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.
Teenie Weenie
Beenie Man Lyrics
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She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
Two three four
Tell the people what she wore
That she wore for the first time today
An Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
Two three four
Stick around we'll tell you more and make it pretty and we'll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the open
So a blanket around her she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two three four
Tell the people what she wore
It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
So in the blanket she wanted to stay
Two three four
Stick around we'll tell you more
Now shes afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turning blue
Two three four
Tell the people what she wore
It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay
From the locker to the blanket
From the blanket to the shore
From the shore to the water
Yes there isn't any more
The lyrics to Beenie Man's "Teenie Weenie" tell the story of a young girl who is afraid to come out in public wearing her new swimsuit. She is afraid that people will see her, so she stays inside a locker or wraps a blanket around herself on the shore. Finally, she is too afraid to even come out of the water, leaving her feeling trapped and anxious.
The song speaks to the insecurity and self-consciousness that many people experience, especially when it comes to their bodies. The girl's fear of being seen in her swimsuit speaks to the pressure that many women feel to conform to certain beauty standards and to hide any perceived flaws. The fact that she is eventually afraid to even enter the water shows how deeply these insecurities can impact a person's life.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the song is upbeat and catchy, with a lively tempo and infectious chorus. It's a classic piece of Jamaican dancehall music that showcases Beenie Man's signature style.
Line by Line Meaning
She was afraid to come out of the locker
The girl was scared to leave the changing room
She was as nervous as she could be
The girl was extremely anxious
She was afraid that somebody would see
The girl was worried about being seen by others
Tell the people what she wore
A request to reveal the girl's clothing
It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
The girl was wearing a very small and brightly colored bikini
That she wore for the first time today
It was the first day that the girl had worn the bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
The girl wished to remain in the changing room due to fear and anxiety
Stick around we'll tell you more and make it pretty and we'll tell you more
A promise to provide additional information in a pleasant manner
She was afraid to come out in the open
The girl was scared to be in a public place where others could see her
So a blanket around her she wore
The girl wrapped herself in a blanket to hide her bikini
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
The girl sat on the beach, covered up with a blanket
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
The girl is now too anxious to leave the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
The singer is curious about what the girl will do next
And the poor little girl's turning blue
The girl is becoming very cold in the water
From the locker to the blanket
A summary of the girl's movements, from the changing room to the beach
From the blanket to the shore
A summary of the girl's movements, from the beach to the water
From the shore to the water
A summary of the girl's movements, from the water back to the beach
Yes there isn't any more
The song has concluded
Writer(s): Moses Davis
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@candySweetStuff9192
2023, I’m in nursing class , easing off the headache from sociology class vibing to this classic ❤❤
@jemip716
It's like beenie got a song on every riddim. Old school riddim to the world
@queenkim9259
Man nuh love sew but dem love needle eye...who deh here 2020
@AmonyAfrica
indeed tha kKng of Dancehall, my intro to Dancehall WDC,
@shabazzbrowne8603
these songs bring back so much memories
@missswol
Omg one of my favorite riddims in dancehall
@daddyreddsspromotions
Maad vibes
@anonymousMist
LOL well we just getting straight to the point here huh
Love the 90's!!!
@ravenivering9007
anonymousMist. yes this the real Jamaica shit song. 90th hot sexy dance halls queen
@ShaneHyles-sh4md
Need a beenie show in Guyana