Uptown
Black And White Night Lyrics


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See me in me heels and ting,
Dem check sey we hip and ting,
True them no know and ting,
We have them going and ting,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,

See me pon the road I hear you call out to me,
True you see mi inna pants and ting,
See mi in a 'alter back,
Sey mi gi' you heart attack,
Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist,
Uptown Top Ranking,

See mi in mi Benz and ting,
Drivin' through Constant Spring,
Them check sey me come from cosmo spring,
But a true dem no know and ting,
Dem no know sey we top ranking,
Uptown Top Ranking,

Should of see me and the ranking dread,
Check how we jamming and ting,
Love is all I bring inna me khaki suit and ting,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,

Watch how we chuck it and ting,
Inna we khaki suit and ting,
Love is all I bring inna me khaki suit and ting,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,

Love inna you heart dis a bawl out fe me,
When you see me inna pants and ting,
See me inna 'alter back,
Sey me gi' you heart attack,
Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist,
Uptown Top Ranking,

See mi pon the road and hear you call out to me,
True you see me in me pants and ting,
See me inna 'alter back,
Sey me gi' you heart attack,

Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist,
Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist,
Love is all I bring inna me khaki suit and ting,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,

You shoulda see me and the ranking dread,
check how we jamming and ting,
Love is all I bring inna me khaki suit and ting,





Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black And White Night's song Uptown are a celebration of Jamaican culture and pride. The singer proudly proclaims their roots and identity, insisting that they will not conform to mainstream culture and pop style. The lyric "Nah pop no style, a strictly roots" encapsulates this message.


The song also touches on themes of class and social status, as the singer refers to their position as "top ranking" and driving through affluent areas like Constant Spring. They also reference the misconception that they come from a cosmopolitan environment, showcasing the ignorance and assumptions of those who do not know their background.


The chorus of the song, "Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist, Uptown Top Ranking" is a call for celebration, with the "bass" representing the rhythm of the music and the "wine" representing the dance moves associated with Jamaican culture. The singer encourages those around them to embrace their roots and celebrate their identity, regardless of their social status or what others may think.


Overall, the lyrics to Uptown are a powerful statement of pride, identity, and resistance to mainstream culture. The song is a celebration of Jamaican culture and the uniqueness and diversity of its people.


Line by Line Meaning

See me in me heels and ting,
I am confidently stylish and fashionable.


Dem check sey we hip and ting,
Others notice and approve of our style.


True them no know and ting,
Despite their observations, they are unaware of our true success.


We have them going and ting,
Our style and success is creating a buzz and drawing attention.


Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
We don't follow mainstream trends, we stay true to our roots.


See me pon the road I hear you call out to me,
As I walk down the street, people recognize and call out to me.


True you see mi inna pants and ting,
Despite my modern attire, people still recognize and appreciate my cultural background.


See mi in a 'alter back,
My outfit is unique and unconventional.


Sey mi gi' you heart attack,
My style is so impressive it can cause a reaction in others.


Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist,
I want music that will make me dance.


Uptown Top Ranking,
I am at the top of my game in this urban environment.


See mi in mi Benz and ting,
I am driving in my luxury car.


Drivin' through Constant Spring,
I am cruising through a prestigious neighborhood of Kingston, Jamaica.


Them check sey me come from cosmo spring,
People assume I come from a wealthy background, but they don't know the truth.


Dem no know sey we top ranking,
Despite their assumptions, I am still at the top of my game and successful.


Should of see me and the ranking dread,
You should see me and the other successful people in my circle.


Check how we jamming and ting,
Watch us as we socialize and have fun.


Love is all I bring inna me khaki suit and ting,
Despite my fancy attire, I bring love and positivity wherever I go.


Watch how we chuck it and ting,
Observe how we move and express ourselves.


Inna we khaki suit and ting,
Even in our dressed-up clothing, we stay true to our laid-back selves.


Love is all I bring inna me khaki suit and ting,
No matter what, love and positivity are always with me.


Love inna you heart dis a bawl out fe me,
Others have an emotional reaction to my presence and style.


When you see me inna pants and ting,
Even in modern clothing, people recognize my heritage and upbringing.


Gimme likkle bass, make me wine up me waist,
I want music that makes me dance.


You shoulda see me and the ranking dread,
You need to see me and the other successful people in my circle.


Check how we jamming and ting,
Observe how we socialize and have a good time.


Nah pop no style, a strictly roots,
We don't follow mainstream trends, we stay true to our cultural roots.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALTHEA FORREST, DONNA MARIE REID, Errol Thompson

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Lyrics:

Uptown

Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, there lives a doll just made for me
She's the finest thing that you've ever seen, oh ho ha

Uptown, I see her most every day
Uptown, but she never ever looks my way
I'm just a bellhop, you see I can't stop
And tell her what I wanna say

That one of these days, I'm gonna have money
She's gonna be my ever-lovin' honey
It won't be long, just wait and see
I'll have a big car, fine clothes
And then I'll be

Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, just my baby and me

Yeah, one of these days, I'm gonna have money
She's gonna be my ever-lovin' honey
It won't be long, just wait and see
I'll have a big car, fine clothes
And then I'll be

Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, just my baby and me

(Source: LyricWiki – except that there, it reads, "She'll wanna be my ever-lovin' honey")



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Maria Gawęcka

Uwielbiam Roya Orbisona❤💥❤💥❤💥🌿. Kocham jego muzykę i dziedzictwo, które nam zostawił🌹🌹🌹. Roy Orbison był wspaniałym człowiekiem i bardzo utalentowanym❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿. Głos Roya Orbisona jest niesamowity wczoraj, dziś i jutro❤💥🌹❤🌹💥❤🌹💥. Pozdrawiam wszystkich serdecznie😍🤩🥰.

Brian Cullum

A very well put together compendium of tunes of one of the greatest artists of all time.

Wendy B

I love to see the other artists in awe just to watch this incredible talent named Roy!!!! I love watching Bruce singing with him and to see Elvis Costello playing that harmonica just topped it off!!!! What an honor.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Colleen Woodland

Totally agree!
July15/23

ME

Musicians enter into some other worldly dimension when they play together like this, I think. I've seen it again and again; they are so attuned and so joyful and so "together" -- speaking the language of music that only musicians understand.

Pablo Bravi

Maestro Roy Orbison: grácias por la música tan bella que nos dejaste!

Elizabeth Devine

Now that's What I call pure talent on a stage....

SylMyl

Bruce and Roy sound amazing together ❤️

Imaculada Conceição

Amo Roy Orbson.
Também amo a participação de Bruce e demais músicos. Todos mui famosos.

Gel Pimentel

Muito bom, bom mesmo!

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