He was booed off stage at a show celebrating the visit of Nelson Mandela. In 1993 at the very popular show Sting he accused fellow deejay Bounty Killer that the elder artist had stolen his catchphrase, "people dead". This triggered a lyrical battle which continued on the air with each artist counteracting the other's songs. Finally, in 1995, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer settled their differences on the air by actually signing a peace treaty and the two recorded an album together, Guns Out. This was followed by a single, "No Mama No Cry", a rehash of the Bob Marley classic "No Woman No Cry", speaking out against violence and inspired by the murder of Pan Head, another popular Deejay.
Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly and Robbie, Beenie Man soon converted to the Rastafari movement.
In 1994, he was signed by Island Records and released the critically acclaimed album Blessed.
In 1995, Beenie Man released a remix of Barrington Levy's "Under Mi Sensi" in the United Kingdom, and collaborated with Dennis Brown and Triston Palma to release Three Against War and Lt. Stitchie on Mad Cobra Meets Lt. Stitchie & Beenie Man. He took another step up the ladder in 1996, releasing the seminal Maestro, produced by Patrick Roberts and shot him to UK fame. During the period from the mid to late '90s, Beenie Man dominated the Jamaican charts to the extent that he perhaps had a good claim to the crown of "Dancehall King", a title only bestowed previously on Yellowman in the early 1980s.
In 1998, Beenie Man signed to Virgin Records to release albums in the United States. His first American offering was The Doctor (1998). In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) to release The Art & Life. During the late 1990s, Beenie Man began his conquest of America with the hits, "Romie", "Who Am I" and "Girls Dem Sugar", which featured American R&B singer, Mya.
In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy", but his biggest break in America came in early 2004 with the release of a remix of "Dude", featuring guest vocals by fellow Jamaican Ms. Thing, as well as rhymes by Shawnna.
King Of The Dancehall
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Zagga now now now now now
Ziggy, yo, let's do this
Pon bed pon floor against wall
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (what?)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (zagga)
Welcome di king of di dancehall (send off)
Pon bed pon floor against wall (what?)
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (uh-huh)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (cool)
Welcome di king of di dancehall
(Hello meet buddy gal) Play wid dem hair
(Catch it now gimme nuh hickey gal)
Don't yuh dare (Titty stiff eeh?)
Remove yuh underwear
And mek me fi ram it in, stick it in, jam it in widout
(Gyal fi get sex, don't?)
Who dat ah ask me why?
Gallis me ask me question nuh funky guy
(Sum'n fat eeh?)
So how you act so shy?
Me nuh beg kitty but me'd ah like a bligh
Why? just to rise yuh foot up high
'Cause I, yes I, I believe you can, fly, straight to di sky
Betweenie mi name, me between yuh thighs
(Me nuh Batman)
Afta me nuh Robin guy
If you and I ever knot to tie
Nuh shy, when me stab it then yuh reply
Bite yuh lips and cross yuh eyes, 'cause
Pon bed pon floor against wall
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (what?)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (zagga)
Welcome di king of di dancehall (send off)
Pon bed pon floor against wall (what?)
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (uh-huh)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (cool)
Welcome di king of di dancehall
(Come here pretty girl)
Yuh body shape so good
Let me introduce you to a piece a wood
(Beenie can I be your girl?)
I tink yuh should but I, don't wanna be misunderstood
(Nuh mistake)
Me nuh wan no gal wid only pretty face
Me wan di thick inna di waist and di body wid di shape
And di treble wid di bass mek di sound ah di place
Me ah di lawyer pon di case fi di murda pon yuh bass
(This face)
This is no sitting place
Me stand up and dweet nuh bow dung and taste
Me nuh run dung nani no chicken chase
She fi know di sex limits stop at sixty eight
(Me deh ah airport ah wait)
fi some gyal wid air freight
Cah di wul ah dem deh fish ah run dung mi buddy bait
Natural baby juice ah nuh concentrate
You neva know ah so di love doctor great, come on
Pon bed pon floor against wall
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (what?)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (zagga)
Welcome di king of di dancehall (send off)
Pon bed pon floor against wall (what?)
