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.
Let's Go
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Hey
Summer is on now (summer is on)
Mi have on mi shorts now
Mi an mi girlfriend a par
Wooow
Start the car
An wi a drive out, we going out
Verse 1
Let's go to the beach
Mek wi have a party pan the sand gyal
Tek off yuh rap mi wah fi si you inna yuh thong
Buss a pose mek mi use mi touch snap one
Nuh pretty belly skin deh with di tattoo deh pon
Yuh a genuine brownin hold a summer tan
Umbrella bleacha, cause a suh di summa tan
Suh di gal dem seh dem ready fi di summa marathon
Suh mi haffi sing another summa song
Suh mi ask you
Chorus
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out an let me know (Uptown)
Gal everywhere wi go (Downtown)
Guh hard or guh home we know
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out an let me know (Dung a country)
Gal everywhere wi go (Cross di globe)
Guh hard or guh home we know
Verse 2
Pass mi di white Over proof Yaad Swag mek mi pop it
Pin cup ready likkle ice inna bucket
Pass di Red Rum an nuh mek Fambo done it
Whether ATI or Igloo we a chuck it
Party fi di summa an di gyal dem wet it
Short shorts an marina dem gyal yah got it
Dem have di summa body eva hot a suh dem drop it
While di thugs dem a Guinness an spliff it
That's why mi seh
Chorus
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out an let me know (Uptown)
Gal everywhere wi go (Downtown)
Guh hard or guh home we know
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out an let me know (Dung a country)
Gal everywhere wi go (Cross di globe)
Guh hard or guh home we know
Verse 3
Gyal from all about a fly down fi di summa (yuh si Anna)
Har skin so fly cocoa butta
Shi cock up pan di R6 wid di big papa
Mi have a gyal from Buff Bay but dis yah one yah buffa
Mi have a pound a high grade dung a West mi a guh fah (nah suffa)
Dis year mi money get nuffa
Mi just buy mi yacht serious mi a nuh bluffa
Dem sing summa song but dis yah one yah tuffa
Mi ask dem
Chorus
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out an let me know (Uptown)
Gal everywhere wi go (Downtown)
Guh hard or guh home we know
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out an let me know (Dung a country)
Gal everywhere wi go (Cross di globe)
Guh hard or guh home we know
Outro
(Instrumental Content)
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out and let mi know (Uptown)
Gal everywhere wi go (Downtown)
Guh hard or guh home we know
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Shout it out and let mi know (Dung a country)
Gal everywhere wi go (Cross di globe)
Guh hard or guh home we know
"Let's Go" by Beenie Man is a lively summer song that celebrates the season of fun, parties, and beach time. The lyrics are a call to action for everyone to come out and enjoy the sun, have fun with friends, and meet new people. The song opens with the introduction of summer wherein the singer wears his shorts along with his girlfriend to party out. The first verse invites the listener to come to the beach for a party and enjoy the summer with friends. The second verse illustrates how the party scenes go down during the summertime - singing about various drinks and parties. The third verse calls out to people from everywhere to come and enjoy the summer.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the invitation and asks if the listener is ready to join in the summer festivities. The song highlights that the summer season is a time for partying, competition, and trying hard to enjoy as much as possible. The outro consists of instrumental music, which suggests that the song is about having fun and enjoying life. Overall, Beenie Man is emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities to have a great time with friends during warm summer months.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Greetings to my listeners.
Summer is on now (summer is on)
The summer season has started, and everyone is excited.
Mi have on mi shorts now
I am wearing shorts since it's hot outside.
Mi an mi girlfriend a par
Me and my girlfriend are hanging out together.
Wooow
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Start the car
Let's get ready to go out.
An wi a drive out, we going out
We're about to leave home and head out.
Wooooh yeahhh yeahh yooo lawdd lawd an dem yah gyal yah they all bad (bad)
Wow, look at all these beautiful girls.
Let's go to the beach
Let's head to the beach and enjoy ourselves.
