Ras shorty I - watch out my children (original)

A song warning to all people Don´t take cocaine!
from the great late triniman Ras shorty -I (lord shorty)!

[@RainettaJones]

One of the greatest song EVER WRITTEN

[@janiceskinner6644]

For real

[@michaelnodecoteau9560]

y

[@samanthaoliver9899]

True

[@thompsonthomas7842]

And sang! Done by a visionary... greatest of them all... inspirational

[@Bushman1083]

Great tune

[@Jae.-.]

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

[@staphon98]

better eh be no person from d caribbean

[@gregoryhayes1741]

is d white powder they taking lol

[@groundsmengrenada4068]

J its 77now🙄🤗🤔😯😌✌

[@Gmystycal]

The cocaine junkie dem , what dislike it!

[@kizzybaptiste6972]

J now it's 77 and girl yes 🙂😉😀

[@Quelvisv]

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]

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

[@judahsdaughter5806]

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]

Pauper? Hahaha! Money is not wealth!

[@farishamohammed3293]

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

[@roshnisoogrim59]

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

[@keroncyrus]

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"

[@sallysally9336]

That is just the surface level. The song is about spirituality; accepting The Most High as our Almighty Father and following His plans for our lives. The "sons and daughters in the four corners of the earth" are the real children of Israel, who we are, scattered just as the Bible says. This man was clearly awaken to The Most High's truth. This song was and still, in these last days, a plea to us. It's high time we wake up from that slumber my brothers and sisters. Our Saviour soon return.

[@WINGS175]

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

[@vashydass]

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!! ❤❤❤

[@sadiqueone]

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

[@anyanurse4114]

this song always gives me goosebumps!

[@ingalook]

As soon as that first harmony hits... "guide you against all the evils of life" so perfect

[@MsLegalRegal]

Me too

[@aliciaphillips5796]

For real

[@maheshram5553]

2020 still listening R.I.P RAS SHORTY

[@Carmen-Electra]

a flood of emotions came over me hearing this song.

[@vohnd2568]

me too....

[@shervonifill5061]

Me too

[@kerronjohn672]

This song goes very Trinidadian pure talent

[@kerronjohn672]

Very deep song

[@aurorajohn5224]

Kerron John that's true

[@priceyprice8357]

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

[@davidnurse9568]

One of the many great soca legends of Trinidad and Tobago

[@NJ-yd8hj]

he actually was the creator of soca.

[@JasonKhan-u4z]

September 29, 2024 and going strong. Remember this song playing in assembly hall at Ste Madeline Secondary back in 2000 which impacted the mindsets of many young individuals along with other positive local and conscious music around that era, we need these masterpieces to be played more on the radios compared to what is being played today and composed these days, these values and morals needs to be reinforced in the younger generation of today and music plays a part in the social lives and persons are affected positively and negatively based on what they listen to at some extent. Trinidad and Tobago is a beautiful place with good people.

[@drawingqueen347]

Most gifted talented and blessed man he may not have been rich on this earth for what profit a man to lose his soul and gain the world. He is seated in wealth with his master. Best place ever. Rip

[@GodsChildNYC]

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

[@Scatman734]

Jesus IS God.

[@GodsChildNYC]

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

[@taco2947]

@@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]

God almighty bless him an his family always

[@FIRSTDEGREEBAND]

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.

[@brendonjaggernauth6561]

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

[@explicitwater]

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

[@movieseevillage4040]

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!🙏🏽

[@abdulmuminmuhammad2118]

one of the most powerful song in modern times

[@henrygomez7721]

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

[@avril8403]

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

[@akedabrowne8016]

This song melts my heart with joy.

[@rmusic8969]

This song should be playing on the radio everyday

[@ranjolal9591]

Gone but not forgotten.. supreme legend...

[@happyguyq]

2017 an still listening love my culture trini to my heart

[@latoyalee3983]

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

[@announcedgaming1012]

Latoya Lee

[@samanthagarvin3817]

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

[@tyrekepiper6416]

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

[@ybtshepherd]

2024. I felt compelled to play this and Education by the Mighty Sparrow while gettimg ready for the first day of school.

[@shanice2430]

Praying for our land

[@anthonytenia3232]

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]

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

[@chiefamylee]

Powerful...thank you, brother. RIP.

[@mrdjgus]

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.

[@aishasamaryah5863]

2020 n father am still here

[@kavishamahabir8340]

Amazing and powerful song ❤️ RIP

[@kordelalleyne4066]

Way boi my childhood I'm happy to hear this rn and be alive tooo . 😢❤💯✅️💪🏾🙏🏽🇹🇹🫡🫡🫡👌🏾

[@melca758]

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!!

[@MrArchdeacon]

One of our greatest artistes ever!!!!

[@thompsonthomas7842]

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]

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".

[@mihlebakhu4159]

First time listener 🇿🇦

[@starksentertainment1461]

Welcome 🙏 ❤🇹🇹

[@ashab2791]

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.