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (uh-huh)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (cool)
Welcome di king of di dancehall
(Mi belly full ah food)
Me go pon a gyal feast
Cah me go deh so fi sex me nuh go deh so fi eat
(Miss Know how fi dweet)
Some people watch cheat
Deh inna car mi seat but she six inch deep
(When me unleash)
And she see di one feet
(You mean one foot?)
No me mean one feet
Cool baby love yuh too hard to discrete
So she tell everybody how she tear up di sheet
(Yuh tink a toenail?)
Ah di sittin' weh go skeet
Sticky sticky skeet skeet skeet skeet skeet
(An' when we me start beat di drum)
She tink ah down beat
Me nuh deal wid down so baby don't meet
Me want a gyal weh petite (uh) nice and look sweet (true)
When she see di third leg she run like track meet
From me know how fi dweet nah back nah retreat
Me know dat song 'ya complete, so when me go so
Pon bed pon floor against wall
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (what?)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (zagga)
Welcome di king of di dancehall (send off)
Pon bed pon floor against wall (what?)
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (uh-huh)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (cool)
Welcome di king of di dancehall
Pon bed pon floor against wall
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (what?)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (zagga)
Welcome di king of di dancehall (send off)
Pon bed pon floor against wall (what?)
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (uh-huh)
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (cool)
Welcome di king of di dancehall
“King of the Dancehall” by Beenie Man is a song that talks about sex, and how he satisfies women in the dancehall. The lyrics of the song describe sexual acts in detail, and it is clear that the song is about his prowess in the bedroom.
The chorus of the song talks about how he has sex with women in every corner of the room, and how he is the king of the dancehall. He essentially positions himself as the ultimate performer, who can thrill women in ways that no other man can. The song also showcases his ability to get any woman he wants, and how he dominates them both physically and emotionally.
The verses of the song go into even more detail about the various sexual acts he engages in with the women in the dancehall. From asking a woman to remove her underwear to thrusting aggressively, the song leaves nothing to the imagination. Additionally, the song also delves into how he wants a specific type of woman – thick in the waist and with a nice body shape.
Overall, “King of the Dancehall” is an explicit and sexually charged song that doesn’t shy away from describing intimate acts. It paints Beenie Man as a dominant and powerful man who knows how to please a woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Eeh, zagga zow
Expressing enthusiasm and energy
Zagga now now now now now
Continuing to express excitement
Ziggy, yo, let's do this
Encouraging someone to join in and participate
Pon bed pon floor against wall
Describing the various places where sexual activity takes place
We sex dem all 'til dem call me (what?)
Boasting about their ability to satisfy their sexual partners
I'm di girls dem sugar dats all (zagga)
Asserting their sexual desirability to women
Welcome di king of di dancehall (send off)
Proudly introducing oneself as the king of a specific type of music and dance
Play wid dem hair
Encouraging a woman to show off and be expressive
Catch it now gimme nuh hickey gal
Making sexual advances toward a woman
Don't yuh dare (Titty stiff eeh?)
Teasing a woman and encouraging her to be more playful and adventurous
Remove yuh underwear
Explicitly stating their intentions and desires
And mek me fi ram it in, stick it in, jam it in widout
Using crude language to describe sexual activity
Gyal fi get sex, don't?
Asserting that women deserve to enjoy sex as much as men do
Who dat ah ask me why?
Dismissively asking why anyone would question their behavior
Gallis me ask me question nuh funky guy
Proudly acknowledging their reputation as a player and rejecting any negative opinions
So how you act so shy?