Mek wi have a party pan the sand gyal
Let's party on the sand with the beautiful ladies.
Tek off yuh rap mi wah fi si you inna yuh thong
Take off your clothes, and let's see you in your thong.
Buss a pose mek mi use mi touch snap one
Strike a pose, and let me take a picture.
Nuh pretty belly skin deh with di tattoo deh pon
You have beautiful skin and tattoos that look great.
Yuh a genuine brownin hold a summer tan
You have a beautiful brown complexion due to a summer tan.
Umbrella bleacha, cause a suh di summa tan
You can use an umbrella to avoid getting a tan in the sun.
Suh di gal dem seh dem ready fi di summa marathon
These girls are prepared for the summer season and all its events.
Suh mi haffi sing another summa song
I'll have to write a new summer song for them.
Mi ask you
I'm asking you a question.
If yuh ready fi di summa let's go
Are you ready for the summer season? Let's go then.
Shout it out an let me know (Uptown)
Speak up and reply to my inquiry (Uptown style)
Gal everywhere wi go (Downtown)
The ladies are everywhere we go, even in downtown areas.
Guh hard or guh home we know
We need to act tough and cool since we know what's expected of us.
Dung a country
Replying to my question with a country style.
Cross di globe
Informing that we're traveling worldwide to enjoy summer.
Pass mi di white Over proof Yaad Swag mek mi pop it
Give me the strong local white rum to make me feel good.
Pin cup ready likkle ice inna bucket
The cups, ice, and bucket we need for our drinks are all set.
Pass di Red Rum an nuh mek Fambo done it
Don't drink too much red rum else it'll finish quickly.
Whether ATI or Igloo we a chuck it
We're going out all night, regardless of whichever party we choose.
Party fi di summa an di gyal dem wet it
Summer parties involving girls usually get very wild.
Short shorts an marina dem gyal yah got it
These ladies have it all; from short shorts to summer bods.
Dem have di summa body eva hot a suh dem drop it
They're in great shape, and that's why they're so confident.
While di thugs dem a Guinness an spliff it
While the ruffians are chilling with beers and joints.
Dis year mi money get nuffa
This year, I have a lot of money to spend.
Mi just buy mi yacht serious mi a nuh bluffa
I've invested in a yacht, and I'm serious about it, not joking.
Dem sing summa song but dis yah one yah tuffa
Other people may have sung summer songs, but mine is the best.
(Instrumental Content)
The instrumental sound continues.
Shout it out and let mi know (Uptown)
Answer my question clearly (Uptown style).
Gal everywhere wi go (Downtown)
Ladies flock to us wherever we go, even in downtown areas.
Guh hard or guh home we know
We must act smart and be tough as we know what's expected of us.
(Dung a country)
Replying to my question with a country-style.
(Cross di globe)
Travel around the world to enjoy summer.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: JUSTUS ARISON, Moses Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikejenz7180
1.9 million views. WOW
Yet theres people filming their cats and getting 10 million views.
This is literally the most perfect video ever for the perfect song. They both go together so well. Props to the director ๐
@PuMahMusic
One of the best summer songs of all time, to get you in that summer mood, plus the video is just perfect me ah tell you.
@woo1566
gomokugomokugomokugomokugomokugomokugomokugomokugomokugomoku.Bad juju isnt meta
@stacey94
I'm ready to turn up for summer 2021
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@Supreme_King23
This man is a classic dancehall artist who adapted to the new age of dancehall, give this man his flowers ๐ ๐ช๐พ
@dangerdouglas6700
who listening to this gearsing up to go beach after quarantine, lol, LETS GO!
@TheMistral09
I love, love love.. this song!! Long Live Bennie Man :)
@Chichine59
I listen dancehall since 30 years ago and it's definitely the best dancehall song of all time. Don't tell me why. I don't know, but it is.
@Lilly-kt2qx
I still here in 2019โผ๏ธ๐ฅณ
@Yenze-Megatrone
2020 sweet