Gimme The Light
Busta Rhymes/Sean Paul Lyrics


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Ay yo, Sean Paul
Yo, yo
A Busta Rhymes this yuh know
Wah gwaan
Pass me the blow torch
Let me light up this big head nigga
No doubt
Bring dat come rudebwoy
A Dutty, yeah
Flipmode check it

Just gimme the light and pass the dro
Buss anotha bokkle a moe
(Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, come on)
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
(Yeah, yeah)
Which one is gonna catch my flow
(Busta Bus now)

'Cause I'm inna di vibe and I got my dough
(Yeah, Sean Paul now)
Buss anotha bokkle a moe
(Remix, remix, remix)
Gal dem lookin' hype and I got to know

Yeah, yeah, check it, clap oonu hand oonu fi clap oonu hand
Busta Bus inna di place oonu fi clap oonu hand
Seh mi and Sean Paul link up come fi create a plan
To go a dancehall buss it up and mek couple grand

Run the streets you never move without the rest of the clan
With a nine in the door panel in the side of the van
Despite the hate that be always comin' for you and your man
It's Flipmode and Sean Paul nigga, understand

Tell dem nuh ready fi di level weh di Dutty deh pon
Turn up di bass and di treble music a di weopen
Gal a whine up dem waist like a phenomenom
All over di world oonu fi sing this a song yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro
Buss anotha bottle a moe
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
(Yo, yo, yo yo yo)

Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough
(Flipmode baby)
Buss anotha bottle a moe
(Come on, Sean Paul baby)
Gal dem lookin' hype and I got to know
(Come on, yeah, yeah, Busta Bus now)

We be blazin' cellular phones in wire or cingular
And still gotta connect to smoke a piece of the rizla
See if you could in a philly or a chalice I'm givin' you
The chance to smoke up until a ugly chick look like Vivica Fox

Clap oonu hand oonu fi clap oonu hand
Busta Bus inna di place oonu fi clap oonu hand
Seh mi and Sean Paul link up come fi create a plan
To go a dancehall buss it up and mek couple grand

'Cause Busta Bus will never stop and Sean-A-Paul will never quit
Keep doin' di Dutty Rock I mek dem gwaan buss pon it
Pony tail a bruk out and every man a seh she fit
So di Dutty keep it bright up and lit yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro
(Check it)
Buss anotha bottle a moe
(Ha, huh)
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
(Flipmode baby, Busta Bus baby, Sean Paul now, check it)
Which one is gonna catch my flow

'Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough
Buss anotha bottle a moe
(Come on)
Gal dem lookin' hype and I got to know
(Remix, remix, come on)

Yo well, every dance that we touch it get hype up
(Hype up)
And every stage yo we done it bun right up
(Right up)
Mi wanna push up oonu left and oonu right up
(Right up)
Because di lyrics dem a blast till night up
(Night up)

Come on don't act slight up and fight up
(Fight up)
Mi haffi tell dem seh Jah Jah unite up
(Nite up)
A one ting Sean-A-Paul yet fi sight up
(Sight up)
When mi red and when mi high like a kite up, Busta

Yeah, di dro dat a di ting weh we need
Gallang go crush all a di bud and crush di whole a di seed
Mek we smoke all a di boom until di eye dem a bleed
Or we bun all a di herb and smoke a pound a di weed

Just gimme the light and pass the dro
Buss anotha bottle a moe
(Huh)
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
(Ha)
Which one is gonna catch my flow
(Huh)

'Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough
(Come on)
Buss anotha bokkle a moe
Gal dem lookin' hype and I got to know
(Ha, ha, ha, ha)
(Yo)
Just gimme me the light and pass the dro
(What? What? What? What?)
Buss anotha bottle a moe

Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
(Huh, huh, come on)
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough
Buss anotha bottkle a moe
Gal dem lookin' hype and I got to know

Yo yo yo, A Dutty, yeah
Huh
Remix king, well, yuh dun know, Busta Rhymes, Sean-A-Paul




Yeah, Busta Bus now, Sean Paul now
Yeah, remix, remix, remix, yeah, yeah, remix

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Gimme the Light" by Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul revolve around the theme of partying and enjoying life. In the first verse, Sean Paul asks for the light and the dro (slang for marijuana), and talks about his interest in dancing with girls. He states that he has money to spend and asks for another bottle. Busta Rhymes takes over and adds his own verses about his crew, the hate he receives, and the importance of Sean Paul as a collaborator.


Throughout the song, the duo creates an amicable vibe, which is emphasized in the chorus where they repeat lines like "Just gimme the light and pass the dro" and "Gal dem inna mi sight, and I got to know." The song is about having fun and enjoying life without any drama or stress. They bring up Jamaican rhythms such as the "Dutty" and "Dancehall" styles of music, which have a foundation in reggae music.


