Warning Sign
Born Jamericans Lyrics
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And return to the foundation
This is Edley Shine and a Notch
Kids from foreign live, click click
And now ya boom boom click
Watch this!
Ey yagga yo giyay, ey yagga yo giyo giyay, ey.
A lotta man nuh get nuh (pum-pum) tonight, no.
A lotta woman nuh get nuh (pum-pum) tonight-ight.
Becuh ya see decision is getting harder,
And ya know sir Born Jamericans will live long and prosper.
Come on ay!
Jah mi seh red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Kids pon de mic, we are de star fi de show.
Red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Ed pon di microphone so all the mass of y'all a blow.
Mi seh easy pon the toker, Edley Shine is relaxed.
Ya cyaan get de message, then we send it pon a fax.
Watch pon de riddim, how me cool and relaxed,
When ya see de red light, some boy give a stop.
Rub-a-dub he tried to hurt on Edley Shine, nuh decieved.
When you see de yellow light, some boy reduce your speed.
Reggae music a de wata, so tell it to ya daughter,
When she wine up in a dance, you might think she outta order.
It's not the slackness, I man a defend.
Now ya get de green light, so make de niceness begin
Cause a red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Kids pon de mic, we are de star fi de show
Red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Ed pon di microphone so all the mass of y'all a blow
Ay!
I'm feeling 'orny, woah, ya best believe I want punany.
Woah, you want di body from Johnny.
Woah, only punanu from Lonnie.
Woah, it's like, how'd 'em gonna manage?
When de kids from foreign know how to do damage, woah, hey.
How'd 'em gonna manage?
When de kids from foreign know how to do damage, woah, hey.
Detrimental is the cause fi de crowd dem applause.
Warning, warning, danger, danger, intrudah inna de law.
Dancehall is protected by a light which is a red.
Infrared is de texture pointin' straight to ya head.
Ya better learn 'bout de foundation you neglect.
Warning sign 'cause Ricky D and Josie will get respect.
Bogle never run de wata 'scape, land start de trend.
When ya play at Studio One, watch people wheel on back.
Universal is the message of all which is true.
We got the culture to the box because we're long overdue.
As a rub-a-dub-a rebel, head back into time.
Take a ho, cock stand up and start newly design.
Lord mi prayers can all cheer for reggae music set speed.
And start press pon de gas because the light done turn green.
Mi seh red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Kids pon de mic, we are de star fi de show.
Red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Ed pon di microphone so all the mass of y'all a blow.
Ay!
Some girls look good, but dem but dem nuh ready, no,
Some girls look good, but dem but dem nuh ready, no, hey
Warning sign is getting hotter, so tell me what's the matter?
Another form of block music servin' up from de platter.
Foundation and revival so its time to rekindle.
The days when dancehall was filled with lyrics that you can feel.
Like the lyrics that make ya happy, the lyrics that make ya sad.
Conscious lyrics to make ya pray to Almighty Jah.
Mi born a foreign but mi love y'all still.
Mi a go shout it out pon a mountain or a hill.
Keep ya culture, keep ya soul and not just comin' from the Shine.
Somethin' fi ya heart and a thought fi ya mind.
Inclanation is dead, you betta heed de warning sign, eh eh.
Jah mi seh red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Kids pon de mic, we are de star fi de show.
Red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Ed pon di microphone so all the mass of y'all a blow.
Warning, said it's a warning sign.
Some boy ya dead before ya reach border line.
Warning, said it's a warning sign.
Some boy ya dead before ya reach border line.
Red light, green light, go.
Red light, green light, go.
And me don't start,
Red light, green light, go.
Red light, green light, go.
And me don't start, yeayeah yeh.
The song "Warning Sign" by Born Jamericans speaks about the importance of returning to the foundation of reggae music, warning of the dangers of neglecting it, and urging caution in the pursuit of pleasure. The lyrics encourage listeners to celebrate reggae music and its roots, pay attention to the signals that life presents, and make decisions wisely. "Red light, yellow light, green light, go!" is repeated throughout the song, serving as a metaphor for the choices we make in life.
The song is essentially a warning to those who may be getting caught up in the distractions of the modern world, urging them to return to the basics and not forget where they came from. It is a call to stay rooted in culture, soul, and consciousness, and to balance pleasure with responsibility and discernment. The lyrics also touch on the importance of self-awareness, reminding listeners to pay attention to the warning signs in their lives and make choices that are beneficial to their well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Warning Sign!
