Kill The Dance
Akon (Ft. Kardinal Offishall) Lyrics
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Cho! Must be Kardinal!
Yo! J.A. (Yeah!) T Dot (Ho!) New York (Yeah!) Puerto Rico (Ho!)
England (Yeah!) Germany (Ho!) All Japanese dem to, cho!
Aiyyo! beboy stance in di dance so we say
Mr. Kardinal dun know don't play
Don't mix up wid no faggot nor gay
Buss two shot inna di air okay
Bun up everything from here to Mo beay
Cool yuh perform nuh bodda wid di lay lay
Bun up di whole T Dot inna di place
Deal wid di girls nuh bodda watch nuh face
Gal steppin out we have to deal wid di seease
Bad bwoy Kardinal front a di areace
Love all mi gal dem in di black lace
This just a small ting one likkle taste
Tek a likkle sample no time fi waste
Mix up di treble and tun up di beass
Mr. celebrity face let's go!
Always around when you call
Always around leave the fun
Turn around shit's enough
Believe me 'dey won't get funk
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya
Represent convict music, Akon (Who dat?) A.K
Recognize bwoy we don't play
Do it like this each and every day (Uh huh!)
So please stay in your place
Hate to find you with no face
Better yet gone with no trace
Other words please don't start no beef
Now sip on your Chardonnay
If the girls tipsy then fade away
I can tell that you wanna play
Cause it's written all over your face
From here it's back to the block
(Uh huh!) Hopefully not back to the glock
(Uh huh!) Got it made up but what if them cop
If I don't get popped by them crooked ass cops, no!
Always around when you call
Always around leave the fun
Turn around shit's enough
Believe me 'dey won't get funk
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya
Aiyyo light up di place when di whole place shine
Let me see somethin gal (Wine gal wine)
Look yuh own gal nuh bodda touch mine
Everybody show me a sign (Cho!)
Are you a Scorpio? (No!) Taurus? (Yeah!)
Middle finger up real high inna di air
Jook dat gal a like yuh just don't care
Brush dat bwoy deh if him caan stop stare
Throw out yuh Pumas or yuh Nike Air
Mi nuh really bizniz weh yuh waan wear
Show mi yuh cellular mi nuh dat yuh bare
Whether yuh G string or yuh skin bare
Eat up yuh heart and come follow me
Mr. Kardinal inna di place to bee
Hair stay nice and yuh part coolie
Huh, buss di dance let me see, Kardinal
Always around when you call
Always around leave the fun
Turn around shit's enough
Believe me 'dey won't get funk
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya
Always around when you call
Always around leave the fun
Turn around shit's enough
Believe me 'dey won't get funk
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT)
C'mon I got something for ya
The song "Kill the Dance" by Akon (ft. Kardinal Offishall) is about the energy and vibe of the dancefloor. It starts with a call out to various cities, nations, and cultures, indicating that everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. Kardinal Offishall's verse celebrates the dance itself and the importance of being fully present and engaged in the moment. He also asserts his masculinity and heterosexuality, warning against any confusion or mixing with those who identify as gay or queer. The chorus, with its repeated gunshot and command, creates a slightly aggressive and intense energy, emphasizing the power of the music and the need to stay present and focused. Akon's verse continues the themes of assertion and power, representing himself as a figure who cannot be messed with and who operates with a kind of mafia-like code of honor. He references the potential for violence but also encourages people to enjoy themselves and not to get too caught up in any drama that may arise.
Overall, the song is an anthem for the dancefloor and a celebration of the power of music and movement to bring people together. At the same time, there are hints of aggression and potential violence, as well as a not-so-subtle emphasis on heteronormativity and traditional gender roles.
Line by Line Meaning
Cho! Must be Kardinal!
Hey, it's Kardinal, he's here!
Yo! J.A. (Yeah!) T Dot (Ho!) New York (Yeah!) Puerto Rico (Ho!) England (Yeah!) Germany (Ho!) All Japanese dem to, cho!
