He was booed off stage at a show celebrating the visit of Nelson Mandela. In 1993 at the very popular show Sting he accused fellow deejay Bounty Killer that the elder artist had stolen his catchphrase, "people dead". This triggered a lyrical battle which continued on the air with each artist counteracting the other's songs. Finally, in 1995, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer settled their differences on the air by actually signing a peace treaty and the two recorded an album together, Guns Out. This was followed by a single, "No Mama No Cry", a rehash of the Bob Marley classic "No Woman No Cry", speaking out against violence and inspired by the murder of Pan Head, another popular Deejay.
Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly and Robbie, Beenie Man soon converted to the Rastafari movement.
In 1994, he was signed by Island Records and released the critically acclaimed album Blessed.
In 1995, Beenie Man released a remix of Barrington Levy's "Under Mi Sensi" in the United Kingdom, and collaborated with Dennis Brown and Triston Palma to release Three Against War and Lt. Stitchie on Mad Cobra Meets Lt. Stitchie & Beenie Man. He took another step up the ladder in 1996, releasing the seminal Maestro, produced by Patrick Roberts and shot him to UK fame. During the period from the mid to late '90s, Beenie Man dominated the Jamaican charts to the extent that he perhaps had a good claim to the crown of "Dancehall King", a title only bestowed previously on Yellowman in the early 1980s.
In 1998, Beenie Man signed to Virgin Records to release albums in the United States. His first American offering was The Doctor (1998). In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) to release The Art & Life. During the late 1990s, Beenie Man began his conquest of America with the hits, "Romie", "Who Am I" and "Girls Dem Sugar", which featured American R&B singer, Mya.
In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy", but his biggest break in America came in early 2004 with the release of a remix of "Dude", featuring guest vocals by fellow Jamaican Ms. Thing, as well as rhymes by Shawnna.
Amazing
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Wahala
What be the matter?
Baby, you dey make me dey stagger
Like say I drink lager
This your love high me pass kparaga
Why you dey do me like this?
Kpokpodikpo for di matter
Girl, I wan' spend all my rabba for you, for you
Girl, I wanna be the one you call
Every time that you're down
I'm gonna be there for you
Every time that you want me around
Put a smile pon your pretty face
Girl, any time weh you frown
Because you're my righteous queen
With that beautiful crown
That why me sing seh
Amazing grace (amazing grace)
Every time I see your face
All my body just dey shake
Girl, forever, it's you and me, you and me
Amazing grace (amazing grace)
Every time I see your face (oh, na-na-na)
All my body just dey shake (body just dey shake)
Girl, I wanna see you every day
Yeah, yeah
Sweetie Maria
Sweetie Maria
My sweetie Maria
I wanna love you
Sweetie Maria
(Oh, yah, yah-yah)
Hey
From jamaica to africa, me and sweet Maria
Kiss up me body an seh mi sweet like toffee, ah
Breakfast in bed darling see the coffee, ah
And she nuh bout nothing man ah mafia
Legal ova there so baller, him ah look afi yah
My girl you have the saltfish fi the ackee
The only page inna me book you ah the chapter
Girl me wan' long pon ya body like a captor
Nine months after baby ah the factor
Your heart mi capture
Call me dinosaur, badder than ah rapture
Dem gyal contractor, man nah nuh actor
Listen to dem facts, yeah
Every day when I see your face
That means you bring light inna the place
My girl when you whine your waist
Amazing grace (amazing grace)
Every time I see your face
All my body just dey shake
Girl, forever, it's you and me, you and me
Amazing grace (amazing grace)
Every time I see your face (every time I see your face)
All my body just dey shake (body just dey shake)
Girl, I wanna see you every day
Yeah, yeah
Sweetie Maria (hey, na-na, oh, no-no-no)
Sweetie Maria (Maria, Maria, Maria)
My sweetie Maria
I wanna love you
Sweetie Maria
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Amazing grace
Every time I see your face
All my body just dey shake
Girl, forever, it's you and me, you and me
In "Amazing" by Beenie Man, the artist expresses his deep admiration and love for a woman. He starts by asking what the problem is because she is causing him to stagger and feel intoxicated, as if he has been drinking alcohol. Her love is overwhelming and intoxicating, and he wonders why she treats him the way she does. Despite her actions, he is willing to give her everything he has. He wants to be the person she turns to when she is down and promises to be there for her whenever she needs him. He wants to bring a smile to her face and be her righteous queen.
