Bad Man
Bounty Killer Lyrics


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Yo yo!
Huh huh
It's Warlord the five star general
Aiyyo yallo!
Yo yo!
You know we do rendezvous, huh, aiyyo yallo!
Talkin about guns and armor
I give 'em revenge like Dilano, huh!
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Yallo! Any bwoy diss Killa knock it out now
Dust dat out badda a nuh go man a go
Bwoy chat bout him a run go fi callico
Hundred and one tink him a go get now
Big up every people waan big up every show
We nah tek nuh diss cau badman nah bow
Dump it out straight from head down to toe
Ready fi defend it any means anyhow
Whoa memba seh bokkle and stone deh fi throw
Any bwoy diss dem get boxed to di flo'
Mek a slip like when boot a slip cow
A just so we go, whoa!
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Well a how this drop in?
Bwoy see war waan just keep on hoppin
Tink a telephone like this waan tap in
Get old school gwaan like Eric B and Rakim
Big up every thug from Portmore to Papine
Bwoy disrespect pon di ends him get choppin
Beat and thumped caan move him get locked in
Seh him a badman and di dog
Fi keep di block in, and keep di block in
But this bwoy Nasheim
Tell mi seh mi head a just lash in like dash in
And dem have nuh aminition and machine
Big cause wid T.O.K. dem have yaffin
Kneecups dem crash in
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out,
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
From yuh diss di family yuh a go disappear
Don't dare mess wid T.O.K. Bounty Buccanear
It's all guerilla warfare we wid guerilla wear
Cau man a real thug n*gga
And a bwoy we nuh fear
So weh dem deh pon bout weapon
This punk name Stephen
Repetiiton broad like big boat dem fi reckon
Any minute any second
Nah fi have a weapon fi tell
Buccanear box him wid di left hand
A tell mi bout teflon right bite par F1
When a piece of braud wood mi tek on def on
Mi nuh pet a mi nuh f one
Mi nuh coach and mi nuh ref man
By time mi look around mi nervous
See di next one
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out




Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad Man (Party)" by Bounty Killer is a hardcore dancehall track that glorifies violence and gun culture. In the first verse, the artist boasts about his ability to take revenge on his enemies without the use of a gun, as a true badman doesn't need a tool to fight. He also suggests that those who try to fight him without a gun are fools. The chorus reiterates this idea, as he promises to take out anyone who disrespects him.


In the second verse, the artist references various types of weapons and describes how he deals with those who threaten his crew. He mentions a specific person named Nasheim who has no ammunition, and a punk named Stephen who talks big but can't back it up. He also emphasizes that he is not a referee or coach, but a warrior always ready to defend himself and his crew. The chorus is repeated again to close the song.


Overall, "Bad Man (Party)" showcases Bounty Killer's hardcore style and his pride in being a "badman" who doesn't tolerate any disrespect. However, the song's aggressive and violent themes may be offensive to some listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo yo!
Attention grabbing introduction, expressing enthusiasm and eagerness to communicate.


Huh huh
Vocalization emphasizing the previous line, drawing further attention.


It's Warlord the five star general
Introducing the artist with a self-proclaimed title suggestive of power and authority.


Aiyyo yallo!
Vocalization expressing excitement or anticipation.


You know we do rendezvous, huh, aiyyo yallo!
Reference to gathering with others, with excitement and anticipation.


Talkin' 'bout guns and armor
Setting the scene for the topic of the song, alluding to weapons and protection.


I give 'em revenge like Dilano, huh!
Claiming to exact revenge in a similar manner to the character Dilano, perhaps from a movie or book.


Real bad man nah fi war wid nuh tool
Asserting that a real bad man does not need a weapon to engage in combat.


Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Stating that boys without guns are foolish and not worthy of respect.


Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Promising retaliation in response to any disrespect.


Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Refusing to back down or show weakness, determined to stand up for oneself.


Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Vocalization emphasizing the previous line, showing defiance and strength.


Yallo! Any bwoy diss Killa knock it out now
Asserting that anyone who disrespects the artist will be defeated and punished.


Dust dat out badda a nuh go man a go
Emphasizing that the artist is not someone to be disrespected or challenged.


Bwoy chat bout him a run go fi callico
Mocking someone who claims to be tough but is not prepared to fight.


Hundred and one tink him a go get now
Implying that someone who is not prepared will quickly become overwhelmed and defeated.


