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.
Miss L.A.P.
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Well yuh done know a wah day mi a go dung di road
And buck up miss L.A.P (yuh nuh)
Lovely awesome person (yuh nuh)
Mi just touch her pon her shoulder one time and tell her this
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Miss World, me a eyes you for a long time
It seems like everywhere you go that's where the sun shine
I want to penetrate your mind with some strong rhyme
And entertain your thoughts with the right line
Baby cut the crap I want to make you mine
I can't take a nap until the dealy sign
Me want your body but it's like a new design
Hear me one more time
So me go so
Dem cute girls dem got me hurting
Is just to find the right gem
But dat a when months upon months of searching
Still can't find the right blend
So me go so den de doctor lucky when him find you lurking
Away from de ballas dem
So me tell you den, how you have me whole body workin
Willing fi start over again
So me go so
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
You are the product of a good mama teachin'
I gotta come correct on my preachin'
Have to be up front and no screechin'
Cause me want you up front when we go beachin'
Baby you body fine, you have me weepin'
Find me self up on your avenue screechin'
Embedded in your love I am deep in
Intellect speakin' so me go so
I hope you know say you drive me crazy
Just by the way how you wine
But dat a when to how much girl me have a chase me
And a you stuck pon me mind
So me go so den, girl everyting just amaze me
How comes you look so fine
So me tell you den when my friends a go praise me
When me get you to be mine
L.A.P.
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Miss World, me a eyes you for a long time
It seems like everywhere you go that's where the sun shine
I want to penetrate your mind with some strong rhyme
And entertain your thoughts with the right line
Baby cut the crap I want to make you mine
I can't take a nap until the dealy sign
Me want your body but it's like a new design
Hear me one more time
So me go so
Dem cute girls dem got me hurting
Is just to find the right gem
But dat a when months upon months of searching
Still can't find the right blend
So me go so den de doctor lucky when him find you lurking
Away from de ballas dem
So me tell you den, how you have me whole body workin
Willing fi start over again
So me go so
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
Baby you look fine, I want you, you gotta be mine
The song "Miss L.A.P" by Beenie Man tells the story of the musician running into a woman named Miss L.A.P on the road, and being instantly drawn to her. He describes her as a "lovely awesome person" and expresses his desire to be with her. The song has a playful, upbeat tone, with a catchy chorus repeating the lines "Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine" several times.
Throughout the song, Beenie Man praises Miss L.A.P's beauty and intelligence. He talks about wanting to "penetrate [her] mind with some strong rhyme" and "entertain [her] thoughts with the right line." He goes on to say that he cannot sleep until he has "the dealy sign" with her, and that he is willing to start over again with her.
The lyrics are playful and flirtatious, but also demonstrate a genuine admiration for the woman he is singing about. It is a fun and light-hearted, upbeat song about falling head over heels in love with someone at first sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah dawg (laughing)
Beginning of the song, expressing amusement and excitement
Well yuh done know a wah day mi a go dung di road
The singer was out and about one day
And buck up miss L.A.P (yuh nuh)
The singer happened to encounter Miss L.A.P.
Lovely awesome person (yuh nuh)
Description of how Miss L.A.P is perceived by the artist
Mi just touch her pon her shoulder one time and tell her this
The artist made a friendly gesture to get her attention
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
The singer finds Miss L.A.P attractive and wants to pursue a romantic relationship
Miss World, me a eyes you for a long time
The singer has been admiring Miss L.A.P for a while and thinks highly of her
It seems like everywhere you go that's where the sun shine
Miss L.A.P is perceived as a positive and bright presence wherever she goes
I want to penetrate your mind with some strong rhyme
The artist wants to connect with Miss L.A.P on an intellectual level through music
And entertain your thoughts with the right line
The artist wants to appeal to Miss L.A.P's interests and personality
Baby cut the crap I want to make you mine
The singer is sincere about his attraction to Miss L.A.P and wants to take things further
I can't take a nap until the dealy sign
The artist is anxious to make a move on Miss L.A.P and settle into a relationship
Me want your body but it's like a new design
The singer is fascinated by Miss L.A.P's unique qualities and desires her physically
Hear me one more time
The singer emphasizes his feelings towards Miss L.A.P
Dem cute girls dem got me hurting
The singer has been struggling to find the right person
Is just to find the right gem
The artist is looking for someone special and valuable
But dat a when months upon months of searching
The artist has been trying to find the right person for a long time
Still can't find the right blend
Despite the singer's efforts, he still hasn't found the ideal partner
So me go so den de doctor lucky when him find you lurking
The singer considers himself lucky to have found Miss L.A.P
Away from de ballas dem
Miss L.A.P is not interested in material possessions or superficial things
So me tell you den, how you have me whole body workin
Miss L.A.P has captured the artist's attention both mentally and physically
Willing fi start over again
The artist is willing to put in effort to make things work with Miss L.A.P
I hope you know say you drive me crazy
The singer is deeply infatuated with Miss L.A.P
Just by the way how you wine
Miss L.A.P's dance moves are attractive to the artist
But dat a when to how much girl me have a chase me
The singer has had many admirers in the past
And a you stuck pon me mind
Miss L.A.P is the one that has stayed on the singer's mind
So me go so den, girl everyting just amaze me
The singer is impressed by Miss L.A.P's qualities and character
How comes you look so fine
The artist is curious about what makes Miss L.A.P so desirable
So me tell you den when my friends a go praise me
The artist is proud to be associated with Miss L.A.P and wants others to know about her
When me get you to be mine
The singer is looking forward to being with Miss L.A.P romantically
L.A.P.
Abbreviation of Miss L.A.P's name
Baby you look fine, I want you to be mine
The artist reiterates his attraction to Miss L.A.P
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY ST. AUBYN KELLY, MOSES ANTHONY DAVIS
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