As a youngster, Buju would often watch his favourite artists perform at outdoor shows and local dancehalls. At the tender age of 13 he picked up the microphone for himself and began toasting under the monicker of "Gargamel". His first single, "The Ruler" was released not long afterwards in 1987 under the production of Robert French at Penthouse Studios.
In 1991, Buju joined Donovan Germain's Penthouse Label and began a fruitful partnership with producer Dave Kelly. Buju is one of the most popular musicians in Jamaican history, having burst onto the charts there suddenly in 1992, with "Bogle" and "Love Me Browning/Love Black Woman", both massive hits in Jamaica. Controversy erupted over Love Me Browning which spoke of Banton's preference for light-skinned women: "Mi love mi car mi love mi house mi love mi money and ting, but most of all mi love mi browning." Some accused Banton of promoting a colonialist attitude and denigrating the beauty of black women. In response, he released "Black Woman" which spoke of his love for dark-skinned beauties: "Stop cry, fi all black woman, respect all the gyals with dark complexion." 1992 was an explosive year for Buju as he broke the great Bob Marley's record for the greatest number of number one singles in a year. Beginning with "Man fi Dead", Buju's gruff voice dominated the Jamaican airwaves for the duration of the year. Banton's debut album, Mr. Mention, includes his greatest hits from that year.
1992 was also the year in which the controversy over Buju's homophobic "Boom Bye Bye" exploded. The media in Great Britain picked up on Buju's less than admirable promotion of violence against homosexuals. Myrie, who had recently signed with Mercury records, refused to back down from his stance against homosexuals, claiming his religious beliefs prevented him from accepting homosexuality. Banton downplayed the violent content of his song, claiming that it was metaphorical. Gay Rights groups campaigned against Buju as well as Shabba Ranks who, when asked about the controversy on the British show The Word, stated, "God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve." Shabba later apologized, but Buju refused to back down which drew the ire of various homosexual advocacy groups who continue to campaign against him.
Banton released the hard-hitting Voice of Jamaica in 1993. The album included a number of conscious tracks. These tracks included "Deportees" a song which criticized those Jamaicans who went abroad but never sent money home, a remix of Little Roy's "Tribal War", a sharp condemnation of political violence, and "Willy, Don't Be Silly" which promoted condom use. The conscious spin of this disc did little to stop the attacks of gay rights groups who felt that his continued performance of "Boom Bye Bye" was a slap in their faces. Some dancehall fans felt that Banton could have exploded onto the American scene if his homophobic song hadn't held him back. Nevertheless, Buju was adopted by many new fans who appreciated his gravelly vocals and cared little about his homophobia.
Til Shiloh (1995) was a very influential album, using a studio band instead of synthesized music, and marking a slight shift away from dancehall towards roots reggae for Banton. Buju turned Rasta and his new album reflected his new beliefs. Til Shiloh is one of the greatest dancehall albums of all time and successfully blended conscious lyrics with a hard-hitting dancehall vibe. The album included a single called "Murderer" which condemned the violence in Jamaican dancehall music, inspired by the murders of dancehall musicians Panhead and Dirtsman. The song inspired several clubs to stop playing songs with excessively violent subject matter. This conscious album had a large impact on dancehall music and showed the hunger the dancehall massive had for conscious lyrics. Dancehall music did not move away from slack and violent lyrics, but the album did pave the way for a greater spirituality within the music.
Inna Heights (1997) substantially increased Banton's international audience as Buju explored his singing ability and recorded a number of roots-tinged tracks. Banton covered The Silvertones' "Destiny" and recorded songs with such artists as Beres Hammond and the legendary Toots Hibbert. The album was well-received but had distribution problems. Also, some fans were disappointed, having hoped for another ground-breaking album like "Til Shiloh." Still, Buju's experimentation and soaring vocals impressed many fans and this album remains a highly regarded work.
In 1998, Buju met the punk band Rancid and recorded two tracks with them: "Misty Days" and "Life Won't Wait." The latter became the title track of Rancid's 1999 album, Life Won't Wait. Subsequently, Buju signed with Rancid's eclectic Anti, a subsidiary of Epitaph and released Unchained Spirit in 2000.
