Ting-Dem.mp3
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Ting-Dem-Reggae.mp3
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Ting-Dem-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Ting dem
(Of the kingdom of freedom)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
Been finding it strange
The man don’t know
Trying to rearrange
The final blow
[Bridge]
Ting dem
(Of the kingdom come)
[Chorus]
Fi staat fi si di ting dem
(The coming of the kingdom)
Di ting dem a show demself
(How come? The kingdom come)
[Bridge]
Ting dem
(Of the kingdom of freedom)
Mi a get di hint
(To lighten up a bit)
[Verse 2]
Guess it’s not so odd
They worship a golden god
Thinking their greed
Will help them succeed
[Bridge]
Ting dem
(Of the kingdom come)
[Chorus]
Fi staat fi si di ting dem
(The coming of the kingdom)
Di ting dem a show demself
(How come? The kingdom come)
[Outro]
Ting dem
Mi a get di hint
(As it becomes self-evident)
Di ting dem a show demself
(Man’s health is his wealth)
Fi staat fi si di ting dem
(All the things… I see ’em)
ABOUT THE SONG
How you might express the idea of “clues” in Jamaican Patois:
“Information” or “Ting Dem”:
You could use the word “information” or the phrase “ting dem” (meaning “things”) to refer to the pieces of evidence or details that are being gathered.
Descriptive Phrases:
You could use phrases like:
“Fi staat fi si di ting dem” – “Starting to see the things” (implying things are becoming clearer)
“Di ting dem a show demself” – “The things are showing themselves” (suggesting the evidence is becoming apparent)
“Mi a get di hint” – “I’m getting the hint” (using the English word “hint” but with Jamaican pronunciation)