Dangerously
Bounty Killer & Barrington Levy Lyrics
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Lawd a mercy
Lawd a mercy
Lawd a mercy (Oooh who)
Man a cerasee (Yeah)
Umman yuh livin too dangerous (Uh yay)
Too dangerous
Too dangerous
[Verse 1: Barrington Levy (Bounty Killer)]
Oooh woman I heard a little rumor last night
(Little rumor last night, rumor last night)
Somebody told me you weren't doing me right
(She wasn't doin' me right, doin' me right)
While I've been turning my back,
You've been out playing the field
(She jus playing the field, playing the field)
Can you look me in the eyes and say to me it's not real
(Girl that could not be real, couldn't be real)
That's all I wanted to know (Just wanna know, girl)
That look is giving you away (Give it away, give it away now - She was a {better} Gal)
An I'll never believe in a single word you say (I'll never believe yuh girl)
[Chorus:]
[Barrington Levy:] You're living dangerously
[Bounty Killer:] Umman yuh living too dangerous for me
[Barrington Levy:] You're living dangerously
[Bounty Killer:] Is it me or Barrington Levy
[Barrington Levy:] Living dangerously
[Bounty Killer:] Gal yuh living too dangerous for me, Lawd a mercy, Hey
[Verse 2: Bounty Killer]
Girl yuh livin too dangerous (Hoy!)
Better yuh give it up (Girl)
Yuh never stop until yuh pass di maximum line
Well now yuh know too much
I need a relationship
An not a war
Imagine fi see yuh woman inna man car
Tell me what yuh gonna think of her
She an man a drink outta one glass inna bar
Make man a rob tings
From mi cookie jar
Gal open up yuh eyes dem and look far
As yuh look up to the moon
And the pretty stars
Thinking me out like I am in Mars
[Bridge: Barrington Levy (Bounty Killer)]
Well that's all I can take (Lawd a mercy)
Can't let you outta my sight {Duggama? } sight)
An I wouldn't {jump} back in your life
For one more night (Not a second, girl)
[Chorus:]
You're living dangerously (Well!)
Gal yuh living too dangerous for me
You're living dangerously
Well if it's me or Barrington Levy (Talk!)
Living dangerously
Gal yuh living too dangerous for me
(Well!)
[Verse 3:]
Girl yuh livin too dangerous (Hoy!)
Better yuh give it up (Girl)
Yuh never stop until yuh pass di maximum line
Well now yuh know too much
Gal yuh betta look inna yuh life and stop flirt
A walk sidewalk when yuh should deh work
A wash up yuh plate
Or wash a man shirt
The bag a friendship
Business naw gon work
Yuh think it's me or your friends dem
It going to hurt
When me get upset
An mi just {splurt}
Yuh a walk pon di road
An alla wheel up yuh skirt
Dat not gon put one shilling
Inna yuh purse
Better yuh baptize
An gwaan inna church
And pray to God
An put him first (Girl, hey!)
[Chorus:]
Living dangerously
Well gal yuh living too dangerous for me
Living dangerously
Well if it's me or Barrington Levy (Talk!)
Living dangerously
Gal yuh living too dangerous for we
[Outro:]
Dangerously (Lawd a mercy)
Naw change your ways (Lawd a mercy, Lawd a mercy)
Dangerously (Too dangerous, too dangerous)
Naw change your ways
The lyrics of "Dangerously" by Bounty Killer & Barrington Levy depict a relationship filled with suspicion, betrayal, and self-destructive behavior. The song begins with a plea for the woman to stop living so recklessly, as her actions are causing harm and danger to herself and others. Barrington Levy confesses to hearing rumors about the woman's infidelity, while he has remained faithful and oblivious. He confronts her, asking if it is true and if she can honestly deny her unfaithfulness. He notices the guilt on her face and declares that he cannot trust her anymore. The lyrics suggest that the woman's behavior is leading her down a dangerous path, where she will eventually face the consequences of her actions.