Big up every people waan big up every show
Acknowledging and respecting those who support and appreciate the artist.


We nah tek nuh diss cau badman nah bow
Refusing to accept disrespect and refusing to show weakness, even in the face of adversity.


Dump it out straight from head down to toe
Being prepared and ready to fight, showing no fear or hesitation.


Ready fi defend it any means anyhow
Asserting that the artist is ready and able to defend themselves and their honor using any means necessary.


Whoa memba seh bokkle and stone deh fi throw
Reminding listeners that physical violence is a possible outcome of disrespect or conflict.


Any bwoy diss dem get boxed to di flo'
Promising physical retaliation to anyone who disrespects the artist.


Mek a slip like when boot a slip cow
Claiming to be quick and agile, able to dodge and evade attacks.


A just so we go, whoa!
Expressing that this is how the artist operates, confidently and unapologetically.


From yuh diss di family yuh a go disappear
Warning that disrespect towards the artist or their associates will have negative consequences.


Don't dare mess wid T.O.K. Bounty Buccanear
Threatening those who might consider crossing the artist or their affiliates.


It's all guerilla warfare we wid guerilla wear
Describing the situation as a kind of guerrilla warfare, with unconventional tactics used to achieve victory.


Cau man a real thug n*gga
Asserting that the artist is truly a thug, someone not to be messed with.


And a bwoy we nuh fear
Claiming to have no fear, even in the face of danger or opposition.


So weh dem deh pon bout weapon
Asking why anyone would be concerned about weapons in the face of the artist's strength and skill.


This punk name Stephen
Insulting and dismissing an opponent by name, implying their weakness and insignificance.


Repetiiton broad like big boat dem fi reckon
Mocking someone for being slow and unskilled, like a big boat that is difficult to maneuver.


Any minute any second
Implying that the artist is always prepared and ready for action, at any time.


Nah fi have a weapon fi tell
Suggesting that the artist doesn't even need a weapon in order to win.


Buccanear box him wid di left hand
Describing a violent altercation in which someone is punched with the left hand.


A tell mi bout teflon right bite par F1
Mocking someone for being obsessed with protecting themselves, which will ultimately be ineffective.


When a piece of braud wood mi tek on def on
Claiming that even a piece of wood is more effective than some people's attempts at defense.


Mi nuh pet a mi nuh f one
Asserting that the artist is not afraid and does not back down from a fight.


Mi nuh coach and mi nuh ref man
Refusing to take on a passive role in a conflict, insisting on being an active participant.


By time mi look around mi nervous
Admitting that even the artist can feel nervous or anxious in certain situations.


See di next one
Implied threat against the next person who might challenge or disrespect the artist.


Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Reiteration of the belief that a real bad man does not need a weapon to engage in combat.


Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Reiteration of the belief that boys without guns are foolish and not worthy of respect.


Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Reiteration of the promise to exact revenge in response to any disrespect.


Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Reiteration of the refusal to back down or show weakness, determined to stand up for oneself.


Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Final vocalization emphasizing the previous lines, concluding the song with strength and defiance.




Writer(s): Donovan Keith Bennett, Rohan Stephens, Nigel Andrew Staff

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nicholaslawrence1837

Man ah, badman, bad to di bone

Tell mi where yuh come from mi nuh fraid a your tone

Man ah, badman, bad to di bone

Ready when your ready we nuh fear we nuh frown

Man ah, badman, bad to di bone

Anyting dem bring we can defend we own

Man ah, badman - mek mi heard di sound


Ra pa pom pom ra pa pom pom whoa!!!



All comments from YouTube:

@sadikibelle6505

How's still listen to this 20 year old song in 2024 boom bang bang

@monicahunter2861

I need a straight up old school bashment night!!!! Who's listening in 2019?

@garyleerojas1229

We have old school bashes every weekend in Costa Rica,

@monicahunter2861

@@garyleerojas1229 then I need to head on over to Costa Rica! 😊

@solomurcielago5000

Monica time to grow up lol

@monicahunter2861

@@solomurcielago5000 NEVERRRRRR! LOL!

@brianhayes2043

Shit make that 2019 lol

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@ReggaeMami

Almost 2022 and I still caaaan't get enough of this songggg πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ’ƒπŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°who's with me 😜

@out_lawt.v.8421

U bet πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ—£

@ReggaeMami

@@out_lawt.v.8421 πŸ’―πŸ”₯😁

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