
Bones Mani Reggae Anthem by Muno Marn


Bones Mani Reggae Anthem
Reggae
Muno Marn
Jan 23, 2026
Bones Mani Reggae Anthem
Reggae
[Verse 1] Longpela dei long bus, solwara bilong taun, Mama i wok nating, pikinini i hangre long han. Olsem wanpela stori we i stap long nait na dei, Ol lain i mekim wok, ol i holim hop, ol i no pua bai go wei. [Chorus ] Frai dei ikam na nogat mani, ol wok lain lo deitek weitim bones mani ol wok lain blo daitek wait lo bones mani igo na nogat sain lo alet (2x) sori stret ol wok lain blo daitek displa yarr ba nogat bones mani so noken Tintin tumas lo bones mani bikpla samtin deitek peim yu evri fot nait (2x) nogut u weit lo fridei na ba yu weit lo next frai dei ken na hamaspla frai dei ba golo next frai dei (2x) bones mani bones mani [Verse 2] Sik bilong moni, longpela wait long han bilong man, Kospa i go antap, yet bel bilong family i hangamap long san. Ol i lukim nupela dei, yet olgeta samting i sindaun ples, Ol i save tok: "Wanpla moni tasol bai helpim, nau yumi pait yet." [Chorus ] Frai dei ikam na nogat mani, ol wok lain lo deitek weitim bones mani ol wok lain blo daitek wait lo bones mani igo na nogat sain lo alet (2x) sori stret ol wok lain blo daitek displa yarr ba nogat bones mani so noken Tintin tumas lo bones mani bikpla samtin deitek peim yu evri fot nait (2x) nogut u weit lo fridei na ba yu weit lo next frai dei ken na hamaspla frai dei ba golo next frai dei (2x) bones mani bones mani [Bridge ] Wok na wait — nogat stop, bel i pilai, taim i hard na long, Yu lukim kaikai long han, yu tingim pes bilong pikinini long haus. Nogat moni i wariim tumas, tasol hop i stap, yumi singaut, Frai dei kamap gen, yumi holim han na bai stap strong. [Chorus — Rise] Frai dei ikam na nogat mani, ol wok lain lo deitek weitim bones mani ol wok lain blo daitek wait lo bones mani igo na nogat sain lo alet (2x) sori stret ol wok lain blo daitek displa yarr ba nogat bones mani so noken Tintin tumas lo bones mani bikpla samtin deitek peim yu evri fot nait (2x) nogut u weit lo fridei na ba yu weit lo next frai dei ken na hamaspla frai dei ba golo next frai dei (2x) [Outro ] bones mani bones mani
Bones Mani Reggae Anthem
Genre
Reggae
Gist
This song narrates the struggles of working-class people facing economic hardship, delayed wages, and the persistent hope that sustains them through daily challenges.
Themes
- Economic struggle and wage delays
- Family hardship and hunger
- Endurance and hope amidst adversity
- Social commentary on systemic financial pressures
Inspiration
Inspired by the original lyrics in Tok Pisin, the song captures the lived realities of laborers waiting for their "bones mani" (salary), highlighting the universal fight for survival and dignity. The warm, soulful female lead voice brings an intimate, heartfelt perspective to this socio-economic narrative.
Emotional Impact
Listeners are drawn into a deep empathy for the workers’ plight, feeling both the weight of financial strain and the resilient spirit that fuels their perseverance. The reggae rhythm adds a soothing yet urgent pulse, making the anthem both a call for awareness and a source of communal strength.