BK Dance
Afu‐Ra Lyrics


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Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

I'm not a bad boy or a rude boy blood spiller
Notice how I touch the microphone like gorillas
Dressed in all white, sparking up my tire
It's Brooklyn dance y'all that have me in a trance y'all

I slid my way, right up in a jam
Skated on the dance floor like I was Peter Pan
Put style's together, I inspired Dapper Dan
Plus I'm down with the Wu-Tang Clan

No bodyguards, I'm just a dred rolling dolo
Looking for an empress and not a ho, yo
I made my way to the bar, the DJ shouted me out
To kick that Shogun slogan

I ordered Hennessey mixed with Captain Morgan's
And made my way right to the booth, to bust a flow son

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

And all my big body medium and slim body Chaka queens
A hip hop nigga rocking in reggae scene
Arms out, skin out, synchronized as he rock to the beat
And can you stand the heat

And can you wind your waist without moving your feet
And if you don't like sweating, you should take a seat
Yeah, yeah, I mixed it out with my homey, Robbie Gandis
Pulling a cigar from Havana, like a don dada

While lil' ma's eyein' me up in the corner
I talk to bartender and order two corona's
I slid on over, the way she look made me sober
'cause I'm a smooth brother, yeah, I kept my composure
We danced all night to guess what the drama
It couldn't be a Brooklyn dance without no drama

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

One shot, two shot, rat-a-tat, tat-a-tat-tat
I grab the hand and we jetted out the spot
It was a beef between a Yankee boy and Jamerican
The whole crowd spread out in a hurry, shit

I held a taxi and hopped up in the backseat
He told the driver, 550 Jay Street
And by the way, I'm taking you with me
'cause I, I really really like the way you MC

Aiyo, aiyo, aiyo, I didn't really know you like me
Now we both fixing on the party
Aiyo, aiyo, aiyo, aiyo but you can parle with me
'cause that's the way I like things to be, aiyo

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt, yeah
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt, yeah




Nobody move and nobody get hurt
Nobody move and nobody get hurt

Overall Meaning

In Afu-Ra's song "BK Dance", the artist describes his experience at a dance party in Brooklyn. The refrain, "Nobody move, nobody get hurt," is a common phrase used in Jamaican dancehall, which speaks to the idea that the dance floor is a space for fun and enjoyment, not violence. The verse begins with Afu-Ra declaring that he is not a "bad boy" or a "rude boy blood spiller". He says that he handles the microphone like a gorilla, which could be interpreted as him being powerful and commanding on the mic. He is dressed in all white and feels the energy of the Brooklyn dance party all around him.


As the verse continues, Afu-Ra continues to describe his experience at the party. He skates on the dance floor with ease and puts styles together, inspiring Dapper Dan, a famous fashion designer. He is also affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. Afu-Ra says he doesn't have any bodyguards and is looking for an "empress", not a "ho." He orders a drink, Hennessey mixed with Captain Morgan's, and heads to the booth to "bust a flow."


The chorus repeats, and the next verse describes Afu-Ra dancing with a woman at the party. The woman is a "big body medium and slim body Chaka queen," and they dance to the beat of the music in synchronized movements. Afu-Ra asks if she can "wind [her] waist without moving [her] feet," and they dance all night. A fight breaks out between a Yankee boy and a Jamerican, and Afu-Ra and the woman leave the party together in a taxi. The song ends with Afu-Ra expressing his interest in the woman and wanting to spend more time with her.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody move, nobody get hurt
The singer stresses the importance of everyone at the party maintaining their composure to avoid any conflicts.


I'm not a bad boy or a rude boy blood spiller
The singer tries to disassociate himself from any violent or aggressive behavior or persona.


Notice how I touch the microphone like gorillas
The singer draws attention to his commanding presence and technique when performing.


Dressed in all white, sparking up my tire
The artist describes his outfit and attitude, which consists of being flashy and inviting attention.


It's Brooklyn dance y'all that have me in a trance y'all
The artist attributes his mood and feelings to the specific style of dance popular in Brooklyn.


I slid my way, right up in a jam
The singer describes his seamless entrance into the party and how he blended in with the crowd.


