Gunpowder
Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Refugee Camp Allstars
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I asked my mother, why do you cry? She said your brother he just died Well I told him not to go outside He said he had to fight for his country's right But don't you know that mo-mother Don't you know that we can't stop the violence, no Because the war is not over Until you can feel love, peace, and hear silence But I smell gunpowder (pow) My brother's been dead ever since I didn't beleive it, but when I saw him I was convinced Two shots to the head he was already dead Lord I headed for revenge in the city of Port Au Prince Screaming bro-brother Don't you know that we can't stop the violence, no Because the war is not over Until you can feel love, peace, and hear silence But I smell gunpowder (pow) Zion's gunpowder (pow) L.A.'s gunpowder (pow) I wanna know why Christians pray for a new day (We don't need no, we don't need no, we don't need no) But its still the same way I wanna know why ghetto people pray for a new day Hey, hey, heeey And its still the same way But the preacher man told me Good things come to those who wait (Do good things come to those who wait?) I wanna know tell me Good things come to those who wait (Do good things come to those who wait?) We wanna know, we wanna know, we wanna know Pe-people Don't you know that we can't stop the violence, no Because the war is not over Until you can feel love, peace, and hear silence But I smell gunpowder (pow) Brooklyn's gunpowder (gunpowder) Shaolin's gunpowder (gunpowder) Uptown's gunpowder (gunpowder) Jersey's gunpowder (gunpowder) Even New Zealand's gunpowder (gunpowder) Australia's gunpowder (gunpowder) Brixton's gunpowder (gunpowder) Even in New Haven's gunpowder
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Written by: WYCLEF JEAN
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Gunpowder" is a song from Wyclef Jean's second studio album, "The Carnival," which was released in 1997.
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Genre ClassificationThe song adheres to a unique blend of musical genres, most notably Hip Hop, Raggae, R&B, and folk.
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Song Theme"Gunpowder" articulates social and political issues, with specific emphasis on violence and its destructive aftermath, which is a recurring theme in many of Wyclef's works.
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Song NarrativeThe song shares a narrative that seeks to inform listeners about the consequences of violence and the injustices prevalent in society, appealing to emotional and rational sensibilities.
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LanguagesWyclef Jean, originally from Haiti, often includes multiple languages in his songs. In "Gunpowder," he integrates English with some Creole, the native language of Haiti.
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Artistic Style"Gunpowder" showcases Wyclef Jean's versatility as a vocalist and his ability to fuse different sounds, underlining his distinct musical style.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Gunpowder" was not released as a single, its parent album "The Carnival" was a commercial success, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song, together with the entire album, received positive reviews from music critics for its creativity, depth, and intriguing fusion of diverse musical styles.
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Social InfluenceApart from entertaining, "Gunpowder," like other songs on the album, has been recognised for its power to provoke thoughtful and critical conversations about societal issues.
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CollaborationsWhile "Gunpowder" is a solo performance, the album features several collaborations with other artists, including Lauren Hill and Pras Michel, Wyclef's bandmates from The Fugees.
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Live PerformancesWyclef Jean has incorporated "Gunpowder" in his many live performances, demonstrating its enduring relevance and audience appreciation.
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