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.
Hypocrite
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Wo nana woy, wo nana woy, wo nana woy, yeah
Wo nana woy, wo nana woy, wo nana woy, yeah
Yuh tink mi nuh know di pussy-hole dem nuh like mi
Si dem all a hype up but dat still nuh strike mi
But me a cut and guh through 'cause a love ina mi heart
Nuff a dem want fi spite mi
Suh mi just a pall-off pon dem ina mi Nike
True mi know a we buy wi tings
Wi nuh listen ole' Fffffff
Nuff a dem want fi spite mi
See't yah now
Nah watch no face, 'cause mi done try di case
Tell dem fi suck dem muma dem can't help mi
Dem nuh know a we run di place from machine pon di base
And man a done millionaire from we a twenty
Tell dem fi stop watch mi clothes and stop watch mi coil
Stop watch mi pose and mi rastaman style
Stop watch mi nose and stop watch mi file
And leggo with yuh hypocrite smile
Yes dem woulda want si mi tiefe and a wear so-so brief
Tell dem move and guh weh 'cause dem a evil
And dem a bad mind money from di few ganja leaf
Dem nuh stop call police dem a weavel
Tell dem fi stop watch wi clothes and stop watch wi coil
Stop watch mi pose and mi rastaman style
Stop watch mi nose and stop watch mi file
And leggo with yuh hypocrite smile
In Beenie Man's song "Hypocrite," the artist addresses the criticism and animosity he faces from others, particularly those who don't approve of him. He acknowledges that people think he is two-faced, but insists that he knows that certain individuals don't like him and don't want to see him succeed. Despite this, he continues to push forward with love in his heart and a determination to succeed. He asserts that he and his group are the ones who have made it to the top of their industry, and advises others to stop focusing on trying to bring him down with their hypocritical behavior and to focus on their own lives.
Beenie Man's lyrics are largely focused on his own experiences, and delve into the difficulties he has faced in his career. He addresses the negative opinions of other people in the music industry, and how he has been able to rise above their criticism and continue to be successful. Interestingly, the phrase "wo nana woy" in the chorus of the song is a nod to Ghanaian high life music, which has influenced Jamaican music over the years. The use of this phrase in the song highlights the expansive nature of the genre, and how other cultures and styles have been incorporated into it.
Additionally, "Hypocrite" is notable for the way that it showcases Beenie Man's unique style of dancehall music. His use of patois, a distinctive dialect of Jamaican, creates an authentic and grounded feeling that helps to convey the meaning and emotion behind his lyrics. Similarly, the beat of the track is built around a classic, driving rhythm that emphasizes the power and energy of the song. Overall, "Hypocrite" is a powerful and insightful track that sheds light on the experiences of Beenie Man's career, and serves as a testament to the strength and resilience of the artist and his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem seh mi kind of two-sided
People say that I am deceitful.
Wo nana woy, wo nana woy, wo nana woy, yeah
Repetitive phrase with no significant meaning.
Yuh tink mi nuh know di pussy-hole dem nuh like mi
You think I am unaware that some people dislike me.
Si dem all a hype up but dat still nuh strike mi
I see them all boasting, but that doesn't affect me.
But me a cut and guh through 'cause a love ina mi heart
But I will continue and push through because I have love in my heart.
Nuff a dem want fi spite mi
Many of them want to harm me.
But true mi done know di pussy dem nuh like mi
But I already know that some people dislike me.
Suh mi just a pall-off pon dem ina mi Nike
So I just brush them off with my Nike shoes.
True mi know a we buy wi tings
Because I know we have earned our wealth.
Wi nuh listen ole' Fffffff
We don't listen to old chatter.
See't yah now
Now listen up.
Nah watch no face, 'cause mi done try di case
I won't bother with anyone's face because I've been through it before.
Tell dem fi suck dem muma dem can't help mi
Tell them to go away, they can't do anything for me.
Dem nuh know a we run di place from machine pon di base
They don't know that we are in control from the sound system.
And man a done millionaire from we a twenty
And some have become millionaires since we were twenty.
Tell dem fi stop watch mi clothes and stop watch mi coil
Tell them to stop scrutinizing my clothing and hairstyle.
Stop watch mi pose and mi rastaman style
Stop observing my posture and Rastafarian style.
Stop watch mi nose and stop watch mi file
Stop watching my nose and reviewing my personal information.
And leggo with yuh hypocrite smile
And stop pretending with your fake smile.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pavinthiranganesan5805
(1.)1 john 4:20>if a man say,i love god and hateth his brother,he is a liar:for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen,how can he love god whom,he hath not seen?[hyphocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(2.)james1:26>if any man among you seem to be religious,and bridleth not his tongue,but deceiveth his own heart,this man's religion is vain[hyphocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(3.)Matthew7:5>thou hypocrite,first cast out the beem out of thine own eye;and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(4.)Matthew6:1>Take heed that ye do not your alms before men,to be seen of them:otherwise ye have no reward of your father which is in heaven[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(5.)Matthew7:1-5>judge not,that ye be not judged[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(6.)Matthew15:7-9>ye hypocrites,well did esaias prophesy of you,saying,this people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth,and honoureth me with their lips;but their heart is far from me.but in vain they do workship me,teaching for doctrines the commandments of men[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(7.)Roman2:3>And thinkest thou this,o man,that judgest them which do such things,and doest the same,that thou shalt escape the judgement of god[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(8.)1 john2:9>he that saith he is in the light,and hateth his brother,is in darkness even until now[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal]
(9.)luke12:2>For there is nothing covered,that shall not be revealed;neitheir hid,that shall not be known[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(10.)james2:17>even so faith,if it hath not works,is dead,being alone[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(11.)2 timothy 3:5>having a form of godliness,but denying the power there of:from such turn away[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(12.)Matthew7:15>beware of false prophets,which come to you in sheep's clothing,but inwardly they are ravening wolves[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(13.)Titus1:16>they profess that they know god;but in works they deny him,being abominable,and disobedient,and unto every good work reprobate[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
(14.)1 john2:4>he that saith,i know him,and keepeth not his commandments,is a liar,and the truth is not in him[hypocrite,nayavanjagargal,munafik]
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