Shoutout to everyone from Jamaica, Toronto, New York, Puerto Rico, England, Germany and Japan!
Aiyyo! beboy stance in di dance so we say Mr. Kardinal dun know don't play
We're going into the dance with the beboy stance, Kardinal knows not to mess around
Haffi buss a nut every ass gon' day Don't mix up wid no faggot nor gay
We're gonna go crazy in the dance every day, don't associate with anyone who is homosexual
Buss two shot inna di air okay Bun up everything from here to Mo beay
Firing two shots in the air, we're going to burn everything from here to Mo Bay (Jamaican city)
Cool yuh perform nuh bodda wid di lay lay Bun up di whole T Dot inna di place
Perform without any hesitation, burn up the whole city of Toronto
Deal wid di girls nuh bodda watch nuh face Gal steppin out we have to deal wid di seease
Deal with the girls, don't worry about their appearance. If a girl steps out, we have to deal with the situation
Bad bwoy Kardinal front a di areace Love all mi gal dem in di black lace
Bad boy Kardinal is in charge, I love all my girls in black lace
This just a small ting one likkle taste Tek a likkle sample no time fi waste
This is just a small thing, a little taste- take a little sample and don't waste any time
Mix up di treble and tun up di beass Mr. celebrity face let's go!
Mix up the treble and turn up the bass, let's go Mr. Celebrity Face!
Always around when you call Always around leave the fun Turn around shit's enough Believe me 'dey won't get funk C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT) C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT) C'mon I got something for ya (GUNSHOT) C'mon I got something for ya
I'll always be around when you need me, but if things turn bad, believe me- I've got something for you (gunshot)
Represent convict music, Akon (Who dat?) A.K Recognize bwoy we don't play Do it like this each and every day (Uh huh!) So please stay in your place
I'm representing convict music, that's Akon. Recognize that we don't mess around and do this every day. So stay in your place
Hate to find you with no face Better yet gone with no trace Other words please don't start no beef Now sip on your Chardonnay
I hate to find you without a face or even worse- gone without a trace. So please don't start any trouble, just sit back and relax with your Chardonnay
If the girls tipsy then fade away I can tell that you wanna play Cause it's written all over your face From here it's back to the block (Uh huh!) Hopefully not back to the glock (Uh huh!) Got it made up but what if them cop If I don't get popped by them crooked ass cops, no!
If the girl is drunk, then leave her alone. I can see that you want to play, it's written all over your face. From here, we're going back to the block- hopefully not back to the gun. We have it all planned out, but what if the cops catch us? If I don't get caught by those corrupt cops, then we're good
Aiyyo light up di place when di whole place shine Let me see somethin gal (Wine gal wine) Look yuh own gal nuh bodda touch mine Everybody show me a sign (Cho!) Are you a Scorpio? (No!) Taurus? (Yeah!) Middle finger up real high inna di air Jook dat gal a like yuh just don't care Brush dat bwoy deh if him caan stop stare Throw out yuh Pumas or yuh Nike Air Mi nuh really bizniz weh yuh waan wear Show mi yuh cellular mi nuh dat yuh bare Whether yuh G string or yuh skin bare Eat up yuh heart and come follow me Mr. Kardinal inna di place to bee Hair stay nice and yuh part coolie Huh, buss di dance let me see, Kardinal
Light up the place when it shines, let me see the ladies dance. Look at your own girl, don't touch mine. Everybody show me a sign- what's your zodiac sign? Let's throw our middle fingers up in the air and dance like we just don't care. If a boy can't stop staring, brush him off. Throw out your Pumas or Nike Airs, I don't care what you wear. Show me your cellphone, I'm not lookin at your body. Whether you're wearing a G-string or barely anything at all, come follow me. Kardinal is here and we're ready to dance- hair and part look good
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DWAYNE RICHARD CHIN QUEE, JASON HARROW, ALIAUNE THIAM
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