In March 2003 he released Friends for Life, which featured more sharply political songs, including "Mr. Nine", an anti-gun song that further verified his status as one of reggae's most anti-confrontational artists.
Banton's 2006 album Too Bad got him nominated for a second Grammy but despite the album's brilliance and artistic excellence "Too Bad" did not garner the award. "Too Bad" brings us back to the Buju of the nineties with his rough phenomenal voice backed by hypnotic beats and conscious lyrics that seem to stay on repeat in your head. "Too Bad" is a complete listen from start to finish and is an extra success because the Gargamel executive produced the album on his own label.
On April 21, 2009, Buju released the often delayed album Rasta Got Soul. This is Banton's ninth album and features the hit single Magic City. This release sees Buju returning to roots and culture reggae. The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category.
As of December 2009, Buju allegedly attempted to buy cocaine from an undercover officer in Miami and faces up to life in prison if convicted. The trial of Banton began on September 20, 2010 in Tampa, Florida.
Boom Boom
Buju Banton Lyrics
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Anytime Buju Banton come
Batty bwoy get up an run
At gunshot me head back
Hear I tell him now crew
(Its like) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no nasty man
Dem haffi dead
(Two man) Hitch up on an rub up on
An lay down inna bed
Hug up on another
Anna feel up leg
Send fi di matic an
Di Uzi instead
Shoot dem no come if we shot dem
Don't want Jackie
Give dem Paul instead
Dem don't want di sweetness
Between di leg
Gal bend down backway
An accept di peg
An if it really hot
You know she still naw gon fled
A some man
Still don't want di
Panty raid
Pure batty business dem love
(Me say) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote the nasty man
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no nasty man
Dem haffi dead
(Woman is di) Greatest thing
God ever put pon di land
Buju lovin dem from head
Down to foot bottom
But some man a turn around
Where dem get that from
Peter is not for Janet
Peter is for John
Suzette is not for Paul
Suzette is for Ann
Where the bobocloth
Dem get dat from
Here come the DJ
Name Buju Banton
(Come fi) Straighten yuh talk?
(Boom boom boom) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote the nasty man
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no batty man
Dem haffi dead
(Caw me say) Dis is not an bargain (Me say)
Dis is not a deal
Guy come near we
Then his skin must peel
Burn him up bad like an old tire wheel
Gwaan buju banton yuh tough
(Me say) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote the batty man
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no batty man
(Hear what now!)
(Two man) A hug up on an kiss up on
An lay down Inna bed
Hug up on another
Anna rub dung leg
Send fi di matic an
Di Uzi instead
Shoot di batty boy come if we shot dem
Dem don't want Jackie
Give dem Paul instead
Don't want di poom poom
Between Patsy leg
All dem want
Is the body from Fred
But dis is Buju Banton
Me say
(Me say) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no nasty man
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no nasty man
Dem haffi dead
Caw woman is the prettiest thing
God ever put pon di land
Put pon di land (Pu-pu-put pon di land)
But some man a turn around
Where dem get dat from
Peter is not for Janet
Peter is for John
Suzette is not for Paul
Suzette is for Ann
Here come di DJ name Buju Banton (Come fi)
Give di massive
Satisfaction
Happy how yuh lovin (Ju fi)
(So just) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no batty man
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no batty man
Dem haffi dead
All a di New York crew
Dem no promote Batty man
Jump an dance
Unno push up unno hand
All di Brooklyn girl
Dem no promote batty man
Jump an bogle
Anna wine yuh bottom
Canadian gals dem no like batty man
If yuh are not one
Yuh haffi push up
(Me say) Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no batty man
Dem haffi dead
Boom bye bye
Inna batty bwoy head
Rude bwoy no promote no batty man
Dem haffi dead
"Boom Bye Bye" is a controversial dancehall/reggae song by Buju Banton that was released in 1992. The lyrics of the song are confrontational, homophobic, and violent. The song expresses Buju's contempt for gay men, specifically, "batty bwoys," whom he believes should be killed. The song's opening lines, "World is in trouble / Anytime Buju Banton come / Batty bwoy get up an run / At gunshot me head back / Hear I tell him now crew" set the tone for the rest of the song. Banton's lyrics call for the murder of gay men through the use of guns and other weapons: "Boom bye bye / Inna batty bwoy head / Rude bwoy no promote no nasty man / Dem haffi dead."