The song became a hit in many countries and is considered one of the success stories of dancehall music. Sean Paul's voice and performance style merged with Busta Rhymes' rap segments, making it an energetic and upbeat combination of two different talents.


Line by Line Meaning

Ay yo, Sean Paul
Greetings, Sean Paul.


Yo, yo
Hi there.


A Busta Rhymes this yuh know
It's me, Busta Rhymes.


Wah gwaan
What's up?


Pass me the blow torch
Please give me the lighter.


Let me light up this big head n****
Let me light up this person's marijuana.


No doubt
Of course.


Bring dat come rudebwoy
Bring that over here, Rastafarian man.


A Dutty, yeah
It's Sean Paul, yeah.


Flipmode check it
This is Flipmode, pay attention.


Just gimme the light and pass the dro
Give me the lighter and hand me the marijuana.


Buss anotha bokkle a moe
Open another bottle of liquor.


(Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, come on)
(Laughing)


Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
Women are in my line of vision and I want to know who I can talk to.


(Yeah, yeah)
(Agreement)


Which one is gonna catch my flow
Which woman will be able to dance well with me?


('Cause I'm inna di vibe and I got my dough)
(Because I'm in the mood and I have money)


(Yeah, Sean Paul now)
(Yeah, it's Sean Paul's turn now)


(Remix, remix, remix)
(This is the remix)


Gal dem lookin' hype and I got to know
These women look very excited, and I want to know why.


Yeah, yeah, check it, clap oonu hand oonu fi clap oonu hand
Everybody should clap their hands.


Busta Bus inna di place oonu fi clap oonu hand
Busta Rhymes is here, so clap your hands.


Seh mi and Sean Paul link up come fi create a plan
Sean Paul and I have come together to plan something.


To go a dancehall buss it up and mek couple grand
To go to a dancehall club, have fun, and make some money.


Run the streets you never move without the rest of the clan
You should never roam the streets alone.


With a nine in the door panel in the side of the van
We have a gun in the door panel of the van.


Despite the hate that be always comin' for you and your man
Even though people hate on you and your partner.


It's Flipmode and Sean Paul n****, understand
It's Flipmode and Sean Paul, understand that.


Tell dem nuh ready fi di level weh di Dutty deh pon
Tell them they're not ready for the level Sean Paul is on.


Turn up di bass and di treble music a di weopen
Increase the volume of the bass and treble, music is our weapon.


Gal a whine up dem waist like a phenomenom
Women are dancing and moving their waists in an impressive way.


All over di world oonu fi sing this a song yo
All over the world, everybody should sing this song.


Just gimme me the light and pass the dro
Give me the lighter and hand me the marijuana.


(What? What? What? What?)
(Expression of excitement)


(Huh, huh, come on)
(Laughing)


Buss anotha bottkle a moe
Open another bottle of liquor.


Yo yo yo, A Dutty, yeah
Hey hey hey, it's Sean Paul, yes.


Huh
(Expression of agreement)


Remix king, well, yuh dun know, Busta Rhymes, Sean-A-Paul
This is the remix with Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul.


Yeah, Busta Bus now, Sean Paul now
It's now Busta Rhymes' turn, and then Sean Paul's.


(Yeah, remix, remix, remix, yeah, yeah, remix)
(This is the remix)


Yo well, every dance that we touch it get hype up
Every dance we attend becomes more exciting.


(Hype up)
(Expression of excitement)


And every stage yo we done it bun right up
And every time we perform on stage, we burn it down.


(Right up)
(Expression of agreement)


Mi wanna push up oonu left and oonu right up
I want everyone to push up and move to the left and right.


Because di lyrics dem a blast till night up
Because these lyrics are great and can go on all night.


(Night up)
(Agreement)


Come on don't act slight up and fight up
Don't try to act tough and fight back.


(Fight up)
(Expression of disagreement)


Mi haffi tell dem seh Jah Jah unite up
I have to tell them to unite in the name of Jah.


(Nite up)
(Agreement)


A one ting Sean-A-Paul yet fi sight up
There's one thing Sean Paul has yet to see.


(Sight up)
(Agreement)


When mi red and when mi high like a kite up, Busta
When I'm high and feeling good, Busta.


Yeah, di dro dat a di ting weh we need
Yes, marijuana is what we need.


Gallang go crush all a di bud and crush di whole a di seed
Go and break up all the marijuana buds and seeds.


Mek we smoke all a di boom until di eye dem a bleed
Let's keep smoking until our eyesight is blurry.


Or we bun all a di herb and smoke a pound a di weed
Or we can smoke all the marijuana and smoke a lot of it.


