Teenie Weenie
Beenie Man Lyrics


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She was afraid to come out of the locker
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
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 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

Overall Meaning

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

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@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

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Maad vibes

@anonymousMist

LOL well we just getting straight to the point here huh
Love the 90's!!!

@ravenivering9007

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Need a beenie show in Guyana

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