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.
Come Again
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Zong diggy diggy dong dong diggy siggy dong dong diggy diggy dong dong dong dong
Zong diggy diggy dong dong diggy siggy dong dong diggy diggy dong dong dong dong
Rr! diggy dong dong dong
Dong dong diggy diggy diggy diggy diggy diggy diggy diggy dong dong
[Chorus]
Mi come again, fi rip it up and mash it up again
Mi come again, fi zagga zagga zow dem again
Mi come again, fi OH GOD dem again
Mi come again, fi rip it up and mash it up again
Mi come again, fi bun out all di informa dem
Mi come again, fi zagga zagga zow dem again
Mi come again, fi oh God dem again
Nah flip dem a flop dem a chit dem a chat but a mi dem caan flop man a lyrical dat
Dem a yip dem a yap dem a hip dem a hop dem a dip dem a drop but mi fine like a rock
Punchline dem a chat pon a beat dem hot pon lyrics but mi nuh bizniz dat
When di album drop I can chat don't flop di more we stock di money we got
Dung yard dem call mi di top a di top PG crown mi di king a di crop
VMA's Ashanti a go play wid mi locks all Hot 97 dem gimme di props
Some lie dem a ask why mi always chat dem a sue dem a flop some a do dem a don't
Some a sue to di cops dem a duck dem a dock fly wey when dat ?
[Chorus]
Some a czar we a star we and di gal dem a par
Dem a blar dem a war we a di real toppa nar
Det get cut dem got scar dem a bleach we a tar
Big up di big singer Jah Cure weh thug it out behind bar
We a sing dem dem a song dem a swing our slang
Nah sling we nuh slong we nuh ping we nuh pong
Mi nuh ding mi nuh dong man a king dem a kong
All a bling and dem a blong while we a sing song
[Chorus]
Nuh matta weh dem feel
True dem seh mi humble dem a wonda what's the deal
Sing dem like a gal a wasp and shot dem like a heel
Neva join di Navy but mi pull di musical feel
Have more rhyme like a Orange but nah tek nuh peel
How dem can handle acrimmage walk right out on big field
Mi a eat ? wid cabbage dem a all a fix meal
Back to weh we get dem just a know how it feel
Dem a bait and dem a fraud but mi real
[Chorus]
Nah flip dem a flop dem a chit dem a chat but a mi dem caan flop man a lyrical dat
Dem a yip dem a yap dem a hip dem a hop dem a dip dem a drop but mi fine like a rock
Punchline dem a chat pon a beat dem hot pon lyrics but mi nuh bizniz dat
When di album drop I can chat don't flop di more we stock di money we got
Dung yard dem call mi di top a di top PG crown mi di king a di crop
V-M-A's Ashanti a go play wid mi locks all Hot 97 dem gimme di props
Some lie dem a ask why mi always chat dem a sue dem a flop some a do dem a don't
Some a sue to di cops dem a duck dem a dock fly wey when dat
[Chorus]
The song Come Again by Beenie Man features a very lively and upbeat rhythm. As for the lyrics, they seem to express the artist's confidence in his ability to create good music and to take on any challenge that comes his way. He begins by shouting "Dong! Dong! Ziggy! Anyway!" and goes on to use repetitive phrases like "Zong diggy diggy dong dong" to add a sense of playfulness and excitement to the lyrics. The chorus is particularly catchy and features lines like "Mi come again, fi rip it up and mash it up again" and "Mi come again, fi bun out all di informa dem", which suggest that the artist is not afraid to go all out and do his thing. Throughout the song, Beenie Man sounds very confident and self-assured, using his words to express that he is on top of his game and will always come back stronger.
One interesting fact about "Come Again" is that it was released in 2004 as part of the album titled "Back to Basics". The song became very popular and received a lot of airplay in Jamaica, where it was hailed as an anthem of sorts. In addition to this, the song also won the award for Best Dancehall Single at the International Reggae and World Music Awards that same year. Beenie Man is known for his extensive work in the dancehall and reggae genres and has been in the music industry since the 1980s. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in the Jamaican music scene.
