Check It
50 Cent ft. Sean Paul Lyrics
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Dutty
I man saw nuffa dem a posse, me nah want dem around
An a punk disrespect man haffi put dem down
Dutty cup up inna di place and Sean a Paul run dis town
Watch out mek me put down sum crown
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
A cah me dis the family, dun man fo go dun dem
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is sicker ma
Bukka bukka, dutty cup'll mess up any punk
Who disrespect them gonna feel dem head buss up and,
Cut up cut up gonna feel some sharp press up
An them know say Sean a Paul will get the whole place mess up he say
Dem a try but dem can't dissi I said a me bad man an dem whole a dem red eye
Sum punk weh die fin up dem haffi die weh greatest try
So dem badda ask bad man why?
When me say me check it deeply, one man fi go bun dem
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
A cah me dis the family, dun man fi go dun dem
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is sickle ma
Me say me check it deeply, one man fu go bun dem
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
A cah me dis the family, dun man fo go dun dem
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is si
Wen nuffa dem hav flip an a me beat u up dem lip
And when u check it out deh one a dem run an it a stick
Hav a handgun an never know fi bust it
Dem dead quicker den wi automatic
Dem shouldn't wana wan come in our area
I talk bout dem a gonna an thata me choot
Nuff man me get loot a me nuff an we get shoot seh dun know
Seh di dutty dem romp wid no yute
Weh me girl saw nuffa dem a posse, me nah want dem around
An a punk disrespect man haffi put dem down
Dutty cup up inna di place and Sean a Paul run dis town
Watch out mek me put down sum crown
Cah when me check it deeply, one man fi go bun dem
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
A cah me dis the family, dun man fi go dun dem
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is sickle ma
Bukka bukka, dutty cup'll mess up any punk
Who disrespect them gonna feel dem head buss up and,
Cut up cut up gonna feel some sharp press up an
Them know say Sean a Paul will get the whole place mess up he say:
Dem a try but dem can't dissi I said a me bad man an dem whole a dem red eye
Sum punk weh die fin up dem haffi die weh greatest try
So dem budda ask bad man why?
When me say me check it deeply, one man fi go bun dem
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
A cah me dis the family, dun man fi go dun dem
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is in me
Cus a nuffa dem hav flip an a me beat u up dem lip
And when u check it out deh one a dem run an it a stick
Dem Hav a handgun an never know fi bust it
Dem dead quicker den wi automatic
Dem shouldn't wana wan come in our area
I talk bout dem a gonna an thata me choot
Nuff man me get shoot fi me nuff
An we get loot seh dun know
Seh di dutty dem romp wid no yute
Weh me girl saw nuffa dem a posse, me nah want dem around
An a punk disrespect man haffi put dem down
Dutty cup up inna di place and Sean a Paul run dis town
Watch out mek me put down sum crown
Cah when me check it deeply, one man fu go bun dem
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
A cah me dis the family, dun man fo go dun dem
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is sickle ma
The lyrics in "Check It" by 50 Cent, featuring Sean Paul, are full of bravado and aggression, with both artists flexing their musical muscles to assert their dominance over anyone who challenges them. The first verse speaks of the need to keep certain people away, the second of the consequences for anyone who crosses them or disrespects them. Overall, the lyrics are about power, pride, and reputation. There is a certain amount of implied threat, suggesting that if you mess with these artists or their people, you will face the consequences.
The repetition of "dutty" throughout the song is a nod to Sean Paul's Jamaican roots, as "dutty" is a Jamaican term for dirty or nasty. In this context, it's more like a synonym for "dangerous" or "ruthless." The lyrics suggest that Sean Paul and 50 Cent will not hesitate to use their power and influence to protect their people and their reputations. The chorus repeats the phrase "check it deeply" several times, connoting a thorough search or inspection. This suggests that the artists are constantly on guard, always looking out for anyone who might pose a threat.
Overall, the lyrics of "Check It" are a celebration of power, dominance, and reputation in the music industry. The artists assert their authority and warn any would-be challengers to stay in their lane or face the consequences. The use of Jamaican slang and dialect adds an extra layer of authenticity and flair to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it deeply
Pay close attention and inspect thoroughly
Dutty
Dirty or nasty
I man saw nuffa dem a posse, me nah want dem around
I have seen many of them in a group, but I do not want them in my vicinity
An a punk disrespect man haffi put dem down
If a disrespectful person disrespects me, I must take action against them
Dutty cup up inna di place and Sean a Paul run dis town
A dirty person is present, and Sean Paul is in charge of this area
Watch out mek me put down sum crown
Be careful or I will defeat you and become the champion
Cah when me check it deeply, one man fu go bun dem
When I investigate further, I will need to confront and defeat one of them
Nuffa dem a look an dem they see the tragedy
Many of them are observing and they can see the disastrous outcome
A cah me dis the family, dun man fo go dun dem
Because I represent the family, someone needs to bring them to justice
Till dem see dem watch it a dutty like dis is sicker ma
Once they witness the situation, they will realize that it is unpleasant and undesirable
Bukka bukka, dutty cup'll mess up any punk
The dirty person will cause harm to any troublemaker
Who disrespect them gonna feel dem head buss up and,
Those who disrespect will suffer the consequences, such as physical harm
Cut up cut up gonna feel some sharp press up
They will feel the pain from being stabbed or cut
An them know say Sean a Paul will get the whole place mess up he say
They understand that Sean Paul will cause chaos if needed
Dem a try but dem can't dissi I said a me bad man an dem whole a dem red eye
They are attempting to disrespect me, but they cannot because I am a dangerous man and they are intimidated by me
Sum punk weh die fin up dem haffi die weh greatest try
If a disrespectful person dies, they will ultimately be remembered as a failure
So dem badda ask bad man why?
They should inquire as to why they should not disrespect me
Wen nuffa dem hav flip an a me beat u up dem lip
Sometimes, when they become agitated, they get beaten up
And when u check it out deh one a dem run an it a stick
After close observation, one of them will flee and get stuck in the situation
Hav a handgun an never know fi bust it
They have a firearm but do not know how to use it properly
Dem dead quicker den wi automatic
They will die faster than we can pull the trigger on our automatic weapon
Dem shouldn't wana wan come in our area
They should avoid entering our territory
I talk bout dem a gonna an thata me choot
I say they are planning to do something, and I will shoot them
Nuff man me get loot a me nuff an we get shoot seh dun know
I have many team members who are successful and wealthy, and we are not afraid to fight
Seh di dutty dem romp wid no yute
The dirty people roam around without any worries or consequences
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul A Henton, Sean Henriques, CLEVELAND BROWNE, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON
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