explicitwater Před 11 lety +17

    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

  • @kerronjohn672
    @kerronjohn672 Před 9 lety +68

    This song goes very
    Trinidadian pure talent

  • @ranjolal9591
    @ranjolal9591 Před 4 lety +12

    Gone but not forgotten.. supreme legend...

  • @akedabrowne8016
    @akedabrowne8016 Před 2 lety +11

    This song melts my heart with joy.

  • @GodsChildNYC
    @GodsChildNYC Před 10 lety +40

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

    • @Scatman734
      @Scatman734 Před 7 lety +1

      Jesus IS God.

    • @GodsChildNYC
      @GodsChildNYC Před 7 lety +2

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

    • @taco2947
      @taco2947 Před 3 lety

      @@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 Před 2 lety

      God almighty bless him an his family always

  • @abdulmuminmuhammad2118
    @abdulmuminmuhammad2118 Před 8 lety +30

    one of the most powerful song in modern times

  • @mihlebakhu4159
    @mihlebakhu4159 Před rokem +5

    First time listener 🇿🇦

  • @happyguyq
    @happyguyq Před 7 lety +23

    2017 an still listening love my culture trini to my heart

  • @anthonytenia3232
    @anthonytenia3232 Před 8 lety +6

    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.

  • @TheTrinivybez
    @TheTrinivybez Před 10 lety +16

    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

  • @melca758
    @melca758 Před 11 lety +6

    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!!

  • @alyciabernard3075
    @alyciabernard3075 Před 7 lety +22

    what a wonderful man

  • @chiefamylee
    @chiefamylee Před 9 lety +20

    Powerful...thank you, brother. RIP.

  • @aishasamaryah5863
    @aishasamaryah5863 Před 4 lety +8

    2020 n father am still here

  • @jadebaptiste1721
    @jadebaptiste1721 Před 8 lety +24

    an inspirational song

  • @mrdjgus
    @mrdjgus Před 12 lety +5

    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.

  • @shanice2430
    @shanice2430 Před 7 lety +37

    Praying for our land

  • @lydiastoute5747
    @lydiastoute5747 Před 7 lety +4

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

  • @MrArchdeacon
    @MrArchdeacon Před 11 lety +8

    One of our greatest artistes ever!!!!

  • @wendellnarayan3561
    @wendellnarayan3561 Před rokem +3

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

  • @thompsonthomas7842
    @thompsonthomas7842 Před 4 lety +2

    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 Před 4 lety

      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".

  • @deryckfernandes0
    @deryckfernandes0 Před 10 lety +44

    tv6 song bai!

  • @smarsh4375
    @smarsh4375 Před 6 lety +7

    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💔

  • @tyrekepiper6416
    @tyrekepiper6416 Před rokem +1

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

  • @kavishamahabir8340
    @kavishamahabir8340 Před 9 lety +17

    Amazing and powerful song ❤️ RIP

  • @henrygomez7721
    @henrygomez7721 Před 7 lety +28

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

  • @ashab2791
    @ashab2791 Před 6 lety +4

    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.

  • @heidijones1080
    @heidijones1080 Před 4 lety +2

    The upload is highly appreciated

  • @davidnurse9568
    @davidnurse9568 Před 11 měsíci +2

    His lyrics and memories will live in eternity

  • @samanthagarvin3817
    @samanthagarvin3817 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @jeheimgomez6909
    @jeheimgomez6909 Před 9 lety +10

    This is the best song ras shorty has ever sing

    • @iamcrysv
      @iamcrysv Před 9 lety +2

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

  • @SuperSnk1
    @SuperSnk1 Před 7 lety +6

    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 .

  • @ociethomas6446
    @ociethomas6446 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @latoyalee3983
    @latoyalee3983 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @Renpenz29
    @Renpenz29 Před 8 měsíci +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.

  • @thaniaallsop8609
    @thaniaallsop8609 Před 7 lety +10

    i love this song

  • @SuperSnk1
    @SuperSnk1 Před 14 lety +4

    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.

  • @crystelferriss8417
    @crystelferriss8417 Před 5 lety +3

    december 2018 still listening and enjoying. great song

  • @ogdenjohn8507
    @ogdenjohn8507 Před 8 lety +2

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

  • @caitlynscafe4882
    @caitlynscafe4882 Před 2 měsíci

    I find it strange that the music video is not on CZcams. I remember watching it on TV6 growing up. Still blessed to hear his voice.❤

  • @amrikasamlal8488
    @amrikasamlal8488 Před 11 lety +2

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

  • @user-pn6eg9dy8s
    @user-pn6eg9dy8s Před 6 lety +58

    This is social studies homework 😂😂

  • @StClair111
    @StClair111 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good memories - a true legend

  • @stephaniesylvester8629
    @stephaniesylvester8629 Před rokem +1

    This song eh!!! Legendary..

