Storm
Beenie Man & Arp Lyrics


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Intro (Beenie):
Yow! New Year
New ting, new everything
Hail King Selassi
Make, make money, money, money
Make money, money, money
Tell dem, warn dem again
Verse 1 (A.R.P.):
New year started oldies gone once again
We are striving, going to stay true 'till the end
It's A.R.P. and Beenie Man once again
On and one, on and on

Chorus (A.R.P.):
On and on, we keep the storm
Now a new year start and the old one gone
Repeat

Verse 2 (Beenie):
Cho!
Mi haffi wonder if some bwoy consider mi
Say last year mi hot, but this year mi hotta
Man ano oven, man ano furnace, man ano fire
Man a lava
How yuh fi dis mi
When mi just getting stamma
Bwoy, calm man a blow weh like storm
After dusk there must be dawn
Bad man deh ya, mashing up di lawn
A.R.P. come down, sing it out mek mi gwane

Chorus

Verse 3 (Beenie):
Yow!
Nuff would a love si mi loose
And mi confuse
But wi done reach a France
Shoot di ball from wi shoes
How dem a come read di X-News
Dem nu know seh a so bad man move
How dem a dis ana gwane
Like dem run de ting
Shing! Yuh nu hear seh beer bottle fling a Sting
But what a ting, Beenie Man haffi sing
A.R.P. come dung, come sing pon di riddim

Chorus

Verse 4 (Beenie):
Long time mi stand up ana warn
An some D.J. dem a blow like alarm
Tell mi a tell dem seh fi cool an' calm
How some bwoy dem all a dis mi inna di lawn
When mi tell dem, man a di king, wear di crown
An' a mi run di hall
How dem a dis mi, when dem gal friend a bawl an' a call
Seh Beenie Man a tear dung dem wall
A.R.P. hold di mike, an' mi nuh salt
Mi haffi ram dancehall

Chorus

Verse 5:
Now why yuh want to go and do that now punk
Why yuh want to go and do that (ah, ah, ah)
Why yuh want to go and do that now punk
Why yuh want to go and do that
Come sing a verse





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Storm" by Beenie Man and A.R.P. is about starting the new year with a new mindset and working hard to achieve success. The opening lines of the song reference the new year and the desire to make money. The chorus repeats the phrase "On and on, we keep the storm" indicating the determination to persevere against any obstacles.


The first verse sung by A.R.P. talks about leaving the old year behind and focusing on staying true to their goals. Beenie Man joins in the second verse and addresses those who underestimate him, declaring that he is even hotter this year. He warns against those who come at him with negativity, and encourages everyone to stay positive as bad times will eventually pass.


The final verse talks about why some may disrespect Beenie Man and the need for him to assert his authority in the music industry. They want to remind people that Beenie Man is the "king" and deserves respect. This verse also includes a callout to a "punk" who is causing problems and implores them to sing a verse.


Overall, the song communicates a message of resilience in the face of adversity, a willingness to work hard, and a refusal to give up.


Line by Line Meaning

New year started oldies gone once again
We have entered the new year and left the past behind


We are striving, going to stay true 'till the end
We will work hard and remain honest until the end


On and one, on and on
Continuing forward, never stopping


On and on, we keep the storm
We persist through the struggles and challenges


Now a new year start and the old one gone
A new year has begun and the previous one has ended


Mi haffi wonder if some bwoy consider mi
I have to wonder if people underestimate me


Say last year mi hot, but this year mi hotta
I was successful last year, but I am even more successful this year


Man ano oven, man ano furnace, man ano fire
I am not mere mortal, I am capable of greatness


Man a lava
I am like a volcano, powerful and explosive


How yuh fi dis mi
How can you disrespect me?


When mi just getting stamma
When I am just starting to gain momentum


Bwoy, calm man a blow weh like storm
Some people are causing chaos and destruction like a storm


After dusk there must be dawn
After difficult times, there will inevitably be better times


Bad man deh ya, mashing up di lawn
I am a formidable force and I am causing a stir


Nuff would a love si mi loose
Many people would love to see me fail


And mi confuse
But I am not confused, I am focused


But wi done reach a France
We have achieved success and recognition


Shoot di ball from wi shoes
We are moving forward with speed and power


Seh Beenie Man a tear dung dem wall
I am breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles


Now why yuh want to go and do that now punk
Why are you trying to cause trouble now?


Come sing a verse
Join me in expressing ourselves through music




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MOSES N DAVIS, PAUL YEBUAH

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Comments from YouTube:

@trinidadandtobago7098

You know how long I have not heard this track still blazing it in 2023 πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ή

@broncoirie

Check out the remix "Make Money" with Bronco Irie!!.

@dewayanejohnson1620

Didnt even realised that Daville had been in the business so long.

@andreshirley4367

Yet them say Beenie Man nuh buss no artiste

@richieellis9612

Good Vocals by ARP. This was TV saturdays back in the days

@kellygordon2429

You mean video saturdays jbc

@orvilledennis8217

Davil the lead singer thats his voice u hearing

@anthonyjarrett3206

Omg,you remember

@dewayanejohnson1620

​@@orvilledennis8217 didnt even realised Daville was in the business so long

@marlonmckenzie1147

Daville from dem time youth

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