Gal I Know You
Beenie Man Lyrics


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D&H gyal
Yo man is here
From dem seh blup blap blap
Sing
Gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you
Gyal a you have up di yenkel glue
Gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you
Man go touch an no pass back through
A which gyal mi hear seh go put on tattoo
Wid man last name wa no permit you
A you seh you good an no man no tell you
From you good like gold walk out you a mi boo
You a enjoy yo self wa a next gyal a do
Stand up shi an are friend dem a chat you an yo crew
Money you a spend flass as you waan to
A this mi waan di whole a unu do
Every gyal just bend forward cock up unu bumpa
So when mi si yo body it a call you seh come fa
Bend forward cock up unu bumpa
Bad mind run off a di race track a dova
Bend forward cock up unu bumpa
Rewind da something deh da wine deh a murder
Bend forward cock up unu bumpa
It broad like a Toyota Tundra
To ms world ms universe
Woman a di year false finger nail bleachers
And false hair go goes and prostitute
Woman everywhere
Unu mi a sing fa unu mi waan hear
Ladies up deh hand in a di air
Gyal dem a wine to di riddim wa dem a hear




A gyal man a look you take it without fear
If di roos it clean di cock wouldn't disappear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beenie Man's song "Gal I Know You" is written in Jamaican patois which requires some knowledge of the dialect to decipher the true meaning of the lyrics. In this song, Beenie Man is singing about a particular girl and making it clear that she is not the one that has his heart. He tells her that he only enjoys her company and she should not get too comfortable with him. He also talks about other women who are equally attractive and urges them to come forward with their best dance moves.


Beenie Man tells the girl that she may be attractive and have a lot to offer, but she is not the one for him. He sings about how she enjoys herself and spends money as she wishes, but she should know that other girls are watching and are willing to take her place. The line "A you seh you good an no man no tell you" is an indication that she is confident in herself and does not need anyone's validation. Beenie Man assures her that he is not trying to disrespect her, but he is simply being honest about his feelings.


The chorus of the song talks about the way that girls dance to the rhythm of the music. Beenie Man urges them to bend forward and cock up their bumpa (Jamaican for buttocks) because their bodies are calling him. He also mentions that the way they dance is so infectious that it can make other people get carried away. The line "If di roos it clean di cock wouldn't disappear" is a Jamaican proverb which means that if the foundation is strong, then the structure will remain stable.


Line by Line Meaning

D&H gyal
Referring to a particular type of woman, typically associated with music and dancehall culture.


Yo man is here
Announcing the arrival of the performer and setting the scene for the song that follows.


From dem seh blup blap blap
The origin of the phrase is unclear, but it is likely to be a reference to the sounds of gunfire or explosion, suggesting a volatile or dangerous environment.


Sing
A prompt for the performer to begin the song.


Gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you
Addressing a woman and explaining that she is not the person being referred to in the song, focusing instead on another woman.


Gyal a you have up di yenkel glue
Complimenting the woman being addressed, suggesting that she has a good figure or body shape.


Gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you, gyal a nuh you
Repeating the earlier refrain to emphasize that the song is not about the woman being addressed, but about another woman.


Man go touch an no pass back through
Suggesting that the woman being addressed is not worth pursuing, as she is not as desirable or attractive as other women.


A which gyal mi hear seh go put on tattoo
Asking a question about a woman who has got a tattoo of the performer's name or some other sign of commitment.


Wid man last name wa no permit you
Suggesting that the woman being addressed is not entitled to use the performer's last name, implying that she is not in a serious or committed relationship with him.


A you seh you good an no man no tell you
Acknowledging a woman's confidence and assertion of her own worth, but also implying that she is mistaken or misguided in her self-perception.


From you good like gold walk out you a mi boo
Suggesting that a woman who is highly desirable or attractive should commit to a relationship with the performer and not waste her time with other men who are less worthy.


You a enjoy yo self wa a next gyal a do
Noting that a woman may be having fun and enjoying herself, but suggesting that there are other women who are more desirable or worthy of attention.


Stand up shi an are friend dem a chat you an yo crew
Observing that a woman is standing with her friends and being chatted up by men, implying that she is not in a serious or committed relationship with any of them.


Money you a spend flass as you waan to
Noting that a woman is spending money freely and without concern, suggesting that she is not in a serious or committed relationship and is free to do as she pleases.


A this mi waan di whole a unu do
Expressing a desire for everyone to dance and enjoy themselves to the rhythm of the music.


Every gyal just bend forward cock up unu bumpa
Encouraging all the women in the audience to dance and show off their bodies by bending forward and shaking their hips.


So when mi si yo body it a call you seh come fa
Noting that when the performer sees a woman's body, he is attracted to her and wants her to come closer to him.


Bad mind run off a di race track a dova
Condemning individuals who are negative or envious of others, suggesting that they should not interfere or criticize others who are enjoying themselves.


Rewind da something deh da wine deh a murder
Praising a particular dance move or rhythm and suggesting that it is so good that it deserves to be repeated or 'rewound' for everyone to appreciate.


Bend forward cock up unu bumpa
Encouraging women to dance and move their bodies in a sexually suggestive and provocative manner.


It broad like a Toyota Tundra
Comparing a woman's body to the size and power of a large pickup truck, emphasizing its curves and muscular shape.


To ms world ms universe
Referring to international beauty pageants and suggesting that all the women in the audience are beautiful and worthy of such titles.


Woman a di year false finger nail bleachers
Complimenting women who take care of their appearance and suggesting that they deserve recognition and praise.


And false hair go goes and prostitute
Suggesting that some women who wear fake hair or nails, or who dress provocatively, may be judged or stereotyped as prostitutes or judged harshly by others.


Woman everywhere
Noting that there are women all around the performer and in the audience, and that he appreciates and celebrates their beauty and vitality.


Unu mi a sing fa unu mi waan hear
Acknowledging that the performer is entertaining the audience and asking them to listen and participate more fully in the music.


Ladies up deh hand in a di air
Encouraging women to raise their hands and become more engaged and involved in the music and dance.


Gyal dem a wine to di riddim wa dem a hear
Observing that women are dancing and moving their bodies to the rhythm of the music, and implying that they are enjoying themselves and feel liberated.


A gyal man a look you take it without fear
Suggesting that a woman should feel confident and proud if other men are attracted to her, and that she does not need to be defined or controlled by her relationships with men.


If di roos it clean di cock wouldn't disappear
Making a vulgar joke about male genitalia and suggesting that women should take care of themselves and practice good hygiene.




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@TheEumenia

Love him...thank you for your music beenie..

@SuperClaudette11

Go Beenie you understand what we need and how we need it pow pow!!!!!

@penningtonj100

Beenie delivers again for the ladies.

@MsElise30

We must love you Beenie,you catering to us women a long time,madddddddddddddddd!!!

@sean59459

No stopping Beenie..tune maddd!!

@alana7266

Tuneeeeee that's why we love you Beenie..

@KEEMZKEEMZ

maad chune . beenie still got it .

@shawn93ify

Dancehall DNA..Boom Beenie at them!!!

@harry67759

Song off the hook!!!

@mdprodigal

keep it coming beenie need more a dis for 2012

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