The song's chorus is repeated throughout the verse, almost like a mantra, emphasizing the message that Buju wants to convey. In one of the verses, Buju states that some men turn to homosexuality and argues that it's not natural: "But some man a turn around / Where dem get that from / Peter is not for Janet / Peter is for John." Buju Banton's "Boom Bye Bye" song received widespread criticism for its homophobic lyrics, and the song's poor message made him a controversial figure in the music industry.
* Interestingly, "Boom Bye Bye" was never released as an official single.
* The Jamaican press was divided on the song's message and content; some praised it, while others condemned it.
* In 1993, Banton was criticized for a concert in which he called for the murder of gay men; as a result, many organizations began protesting against his music and performances.
* Banton has repeatedly defended his lyrics, stating that they are not meant to promote violence; he argues that homosexuality is a sin and that he is simply expressing his views on the topic.
* There have been calls to boycott Banton's music, and some radio stations have pledged not to play it.
* In 2007, Banton was denied entry to the United States because of his lyrics; he was later allowed to enter for a concert tour in 2019.
* Despite the backlash, "Boom Bye Bye" remains one of Banton's most popular songs, especially in Jamaica.
* The song has been widely covered, remixed and sampled by various artists, including Snoop Dogg and Diplo.
* In 2019, amidst major public backlash about the song's lyrics, Banton issued a statement apologizing for the homophobic lyrics he wrote as a young man and pledged to do better moving forward.
* Guerilla TheatreWorks staged a theatrical adaptation of the song in 2007, where "Boom Bye Bye" was reinterpreted as the story of a young man struggling with his sexuality in Jamaica.
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Line by Line Meaning
World is in trouble
The world is facing many problems.
Anytime Buju Banton come
Buju Banton is known for his powerful presence.
Batty bwoy get up an run
Gay men will flee in fear.
At gunshot me head back
The sound of a gunshot startles Buju Banton.
Hear I tell him now crew
Buju is trying to reach out to his crew.
(Its like) Boom bye bye
Implying the sound of the gunshot and the impact on the targeted gay man.
Inna batty bwoy head
Referring to where the gunshot lands.
Rude bwoy no promote no nasty man
A man who is true to his masculinity will not support homosexuality.
Dem haffi dead
Gay men must die.
(Two man) Hitch up on an rub up on
Gay men who are engaging in sexual activity together.
An lay down inna bed
The bed is where they carry out their homosexual acts.
Hug up on another
Referring to the embrace between the two men.
Anna feel up leg
One of the men is touching the other's leg.
Send fi di matic an
Sending for a gun.
Di Uzi instead
A specific type of gun he wants used.
Shoot dem no come if we shot dem
They won't come back if they are shot.
Don't want Jackie
Gay men are not interested in women.
Give dem Paul instead
They are interested in men named Paul instead of women.
Dem don't want di sweetness
Gay men don't want the pleasure of being with a woman.
Between di leg
Referring to a woman's private area.
Gal bend down backway
A woman is bending over in front of a man.
An accept di peg
She is willing to engage in anal sex (pegging).
An if it really hot
Even if it is very intense.
You know she still naw gon fled
She won't run away from the situation.
A some man
There are men who still don't want women.
Still don't want di
They are not interested in women.
Panty raid
Breaking into women's rooms to steal their underwear.
Pure batty business dem love
They are only interested in men's business (their buttocks).
(Me say) Boom bye bye
Repeating the sound of the gunshot that kills gay men.
Woman is di
Women are the most beautiful creation of God.
Greatest thing
The greatest gift.
God ever put pon di land
God placed women on earth.
Buju lovin dem from head
Buju appreciates women from head to toe.
Down to foot bottom
Buju loves every part of a woman's body.
But some man a turn around
Some men have turned away from women.
Where dem get that from
Where did they learn to love men instead of women?
Peter is not for Janet
Men named Peter are not interested in women like Janet.
Peter is for John
Men named Peter are interested in men like John instead of women.
Suzette is not for Paul
Women like Suzette are not interested in men like Paul.
Suzette is for Ann
Women like Suzette are interested in women like Ann instead of men.