[@deryckfernandes0]

tv6 song bai!

[@lydiastoute5747]

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

[@davidnurse9568]

His lyrics and memories will live in eternity

[@wendellnarayan3561]

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

[@SuperSnk1]

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 .

[@moonilalbhajan2462]

SuperSnk1 sparow

[@jiawantiehosein9941]

We think alike

[@smarsh4375]

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💔

[@alyciabernard3075]

what a wonderful man

[@ociethomas6446]

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.

[@brediamond5660]

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 .

[@jadebaptiste1721]

an inspirational song

[@ogdenjohn8507]

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

[@naomiphilip5266]

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.

[@QGab]

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

[@StClair111]

Good memories - a true legend

[@ynesbarrow]

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

[@davidshortte7410]

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

[@sinceunati]

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

[@malikam.francis9633]

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

[@amrikasamlal8488]

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

[@crystelferriss8417]

december 2018 still listening and enjoying. great song

[@ramontrotman3390]

Christmas day of all days for some strange reason

[@Renpenz29]

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.

[@kevinalleyne361]

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

[@wezob4569]

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

[@triciaedwards135]

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

[@SuperSnk1]

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.

[@ishwarmaharaj7921]

What a piece of art! Man you're legendary Ras Shorty I....Continue in peace Sir, Om Shanti 🕉

[@tishtv3734]

STILL HERE 🇹🇹♥️🙏This song will never die🙏♥️

[@hannah8377]

Love this song

[@RyanFrancis-hr1vh]

I grow up listening to this beautiful song

[@toniquejohnson2594]

songs like dis is what us young folks need these days

[@JDDsingh]

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 ❤️

[@ブランドン-h6b]

This is social studies homework 😂😂

[@justinmaleek7043]

Brandon true

[@shurdornakeller558]

Lol ikr

[@winnifredmiller7759]

Brandon you will get 💯 percent

[@josiahjackson9079]

Fr eh

[@glendinecarter3132]

I so agree, I couldn't even remember his name.

[@marvaseon3987]

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

[@jeheimgomez6909]

This is the best song ras shorty has ever sing

[@iamcrysv]

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

[@cherylannhutchinson2420]

Still listening in 2022..a legend

[@thaniaallsop8609]

i love this song

[@PanAfricanist]

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

[@PrettySoPretty]

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

[@connellhunte]

Classic tune. awesome message!

[@heidijones1080]

The upload is highly appreciated

[@ajaooguntola930]

❤❤💯 90s child that knows the hits here

[@liselisobers1018]

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

[@sabrinaseerattan3075]

Such. Blessed Blessed. Song

[@cheresestephen7545]

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

[@stephensharma4994]

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

[@chitowntrini]

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.

[@jesh296]

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

[@taco2947]

Fantastic tune. Phenomenal.

[@MrDbourgeois]

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

[@stephaniesylvester8629]

This song eh!!! Legendary..

[@mellboy2805]

This song bing tears listening to this because it's the reality of the he life we live. I don't know why Trindad and Tobago not taking heed to these words because Trinidad and Tobago don't seem to understand if we don't take it serious God will deal with us. Look what happening now in this twin island God dealing with us.

[@conservativeneurologyb4999]

Wisdom from above keeps hearts tenderly humane always; wisdom from below hardens your heart, your spirit and your soul.( St. James 3:1-18).

[@gmcneill5562]

Dear People: There's lately (for me) been a narrative of the man Ras Shorty I, that I keep hearing. A narrative which I believe misses, and have missed the point of this dear man's life. That is, the narrative that Ras Shorty I died a pauper. As I recall it as one growing up in the time of his musical career and success, Shorty, found and pursued a new lifestyle. As such, he chose to pursue God and his (Shorty's) faith more. And as such, he pursued less his musical career at the time. As part of this new lifestyle - the pursuit of money and what all the world had to offer him - he turned away from. He no longer desired it. He took his wife and family back to the land - that is, to a simpler way of living - and truly pursued the God of the Bible and His Son Jesus Christ. Thereafter, when he returned, as it were, to the musical world, it was on his own terms. His music reflected much more of his faith in God, and thus, he would perform (bring God's truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ) in places where many religious-minded people would spurn - bars, etc. But, while there, he would sing about his God, God's way, and the truth of life around us. Shorty I did not die a pauper b/c of unfortunate or poor economic circumstances. Ras Shorty I chose that way of living way back in the 80s (if my memory serves me well), and with God's help turned away from things this world could offer him in order to fully pursue, what he calls in this video, "righteous living". For the Bible clearly told us all: "6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." Same scripture goes onto say: 8 "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness" (1 Timothy 6:6-13). Blessings to you all in Christ Jesus.

[@joan9160]

Well said sister. Well sais.

[@hannahthomas2279]

still listening in 2022. His songs were prophetic. blessings

[@kaisodredz]

A master piece by a great composer and prolific artiste.

[@maheshram5553]

2022 still listening love this song im 36years an still going thku ras shorty loveu for bringing tnt together