  • @wezob4569
    @wezob4569 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @ajaooguntola930
    @ajaooguntola930 Před 3 lety +2

    ❤❤💯 90s child that knows the hits here

  • @brediamond5660
    @brediamond5660 Před 3 lety +2

    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 .

  • @QGab
    @QGab Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @toniquejohnson2594
    @toniquejohnson2594 Před 6 lety +3

    songs like dis is what us young folks need these days

  • @sinceunati
    @sinceunati Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @sabrinaseerattan3075
    @sabrinaseerattan3075 Před 9 lety +5

    Such. Blessed Blessed. Song

  • @naomiphilip5266
    @naomiphilip5266 Před 11 lety +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.

  • @connellhunte
    @connellhunte Před 8 lety +2

    Classic tune. awesome message!

  • @JDDsingh
    @JDDsingh Před 4 lety +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 ❤️

  • @kyramcgs
    @kyramcgs Před 11 lety +2

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

  • @onetapnick3785
    @onetapnick3785 Před 2 lety +1

    i love this song so much

  • @extremehunters
    @extremehunters Před 5 lety +2

    Music that plays to the heart

  • @keroncyrus
    @keroncyrus Před 11 lety +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....

  • @PanAfricanist
    @PanAfricanist Před 15 lety +1

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

  • @liselisobers1018
    @liselisobers1018 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @triciaedwards135
    @triciaedwards135 Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @chitowntrini
    @chitowntrini Před 14 lety +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.

  • @marvaseon3987
    @marvaseon3987 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jesh296
    @jesh296 Před 12 lety +5

    The devils intentions are not pure, yet people fall for it everyday. SIGH

  • @micheleapplewhaite2923
    @micheleapplewhaite2923 Před rokem +2

    He was a great man. A living Legend

  • @MrDbourgeois
    @MrDbourgeois Před 14 lety +1

    he left nothing else to say!!! just brilliant!!!!!!!!! live up trini!!!

  • @PrettySoPretty
    @PrettySoPretty Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @davidshortte7410
    @davidshortte7410 Před 5 lety +2

    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

  • @taco2947
    @taco2947 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic tune. Phenomenal.

  • @jesh296
    @jesh296 Před 11 lety

    I love this song so much!

  • @kaisodredz
    @kaisodredz Před 11 lety +1

    A master piece by a great composer and prolific artiste.

  • @complextrini778
    @complextrini778 Před 11 lety

    There are no words for this ... simply priceless!!!! Rest Ras Shorty!!!

  • @stephensharma4994
    @stephensharma4994 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @cheresestephen7545
    @cheresestephen7545 Před 8 lety +1

    I like when he said what you feed your mind with can form your characteristics so be conscious of what u do and what u allow to shape u

  • @jreremiahsamuel3423
    @jreremiahsamuel3423 Před 3 lety +1

    This made my day

  • @malikam.francis9633
    @malikam.francis9633 Před 5 lety +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

  • @showtime7979
    @showtime7979 Před 3 lety +1

    2021 and still listening 💯 ✅

  • @cherylannhutchinson2420

    Still listening in 2022..a legend

  • @djoyeah134
    @djoyeah134 Před rokem +1

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

  • @dirtyharryharriot182
    @dirtyharryharriot182 Před měsícem

    We need more music like this back in our country

  • @mslewis7135
    @mslewis7135 Před 5 lety +1

    So true still is a legend in my time

  • @Jae.-.
    @Jae.-. Před 7 lety +28

    Compare this message with modern day music. we are surely in the last days.

    • @uninspiredclover2771
      @uninspiredclover2771 Před rokem

      U sir are on the wrong part of youtube. Music, all earier ers have their classics. Promise.

    • @farishamohammed3293
      @farishamohammed3293 Před rokem

      Message was brought to the ears that listen and the eyes that's sees "think about it"😉

  • @kevinalleyne361
    @kevinalleyne361 Před rokem

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

  • @Blastylastyleya
    @Blastylastyleya Před 6 lety +1

    i reeellllll love dis song