Who Am I
Beenie Man Lyrics

Yes Nyah
Acknowledgment and approval given; positive response.

Cool nuh, higher
Exclamatory statement expressing agreement; affirmation of a previous statement.

Haha-haha-haha
Laughing sound effect used for comic relief or emphasis.

Who am I? just di girls dem sugar
Asking who he is to answer himself by declaring that he is the one who is loved by all the girls.

Alright, hear me now
Expression used to indicate that the artist is about to deliver an important point or message.

Whoa na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na
Singing sound effect used for emphasis and rhythm.

Ohh, na-na-na-na-na (da)
Vocalization expressing excitement and anticipation.

Sim Simma
Expression used to introduce a new idea or concept.

Who got di keys to my Bimma?
Asking who has access to his car (hip hop slang for BMW) as a metaphor for who has access to his love or attention.

Who am I? Di girls dem sugar
Repeating the earlier line to reinforce the idea that he is the one who is loved by all the girls.

"How can I mek luv to ah fella in a rush?" Pass meh di keys to my truck
Quoting a line from a girl who wants to take things slow and then asking for the keys to his truck (another metaphor for his love or attention) to accommodate her pace.

Who am I? Di girls dem luck
Stating that the girls are lucky to have him as their lover and partner.

And I and I, we make love to precious but
Referring to himself and his partner as a unit and hinting at some exclusivity in their relationship despite his popularity with other girls.

You ever buck ah gal weh deep like ah bucket?
Asking if the listener has ever met a girl who is very committed to a relationship.

Draw fi yuh needle and yuh needle cyan't stitch it
If you attempt to sew up the relationship with that girl, you will fail because it is already too deep and complicated.

Draw fi yuh axe and like ah bough you all ah chop it
If you try to end the relationship, you are only hurting yourself, like hitting a tree trunk with an axe and hurting your own hand.

Draw fi yuh pick axe and like ah ground you all ah dig it
If you dig deeper into the relationship, you are only making it more complicated, like trying to dig a hole in the ground with a pick axe.

It's like ah river side up on di bank, in yuh tek it
The relationship is like a river overflowing its banks, where it is difficult to contain or control it.

It's like a bicycle so yuh hold it and dash it
The relationship is like a bicycle you hold on to but keep throwing away, suggesting indecision and uncertainty.

So yuh watch it, so yuh crash it, she ah tell yuh seh yuh crabbit
You are hesitant and eventually mess up the relationship, making her call you a coward.

Gal she ah beg yuh and ah bawl say fi, "Stop it"
The girl is pleading with you to stop being indecisive and make a commitment to the relationship.

Badman plug in and me ah move ah cah electric
He is a tough guy and when he is in a relationship, he is smooth like an electric current that connects with his partner.

It's like a basketball she tek time out fi vomit
Using a metaphor of playing basketball, he implies that the girl is a good player but sometimes needs a break.

Well listen to me style and uno fi listen to me lyrics
Advice to everyone to pay attention to his style and listen to his lyrics because they have a deeper meaning.

Ah Beenie Man deya me ah drop it
Stating his name and confirming that he is the one dropping the lyrics.

Anything she want I will give it onto she
He is willing to give anything his partner wants or needs in the relationship.

I can't believe di day meh friends dem tell meh that she flee( flee)
He cannot believe that his friends told him his partner left him.

I don't believe it's anger and I don't believe it's grief (wha)
He does not believe that his partner left him out of anger or sadness.

I don't believe it's Suzie and all di other girls I breed
He does not believe that any of his multiple partners left him since he fathered children with them.

Di luv for me she have, that is di only thing I need
His partner's love is the most important thing he needs in the relationship.

I don't intend right now just to lose my main squeeze
He does not want to lose his most important partner right now.

Oh Guantanamera you ah killa
Referring to Guantanamera, a traditional song from Cuba, and complimenting his partner's beauty and allure.

Gal di way yuh, hot yuh have mi body under pressure
The girl's beauty and sex appeal are captivating and he is filled with desire.

Man see yuh body all ah kill mosquito
The girl is so attractive that even mosquitoes cannot resist her and die upon contact.

Woman yuh body ripe just to know yuh got di power but
The girl's body is mature and attractive, making him want to be with her, but he also knows she has the power to control the relationship.

All di girls lonesome, all ah dem ah run come
All the girls who are lonely come to him for comfort and attention.

'Cause de whole ah dem want dis baby
All the girls want him as their partner because he is desirable and attractive.

I told you once and I told you twice that I am di girls dem sugar
Re-emphasizing that he is loved and desired by all the girls.

Now di girls dem attack me, and di girls dem ah-rush me because dem ah drive in di Bimma
The girls are coming after him and chasing him in his car because they want to be with him.

All di girls dem flavor, ah-mon no slaver, I am di helper no paper
He appreciates the different characteristics and tastes of all the girls and treats them well, not as slaves, but as helpers or partners.

And ah gal just watch yuh, ah want unuh hear ah and listen what di Dj ah seh
He is telling the listeners, especially the girls who are interested in him, to listen to his message and understand the deeper meaning of his lyrics.

Jeez
Exclamatory statement expressing shock or surprise at the intensity of his message or the reaction of his listeners.