Pon de Replay
(Rihanna) Lyrics
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Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
It goes one by one, even two by two
Everybody on di floor let me show you how we do
Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
Whine it up one time, whine 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)
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 di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Hey, Mr.
Please, Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up
Hey, Mr.
Hey, Mr.
Please, Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up
It goes one by one, even two by two
Everybody in di club gon' be rockin' when I'm through
Let di bass from di speakers run through ya sneakers
Move both ya feet and run to di 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)
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 di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Hey, Mr.
Hey, Mr.
Please, Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up (turn the music up right now)
Hey, Mr.
Oh, Mr.
Please, Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up (turn the music up right now)
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
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay (come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
(All di gyal pon di dance floor)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay (hey, Mr. DJ, boy)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
The song "Pon de Replay" by Rihanna is a dancehall and reggae-inspired track that speaks about the desire to keep the party going. In the song, Rihanna calls out to the DJ to turn up the volume and keep playing more music. The lyrics focus on the energy and excitement of the dance floor, with Rihanna encouraging everyone to keep moving and grooving to the rhythm.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay / come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?", emphasizing the desire to keep the music playing and the energy high. The verses encourage dancefloor patrons to show off their moves, dip low, and bring it up slow, while shaking it until the moon becomes the sun. The song ends with a call to action, asking everyone to get down, put their hands up, and show that they feel the music.
Overall, "Pon de Replay" is a fun and catchy track that captures the spirit of a lively party. Rihanna's vocals and the upbeat rhythms make it easy to get lost in the beat and just let go on the dancefloor.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Asking the DJ to play her favorite song on replay.
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Requesting for the DJ to increase the volume of the music.
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
All the girls on the dance floor want more music to dance to.
It goes one by one, even two by two
People are dancing one after the other or in pairs.
Everybody on di floor let me show you how we do
Preparing to teach everyone a dance routine.
Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
Instructions for a dance move that involves dipping low then gradually rising back up.
Whine it up one time, whine it back once more
Instructing to perform a dance move that involves winding the hips up and down.
Come run, run, run, run
Encouraging everyone to start running.
Everybody move, run
Encouragement for everyone to get up and move along with the music.
Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Asking everyone to keep dancing until the music stops or ends.
Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Encouraging people to dance until the night turns into day.
Everybody in the club, give me a run (run)
Asking everyone in the club to join in and dance along.
If you ready to move, say it (yeah)
Asking those who are ready to dance to vocalize their enthusiasm.
One time for your mind, say it (yeah, yeah)
Encouraging everyone to agree and be on the same page about dancing.
Well, I'm ready for ya
Expressing enthusiasm and readiness to dance with others.
Come let me show ya
Offering to teach others dance moves.
You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move
Promising to teach anyone who wants to dance how to do so properly.
Hey, Mr. Please, Mr. DJ Tell me if you hear me
Trying to get the attention of the DJ to ask for their help with the music.
Turn the music up (turn the music up right now)
Asking the DJ to not only hear the request but to turn up the music right away.
Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Asking those who understand the request to dance and move together.
Put your hands up to the ceiling
Encouraging people to raise their hands in excitement and enthusiasm.
Hey, Mr. Oh, Mr. Please, Mr. DJ Tell me if you hear me
Continuing to try to get the DJ's attention to help with the music.
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay (come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay)
Repeating the request for the DJ to play her favorite song on repeat.
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Once again, expressing that all the women on the dance floor want more music to dance to.
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Reiterating the request for the DJ to increase the volume of the music.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alisha Brooks, Carl Allen Sturken, Evan A Rogers, Vada J Nobles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beebs234
RIhanna at 17: a superstar, icon, legend in the making
Me at 17: failing school
@isaacolvera2350
Get to school
@dantefreeman7849
Speak softerππ½ββοΈ
@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
@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 40βs she started really young !!!!
@Cravberry
Sarah V Iβm 16 turning 17 so basically forever