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.
Who Am I "Sim Simma"
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Cool nah higher
eh eh eh eh eh eh
Who am I just de girls dem sugar
Alright hear me now
Whoa na na na na na na na na na na na
Oh na na na na na die
Who got de keys to my bimma
Who am I de girls dem sugar
How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck
Who am I de girls dem lock
And I and I we make love to precious but
You ever buck ah gal whey deep like ah bucket
Draw fi yuh needle but yuh needle cyar stitch it
Draw fi yuh axe and like ah ground you alla chop it
Draw fi yuh pick axe and like ah ground you ah go dig it
It's like ah river side pon de banky yuh tek it
It's like ah bicycle so yuh hold it and charge
Now yuh watch it so yuh ah crash she ah tell yuh sey fi grab it
Gal she ah beg yuh and ah bawl out fi stop it
Bad man plug in and dem ah move like ah electric
It's like ah basketball she tek time out fi vomit
Well listen to me style and uno fi listen to me lyrics
Ah Beenie Man deya me ah drop it
Ah say
Zim Zimma
Who got de keys to my bimma
Who am I de girls dem sugar
How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck
Who am I de girls dem lock
And I and I we make love to precious but
Anything she want I will give it onto she
I can't believe de day meh friends dem tell meh that she flee(flee)
I don't believe its anger and I don't believe its grief(Wha)
I don't believe its Suzie and all de other girls I meet(Die)
De luv for me she have that is de only thing I need
I don't intend right now just to lose my main squeeze
Oh Guantanamera you ah killa
Gal de way yuh hot yuh have mi body under pressure
Man see yuh body and ah kill mosquito
Woman yuh body ripe just to know yuh got de power but
Zim Zimma
Who got de keys to my bimma
Who am I de girls dem sugar
How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck
Who am I de girls dem lock
And I and I we make love to precious girl
I tell myself I doh want nobody else to ever luv me
You are my guiding star my shining light I love you baby(die)
But that day you leave and you gon I know that girl it drove me crazy
And all de girls lonesome all ah dem ah run come
Cause de whole ah dem want dis baby
I told you once and I told you twice that I am de girls dem sugar
Now de girls dem ah attack me and de girls dem rush me because me ah driving de bimma
I'm de girls dem flavor ah man ah no slave ah I am the pen on paper
And ah gal just watch yuh ah want yuh fi hear that and listen what de Dj ah say
Zim Zimma
Pass meh de keys to my bimma
Who am I de girls dem sugar
How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck
Who am I de girls dem lock
And I and I we mek love to precious
Zim Zimma
Who got de keys to my bimma
Who am I de girls dem sugar
Jeez.
The song "Who Am I (Sim Simma)" by Beenie Man is a dancehall hit that celebrates the artist's status as an object of desire for women. The song opens with the central question, "Who am I just de girls dem sugar?" which sets the stage for a playful celebration of his own desirability. The chorus repeats the lines "Zim Zimma, who got de keys to my bimma?" which acts as a call-and-response, with the artist asking the question and the listeners responding with the same refrain. The song's lyrics describe women who are drawn to the artist's charm and sexual prowess, leading them to ask him for his car keys or other material gifts. The song also contains lines that describe his sexual escapades, such as drawing for his axe or pickax to dig deep into a woman's desires, painting a risque yet playful picture that adds to the song's appeal.
Overall, "Who Am I (Sim Simma)" is a fun, upbeat track that showcases Beenie Man's charisma and humor, as well as his ability to capture the attention of listeners with his catchy hooks and playful wordplay.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes Nyah
I am present and ready to start the song.
Cool nah higher
I am relaxed and in control of the situation.
eh eh eh eh eh eh
A vocalization to keep the rhythm and energy of the song going.
Who am I just de girls dem sugar
I am the man desired by many women, the one who can offer them sweetness and affection.
Alright hear me now
Listen up, pay attention to what I have to say.
Whoa na na na na na na na na na na na
An expression of excitement and anticipation for what is coming next.
Oh na na na na na die
A catchphrase that adds to the rhythm and vibe of the song.
Zim Zimma
A vocalization to introduce a new part of the song.
Who got de keys to my bimma
Who has control over my fancy car and can give it back to me.
Who am I de girls dem sugar
I am the man who attracts and pleases many women with my charm and affection.
How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck
If someone is in a hurry and wants to use my truck, how can I make love to a woman at the same time?
Who am I de girls dem lock
I am the man who captivates and has the women under his spell.
And I and I we make love to precious but
I have a special woman who I make love to, but I am still desired by many other women.
