Proper Paper
Alicai Harley Lyrics

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Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
A did fi mi yesterday, a still fi mi today
When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked

Bwoy me wuh do anything fi you
Wrap an' pop off anything fi you
Bad gyal from yard but me ah sing fi yuh (ahh)

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
A did fi me yesterday, a still fi me today
When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked

The lifestyle of a boss and his main
He say, she say and everybody wanna taste
They drag my name through the dirt for the fame
D-mn, we flex good so of course they gon' hate

Tell them we no need fi explain ah
The ting never dead, no need no undertaker
Tell them we no need fi explain ah
'Cause you're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
To the ting 'pon proper paper
You're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
To the ting 'pon proper paper
You're married to the ting 'pon proper paper

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
A did fi mi yesterday, a still fi mi today
When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked

Bwoy me wuh do anything fi you
Wrap an' pop off anything fi you
Your ex-gyal a look ah fight, me ah guh chill fi you (ahh)

Nah let go
A bag of gyal waan me lock you off
Dem coulda never play me part
Nah let go
You know me love you with me whole heart
Trials, troubles and all

Bwoy me wuh do anything fi you
Wrap an' pop off anything fi you
Bad gyal from yard but me ah sing fi you (ahh)

Tell them we no need fi explain ah
The ting never dead, no need no undertaker
Tell them we no need fi explain ah
'Cause you're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
To the ting 'pon proper paper
You're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
To the ting 'pon proper paper
You're married to the ting 'pon proper paper

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
A did fi mi yesterday, a still fi me today
When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked

(Put down the phone, cah your love is wicked
Can't sleep alone, cah your love is wicked
Gave you the gold, yeah you know i did it
You nuh haffi stress cah you know say)
Put down the phone, cah your love is wicked
Can't sleep alone, cah your love is wicked
Gave you the gold, yeah you know i did it
You nuh haffi stress cah you know say
Bwoy me wuh do anything fi you
Wrap an' pop off anything fi you
Bad gyal from yard but me ah sing fi you (ahh)

Tell them we no need fi explain ah
The ting never dead, no need no undertaker
Tell them we no need fi explain ah
'Cause you're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
To the ting 'pon proper paper
You're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
To the ting 'pon proper paper
You're married to the ting 'pon proper paper

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
A did fi me yesterday, a still fi me today
When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked
Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
A did fi me yesterday, a still fi me today
When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it

Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked
(Wicked, wicked, wicked)

Overall Meaning

In "Proper Paper" by Alicai Harley, she sings about her love for a man who provides her with everything she wants. The lyrics suggest that this man is happy to give her whatever she desires, and she pays him back with her love and loyalty. The chorus repeats the line, "Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me" to emphasize the man's willingness to provide for her. She also sings about her dedication to him and her willingness to do anything for him. The song also alludes to the challenges that come with fame, and how people may try to drag her name down in order to boost their own popularity. However, the love that she shares with this man is strong and will not be affected by outside negativity.

One interpretation of the song could be that Harley is celebrating the security that having a stable partner who loves and supports her provides. She is also expressing her gratitude towards him for the happiness that he brings into her life. The song emphasizes the importance of financial security and how it can contribute to the stability of a relationship. Additionally, Harley's use of Jamaican Patois adds a layer of authenticity and culture to the song, making it a celebration of her roots.

Line by Line Meaning

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
I get anything I want because he gives it to me

A did fi mi yesterday, a still fi mi today
He was mine yesterday and he is still mine today

When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
When I dance slowly, he tells me to speed it up

Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked
I'm not lying, your love is amazing

Bwoy me wuh do anything fi you
I will do anything for you

Wrap an' pop off anything fi you
I will dazzle and impress anyone for you

Bad gyal from yard but me ah sing fi yuh (ahh)
I am a strong girl from the streets, but I am singing just for you

The lifestyle of a boss and his main
Living like a boss with my partner by my side

He say, she say and everybody wanna taste
People are interested in our relationship and want to be a part of it

They drag my name through the dirt for the fame
They are spreading rumors about me for attention

D-mn, we flex good so of course they gon' hate
We are doing so well and that's why we have haters

Tell them we no need fi explain ah
We don't have to explain ourselves to anyone

The ting never dead, no need no undertaker
Our love is strong and will never die

'Cause you're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
We are committed to each other on paper

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
I get anything I want because he gives it to me

When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
When I dance slowly, he tells me to speed it up

Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked
I'm not lying, your love is amazing

Bwoy me wuh do anything fi you
I will do anything for you

Wrap an' pop off anything fi you
I will dazzle and impress anyone for you

Your ex-gyal a look ah fight, me ah guh chill fi you (ahh)
Your ex-girlfriend is looking for a fight, but I am going to stay calm for you

Nah let go
I won't let go of you

A bag of gyal waan me lock you off
A lot of girls want to steal you away from me

Dem coulda never play me part
They could never replace me

You know me love you with me whole heart
You know I love you completely

Trials, troubles and all
We'll face any obstacle together

Tell them we no need fi explain ah
We don't have to explain ourselves to anyone

'Cause you're married to the ting 'pon proper paper
We are committed to each other on paper

Anything dah gyal yah want, you know him give it to me
I get anything I want because he gives it to me

When me whine dung slow, him tell me k!ll it, k!ll it
When I dance slowly, he tells me to speed it up

Bwoy mi nah lie, your love is wicked, wicked
I'm not lying, your love is amazing

Put down the phone, cah your love is wicked
Your love is so amazing that I need to stop talking on the phone and focus on you

Can't sleep alone, cah your love is wicked
I can't sleep alone because your love is so great

Gave you the gold, yeah you know i did it
I gave you everything, and you know it

You nuh haffi stress cah you know say
You don't have to worry because you know

Bad gyal from yard but me ah sing fi you (ahh)
I am a strong girl from the streets, but I am singing just for you