1. Buccaneer is the stage… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name.
1. Buccaneer is the stage name of Jamaican dancehall artist Andrew Bradford (born 1974)
Buccaneer first came to public attention in 1994 when he had a big hit in Jamaica with "Hey Yah Hey Yah".[1] He stood out from the crowd with his eye patch and pirate garb, and ring bleached into his hair, and had further early successes for producers Patrick Roberts and King Jammy, including collaborations with Wayne Wonder with "Sensi Ride" and "Trust" .[1][2] His debut album, Now There Goes The Neighbourhood, was issued in 1995, with production from Roberts, Bobby Digital, Dave Kelly, and Danny Browne, and the same year he made a huge impact at the Reggae Sumfest festival.[1][2] Several of his hits were based on opera music, including his 1995 hit "Skettel Concerto", based on The Marriage of Figaro.[1] Second album Classic continued the theme with tracks based on Moonlight Sonata and Blue Danube Waltz, and third album Da Opera (1998) used Enya's "Orinoco Flow" as the basis for his hit "Fade Away".[1] Other hits in 1998 included "Bruk Out", a collaboration with US punk rock band Rancid.[1] Further hits followed in 1999 with "Hot Bwoy" (with Beenie Man), "Kill a Sound", "Little John Hits Medley", and in 2000 with "Hot to Ratid", and the Lexxus-produced "Freedom of Speech".[1]
2. Buccaneer is a short lived American hard rock band. They released one album in 1980.
FADE AWAY
Buccaneer Lyrics
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Cah you a the trend setter
You a lead, you a lead
You a the best, no gyal no better
Go deh gya-hoo, gya-hoo
You a the trend setter
Still a lead, still a lead, still a lead
Your face no fade way, fade away, fade away
Your shape no fade way, fade away, fade away
Nuff gyal a fade way, fade away, fade away
But you no fade way, fade awayyyyyy
Go deh yah me gyal, your life bright like yellow
You look so shapey, me reputation a make me seh so
A long time you hold it out, no, you nah go leggo
A just so we go, a just so we go
So you no matter who a come a dance, come pose up
A cut-eye, cut-eye, and a push them nose up
Jump up and down, and a lift dem clothes up
Fi get a little buss, but woman, you no must parlor
Fi get attention cah you a done movie star
A last week you and the one Puffy did a 'par
Over your body nuff, every man a war
Me gyal you lead by faaaaaar
Nooo way
Your face no fade way, fade away, fade away
Your shape no fade way, fade away, fade away
Nuff gyal a fade way, fade away, fade away
But you no fade way, fade awayyyyyy
Whole heap a rich man sit down and a plan wedding
Up the pinnacle a life, direction you heading
A gyal a try the groove and buck up cross threading
And a wha' that you go hear she spreading, anyway
A you run the place fi so long
A gyal a say she hotter, but hot a fi how long?
One week a little bit a length, no have no strength
And she still a have the argument a prolong
But all the gwaan, she a gwaan, she nah go make it
You control the title, and no gyal can take it
So, a better she go home and just figet it
Cah you still a lead, gyal you still a leeeeeead
Nooo way
Your face no fade way, fade away, fade away
Your shape no fade way, fade away, fade away
Nuff gyal a fade way, fade away, fade away
But you no fade way, fade awayyy
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Your face no fade way, fade away, fade away
Your shape no fade way, fade away, fade away
You nah go fade way, fade awayyy
Gwaan (gyal!)
Gwaan, gwaan
Gwaan (gyal!)
Gwaan, gwaan
Gwaan (gyal!)
Gwaan, gwaan
Gwaan (gyal!)
Gwaan, gwaaan
Haha...
