Alberto Dascola aka Alborosie is an Italian reggae singer, deejay and produ… Read Full Bio ↴Alberto Dascola aka Alborosie is an Italian reggae singer, deejay and producer based in Kingston, Jamaica. He was born in Sicily in 1977 and in 1993, he formed a reggae band in Italy called Reggae National Tickets. He produced his biggest hit ‘Herbalist’ in 2006 and notably released several other singles as ‘Kingston Town’ , ‘Rastafari Anthem’, ‘Slam Bam’, ‘Life’ featuring Jah Cure and ‘Call Up Jah’ all on his own label Forward records.
He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.

Precious
Alborosie Lyrics

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Baby
This one's coming to blow your mind
Baby, calm me down, make you really feel so fine
Good gosh, Lord have mercy

The way she whine she mek me bawl, Lord a mercy
Pretty girl inna flip-flop, she tipsy with a Pepsi
She feel relax, touchin' mi locks then she go a chat it

She tell har sexy friend she really feel di natty natty (boom)
A Puppa Albo Schengen done bring back di rub a dub style (do it)
Go pon di Myspace and check out my profile
But woulda love fi go inna yuh space for a while
So add me as a friend under V like Versatile

Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)
Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)

Mona Lisa please, don't wake me up, this night is a dream (baby)
It's the greatest movie ever neva go pon big screen
Slo-motion pon yuh lips, pon yuh hips, pon yuh cheeks
Like one a dem old movie weh di words dem outta sync
Look di sun come out so a new day just start
All di amazing memories dem just fallin' apart
The magic of the last night, yes, is fadin' away
Lord have mercy, there's not really much to say

Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)
Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)

Stone Love buss a Dennis Brown jingle
Bassline boom, di speaka dem a tremble
All a di sexy gyal dem dancin' inna batty rider shorts (yes)
Whine and bruk out while di man dem
Trinidad, Cuban, Dominican, Jamaican girls (huh)
Asian, South American, Bermudian girls (huh)
Grenadian and Bahamian and St. Lucian girls
(Good gosh) Caribbean girls

Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)

Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)

Overall Meaning

The song "Precious" by Alborosie celebrates the beauty and magic of a night of dancing and romance. The opening lines suggest that the singer is ready to blow the listener's mind with the powerful emotions he is about to convey. He addresses his lover as "baby" and asks her to calm him down, promising to make her feel fine. He is clearly captivated by her and is soon swept up by the way she moves, especially when she whines. The lyrics are full of vivid sensory details about her flip-flops, the Pepsi she is drinking, and the way she touches his locks.

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of this magical night. He describes it as a dream that he doesn't want to wake up from and compares it to the greatest movie ever made. He romanticizes the woman's every move, describing her lips, hips, and cheeks in slow motion. However, he knows that the night is coming to an end and that the memories will soon fade away.

In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that this night is not just special to him and his lover but to everyone in the club. He lists off a variety of Caribbean and other cultural backgrounds present in the crowd, emphasizing the idea that music transcends boundaries and brings people together. The chorus repeats the word "precious" as a reminder that this night is something to be treasured.

Overall, Alborosie's "Precious" is a celebration of music, dance, and romance. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a magical night that is fleeting but unforgettable.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby
Addressing his significant other

This one's coming to blow your mind
The song will be exciting and memorable

Baby, calm me down, make you really feel so fine
Asking his significant other to ease his mind and uplift his mood

Good gosh, Lord have mercy
Expressing amazement and gratitude

The way she whine she mek me bawl, Lord a mercy
Amazed by the way a woman dances

Pretty girl inna flip-flop, she tipsy with a Pepsi
Describing a girl who is casually dressed and drunk

She feel relax, touchin' mi locks then she go a chat it
A girl who feels comfortable with him and likes to talk to him

She tell har sexy friend she really feel di natty natty (boom)
A girl who talks about her attraction to his dreadlocks

A Puppa Albo Schengen done bring back di rub a dub style (do it)
Reviving old-school reggae music

Go pon di Myspace and check out my profile
Promoting his music on MySpace

But woulda love fi go inna yuh space for a while
Expressing interest in spending time with his significant other

So add me as a friend under V like Versatile
Asking her to add him as a friend on MySpace

Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Enamored by a woman dancing with him

Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)
Dancing with a woman until morning

Mona Lisa please, don't wake me up, this night is a dream (baby)
Compared the night to a beautiful painting and does not want to wake up

It's the greatest movie ever neva go pon big screen
Describing the night as an unforgettable experience

Slo-motion pon yuh lips, pon yuh hips, pon yuh cheeks
Admiring the way a woman moves her body

Like one a dem old movie weh di words dem outta sync
Comparing her movements to an old movie where the audio and video are not synchronized

Look di sun come out so a new day just start
Realizing that the night is over and a new day has begun

All di amazing memories dem just fallin' apart
The memories of the night are fading away

The magic of the last night, yes, is fadin' away
The magic of the previous night is gone

Stone Love buss a Dennis Brown jingle
A DJ playing a popular reggae song by Dennis Brown

Bassline boom, di speaka dem a tremble
The powerful bass is causing the singers to shake

All a di sexy gyal dem dancin' inna batty rider shorts (yes)
Girls dancing in short shorts

Whine and bruk out while di man dem Trinidad, Cuban, Dominican, Jamaican girls (huh)
Girls from different countries dancing

Asian, South American, Bermudian girls (huh)
Girls from other regions dancing as well

Grenadian and Bahamian and St. Lucian girls
More girls from other countries dancing

(Good gosh) Caribbean girls
Marveling at all the beautiful girls from different Caribbean countries

Precious, precious, she's whining on me (Lord a mercy)
Enamored by a woman dancing with him

Precious, rub a dub mi girl 'til a morning (morning)
Dancing with a woman until morning

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alberto D'ascola, Joe Jackson, Nicole Elise Jackson

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