Pon de Replay
โ€ข Rihanna Lyrics


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Woo! The club is getting warmer
Guess who is back up in your corner
Love to see the girls dem winding up with dem Dolce and dem Gabbana
This is Elephant Man and Rihanna
Can I hear you say turn it up!
Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ!
Tun it up! Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ! (Come on)
Can I hear everybody say (Tun it up!)
When you hear this tune a play (Tun it up!)
Turn it up Mr. DJ (Turn it up!)
This is Elephant Man and Rihanna (Come on)

It goes one by one even two by two
Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
Wind it up one time, wind it back once more

Come run, run, run, run
Everybody move, run
Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Everybody in the club, give me a run (run)
If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Well, I'm ready for ya
Come let me show ya
You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move
Come, come

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

Turn it up some more!
Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up some more!
Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up some more!
Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up some more!
Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up!
Turn it up! Turn it up!

It goes one by one even two by two
Everybody in the club gon' be rockin' when I'm through
Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers
Move both ya feet and run to the beat

Come run, run, run, run
Everybody move, run
Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Everybody in the club give me a run (run)
If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Well, I'm ready for ya
Come let me show ya
You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

Come on! Can I hear everybody say (Turn it up!)
When yuh hear this tune a play (Turn it up!)
Tun it up Mr. DJ (Turn it up!)
Turn it up, turn it up, 'til yuh burn it up, well!
Come on! If yuh can take the pressure
Girls whinnin' up and getting wetta
When you say fi turn it up we turn it up turn it up fi di betta
Dem haffi take we out pon a stretcha, come on

Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to the ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to the ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling

Mr. DJ, song pon de replay (come, Mr. DJ, song pon de replay)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
(All the gyal pon the dance floor)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon de replay (hey Mr. DJ, boy)
Hey Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?




All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?

Overall Meaning

In "Pon De Replay," Rihanna and Elephant Man encourage the DJ to turn up the music as they encourage everyone on the dance floor to let loose and move to the rhythm. The song is an upbeat party anthem that gets everyone on their feet. The lyrics of the song focus on having a good time and enjoying oneself without any worries. Rihanna sings about the partygoers, observing their movements and dancing, while Elephant Man chants his signature exclamations throughout the track, adding an energy that complements the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Woo! The club is getting warmer
The atmosphere of the club is heating up and becoming more energized.


Guess who is back up in your corner
Rihanna is announcing her return to the music scene and is excited to be performing.


Love to see the girls dem winding up with dem Dolce and dem Gabbana
Rihanna enjoys watching women dance and move in their designer clothing.


This is Elephant Man and Rihanna
Rihanna is collaborating with Elephant Man on this song and they are introducing themselves as the performers.


Can I hear you say turn it up!
Rihanna is requesting that the audience increase the volume of the music.


Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ!
Rihanna is calling out to the DJ to play the music and keep the party going.


Tun it up! Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ Mr. DJ! (Come on)
Rihanna is urging the DJ to increase the volume and encourage the audience to dance and have fun.


Can I hear everybody say (Tun it up!)
Rihanna wants everyone in the room to agree to turn up the volume of the music.


When you hear this tune a play (Tun it up!)
Rihanna is instructing the audience to increase the volume when they hear this particular song playing.


Turn it up Mr. DJ (Turn it up!)
Rihanna is once again telling the DJ to increase the volume of the music to keep the party going.


It goes one by one even two by two
Rihanna is describing the dance moves and how they are executed either individually or with a partner.


Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
Rihanna is inviting the audience to join in and learn the dance moves with her.


Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
Rihanna is describing one of the dance moves where the body dips down low and then rises slowly.


Wind it up one time, wind it back once more
Rihanna is describing another dance move where the body twists and turns in a repetitive motion.


Come run, run, run, run / Everybody move, run
Rihanna is instructing everyone to move and dance, using language that invokes the idea of running and running on the dance floor.


Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Rihanna is encouraging the audience to keep dancing until the music stops or until they can dance no more.


Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Rihanna is asking the audience to dance energetically and non-stop, until the end of the night.


Everybody in the club, give me a run (run)
Rihanna is asking everyone to dance to the beat and keep the party going.


If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
Rihanna is asking the audience if they are ready to dance and party, and encouraging them to respond with enthusiasm.


One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Rihanna is encouraging the audience to feel the music and dance, and to affirm this with a verbal response.


Well, I'm ready for ya / Come let me show ya
Rihanna is telling the audience that she is prepared to dance and entertain them, inviting them to join in and follow her example.


You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move / Come, come
Rihanna is telling the audience that she will show them how to dance and have a good time, encouraging them to follow her example and join in.


Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Rihanna is calling out to the DJ, requesting that they play the song for the audience to dance to.


Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Rihanna is requesting that the DJ increase the volume of the music for the crowd to enjoy.


(All the gyal pon the dance floor) / Wantin' some more
Rihanna is describing the energy and enthusiasm of the women on the dance floor, who are enjoying the music and want more of it.


Turn it up some more!
Rihanna is once again requesting that the DJ turn up the volume of the music to keep the party going and the crowd dancing.


Everybody in the club gon' be rockin' when I'm through
Rihanna is promising that everyone in the club will be dancing and having a good time by the end of her performance.


Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers
Rihanna is describing the powerful vibration and energy of the bass in the music and how it can be felt through the floor and in one's shoes.


Move both ya feet and run to the beat
Rihanna is instructing the audience to dance to the rhythm and beat of the music, using the language of running and moving their feet.


Come on! Can I hear everybody say (Turn it up!)
Rihanna is again urging the audience to increase the volume of the music and keep the party going.


When yuh hear this tune a play (Turn it up!)
Rihanna is reminding the audience that they should turn up the volume when this particular song is played.


Tun it up Mr. DJ (Turn it up!)
Rihanna is once again requesting that the DJ turn up the volume and keep the energy high in the room.


Turn it up, turn it up, 'til yuh burn it up, well!
Rihanna is encouraging the audience to enjoy themselves and keep dancing until they are completely exhausted from dancing.


Come on! If yuh can take the pressure
Rihanna is challenging the audience to keep up with the high energy and fast-paced dancing, implying that it may be difficult for some people.


Girls whinnin' up and getting wetta
Rihanna is describing the way the women in the club are dancing, using a Jamaican term for body movements and implying that they are enjoying themselves.


When you say fi turn it up we turn it up turn it up fi di betta
Rihanna is telling the audience that when they ask for the music to be turned up, she will make sure it happens to make the party even better.


Dem haffi take we out pon a stretcha, come on
Rihanna is saying that the dancing is so intense and energetic that it might require medical attention, but encouraging the audience to keep dancing anyway.


Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Rihanna is encouraging the audience to feel the music and dance with her.


Put your hands up to the ceiling
Rihanna is asking the audience to raise their hands in the air and enjoy the music and dancing.


Hey Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?
Rihanna is again requesting that the DJ turn up the volume of the music for the crowd to enjoy and keep dancing.




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alisha Brooks, Carl Allen Sturken, Evan A Rogers, Vada J Nobles

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Comments from YouTube:

@beebs234

RIhanna at 17: a superstar, icon, legend in the making
Me at 17: failing school

@isaacolvera2350

Get to school

@dantefreeman7849

Speak softer๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ

@vanessak.179

There come a lot of downsides with fame too,

@bognanowak6648

Did you just compare yourself to Rihanna? Thats like comparing yourself to God

@niquestudios5845

@@bognanowak6648 you literally saying rihanna is God. You doing to much relax yo self

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@asmerX100

she's been around since forever and she's not even in her 40's yet

@sarahvanderwolf

15 years is forever? ......you must not be very old yourself

@siyoa1758

Sarah V 15 years is a long time considering the fact that she isnt in her 40โ€™s she started really young !!!!

@Cravberry

Sarah V Iโ€™m 16 turning 17 so basically forever

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