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away
You nah go fade way, fade awayyy
The lyrics of Buccaneer's "Fade Away" are essentially about a woman who is a trendsetter and a leader in her community. She is admired for her beauty, confidence, and strength; the song celebrates her as someone who has managed to maintain her relevance and influence in the face of changing times and fickle people. One of the main themes of this song is the idea of staying true to oneself, rather than trying to conform to the expectations of others. The lyrics express this sentiment by emphasizing the singer's admiration for the woman, who is not giving in to societal pressure to change and is confidently moving forward.
The song also talks about the pitfalls of fame and success; the need to maintain one's image and status can lead to unrealistic expectations and can ultimately lead to a person's downfall. The lyrics suggest that this woman is not someone who will be easily forgotten or displaced, highlighting the fact that her beauty and influence are long-lasting.
Overall, "Fade Away" is a celebration of individuality and the power of personal strength and conviction. It sends a message to women that they can be leaders in their own right, and that they should never let anyone else define their worth or tell them who they should be.
Line by Line Meaning
Go deh gyal, go deh gyal
Encouraging someone to go and take the lead on the dance floor
Cah you a the trend setter
Because you set the trend
You a lead, you a lead
You are leading the dance
You a the best, no gyal no better
You are the best dancer; there is no girl who dances better than you.
Go deh gya-hoo, gya-hoo
Encouraging someone to keep dancing and leading
Still a lead, still a lead, still a lead
You are still leading the dance
Your face no fade way, fade away, fade away
Your beauty will not fade away
Your shape no fade way, fade away, fade away
Your body shape will not change
Nuff gyal a fade way, fade away, fade away
Many girls' beauty and shape are fading away
But you no fade way, fade awayyyyyy
But you are not fading away
Go deh yah me gyal, your life bright like yellow
Encouraging and praising someone for having a bright and beautiful life
You look so shapey, me reputation a make me seh so
Complimenting someone for having a beautiful body and that their reputation reflects this fact
A long time you hold it out, no, you nah go leggo
Recognizing that someone has been successful and will not be letting their success go anytime soon
A just so we go, a just so we go
That's just how we roll
So you no matter who a come a dance, come pose up
You always show up and dance well no matter who else is there
A cut-eye, cut-eye, and a push them nose up
Onlookers become jealous and give dirty looks while you hold your head high
Jump up and down, and a lift dem clothes up
You dance with excitement and confidence, showing off your outfit
Fi get a little buss, but woman, you no must parlor
People are trying to get your attention, but you are not interested in their trivial attempts to interact with you
Fi get attention cah you a done movie star
People want your attention because you seem like a celebrity
A last week you and the one Puffy did a 'par
You were seen with Puff Daddy at a party last week
Over your body nuff, every man a war
Many men are fighting for your attention
Me gyal you lead by faaaaaar
You are the undisputed leader of the dance floor
Whole heap a rich man sit down and a plan wedding
Wealthy men are planning to get married
Up the pinnacle a life, direction you heading
You are going in a positive direction in your life
A gyal a try the groove and buck up cross threading
Another girl is attempting to compete with you, and it's not going well for her
And a wha' that you go hear she spreading, anyway
People who don't like you will spread rumors about you
A you run the place fi so long
You have been running the dance floor for a long time
A gyal a say she hotter, but hot a fi how long?
Another girl is claiming to be hotter than you, but for how long?
One week a little bit a length, no have no strength
The other girl's success is temporary and unsubstantial
And she still a have the argument a prolong
She is still trying to make her case for being better than you
But all the gwaan, she a gwaan, she nah go make it
Despite her efforts, she will not be successful
You control the title, and no gyal can take it
You are in control and no girl can take your place
So, a better she go home and just figet it
It's better for her to go home and forget about trying to compete with you
Cah you still a lead, gyal you still a leeeeeead
Because you are still the leader; you lead by far
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Don't lose yourself; don't fade away
Gwaan (gyal!)
Keep going and leading
Gwaan, gwaan
Keep pushing and leading
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Don't lose yourself; don't fade away
You nah go fade way, fade awayyy
You will not fade away
Writer(s): andrew bradford, enya, nick ryan
Contributed by Sadie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.