The song explores themes of trust, suspicion, and the consequences of one's actions in a relationship. It highlights the pain and betrayal caused by infidelity and emphasizes the importance of honesty and trust in a romantic partnership. The lyrics serve as a cautionary tale, warning listeners of the dangers that can arise when trust is broken and relationships become unstable.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh woman I heard a little rumor last night
I heard a small rumor about you last night
Somebody told me you weren't doing me right
Someone informed me that you were being unfaithful to me
While I've been turning my back,
While I haven't been paying attention or looking
You've been out playing the field
You've been dating or having relationships with other people
Can you look me in the eyes and say to me it's not real
Can you look directly at me and deny that it's true
That's all I wanted to know (Just wanna know, girl)
That's the only thing I wanted to find out (I just want to know, girl)
That look is giving you away (Give it away, give it away now - She was a {better} Gal)
Your expression is revealing the truth (You're showing it openly now - She was a {better} Gal)
An I'll never believe in a single word you say (I'll never believe yuh girl)
And I will never trust anything you say
Woman, you're living dangerously
Woman, you're living a risky, dangerous life
Umman yuh living too dangerous for me
You, woman, are living too dangerously for me to handle
Is it me or Barrington Levy
Am I the problem, or is it Barrington Levy
Gal yuh living too dangerous for me, Lawd a mercy, Hey
Lady, you are living in a way that is too dangerous for me, my goodness, hey
Girl yuh livin too dangerous
Girl, you are living too dangerously
Better yuh give it up (Girl)
You should quit or stop (Girl)
Yuh never stop until yuh pass di maximum line
You keep going until you cross the limit or boundary
Well now yuh know too much
Now you are aware of too many things
I need a relationship
I want a committed, serious partnership
An not a war
And not constant conflicts or arguments
Imagine fi see yuh woman inna man car
Imagine seeing your partner in another man's car
Tell me what yuh gonna think of her
What will you think of her
She an man a drink outta one glass inna bar
She and another man are sharing a drink from the same glass in a bar
Make man a rob tings
Causing a man to steal things
From mi cookie jar
From my secret stash
Gal open up yuh eyes dem and look far
Girl, open your eyes wide and see into the future
As yuh look up to the moon
As you gaze at the moon
And the pretty stars
And the beautiful stars
Thinking me out like I am in Mars
Thinking of me as if I'm on Mars
Well that's all I can take (Lawd a mercy)
Well, that's the maximum amount I can handle (Oh my goodness)
Can't let you outta my sight {Duggama? } sight)
I can't allow you to be out of my supervision or control
An I wouldn't {jump} back in your life
And I won't reintegrate myself back into your life
For one more night (Not a second, girl)
Not even for a single night (Not even for a moment, girl)
Girl yuh livin too dangerous
Girl, you are living too dangerously
Better yuh give it up (Girl)
You should quit or stop (Girl)
Yuh never stop until yuh pass di maximum line
You keep going until you cross the limit or boundary
Well now yuh know too much
Now you are aware of too many things
Gal yuh betta look inna yuh life and stop flirt
Girl, you better examine your life and stop flirting
A walk sidewalk when yuh should deh work
You are wandering around when you should be working
A wash up yuh plate
You are wasting your time or neglecting your responsibilities
Or wash a man shirt
Or taking care of another man's needs
The bag a friendship
Too many friendships
Business naw gon work
Business won't succeed
Yuh think it's me or your friends dem
You think it's me or your friends who are the problem
It going to hurt
It will cause pain
When me get upset
When I get angry or annoyed
An mi just {splurt}
And I just speak without thinking
Yuh a walk pon di road
You are walking on the wrong path
An alla wheel up yuh skirt
And everyone can see up your skirt
Dat not gon put one shilling
That won't put a single coin
Inna yuh purse
In your purse
Better yuh baptize
You should change your ways or turn over a new leaf
An gwaan inna church
And behave properly in a church
And pray to God
And pray to God
An put him first (Girl, hey!)
And prioritize Him above everything else (Girl, hey!)
Living dangerously
Living in a dangerous way
Gal yuh living too dangerous for me
Girl, you are living too dangerously for me to handle
Well if it's me or Barrington Levy
If the problem is me or Barrington Levy
Living dangerously
Living in a dangerous way
Gal yuh living too dangerous for me
Girl, you are living too dangerously for me to handle
Dangerously
In a dangerous way
Naw change your ways (Lawd a mercy, Lawd a mercy)
Not changing your behavior (Oh my goodness, Oh my goodness)
Dangerously (Too dangerous, too dangerous)
In a dangerous way (Too dangerous, too dangerous)
Naw change your ways
Not changing your behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: BARRINGTON LEVY, ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE, SLY DUNBAR, RODNEY BASIL PRICE, GARY BENSON, WINSTON SELA, OWEN RENNALLS, PAUL ELLINGSTON CROSDALE, Lowell Dunbar, Paul Crosdale, Rodney Price, Robert Shakespeare
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