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.
Hot Like Fire
Beenie Man Lyrics
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You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
You're burning up, you're burning up
Gyal, you, el wi, put up gyal... wine fi me now
Slim gyal, fat gyal, wine fi me now
Oh,... come wine for me now
Every man see now your body to work
Tap the video man seena on da skirt
And the team... you knew your birth...
Some gyal need...
Some gyal, them not get no perks
... tell your friend that me nah go work
When ah wine you ah move di earth
That's why... you my super wine with a sonic burst...
Gyal, you, el wi, put up gyal... wine fi me now
Slim gyal, fat gyal, wine fi me now
... gyal, country giyal, wine fi me now
Oh,... come wine for me now
You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
You're burning up, you're burning up
Hey Michael
You touch me, me touch you
You rub me, me rub you
You soak me, me ah soaka you
You love me, me jeck for you
You check me fi, me give to you
You are...
You are one sex me off,...
Do that wine there, do the wine there
Every man wanna see yo
Do that wine there, do the wine there
Every man wanna see yo...
Gyal, you, el wi, put up gyal... wine fi me now
Slim gyal, fat gyal, wine fi me now
... gyal, country giyal, wine fi me now
Oh,... come wine for me now
You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
You're burning up, you're burning up
Non stop wine it, wine in front... till a man
Dem gyal a wine, pon time
Gyal a gimme non stop wineing
Dem gyal a give you non stop wineing...
The lyrics of Beenie Man's "Hot Like Fire" are about a man praising his woman's body and the power she holds over him as she moves and dances. He tells her that her body is "hot like fire" and that she sets him ablaze with desire. He encourages her and other women to dance and "wine" for him, regardless of their size, shape or background. The song is upbeat and celebrates women and their sensuality.
The first verse of the song praises the woman's body and her ability to move and dance with power. The second verse addresses the male gaze and how men are drawn to women who move and dance in a certain way. The chorus repeats that the woman's body is "hot like fire" and she is "burning up" with desire. The last verse talks about the act of sex and how the woman's movements turn the man on.
Overall, the song is about praising and celebrating women and their bodies, and how their sensuality and sexuality can drive men wild. It is a popular dancehall song that has been played in clubs and parties around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
My gyal make me tell you something
Let me tell you something about my girl
You body hot, you body hot,
You body hot like fire
Your body is very attractive and sexy
You're burning up, you're burning up
You are really hot
Gyal, you, el wi, put up gyal... wine fi me now
Slim gyal, fat gyal, wine fi me now
... gyal, country giyal, wine fi me now
Oh,... come wine for me now
Girls, let's dance and have some fun
Every man see now your body to work
Tap the video man seena on da skirt
And the team... you knew your birth...
Some gyal need...
Some gyal, them not get no perks
... tell your friend that me nah go work
When ah wine you ah move di earth
That's why... you my super wine with a sonic burst...
Everyone can see how seductive you are. You are the best at dancing and you know it. Some girls need to learn from you, they have no talent. When we dance together, it feels like the earth is shaking. You are my best dance partner.
Hey Michael
A random shoutout to someone named Michael
You touch me, me touch you
You rub me, me rub you
You soak me, me ah soaka you
You love me, me jeck for you
You check me fi, me give to you
You are...
You are one sex me off,...
Do that wine there, do the wine there
Every man wanna see yo
Do that wine there, do the wine there
Every man wanna see yo...
We are having a good time dancing together. You are really turning me on. You are a great dancer and every man wants to dance with you.
Non stop wine it, wine in front... till a man
Dem gyal a wine, pon time
Gyal a gimme non stop wineing
Dem gyal a give you non stop wineing...
Let's keep dancing and having fun. The girls are dancing really well and I'm loving it. They are giving us a non-stop show.
Writer(s): Moses Davis, Andrew Hershey
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Lannaman
I had the pleasure of shooting this video for New York based director Dayo, and I have to say it was one of the smoothest produced video i have worked on in a long time. Big up Jay Will who AD'd the production. It was a very long a day and it was a pleasure to shoot.
Damian Moreno
Where was this shot?
keida11100
There is no words to describe Beenie level of talent,,,the bestttttt!!!
mundy586
Always step up to give us the best.Beenie at them again.
HAYDENJMUSIC
Big respect to Dre Skull and Beenie for this wicked riddim and song
nisebebe
Beenie Man, the real king of the dancehall,..nice song
PixelSashay
...The song is already as it's title states "Hot Like Fire" & the vid is just perfect the locations in where it was shot everything just looks fresh
Tooshortbeeztwerkin Faye
Jamaica is where my family live. I love you Jamaica. this my favorite song to dance to. thanks represented my familys country.
Sam Davinci
This song reminds of dem high school days
Saturday's entrainment joh
MrFloydnorton
living legend there will never be another