Coppershot
Bounty Killer Lyrics


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One, two, three, four...
Pull out! Oh God guns out me a tell you bad bwoy dont fret and frown de original Bounty Killer all informer fi dead.
We dont fret and frown de wi nu ramp fi shot bwoy inna dem face suh dead.
A weh me look an tell de bwoy dem seh know bad bwoys?

From we pop out we gun blood ago run
Like a river Jordan a come down
From we pop out we gun
Whole heap a blood ago run
X amount a people life ago done

Wen me say
Copper shot member me tell una trust dat, hear deh!
Man a bus so much magnum and glock, come mek we splurt!
Guh fi we gun den come back, well den
We will murder all hundred pon spot

Wicked act TG men pop out gat, you a fool!
Over deh suh all a talk and chat
Dats why you dead!
Pon de ground you head drop, look deh!
Dem all a prepare you funeral box

Copper shot junglist nuh bus lead, from wen
A you mumma and you puppa ago dead, tink we fled?
Wen we a run we gun red
Early mornin we guh tek you bredda outta him bed, inna de family
Shot him an bus him head, him dead!
You nuh hear weh seaview man dem said

From a man back dem gun yu fi run
Nuh wen you kill dem lick off shot you a run
From a man back dem gun, ah you nah fi you own
Pick up yuh put inna yu hand splurt an run

Fire house eliminate
Dem bwoy dem fi lose dem face, from far
Distance, mi seh way cross de street, dem fi dead!
Ah we gun dem a penetrate
Murder de bwoy dem fast and dont wait

Ay nuh look(?), tek a fence or tek bush
Ay bwoy, tonight tonight you dead like a rampuss(?), Yuh never hear!
seh we back it if a george bush
Its pure artillery dem man deh a push, we nah inquire
From gunshot fi fire, see deh
Mi back de matic or de streetsweeper
Your mumma dead, friend dem or your neighbour
Your dog or your puss underneath your cellar

Dats why
Copper shot member me tell una trust dat, hear deh
Man a bus so much magnum and glock, come mek we splurt
Guh fi we gun den come back, well den
Waterhouse wi kill hundred pon spot

Wicked eck seaview men pop out glock, you a fool
Over deh suh all a talk an chat, dats why you dead
Pon de ground you head drop, look deh
Dem all a prepare you funeral spot

Copper shot back to man nuh bus lead, from when
All you mumma and yuh puppa ago dead, tink dem play
Wen dem a run dem gun red
Early mornin mi guh tek you bredda outta him bed, inna de public
Shot him an bus him head, him dead
You nuh hear weh junglist dem said

From a man back dem gun yu fi run
Nuh wen you kill dem lick off shot you a run
From a man back dem gun, ah you nah fi you own
Pick up yuh put inna yuh hand splurt ah run

Dats why
Deh g'yuh dead, you stare deh bawl and beg, hey bwoy
Tek six bullet inna yuh head, you never hear
'Bout de bwoy Mikey and Fred
And de two weh dem find round suh, without no head

Copper shot member me tell una trust dat, hear deh
Man a bus so much magnum and glock, junglist splurt
Guh fi de gun den come back, well den
Spangle as wi kill hundred pon spot

Wicked eck seaview men pop out gat, you a fool
Over deh suh all a talk and chat, dats why yuh dead
Pon de ground you head drop, look deh
Dem all a prepare yuh funeral box





Copper shot waterhouse nuh bus lead, from weh...

Overall Meaning

Bounty Killer's "Coppershot" is a dancehall classic that was released in 1992. The song begins with the lines, "Pull out! Oh God guns out me a tell you bad bwoy don't fret and frown de original Bounty Killer all informer fi dead." Bounty Killer is warning others not to cross him and bragging about his bad-boy reputation. He's not afraid to use his gun and kill anyone who tries to mess with him. The chorus of the song talks about how much blood will flow when his gang pulls out their guns. They are unstoppable, and no one can stand in their way. The song talks about the violence and gangster lifestyle in Jamaica, and it is a reflection of the prevalence of violence in the country during that time.


The verses of the song are filled with vivid descriptions of violence, murder, and revenge. Bounty Killer talks about killing his enemies, taking revenge on those who have wronged him, and how his gang is not afraid to use their guns. He mentions different gangs and areas of Jamaica, painting a picture of the gang activity that is prevalent in the country. The song speaks to the harsh reality of life in Jamaica and the reality of gang life.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three, four...
Counting the gunshots


Pull out! Oh God guns out me a tell you bad bwoy dont fret and frown de original Bounty Killer all informer fi dead.
We are not afraid to use our guns to kill informants, and we are the original Bounty Killer.