The chorus, "Amazing grace, every time I see your face, all my body just dey shake," signifies the overwhelming impact the woman has on him. Simply seeing her makes his entire body tremble with excitement and desire. He wants to be with her every day and feels a strong connection that goes beyond words.
The second verse refers to the couple's journey from Jamaica to Africa, highlighting the adventures they have together. Beenie Man sings about how sweet Maria makes him feel, using the analogy of sweetness and comparing himself to toffee. He appreciates her gestures, like making him breakfast in bed and being dedicated to their relationship. He emphasizes that their love is genuine, contrasting it with the superficiality of others. He claims that Maria has captured his heart and describes himself as a powerful force, with a reference to the rapture. He asserts that he is different from other men and suggests that listeners pay attention to the facts about him.
Overall, "Amazing" is a romantic and passionate song in which Beenie Man expresses his love and infatuation for a woman named Maria. The lyrics illustrate his desire to be there for her and his admiration for her presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Tchélélé, tchélélé
Expressing a feeling of excitement and anticipation
Wahala
A Nigerian Pidgin term for trouble or problem
What be the matter?
What is the issue or problem?
Baby, you dey make me dey stagger
Darling, you make me feel unsteady or off-balance
Like say I drink lager
As if I have consumed a lot of beer
This your love high me pass kparaga
Your love has intoxicated me more than alcohol
Why you dey do me like this?
Why are you treating me this way?
Do me like that, girl, I no give you lamba
Treating me like that, girl, I won't give you trouble
Kpokpodikpo for di matter
Complicated or confusing situation
Girl, I wan' spend all my rabba for you, for you
Girl, I want to spend all my money for you, for you
Girl, I wanna be the one you call
Girl, I want to be the person you rely on
Every time that you're down
Whenever you are feeling sad or low
I'm gonna be there for you
I will support and be there for you
Every time that you want me around
Whenever you desire my presence
Put a smile pon your pretty face
Make you wear a smile on your beautiful face
Girl, any time weh you frown
Girl, whenever you frown
Because you're my righteous queen
Because you are my virtuous and deserving queen
With that beautiful crown
With your metaphorical crown of beauty and excellence
That why me sing seh
That's why I sing
Sweetie Maria
Term of endearment for Maria
My sweetie Maria
Maria, my sweet and beloved
I wanna love you
I want to give you my love
From jamaica to africa, me and sweet Maria
From Jamaica to Africa, Maria and I
Kiss up me body an seh mi sweet like toffee, ah
Kissing my body and saying I am sweet like toffee
Breakfast in bed darling see the coffee, ah
Having breakfast in bed, my dear, see the coffee
And she nuh bout nothing man ah mafia
And she is not involved with any untrustworthy people, only loyal and trustworthy men
Legal ova there so baller, him ah look afi yah
Legal over there, he is a baller, but he is looking for you here
My girl you have the saltfish fi the ackee
My girl, you are the perfect partner for the ackee fruit's salted fish dish
The only page inna me book you ah the chapter
You are the only significant part of my life
Girl me wan' long pon ya body like a captor
Girl, I want to possess your body completely
Nine months after baby ah the factor
Nine months later, having a baby is the result
Your heart mi capture
I have captured your heart
Call me dinosaur, badder than ah rapture
Call me a dinosaur, more powerful than the apocalypse
Dem gyal contractor, man nah nuh actor
Those girls are contractors, but I am not a pretender
Listen to dem facts, yeah
Listen to these realities
Every day when I see your face
Every day when I see your face
That means you bring light inna the place
That signifies you bring brightness to the surroundings
My girl when you whine your waist
My girl when you move your waist seductively
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization of excitement and joy
Sweetie Maria
Term of endearment for Maria
My sweetie Maria
Maria, my sweet and beloved
I wanna love you
I want to give you my love
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization of excitement and joy
Amazing grace
Astonishing and divine favor
Every time I see your face
Each time I see your face
All my body just dey shake
My entire body trembles
Girl, forever, it's you and me, you and me
Girl, for eternity, it's only you and me
I wanna see you every day
I want to see you every day
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Moses Davis, Patrick Okorie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Global Music Promoter
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dorrtay
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Layleezy_lyrics
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KING WIZZY
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Heavenly Demonic Emperor
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mike Angelo
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Chuks de Prince
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