Another interesting fact is that the lyrics of "Come Again" were not without controversy. Some critics felt that the song glorified violence and gang culture. In particular, the line "fi bun out all di informa dem" was seen as problematic since it seemed to suggest that snitching should be punished by physical violence. However, others argued that the song was simply an expression of the harsh realities of life in Jamaica and that the artist was not advocating for any criminal behavior. Whatever the case, "Come Again" remains a popular dancehall tune that continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world.
Chords: Unfortunately, the specific chords for "Come Again" are not available online as Beenie Man has not released them.
Line by Line Meaning
Dong! Dong! Ziggy! Anyway!
Starting the song with an energetic beat and sound effects
Zong diggy diggy dong dong diggy siggy dong dong diggy diggy dong dong dong dong
Continuing the upbeat introduction and setting the tone for the rest of the song
Rr! diggy dong dong dong
Adding another layer to the beat and getting the listener even more hyped up
Mi come again, fi rip it up and mash it up again
I'm back again to give a great performance and exceed expectations
Mi come again, fi bun out all di informa dem
I'm back to call out and expose all the snitches and gossips
Mi come again, fi zagga zagga zow dem again
I'm back to impress and entertain my fans with my unique style and talent
Mi come again, fi OH GOD dem again
I'm back to give another unforgettable performance and make the crowd go wild
Nah flip dem a flop dem a chit dem a chat but a mi dem caan flop man a lyrical dat
I can't be beaten in the rap game, no matter what others may say
Dem a yip dem a yap dem a hip dem a hop dem a dip dem a drop but mi fine like a rock
Others may try to imitate my style, but I remain consistent and powerful like a rock
Punchline dem a chat pon a beat dem hot pon lyrics but mi nuh bizniz dat
Others may be focused on punchlines and beats, but I'm more focused on creating great music
When di album drop I can chat don't flop di more we stock di money we got
My success is measured not just by my talent, but also by the money and recognition I receive
Dung yard dem call mi di top a di top PG crown mi di king a di crop
People in my hometown regard me as the best rapper and recognize me as their leader
VMA's Ashanti a go play wid mi locks all Hot 97 dem gimme di props
Even big names in the industry like Ashanti and Hot 97 recognize my talent and show me respect
Some lie dem a ask why mi always chat dem a sue dem a flop some a do dem a don't
Some people may question why I always rap, but they can't deny my success, while others may try and fail
Some a sue to di cops dem a duck dem a dock fly wey when dat?
Some people may try to get me into trouble, but I remain ahead of the game and unaffected by their schemes
Some a czar we a star we and di gal dem a par
Some people may criticize me, but I know I'm a star and the ladies love me
Dem a blar dem a war we a di real toppa nar
Others may boast and compete, but I'm the real champion of the rap game
Det get cut dem got scar dem a bleach we a tar
Others may try to harm me or drag me down, but I remain steady and resist their negativity
Mi nuh ding mi nuh dong man a king dem a kong
I'm not just playing around or following trends, I'm the king of the rap scene
All a bling and dem a blong while we a sing song
Other rappers may focus on material possessions and status, but I remain committed to creating great music and entertaining my fans
True dem seh mi humble dem a wonda what's the deal
While some may recognize my humility, others may question how I remain successful and popular
Sing dem like a gal a wasp and shot dem like a heel
I handle my critics and haters like a pro, never letting them disrupt my success or my attitude
Neva join di Navy but mi pull di musical feel
I may not have a history in the military, but I dominate the music industry with my unique skillset and style
Have more rhyme like a Orange but nah tek nuh peel
I have more rhymes and creativity than many other rappers, but I don't let myself become overconfident or arrogant
How dem can handle acrimmage walk right out on big field
Others may not be able to handle the heat and pressure of the rap game, but I thrive under these conditions
Mi a eat ? wid cabbage dem a all a fix meal
I'm not just surviving in the industry, but I'm thriving and enjoying the rewards of my success
Back to weh we get dem just a know how it feel
I remain loyal to my roots and my original supporters, and I understand the struggles and challenges of my fellow rappers
Dem a bait and dem a fraud but mi real
Others may be fake and fraudulent, but I'm authentic and genuine in my music and my personality
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DONOVAN KEITH BENNETT, KIRK FORD, MOSES ANTHONY DAVIS, CARL DALE UDAH, MICHAEL ANTHONY BENNETT, ALAN JONES
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