We dont fret and frown de wi nu ramp fi shot bwoy inna dem face suh dead.
We don't hesitate to shoot enemies in the face and kill them.


A weh me look an tell de bwoy dem seh know bad bwoys?
Where can I find the boys who claim to be bad boys?


From we pop out we gun blood ago run Like a river Jordan a come down From we pop out we gun Whole heap a blood ago run X amount a people life ago done
When we show our guns, blood will flow like a river, and many lives will be lost.


Wen me say Copper shot member me tell una trust dat, hear deh! Man a bus so much magnum and glock, come mek we splurt! Guh fi we gun den come back, well den We will murder all hundred pon spot
When I say 'Copper Shot', trust me, we have plenty of guns to use. We can use our guns to kill hundreds of people at once.


Wicked act TG men pop out gat, you a fool! Over deh suh all a talk and chat Dats why you dead! Pon de ground you head drop, look deh! Dem all a prepare you funeral box
When we see rivals with guns, we shoot them. Don't talk too much or you will end up dead like them. We are already preparing your funeral.


Copper shot junglist nuh bus lead, from wen A you mumma and you puppa ago dead, tink we fled? Wen we a run we gun red Early mornin we guh tek you bredda outta him bed, inna de family Shot him an bus him head, him dead! You nuh hear weh seaview man dem said
Copper Shot gang always leads, and we don't run away from enemies. We will kill your family members one by one until you surrender. That's what the Seaview gang said.


From a man back dem gun yu fi run Nuh wen you kill dem lick off shot you a run From a man back dem gun, ah you nah fi you own Pick up yuh put inna yu hand splurt an run
If someone points a gun at you, don't try to shoot them. Instead, drop your gun and run away to safety.


Fire house eliminate Dem bwoy dem fi lose dem face, from far Distance, mi seh way cross de street, dem fi dead! Ah we gun dem a penetrate Murder de bwoy dem fast and dont wait
We use powerful guns to kill our enemies from a distance. We shoot to kill quickly without hesitation.


Ay nuh look(?), tek a fence or tek bush Ay bwoy, tonight tonight you dead like a rampuss(?), Yuh never hear! seh we back it if a george bush Its pure artillery dem man deh a push, we nah inquire From gunshot fi fire, see deh Mi back de matic or de streetsweeper Your mumma dead, friend dem or your neighbour Your dog or your puss underneath your cellar
Don't try to run or hide, you will be dead tonight. We have powerful weapons, and we will use them to kill whoever we want. We don't care if it's your family, friends, or pets.


Deh g'yuh dead, you stare deh bawl and beg, hey bwoy Tek six bullet inna yuh head, you never hear 'Bout de bwoy Mikey and Fred And de two weh dem find round suh, without no head
You are already dead, don't bother crying or begging. You will be shot six times in the head, just like Mikey and Fred who were found decapitated.


Copper shot waterhouse nuh bus lead, from weh...
The Copper Shot gang from Waterhouse is always leading the way.




Writer(s): Lloyd Woodrowe James, Lloyd James, Rodney Price Copyright: Jam One Music, Dub Plate Music Publishers Ltd., Water House Music Ltd.

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Comments from YouTube:

devon sewell

He has clarity,and the lyrics are well constructed, not to mention how well he is riding the rhythm. Β Well done Rodney!Β 

Jonathan Fazio

The Best Of the Best R.P.

Frank Mohammed

Idk why I'm hearing these songs so late smh.... if I had only know these songs before I wpuld of never ever in my life listen to that bleacha teacha batty bwoy

Errol Johnson

Greatest dub plate artiste ever....hands down.... end of story
Big up Warlord!!

Ken Padmore

Facts

Bart Zearo

Big Tune, one of the biggest riddims from the 90's

AndreG 300

True..General riddim

Adaylton Soares

Bounty!!!! Genuine guntalk style! This version is the best for me!!!! One love, one aim, one destiny. jah bless!!!

D.Master

Man the first time I listened a 92 bounty killer, I couldnt believe how much Bounty Killer voice has changed.

007JNR

This tune blew my mind when I first heard it (no pun intended).

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