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.
Pride & Joy
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Whenever I fall
Whenever I'm in need
You always know when to call
When I've come to my ends
I know I can depend on your loving me
Your touching me
Constant faith and trust in me
And how can I tell you
How I love you so
Oh darling
I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
You've been right there for me
Through thick and the thin
You were the strength for me
You wouldn't let me give in
At the end of the road
Somehow I've always known
That your trust in me
Your love in me
Got me to believe in me
And how can I tell you
How I love you so
Oh darling
I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
You are my first and last thought of the day
You are my heartbeat
Without you I can't breathe
I can't imagine me without you in my life
You are my one soul inspiration
Without you I'll just die
And how can I tell you
How I love you so
Oh darling I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
And how can I tell you
How I love you so
Oh darling I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
The lyrics of Beenie Man's song, Pride & Joy, speak of a deep and unwavering love that one person has for another. The song describes a relationship where one person is consistently there for the other, providing strength and support through thick and thin. The singer speaks of the constant faith and trust that exists between the two, which allows them to believe in each other, and in turn, themselves.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of love, where the singer expresses their affection for the other person. They describe the object of their affection as their pride and joy, the person who inspires them and gives them a reason to live. The song suggests that this kind of love is something rare and valuable, and the person being sung about is someone who is truly cherished by the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of Pride & Joy convey a message of deep love and gratitude for someone who has been a constant support and inspiration in the singer's life. The song speaks to the idea that true love is not just a feeling, but an ongoing commitment to be there for someone through all of life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
You're always there for me
You are consistently present for me
Whenever I fall
In times of trouble and failure
Whenever I'm in need
In times of need and desperation
You always know when to call
You have a keen sense of knowing when to reach out
When I've come to my ends
When I've reached my limit
I know I can depend on your loving me
I have faith in your love and support for me
Your touching me
Your physical presence and affection towards me
Constant faith and trust in me
You have unwavering faith and trust in me
And how can I tell you
I am struggling to find the right words to express
How I love you so
Just how much I love and adore you
Oh darling
My beloved one
I just want to tell you
I simply need to express to you
That you're my pride and joy
You are the source of my happiness and pride
You've been right there for me
You have been beside me through it all
Through thick and the thin
In good times and in bad
You were the strength for me
You provided me with the strength I needed
You wouldn't let me give in
You wouldn't allow me to surrender
At the end of the road
When I reached the end of the line
Somehow I've always known
I have had a sense of certainty
That your trust in me
Your confidence in me
Your love in me
Your love that resides within me
Got me to believe in me
Helped me to believe in myself
You are my first and last thought of the day
You are constantly on my mind
You are my heartbeat
You are my vital life force
Without you I can't breathe
I cannot imagine life without you
I can't imagine me without you in my life
You are critical to my existence
You are my one soul inspiration
You inspire me to live and love
Without you I'll just die
Without you life would be meaningless
And how can I tell you
I am struggling to find the right words to express
How I love you so
Just how much I love and adore you
Oh darling I just want to tell you
My beloved one, I simply need to express to you
That you're my pride and joy
You are the source of my happiness and pride
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MOSES DAVIS, KENNETH EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@katumbinzuki1846
Beenie Man β Pride And Joy Lyrics
(feat. Ebon-e)
[Ebon-E]
You mean the world to me
Through thick and thin (zagaza)
You take a part of me
Where ever you've been (jump)
I give up
I messed up
I'll give in to the fight
Your trust in me
Your love in me
Got me to believe in me (zagaza)
And how (aiaiai) can I tell you (how can I)
That girl I know you re good (zagazagazaza)
Oh baby I just wanna hold you
Cause you're my pride and joy (zapzap hey yo then)
[Beenie Man]
Zo-zo ey yo than
I m not no woppa dem a street gal
And I won t do any other thing, yeah
Well I m a gangsta, dat is my thing cause
This is the way, me think
Woow
It is a rude boy thing
Non a dem gal inna hat so
Non a dem gal wanna fatso
Wanna real bad man from Anna Masco
Gimme da hundred man over Mexico
And she knew cause she still na let me go
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[Ebon-E]
And how can I tell you (tell ya)
That girl I know you re good (how can I tell you that)
Oh baby I just wanna hold you
Cause you're my pride and joy (anyway then)
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[Beenie Man]
And how can I tell you
That girl I know you re good
Oh baby I just wanna hold you
Cause you're my pride and joy (young....)
You mean the world to me
Through thick and thin
You take a part of me
Where ever you've been
Don t give up
I messed up
I ll give in to the fight
Your trust in me
Your love in me
Got me to believe in me (zagaza)
And how (aiaiai) can I tell you (how can I)
That girl I know you re good (zagazagazaza)
Oh baby I just wanna hold you
Cause you're my pride and joy (zapzap hey yo then) X2
@emmersonzimuto4746
Still a hit here in 2023. Love from Zimbabwe πΏπΌ
@faraimutema3283
Yeah you know the deal wamai!
@goodgirlryeo7639
Arg Zimbabwe memories in high school this was a banger ..... I miss those days .... now we are In lockdown in London....
@natheben6977
Rudebwoy ting. Who is watching from Zimbabwe - this 2019? This song will never die, like Diwali riddim, Wayne Wonder - Bounce Along, Rupee - Tempted To Touch, Sizzla - Jah Love, Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On...etc
@Trackmasta3
Taura hako. It wouldnt be a dhanz without that playlist!
@kakstags7815
You know π€π½
@maastricht1983
Give us the etc.
@jayreacts4180
Im now 19 but i have been with this song since i can remember. Considering its 01:48 right now . Yaa ndinorwara
@kimberlynyaguse1988
Mapedza shefu
@alecsimbarashe5706
iam chinese but now i know this song was a hit and zimbabweans love it more ,niceπβ€οΈ