Skated on the dance floor like I was Peter Pan
The singer likens his smooth and effortless movements on the dancefloor to those of the fictional character Peter Pan.


Put style's together, I inspired Dapper Dan
The artist boasts about his fashion sense and how he influenced one of the most prominent fashion designers, Dapper Dan.


Plus I'm down with the Wu-Tang Clan
The artist declares his association with the legendary Hip Hop group, Wu-Tang Clan.


No bodyguards, I'm just a dred rolling dolo
The artist downplays his status and implies he doesn't need any security detail to protect him.


Looking for an empress and not a ho, yo
The singer asserts he is searching for a respectable and classy woman.


I made my way to the bar, the DJ shouted me out
The artist got acknowledged by the DJ as he walked towards the bar.


To kick that Shogun slogan
The singer used his signature catchphrase, 'Shogun slogan,' to grab the attention of the crowd.


I ordered Hennessey mixed with Captain Morgan's
The singer tells the audience what he ordered from the bar.


And made my way right to the booth, to bust a flow son
The singer heads straight to the DJ booth to perform a rap and impress the audience.


And all my big body medium and slim body Chaka queens
The artist addresses the diverse group of women in the club that he finds attractive.


A hip hop nigga rocking in reggae scene
The artist describes himself as a Hip Hop artist, but he is enjoying and participating in the Reggae scene at the party.


Arms out, skin out, synchronized as he rock to the beat
The singer describes the smooth and rhythmic movements of a man dancing to the beat.


And can you stand the heat
The singer questions if people can handle the energetic vibes of the party.


And can you wind your waist without moving your feet
The artist challenges the audience to dance using only their waist without moving their feet.


And if you don't like sweating, you should take a seat
The artist warns people who dislike sweating to avoid dancing and instead take a seat.


Yeah, yeah, I mixed it out with my homey, Robbie Gandis
The artist talks about how he had fun partying and mixing it up with his friend, Robbie Gandis.


Pulling a cigar from Havana, like a don dada
The singer describes himself acting like a mafia boss when he pulls out a cigar from Havana.


While lil' ma's eyein' me up in the corner
The artist notices a young woman is looking at him from the side of the room.


I talk to bartender and order two corona's
The singer orders two bottles of Corona beer from the bartender.


I slid on over, the way she look made me sober
The singer moves closer to the woman who looked at him and instantly regains his composure.


'cause I'm a smooth brother, yeah, I kept my composure
The singer describes how he acted confidently to woo the woman, as he is a smooth operator.


We danced all night to guess what the drama
The artist narrates what happened next and highlights how the party was smooth and enjoyable, without any conflict.


It couldn't be a Brooklyn dance without no drama
The artist reflects how Brooklyn parties always had some drama, but this party was an exception.


One shot, two shot, rat-a-tat, tat-a-tat-tat
The singer references the sound of gunshots and the urgency to leave the party.


I grab the hand and we jetted out the spot
The singer describes how he grabbed his dance partner's hand and left the party to avoid any danger.


It was a beef between a Yankee boy and Jamerican
The artist recounts that the conflict at the party had to do with two different American cultures.


The whole crowd spread out in a hurry, shit
The artist describes a collective panic in the club as people try to leave quickly and safely.


I held a taxi and hopped up in the backseat
The artist easily finds a taxi outside the club and quickly gets in the backseat.


He told the driver, 550 Jay Street
The singer instructs the taxi driver where to go.


And by the way, I'm taking you with me
The artist tells his dance partner that she is coming with him on the ride home.


'cause I, I really really like the way you MC
The singer reveals to his dance partner that he is attracted to her and enjoys how she moves on the dancefloor.


Aiyo, aiyo, aiyo, I didn't really know you like me
The singer is pleasantly surprised that his dance partner likes him too.


Now we both fixing on the party
The singer explains how he and his dance partner are focused on enjoying the party together.


Aiyo, aiyo, aiyo, aiyo but you can parle with me
The artist invites the woman to talk with him and get to know each other better.


'cause that's the way I like things to be, aiyo
The artist declares his preference for friendly and enjoyable company.




Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Phillip, Adrian Trejo

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