Encouraging a woman to be more confident and forward with their desires
Me nuh beg kitty but me'd ah like a bligh
Asserting that they won't plead or beg for sex, but would appreciate a chance to engage in sexual activity
Why? just to rise yuh foot up high
Stating that sex can be a physical and emotional release
Cause I, yes I, I believe you can, fly, straight to di sky
Encouraging a woman to let go and enjoy the experience
Betweenie mi name, me between yuh thighs
Using wordplay to suggest sexual activity
Me nuh Batman
Rejecting the idea of being a hero and instead embracing their role as a sexual partner
Afta me nuh Robin guy
Rejecting the idea of being a sidekick and asserting their dominance
If you and I ever knot to tie
Thinking about a potential future relationship with someone
Nuh shy, when me stab it then yuh reply
Encouraging someone to be vocal and expressive during sexual activity
Bite yuh lips and cross yuh eyes, 'cause
Using suggestive language to describe sex
Come here pretty girl
Addressing a woman in an affectionate manner
Yuh body shape so good
Commenting on a woman's physical appearance
Let me introduce you to a piece a wood
Suggesting that he is a desirable sexual partner
Beenie can I be your girl?
Expressing interest in starting a romantic relationship
I tink yuh should but I, don't wanna be misunderstood
Acknowledging the request while also being cautious and aware of potential misunderstandings
Nuh mistake
Emphasizing the importance of clear communication and mutual understanding
Me nuh wan no gal wid only pretty face
Stating that physical appearance is not the most important quality in a partner
Me wan di thick inna di waist and di body wid di shape
Expressing a preference for women with curvy figures
And di treble wid di bass mek di sound ah di place
Using music metaphors to describe a woman's physical attributes
Me ah di lawyer pon di case fi di murda pon yuh bass
Proudly asserting their sexual prowess and ability to please women
This face
Noting their own physical appearance
This is no sitting place
Rejecting the idea of being passive or submissive during sex
Me stand up and dweet nuh bow dung and taste
Asserting their dominance and actively engaging in sexual activity
Me nuh run dung nani no chicken chase
Rejecting the idea of playing games or chasing after sexual partners
She fi know di sex limits stop at sixty eight
Asserting that there are limits to what they are willing to do sexually
Me deh ah airport ah wait
Implying that they are constantly ready and willing to engage in sexual activity
Fi some gyal wid air freight
Showing a preference for women who are easy to access or who are willing to travel to see them
Cah di wul ah dem deh fish ah run dung mi buddy bait
Boasting about their ability to attract sexual partners
Natural baby juice ah nuh concentrate
Suggesting that natural sexual fluids are more desirable than artificial lubricants
You neva know ah so di love doctor great, come on
Bringing attention to their own sexual skills and abilities
Me belly full ah food
Suggesting that they are satisfied and content
Me go pon a gyal feast
Suggesting that they are ready to engage in sexual activity
Cah me go deh so fi sex me nuh go deh so fi eat
Asserting that their primary reason for engaging with someone is sexual activity
Miss Know how fi dweet
Referring to a woman who is experienced and skilled in sexual activity
Some people watch cheat
Suggesting that some people are not as skilled or experienced in sexual activity
Deh inna car mi seat but she six inch deep
Describing sexual activity that takes place in a car
When me unleash
Suggesting that they have a lot of energy and passion during sex
And she see di one feet
Boasting about the size of their genitals
No me mean one feet
Clarifying the meaning behind their previous statement
Cool baby love yuh too hard to discrete
Acknowledging a strong emotional connection with a sexual partner
So she tell everybody how she tear up di sheet
Boasting about their sexual prowess and achievement
Yuh tink a toenail?
Joking about the source of a sexual fluid
Ah di sittin' weh go skeet
Describing the physical act of ejaculation
Sticky sticky skeet skeet skeet skeet skeet
Using language to describe the sensation and aftermath of ejaculation
An' when we me start beat di drum
Using music metaphors to describe sexual activity
She tink ah down beat
Rejecting the idea of being ordinary or boring during sex
Me nuh deal wid down so baby don't meet
Rejecting the idea of being passive or submissive during sex
Me want a gyal weh petite (uh) nice and look sweet (true)
Expressing a preference for a specific type of woman
When she see di third leg she run like track meet
Joking about their own genitals and their partner's reaction to them
From me know how fi dweet nah back nah retreat
Asserting that they are confident and skilled in sexual activity
Me know dat song 'ya complete, so when me go so
Ending the song and implying that they have nothing left to say
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Kelly Anthony, Maurice Gregory, Moses Davis
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