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.
Dutty Mind
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Attitude Gal
One of dem, two of dem
See the crew of dem, I will wine dem
Could a three a dem, could a four a dem
Even more of dem, I will grind dem
See the whole of dem, see di whole a dem... friends (whole a dem friends)
Pack up mi gyal... dutty wine... eehh
Alright now
[Verse:]
Me step inna di club, a dance rub a dub
An di gyal a come wine up on me
Mi stan so tall back against the wall
And now she start climb up pon me
Its kind a likkle trickie, I'm checking out Nikki
When you know say time is up on me
The way di gyal a wine is like the breeze a blow
But it hot and the sun shine on me
[Chorus:]
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (whoa)
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (ray)
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (lawd)
Dutty wine, my girl, mix it up now
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (ray)
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (lawd)
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (whoa)
Watch di gyal dem a do di dutty wuk (Aye)
[Verse:]
Bend your back and lift your head up
Turn side way, lift your leg up
Bend your face and twist it up
And turn true side like you know you fed up (Whoa)
Turn roun like you know rose duck
Spin aroun cause you know how fi wuk
Lift it up back, then you breast it up
Back it up, cock it up, my girl dutty wuk
[Chorus:]
So, do di dutty wuk, do di dutty wuk
Watch all di gal deh a do di dutty wuk (Attitude)
Di dutty wuk, do di dutty wuk
Attitude gal a do di dutty wuk
[Verse:]
So f***in inna wata, f***in inna sea
F***in inna bushes, and f***in inna tree
If you f*** pon di bed your not f***ing me
F*** pon di floor, f*** pon di t.v.
F*** pon di dresser, and bruk up figurine
F*** pon di fan, no gyal no finga me
When mi see di hot gyal dem dat a trigga me
F*** any where, let f*** be free
So, could a one a dem, could a two a dem
Send the crew of dem, I will grind dem
Could a three a dem, and if a four of dem
Send more a dem, I will wine dem
Any way dem deh, any way dem deh
Any way dem deh, Mota will find dem
Just to wine up pon di gyal yah
Look at di gyal dem a wine
Sit down pon it now
Me step inna di club, a dance rub a dub
An di gyal a come wine up on me
Mi stan so tall back against the wall
And now she start climb up pon me
Its kind a likkle trickie, I'm checking out Nikki
When you know say time is up on me
The way di gyal a wine is like the breeze a blow
But it hot and the sun shine on me
Myah gyal
So f***in inna wata, f***in inna sea
F***in inna bushes, and f***in inna tree
If you f*** pon di bed your not f***ing me
F*** pon di floor, f*** pon di t.v.
F*** pon di dresser, and bruk up figurine
F*** pon di fan, no gyal no finga me
When mi see di hot gyal dem dat a trigga me
F*** any where, let f*** be free
Se coulda One of dem, two of dem
See the crew of dem, I will wine dem
Could a three a dem, could a four a dem
Even more of dem, I will grind dem
See the whole of dem, see di whole a dem... friends (whole a dem friends)
Go pun yeh head, go pun yeh head
Myah gyal
So f***in inna wata, f***in inna sea
F***in inna bushes, and f***in inna tree
If you f*** pon di bed your not f***ing me
F*** pon di floor, f*** pon di t.v.
F*** pon di dresser, and bruk up figurine
F*** pon di fan, no gyal no finga me
When mi see di hot gyal dem dat a trigga me
F*** any where, let f*** be free
[Fades Out]
The song "Dutty Mind" by Beenie Man is a suggestive and provocative dancehall track that celebrates the art of "dutty wining" and "dutty wuking," both erotic dance moves popular in the Caribbean club scene. In the first verse, Beenie Man describes how he stands against the wall in the club, and the ladies flock to cling to him and "climb uppon him" while performing the dutty wine. The chorus encourages women to get involved in the dutty whining and wuking by urging them to "mix it up now." The second verse calls for more explicit activities, such as "fu**ing inna water, fu**ing inna sea," and "breaking figurines." It also emphasizes that sex can happen anywhere and encourages free expression of sexuality.
Overall, the suggestive lyrics of "Dutty Mind" evoke the raunchy sexuality of dancehall parties, and the song's beat will command listeners to move their hips and dance. The song's commercial success made it popular outside the Caribbean, including in countries like Canada and the United States.
Line by Line Meaning
Intro:
The introduction of the song, consisting of a call to party with attitude and confidence.
Attitude Gal
Addressing a confident and sassy girl who knows what she wants.
One of dem, two of dem
Regardless of how many girls are there, I can handle them all.
See the crew of dem, I will wine dem
Even if there are many girls, I can dance and have fun with all of them.
Could a three a dem, could a four a dem
Whether it's three or four girls, I can handle them all.
Even more of dem, I will grind dem
The more girls there are, the more I can party and dance with them.
See the whole of dem, see di whole a dem... friends (whole a dem friends)
All the girls are friends with each other, which makes it easy for me to party and have fun with them.
Pack up mi gyal... dutty wine... eehh
I am telling my girl to pack up and dance the 'dutty wine', a Jamaican dance style full of energy and sensuality.
So what dem a say
I am asking in a confident tone, what are they saying? Meaning it doesn't matter what others think, we will have fun a party anyway.
Alright now
Ending the introduction on a high note, ready to start the party and dance.
Verse:
The first stanza of the song, describing how I dance and how the girls respond.
Me step inna di club, a dance rub a dub
I step into the club and start dancing in the popular Jamaican style called 'rub a dub.'
