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.
Good Woe
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Get mad gal, lose yuh face gal,
Lose yuh head gal, nah nuh head gal
Wine yuh waist gal, lose yuh face gal,
Lose yuh head gal, nah nuh head gal
Wine yuh waist gal,lose yuh face gal,
Lose yuh waist gal, nah nuh head gal
Wine yuh waist gal, wine yuh waist gal,
Gal wid a good a oh god bless yuh
Dat's why nuh man caan leff yuh
Every man a make date seh dem waan to be by your side
(By your side)
Man a buy yuh a yacht fi go cruise yuh
Mek dem know a seh nuh man caan use yuh
Mek dem know a yuh nuh one night stand
And yuh nuh give wey free ride
A just di good oh yuh have mek man want you so much
Anywhere that you go and you man waan fi touch
Some gal nah nuh good ohh so they run out of luck
Dem cute face and shape just ain't enough
Get mad gal! Yuh have di sexual healin (Gal!)
Fi mek man reach to di ceilin (Gal)
Mornin, noon, or evenin (Gal)
A yuh gimme di right feelin (Gal)
So mi fix up yuh harnest (Gal)
And stretch har fi yuh callin (Gal)
Whole night she been moanin (Gal)
Har ex boyfriend have har yawnin
A di good ohh yuh have mek man want you so much
Anywhere that you go and you man waan fi touch
Some gal nah nuh good ohh so they run out of luck
Dem cute face and shape just ain't enough
Let mi tell dem! Mi see gal from London
And, mi see gal from Birmingham
And, Mi see gal from Brixton
None a dem dem nuh fat like Jamaican
And, mi door bell go ding dong
And, gal inna g string thong
And, mi mi she waan sing pon
And she mi swing pon har swing song
A di good ohh yuh have mek man want you so much
Anywhere that you go and you man waan fi touch
Some gal nah nuh good ohh so they run out of luck
Dem cute face and shape just ain't enough
Gal wid a good a oh god bless yuh
Dat's why nuh man caan leff yuh
Every man a make date seh dem waan to be by your side
(By your side)
Man a buy yuh a yacht fi go cruise yuh
Mek dem know a seh nuh man caan use yuh
Mek dem know a yuh nuh one night stand
And yuh nuh give wey free ride
A just di good oh yuh have mek man want you so much
Anywhere that you go and you man waan fi touch
Some gal nah nuh good ohh so they run out of luck
Dem cute face and shape just ain't enough
Oh, hey, uh, uh, uh, uh
Get mad gal, lose yuh face gal,
Lose yuh head gal, nah nuh head gal
Wine yuh waist gal, lose yuh face gal,
Lose yuh head gal, nah nuh head gal
Wine yuh waist gal,lose yuh face gal,
Lose yuh waist gal, nah nuh head gal
Wine yuh waist gal, wine yuh waist gal,
Get, get, get, get
A just di good oh yuh have mek man want you so much
Anywhere that you go and you man waan fi touch
Some gal nah nuh good ohh so they run out of luck
Dem cute face and shape just ain't enough
The song "Good Woe" by Beenie Man celebrates a woman's sexual appeal and suggests that women who have that "good" quality are highly desirable to men. The term "good" refers to a woman's attractiveness and sexual prowess. The song is an upbeat dancehall track that makes use of Jamaican patois throughout its lyrics.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Gal wid a good a oh god bless yuh" multiple times. This is a compliment to women with this quality, suggesting that they are blessed by a higher power for being so desirable. The verses elaborate on this idea by describing how men will go to great lengths to be with a woman who has that "good" quality. They will even buy her a yacht to impress her and make it known that no one else can use her.
The lyrics also contrast this "good" quality with women who are said to have a "cute face and shape but just ain't enough." This suggests that there is something more to sexual desirability than just physical appearance. Overall, the song is a celebration of women who possess that elusive quality that drives men crazy.
Line by Line Meaning
Get mad gal, lose yuh face gal,
Embrace your sexuality and let loose, don't be ashamed or insecure
Lose yuh head gal, nah nuh head gal
Get lost in the moment, don't overthink or hold back
Wine yuh waist gal, lose yuh face gal,
Move your body sensually, don't worry about looking foolish
Lose yuh head gal, nah nuh head gal
Don't let your thoughts or doubts control you, give in to your desires
Wine yuh waist gal,lose yuh face gal,
Keep moving your body and enjoying the moment, don't worry about how you look
Lose yuh waist gal, nah nuh head gal
Don't hold back or limit yourself, let your body and mind both fully enjoy the moment
Wine yuh waist gal, wine yuh waist gal,
Keep dancing sensually and enjoying yourself, keep letting go of any worries or doubts
Gal wid a good a oh god bless yuh
Women blessed with sexual confidence are highly desired and respected by men
Dat's why nuh man caan leff yuh
Men want to stay with confident women because they know they are valuable and won't settle for less
Every man a make date seh dem waan to be by your side
Men are attracted to confident women and want to be in their presence
(By your side)
Men want to be close to confident women and be seen with them in public
Man a buy yuh a yacht fi go cruise yuh
Men are willing to invest in confident women and provide activities and luxuries for them
Mek dem know a seh nuh man caan use yuh
Confident women won't allow men to take advantage of or mistreat them in any way
Mek dem know a yuh nuh one night stand
Confident women have self-respect and won't engage in casual or meaningless sexual encounters
And yuh nuh give wey free ride
Confident women won't give away anything for free and expect to be treated with respect and reciprocity
A just di good oh yuh have mek man want you so much
Confidence in one's sexuality is highly attractive and desirable to men
Anywhere that you go and you man waan fi touch
Men are physically drawn to confident women and want to touch and be close to them
Some gal nah nuh good ohh so they run out of luck
Women lacking sexual confidence are less desirable and have less luck with men
Dem cute face and shape just ain't enough
Physical beauty is not enough to attract and keep a man, confidence and sexuality are also important
Get mad gal! Yuh have di sexual healin (Gal!)
Embrace your sexual energy and confidence, it is a powerful tool for attracting and pleasing men
Fi mek man reach to di ceilin (Gal)
Confident sexual energy can bring men to ultimate pleasure and ecstasy
Mornin, noon, or evenin (Gal)
Confident women can satisfy men's sexual desires at any time of day
A yuh gimme di right feelin (Gal)
Confident women have the ability to make men feel sexually satisfied and fulfilled
So mi fix up yuh harnest (Gal)
The artist wants to enhance and showcase the confident woman's sexual energy and attractiveness
And stretch har fi yuh callin (Gal)
The singer wants the woman to fully embrace and display her sexual talents and confidence
Whole night she been moanin (Gal)
Confident women have the ability to satisfy men sexually for long periods of time
Har ex boyfriend have har yawnin
Confident women won't settle for unsatisfying or dispassionate sexual encounters
Let mi tell dem! Mi see gal from London
The artist has observed confident and attractive women from different places
And, mi see gal from Birmingham
Confident and attractive women are found all over the world
And, Mi see gal from Brixton
The singer has observed confident and attractive women from specific areas of London
None a dem dem nuh fat like Jamaican
Confident and attractive Jamaican women are especially desirable and unique
And, mi door bell go ding dong
The artist is approached by confident and attractive women regularly
And, gal inna g string thong
Confident women are unashamed to show off their sexual assets and appeal
And, mi mi she waan sing pon
Confident women are bold and expressive, even in their sexual desires
And she mi swing pon har swing song
Confident women can engage in sexual activities and pleasures confidently and without inhibition
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