You ever buck ah gal whey deep like ah bucket
Have you ever met a woman who is sexually experienced and skilled?
Draw fi yuh needle but yuh needle cyar stitch it
If you try to criticize me, you won't be able to make any valid points.
Draw fi yuh axe and like ah ground you alla chop it
If you try to attack me, you will fail and end up hurting yourself.
Draw fi yuh pick axe and like ah ground you ah go dig it
If you try to dig deeper into my personal life, you will get more than you bargained for.
It's like ah river side pon de banky yuh tek it
Sex with me is as refreshing and satisfying as being by a riverside.
It's like ah bicycle so yuh hold it and charge
Having sex with me is as easy and natural as riding a bike and going at your own pace.
Now yuh watch it so yuh ah crash she ah tell yuh sey fi grab it
If you don't pay attention, you might miss out on the pleasure, and the woman will tell you to pay more attention next time.
Gal she ah beg yuh and ah bawl out fi stop it
The woman will be so satisfied that she will beg you not to stop and to keep going.
Bad man plug in and dem ah move like ah electric
I am a man who knows how to please his woman and who is very skilled in bed.
It's like ah basketball she tek time out fi vomit
The pleasure is so intense that the woman might need to take a break and catch her breath, like a basketball player taking a time-out.
Well listen to me style and uno fi listen to me lyrics
Listen to my musical style and also pay attention to what I am saying in my lyrics.
Ah Beenie Man deya me ah drop it
I am Beenie Man and I am dropping these lyrics for you to enjoy.
Anything she want I will give it onto she
I will do everything I can to make the woman I desire happy and fulfilled.
I can't believe de day meh friends dem tell meh that she flee(flee)
I was shocked when my friends told me that the woman I loved left me.
I don't believe its anger and I don't believe its grief(Wha)
I don't think that the woman left because of anger or sadness.
I don't believe its Suzie and all de other girls I meet(Die)
I don't think that there was someone else that the woman left me for.
De luv for me she have that is de only thing I need
The woman's love for me is the only thing that matters to me and what I need to feel complete.
I don't intend right now just to lose my main squeeze
I don't plan on losing the woman who is most important to me.
Oh Guantanamera you ah killa
Oh Guantanamera, you are a killer woman who is desirable and irresistible.
Gal de way yuh hot yuh have mi body under pressure
The woman's hot body and sensual presence is putting me under pressure to satisfy her.
Man see yuh body and ah kill mosquito
The woman's body is so hot that it can kill a mosquito just by being near it.
Woman yuh body ripe just to know yuh got de power but
The woman's body is mature and ready for sexual pleasure, which gives her a sense of power and control.
I tell myself I doh want nobody else to ever luv me
I am convinced that no one else can love me as much as the woman I am with.
You are my guiding star my shining light I love you baby(die)
You are the one who guides me and makes me feel loved and important, and I adore you.
But that day you leave and you gon I know that girl it drove me crazy
When you left me, it made me feel insane with sadness and loss.
And all de girls lonesome all ah dem ah run come
After you left, other women felt lonely and came running to me for attention and affection.
Cause de whole ah dem want dis baby
Many women desire me and want to be with me.
I told you once and I told you twice that I am de girls dem sugar
I have told you before that I attract and please many women, and that is still true.
Now de girls dem ah attack me and de girls dem rush me because me ah driving de bimma
Women are now trying to get closer to me and are more aggressive because they see me driving a fancy car.
I'm de girls dem flavor ah man ah no slave ah I am the pen on paper
I am the man who gives women pleasure, but I am not a slave to them; rather, I am the one who has control and influence over them.
And ah gal just watch yuh ah want yuh fi hear that and listen what de Dj ah say
Women watch me and desire me, and they want to hear what I have to say through my music and lyrics.
Pass meh de keys to my bimma
Give me back the keys to my fancy car, so I can go about my business.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Moses Anthony Davis, Jimmy Gray, Tarik L. Collins, Malik Smart, Kenyatta Saunders, Ahmir K Thompson, Jeremy Alexander Harding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nellyluscious
As soon as you hear *Ohh Na Na Na Na* the turn up has started!!!
@jodyannmichaels111
true
@LuaStutzer
+Jody Ann Michaels yaaas
@abp1400
1997-98. once you heard that, you knew it was on!
@nellyluscious
Alex Perez right!!
@omarfarouqkhan8936
NellyBelle sickkk
@Snowbird_89
Thumbs up if you're a 90's kid and you remember growing up with this song.
@GenerationZeroFNIX
2020
@masonjones8842
Stil he got dat Mercedes Benz
@AyyZaj
All fucking day