An di gyal a come wine up on me
The girls start dancing and 'wining' (gyrating) around me.
Mi stan so tall back against the wall
I stand tall with my back against the wall, enjoying the attention from the girls.
And now she start climb up pon me
The girls start climbing on me, showing their intense passion and desire.
Its kind a likkle trickie, I'm checking out Nikki
I am being sly and checking out a girl named Nikki instead of paying attention to the others.
When you know say time is up on me
All good things must come to an end, and I know the time at the club is almost over.
The way di gyal a wine is like the breeze a blow
The way the girls dance is fluid and graceful, like the breeze blowing past me.
But it hot and the sun shine on me
However, it's hot in the club, and the party is in full swing, and the sun is shining on me.
Chorus:
The chorus of the song, describing the 'Dutty Wine' and how it is done.
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (whoa)
Encouraging girls to dance the 'dutty wine' with passion and energy.
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (ray)
Praising the 'dutty wine' dance style and its ability to bring joy and energy to the party.
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (lawd)
The 'dutty wine' is so good that it deserves praise from everyone, even God himself.
Dutty wine, my girl, mix it up now
Mixing up the dance steps and adding some flavor to it, making it unique and more exciting.
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (ray)
Encouraging girls to do the 'dutty wuk' dance with the same passion and energy as the 'dutty wine.'
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (lawd)
Praising the 'dutty wuk' dance style and how it brings life to any party.
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (whoa)
The 'dutty wuk' is so captivating and exciting that it deserves acknowledgment and enthusiasm.
Watch di gyal dem a do di dutty wuk (Aye)
Observing the girls do the 'dutty wuk' and enjoying the show while dancing with them.
Verse:
The second stanza of the song, describing the dance moves for the 'dutty wuk.'
Bend your back and lift your head up
Bending down and lifting your head up while dancing, adds more excitement to the dance moves.
Turn side way, lift your leg up
Turning sideways while dancing and lifting one leg up, creates a unique and exciting rhythm.
Bend your face and twist it up
Bending your face and twisting it up while dancing, adds more intensity to the performance.
And turn true side like you know you fed up (Whoa)
Turning around to the side, showing that you are fed up with everything and want to let loose on the dance floor.
Turn roun like you know rose duck
Turning around like a duck - smooth and graceful.
Spin aroun cause you know how fi wuk
Spinning around because you know how to dance and move your body in the best way possible.
Lift it up back, then you breast it up
Lifting your back and then your breasts while dancing, showing confidence and sensuality.
Back it up, cock it up, my girl dutty wuk
Backing it up and then cocking it up while doing the 'dutty wuk,' adds more excitement and flavor to the dance moves.
Chorus:
The chorus of the song, describing the 'Dutty Wine' and how it is done.
So, do di dutty wuk, do di dutty wuk
Encouraging the girls to do the 'dutty wuk' dance more and enjoy themselves thoroughly.
Watch all di gal deh a do di dutty wuk (Attitude)
Observing all the girls dancing the 'dutty wuk' with attitude and confidence.
Di dutty wuk, do di dutty wuk
Repeating the encouragement for the girls to keep dancing the 'dutty wuk.'
Attitude gal a do di dutty wuk
Praising and noticing a girl with attitude and confidence while dancing the 'dutty wuk.'
Verse:
The third stanza of the song, describing how and where people can have sex.
So f***in inna wata, f***in inna sea
Having sex in the water or at the beach under the moon and stars.
F***in inna bushes, and f***in inna tree
Having sex in the bushes or trees away from public space.
If you f*** pon di bed your not f***ing me
I am not interested in plain or boring sex on the bed.
F*** pon di floor, f*** pon di t.v.
Having sex on the floor or while watching TV, makes it more spontaneous and exciting.
F*** pon di dresser, and bruk up figurine
Having sex on the dresser and breaking a figurine, adds more excitement and danger to the proceedings.
F*** pon di fan, no gyal no finga me
Having sex on the fan, ensures no girl can find me, adding more mystery and excitement.
When mi see di hot gyal dem dat a trigga me
Seeing hot girls trigger sexual desire, and I can't resist myself.
F*** any where, let f*** be free
Having sex wherever we want, without any restrictions or inhibitions.
Could a one a dem, could a two a dem
I am confident in handling any number of girls and having fun with them.
Send the crew of dem, I will grind dem
I am sure of my ability to dance, seduce and have fun with a group of girls.
Could a three a dem, and if a four of dem
It doesn't matter how many girls or friends of girls, I will party and have fun with all of them.
Send more a dem, I will wine dem
The more girls, the merrier. I will wine them all and show them a good time.
Any way dem deh, any way dem deh
Regardless of where the girls are, or what they are doing, I can handle them all.
Any way dem deh, Mota will find dem
Mota refers to himself, he is confident he can locate and seduce any girl he wants, at any place.
Just to wine up pon di gyal yah
Mota likes to dance and party with the girls and show them a good time.
Look at di gyal dem a wine
Observing the girls dance and feeling the energy and passion in the room.
Sit down pon it now
Making an invitation to the girls to give their best and show their energy in the dance moves.
Myah gyal
Again, referring to his girl and saying it's time to wine some more.
Go pun yeh head, go pun yeh head
Asking the girls to let loose and give it their all with their head spinning in the dance moves.
Fades Out
The song ends, leaving a feeling of energy, passion, and fun behind.
Writer(s): Moses Anthony Davis, Craig Parks, Cordel Burrell, Diavallan Everett Fearon, Gringo, Carol Dayle C Udah
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.