We are issuing a warning to everyone listening!
And return to the foundation
Let's go back to the roots of reggae music and remember where it all started.
This is Edley Shine and a Notch
The artists performing this song are Edley Shine and Notch.
Kids from foreign live, click click
The artists are originally from a foreign country and they are making a clicking sound to indicate they're ready to start.
And now ya boom boom click
They have started making music and are now using a drum beat as the backbone of their song.
Watch this!
Pay attention, we're about to perform something amazing!
A lotta man nuh get nuh (pum-pum) tonight, no.
There are a lot of men who won't be having sex tonight.
A lotta woman nuh get nuh (pum-pum) tonight-ight.
There are also a lot of women who won't be having sex tonight.
Becuh ya see decision is getting harder,
It's becoming more difficult for people to make decisions about sex.
And ya know sir Born Jamericans will live long and prosper.
The artists believe they will continue to be successful in the music industry.
Come on ay!
Let's keep going, don't stop now!
Jah mi seh red light, yellow light, green light, go!
Let's go, we have the green light to start performing!
Kids pon de mic, we are de star fi de show.
The artists are confident in their abilities and believe they are the stars of the show.
Ey yagga yo giyay, ey yagga yo giyo giyay, ey.
This is a chant to hype up the audience and get them excited.
Ya cyaan get de message, then we send it pon a fax.
If you're not understanding the music, it's as if they're sending a message to you via fax to make sure you get it.
Watch pon de riddim, how me cool and relaxed,
The artists are pointing out how they can effortlessly keep up with the rhythm of the music.
When ya see de red light, some boy give a stop.
If someone is not keeping up with the music, they need to stop and regroup before continuing.
Reggae music a de wata, so tell it to ya daughter,
Reggae music is like water, it can reach everyone, even the daughters of the listeners.
When she wine up in a dance, you might think she outta order.
When dancing to reggae music, it may look like someone is dancing inappropriately, but it's just part of the culture.
It's not the slackness, I man a defend.
The artists are defending the fact that reggae music has more to it than just sexual or inappropriate lyrics.
Now ya get de green light, so make de niceness begin
Everyone now has the go-ahead to enjoy the music and have a good time.
Some girls look good, but dem but dem nuh ready, no,
Some girls may look attractive, but they are not ready for sexual activity.
Warning sign is getting hotter, so tell me what's the matter?
The warning sign is becoming more urgent, indicating that something important is happening.
Another form of block music servin' up from de platter.
This song is another great example of the artists' musical abilities served up on a plate.
Universal is the message of all which is true.
The message of this song is universal and can be applied to everyone who listens.
Inclanation is dead, you betta heed de warning sign, eh eh.
The inclination towards bad decisions should end, and people should pay attention to the warning sign.
Detrimental is the cause fi de crowd dem applause.
Negative or harmful lyrics can still receive applause from the crowd, which isn't a good message to send.
Red light, green light, go.
This is a call to action, telling everyone to move forward.
And me don't start,
The artists are reminding everyone not to start anything with them.
Some boy ya dead before ya reach border line.
Some people are going to regret not listening to the warning sign and will face consequences.
Writer(s): Wilbert Keith Williams, Winston Delaney Riley, Clement Dodd, Wayne Smith, Horace L. Payne, Norman Darnell Howell, Johnny Osbourne, Donat Roy Jackie Mittoo
Contributed by Madelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J C
This song is no joke, love it. Born Jamericans should have been bigger especially in Jamaica.
Andrew Brunelle
One of the best songs ever. Seriously, I've heard so much reggae and this song is one of the best. Just so damn catchy and smooth.
dave joseph
THESE GUYS WERE SO UNDERRATED!!!
George D. Metellus
This is my favorite song of all-time. Takes me back to my teenage years in the 90s. BIG UP BORN JAMERICANS for this blessed track. 🇭🇹🇯🇲🇺🇲
Joanne
Notch is doing his own thing now. His album is in stores now "RAISED BY THE PEOPLE" Check it out on ITUNES! Search Notch on youtube and you'll get his updated music & interviews!
Mike Day
good lookin out
Spooks
"Only punanny from Lani" that line had me 🤣2022 goin into 2023 still goin hard.
Willy Omoregie
The beating of the music flows so well with the voices. Nice jamming all days
Andrew Brunelle
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. These two guys play off each other really well.
grapsta
this tune hasn't left my record bag in 20 years !