Where the bobocloth
Referring to a cloth traditionally used during circumcision. It's unclear how it relates to the song's message.
Here come the DJ
Buju is introducing himself as a DJ.
Name Buju Banton
Referring to himself.
(Come fi) Straighten yuh talk?
Buju is asking people to speak properly.
(Boom boom boom) Boom bye bye
Repeat of the sound of a gunshot that kills gay men.
Dis is not an bargain (Me say)
Being gay is not an option.
Dis is not a deal
Being gay is not something to be negotiated.
Guy come near we
If a gay man approaches Buju Banton.
Then his skin must peel
The gay man will be seriously harmed.
Burn him up bad like an old tire wheel
The gay man will be burned like an old tire wheel.
Gwaan buju banton yuh tough
Buju is confident in his beliefs.
Rude bwoy no promote the batty man
A man who is true to his masculinity will not support homosexuality.
(Hear what now!)
Buju is calling for people's attention.
(Two man) A hug up on an kiss up on
Two men are embracing and kissing each other.
An lay down Inna bed
They are about to have sexual intercourse.
Anna rub dung leg
One of the men is touching the other's leg.
Shoot di batty boy come if we shot dem
A warning to gay men that they will be shot if they approach Buju Banton.
Don't want Jackie
Gay men are not interested in women.
Don't want di poom poom
Gay men are not interested in heterosexual sex.
Between Patsy leg
Referring to a woman's private area.
All dem want
Gay men only want.
Is the body from Fred
They only want the body of another man named Fred.
But dis is Buju Banton Me say
Buju is introducing himself again.
Caw woman is the prettiest thing
Women are the most beautiful creation of God.
Put pon di land (Pu-pu-put pon di land)
God placed women on earth.
Where dem get dat from
Where did they learn to love men instead of women?
Here come di DJ name Buju Banton (Come fi)
Buju is introducing himself again, calling for people to listen to him.
Give di massive
Addressing his fans.
Satisfaction
Buju is promising them satisfaction.
Happy how yuh lovin (Ju fi)
Buju wants his fans to be happy with their love lives.
(So just) Boom bye bye
Encouraging supporters to kill gay men.
All a di New York crew
Speaking to his New York-based supporters.
Dem no promote Batty man
They do not support homosexuality.
Jump an dance
Encouraging people to jump and dance.
Unno push up unno hand
Raising their hands up.
All di Brooklyn girl
Referring to women from Brooklyn.
Dem no promote batty man
They do not support homosexuality.
Jump an bogle
Jumping and dancing in the bogle style.
Anna wine yuh bottom
Dancing and moving their hips.
Canadian gals dem no like batty man
Canadian girls do not support homosexuality.
If yuh are not one
If you're not gay.
Yuh haffi push up
You must support the killing of gay men.
Dem haffi dead
Gay men must die.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: CLIFTON DILLON, HERBERT HARRIS, MARK ANTHONY MYRIE, SLY DUNBAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@douglasobadiyahkizzie4892
Romans 1:21-32
[21]Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
[22]Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
[23]And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
[24]Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
[25]Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
[26]For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
[27]And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
[28]And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
[29]Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
[30]Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
[31]Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
[32]Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
@Soldier4Christ2-3-5
Playing this at gay pride...
(Romans 1:27-29)
Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another.
Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God,
He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice
Repent for that wickedness
@angelgenocide76
THIS SONG IS LEGENDARY I PLAY IT ALL THE TIME
@Snakedoc88
Me too!!! 🥳
@keri117
Same!!!❤(who's listening here in 2023? Also I believe people including myself are sensitive to the lyrics and don't mean any harm by listening to the song! It's gargamel for goodness sake!!!💕💕
@weepeeteeee
Same here.... Obama raised these sick people from their eternal grave.
@Marsha-fm9ii
Facts
@kennycorrea-jv1zf
@@keri117I'm here 😂😂😂❤
@buffalobilly6926
“Cause woman is the prettiest thing God put upon the land” You’re damned right, Buju.
@Snakedoc88
“Buju lovin' unno from head dung to foot bottom” 🥳🥳🥳
@buffalobilly6926
@Cool Breeze I wouldn’t be a proud father without a woman. Thank Yah for that.
@Snakedoc88
@Buffalo Billy that’s right.