Pon de Replay
蕾哈娜(Rihanna) Lyrics


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[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

[Verse:]
It goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
Everybody in the club let me show you how we do
Lets go dip it low then you bring it up slow
Wine it up 1 time wine it back once more[come]

[Pre-Hook:]
Run, Run, Run, Run
Everybody move run
Lemme see you move and
Rock it til the grooves 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

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey mister
Please mister dj
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

[Verse 2:]
It goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
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

[Pre-Hook:]
Run, Run, Run, Run
Everybody move run
Lemme see you move and
Rock it til the grooves 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

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey Mister
Please mister dj
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Rr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dancefloor wantin some more what
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

It goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
Lets go dip it low then you bring it up slow
Wine it up 1 time wine it back once more

[Pre-Hook:]
Run, Run, Run, Run
Everybody move run
Lemme see you move and
Rock it til the grooves 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

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Rr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey mister
Please mister dj
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

[Verse 2:]
It goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
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

[Pre-Hook:]
Run, Run, Run, Run
Everybody move run
Lemme see you move and
Rock it til the grooves 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

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Rr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey mister
Please mister dj
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

[X4]
Everybody get down if ya feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up
All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey mister
Please mister dj




Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

Overall Meaning

"Pon De Replay" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her debut studio album, Music of the Sun. The song serves as the lead single from the album and was released on August 22, 2005. The song was written by Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, and Rihanna herself.


The song's lyrics center around the concept of a DJ turning up the music so the crowd at the club can dance and enjoy themselves. The repetition of the phrase "pon de replay" is a nod to the Jamaican patois term "pon the replay," which means "play it again."


The song's upbeat and infectious melody make it a dance floor favorite, and the lyrics are simple enough to sing along with, making it a party anthem. Rihanna's Caribbean roots are also evident in the song's sound, with its dancehall beats and reggae influences.


Overall, "Pon De Replay" is a fun and playful song, and the perfect introduction to Rihanna's unique sound and style.


Line by Line Meaning

Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
DJ, please play the song again so we can repeat the enjoyment


Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up
DJ, please increase the volume of the music to make it more exciting


All the gyal up on the dance floor wantin some more what
All the girls on the dance floor are requesting more music to dance to


It goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
People are dancing in pairs and groups of two


Everybody in the club let me show you how we do
I want to demonstrate how we dance in this club


Lets go dip it low then you bring it up slow
Bend down and then gradually lift yourself up


Wine it up 1 time wine it back once more[come]
Move your hips in a circular motion once and then repeat it again


Run, Run, Run, Run
Encouraging everyone to move and dance together


Everybody move run
Everyone should start moving and dancing


Lemme see you move and
I want to see everyone dancing and moving together


Rock it til the grooves done
Keep dancing until the music stops


Shake it til the moon becomes the sun (Sun)
Dance all night long!


Everybody in the club give me a run (Run)
Everybody in the club should dance along with me


If you ready to move say it (Yeah Yeah)
If you are ready to dance, say 'Yeah Yeah'


One time for your mind say it (Yeah Yeah)
Let's have a great time dancing tonight!


Well I'm ready for ya
I am excited to dance with you


Come let me show ya
Let me show you some cool dance moves


You want to groove I'ma show you how to move
If you want to dance, I'll teach you how


Hey mister
Excuse me, sir


Please mister dj
DJ, please


Tell me if you hear me
Let me know if you can hear me


Turn the music up
Please increase the volume of the music


Everybody in the club gon be rockin when I'm through
Everyone in the club will be dancing and having a great time when I am done


Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers
Let the powerful bass vibrations from the artists pass through your shoes


Move both ya feet and run to the beat
Use both of your feet to dance along to the rhythm


All the gyal up on the dancefloor wantin some more what
All the girls on the dance floor are requesting more music to dance to


Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
I want to demonstrate how we dance in this club


Wine it up 1 time wine it back once more
Move your hips in a circular motion once and then repeat it again


Everybody get down if ya feel me
If you are feeling me, then start dancing along


Come and put your hands up to the ceiling
Raise your hands high and dance along to the music


Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
DJ, please play the song again so we can repeat the enjoyment


Come Mr. Dj won't you turn the music up
DJ, please increase the volume of the music to make it more exciting




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@beebs234

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

@isaacolvera2350

Get to school

@dantefreeman7849

Speak softer🙇🏽‍♂️

@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

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@@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 40’s she started really young !!!!

@Cravberry

Sarah V I’m 16 turning 17 so basically forever

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