Yaw Yaw
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Yaah, yaga yaga yaw, yaah, yaah, yaah
Yaah, yaah, yaah, yaah, yaga, yaah
Yaah, yaah, yaah, yaah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Cool baby love a couldn't mi yuh waan tease
Jus drink a guiness an mi smoke some weed
Three legs mi have but one stop short a knees
Lie dung inna di bed an gal prepare fi breed
Three, pickini a whey mi give to Denise
X-girl nuh waan none, dat? s why she leave
Please, give a talkin? to mi fren name Steve
Thirteen gal him have a garveymeade
Twelve pickini a whey him have dey a teed
Haffi tell the youthman fi try tek heed
Yes, yuh caan reach to mi speed
Sing, si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaga, yaga yaw
Who yuh think yuh are? bout bad man yuh waan use?
Now yuh get refuse an start abuse
Yuh run an tek mi business and carry to X-news
Next girl a wear yuh shoes, so girl, please remove
Mi jump inna mi car an put it all pon cruise
AC mek mi smooth, inna mi suede shoes
Mi a talk it? s over mi nuh under nuh blues
Mi chronic mi a use, so have mi excuse
Ah dancehall mi duh an not the blues
Di gal dem a move a get mi inna the groove
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaga, yaga yaw
Wosh, which matie want to slam my car door?
Kaka su su, no flow
She think a woulda mash up when a walk through the door
Oh no, oh no, she get a direct blow
She think a woulda tek it and go down low
Oh no, oh no, the more the girls dem flow
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaga yaw
Cool baby love a couldn't mi yuh waan tease
Jus drink a Guiness an mi smoke some weed
Three legs mi have but one stop short a knees
Lie dung inna di bed an gal prepare fi breed
Three, pickini a whey mi give to Denise
X-girl nuh waan none, dat? s why she leave
Please, give a talkin? to mi fren name Steve
Thirteen gal him have a garveymeade
Twelve pickini a whey him have dey a teed
Haffi tell the youthman fi try tek heed
Yes, yuh caan reach to mi speed
Sing, si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah, yaga yaw
Who yuh think yuh are? bout bad man yuh waan use?
Now yuh get refuse an start abuse
Yuh run an tek mi business and carry to X-news
Next girl a wear yuh shoes, so girl, please remove
Mi jump inna mi car an put it all pon cruise
AC mek mi smooth, inna mi suede shoes
Mi a talk it? s over mi nuh under nuh blues
Mi chronic mi a use, so have mi excuse
Ah dancehall mi duh an not the blues
Di gal dem a move a get mi inna the groove
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaga yaw
Gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Si di gal dem man, [Incomprehensible]
Wosh, which matie want to slam my car door?
Kaka su su, no flow
She think a woulda mash up when a walk through the door
Oh no, oh no, she get a direct blow
"Yaw Yaw" by Beenie Man is a Dancehall hit that features catchy lyrics and beats. The song is about the artist's many relationships with women and the challenges that come with them, as well as his love for alcohol and marijuana. The chorus emphasizes the power dynamic, as he tells the listener to "see the gal dem man," repeatedly indicating that he is the man that the women want. The artist also references his fast-paced lifestyle and encourages listeners to join in the fun, even if they cannot keep up.
The first verse sees the artist referencing his love for weed and proclaiming that he is a desirable man to be with. He also refers to the fact that he has fathered many children, with a "three pickney" given to Denise, and his friend Steve having "thirteen gal." This highlights the fast-paced and promiscuous lifestyle that is celebrated in dancehall music. The second verse sees Beenie Man addressing women who try to take advantage of him or use him for their own gain. He discourages this behavior and encourages women to simply enjoy his company for what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Yaah, yaah, yaah, yaah, yaah
Expressing a feeling of excitement or hype
Yaah, yaga yaga yaw, yaah, yaah, yaah
Continuing the expression of excitement with a repetitive sound
Si di gal dem man, yaah yah
Acknowledging the presence of male companions in the company of women
Cool baby love a couldn't mi yuh waan tease
Flirting with a potential lover, suggesting attraction
Jus drink a guiness an mi smoke some weed
Engaging in recreational activities to relax
Three legs mi have but one stop short a knees
Joking about the size of his genitalia
Lie dung inna di bed an gal prepare fi breed
Imagining sexual activity with a woman and her readiness to procreate
Three, pickini a whey mi give to Denise
Boasting about having fathered children, particularly with Denise
X-girl nuh waan none, dat? s why she leave
Former lover no longer interested because of children from other women
Please, give a talkin? to mi fren name Steve
Requesting friendly advice from Steve
Thirteen gal him have a garveymeade
Boasting about Steve's promiscuity
Twelve pickini a whey him have dey a teed
Further boasting about Steve's fatherhood
Haffi tell the youthman fi try tek heed
Encouraging Steve to be more responsible and careful
Yes, yuh caan reach to mi speed
Asserting superior status and abilities
Who yuh think yuh are? bout bad man yuh waan use?
Challenging someone's perceived attempt to use his reputation or status for personal gain
Now yuh get refuse an start abuse
Rejection has led to negative behavior from someone
Yuh run an tek mi business and carry to X-news
Accusing someone of spreading gossip and privacy invasion
Next girl a wear yuh shoes, so girl, please remove
Implying that someone has moved on to a new partner or situation
Mi jump inna mi car an put it all pon cruise
Enjoying life and cruising in his car
AC mek mi smooth, inna mi suede shoes
Enjoying the comfort and luxury of his air-conditioned car and suede shoes
Mi a talk it? s over mi nuh under nuh blues
Feeling satisfied with his success and not feeling any negative emotions
Mi chronic mi a use, so have mi excuse
Justifying his marijuana use
Ah dancehall mi duh an not the blues
Preferring the upbeat, lively atmosphere of dancehall music
Di gal dem a move a get mi inna the groove
Feeling energized and excited by the way women are dancing
Wosh, which matie want to slam my car door?
Wondering which one of his lovers is trying to damage his car
Kaka su su, no flow
Expressing disappointment in someone or something
She think a woulda mash up when a walk through the door
Believing that someone expected him to be jealous or angry
Oh no, oh no, she get a direct blow
Someone has been hurt or upset by his actions or words
Gal dem man, yaga yaw
Referring to the male companions in the company of women as a group
Writer(s): MOSES DAVIS, PATRICK ROBERTS, ANDREW THOMAS, STEVE MARSDEN
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.