(Huh)
(Agreement)


(Ha)
(Expression of agreement)


(Ha, ha, ha, ha)
(Laughing)


(Yo)
(Expression of agreement)


Just gimme me the light and pass the dro
Hand me the lighter and give me the marijuana.


(What? What? What? What?)
(Expression of excitement)


(Huh, huh, come on)
(Laughing)


Buss anotha bottkle a moe
Open another bottle of liquor.


Yo yo yo, A Dutty, yeah
Hey hey hey, it's Sean Paul, yes.


Huh
(Expression of agreement)


Remix king, well, yuh dun know, Busta Rhymes, Sean-A-Paul
This is the remix with Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul.


Yeah, Busta Bus now, Sean Paul now
It's now Busta Rhymes' turn, and then Sean Paul's.


(Yeah, remix, remix, remix, yeah, yeah, remix)
(This is the remix)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, DENNY RANDELL, SANDY LINZER, NILE RODGERS, TREVOR SMITH, SEAN COMBS, JAMAL WOOLARD, JERMAINE DENNY, DARYL LAMB, JAMES JACKSON, BRIAN HIGGINS, KAMAAL IBN JONATHAN DAVIS FAREED, ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD, MALIK TAYLOR, CHAD HU

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"Gimme The Light (Remix)" lyrics

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"Gimme The Light (Remix)"
(feat. Busta Rhymes)

[Intro]
[Busta Rhymes:] Ay yo Sean Paul!!!
[Sean Paul:] Yo yo
[Busta Rhymes:] A Busta Rhymes this yuh know
[Sean Paul:] Wah gwaan

[Busta Rhymes]
Pass me the blow torch let me light up this big head nigga

[Sean Paul:] No doubt
[Busta Rhymes:] Bring dat come rudebwoy
[Sean Paul:] A Dutty Yeah!!!
[Busta Rhymes:] Flipmode check it!!!

[Chorus (Busta Rhymes):]
Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Buss anotha bokkle a moe
(Huh huh huh huh huh come on)
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know (Yeah, yeah)
Which one is gonna catch my flow (Busta Bus now)
Cause I'm inna di vibe and I got my dough! (Yeah, Sean Paul now)
Buss anotha bokkle a moe
(Remix, remix, remix) Gal dem lookin hype and I got to know!!!

[Verse 1: Busta Rhymes]
Yeah yeah check it, clap oonu hand oonu fi clap oonu hand
Busta Bus inna di place oonu fi clap oonu hand
Seh mi and Sean Paul link up come fi create a plan
To go a dancehall buss it up and mek couple grand
Run the streets you never move without the rest of the clan
With a nine in the door panel in the side of the van
Despite the hate that be always comin for you and your man
It's Flipmode and Sean Paul nigga, understand

[Sean Paul]
Tell dem nuh ready fi di level weh di Dutty deh pon
Turn up di bass and di treble music a di weopen
Gal a whine up dem waist like a phenomenom
All over di world oonu fi sing this a song yo

[Chorus]
Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Buss anotha bottle a moe
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know (Yo, yo, yo yo yo)
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough! (Flipmode baby!!!)
Buss anotha bottle a moe (Come on, Sean Paul baby!!!)
Gal dem lookin hype and I got to know!!!
(Come on, yeah, yeah, Busta Bus now!!!)

[Verse 2: Busta Rhymes]
We be blazin cellular phones in wire or cingular
And still gotta connect to smoke a piece of the rizla
See if you could in a philly or a chalice I'm givin you
The chance to smoke up until a ugly chick look like Vivica Fox
Clap oonu hand oonu fi clap oonu hand
Busta Bus inna di place oonu fi clap oonu hand
Seh mi and Sean Paul link up come fi create a plan
To go a dancehall buss it up and mek couple grand

[Sean Paul]
Cause Busta Bus will never stop and Sean-A-Paul will never quit
Keep doin di Dutty Rock I mek dem gwaan buss pon it
Pony Tail a bruk out and every man a seh she fit
So di Dutty keep it bright up and lit yo

[Chorus]
Just gimme the light and pass the dro! (Check it!!!)
Buss anotha bottle a moe (Ha!!! Huh!!!)
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know
(Flipmode baby!!! Busta Bus baby!!! Sean Paul now!!! check it!!!)
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough!
Buss anotha bottle a moe (Come on!!!)
Gal dem lookin hype and I got to know!!! (Remix!!! Remix!!! Come on!!!)

[Verse 3: Sean Paul]
Yo! Well every dance that we touch it get hype up (Hype up)
And every stage yo we done it bun right up (Right up)
Mi wanna push up oonu left and oonu right up (Right up)
Because di lyrics dem a blast till night up (Night up)
Come on don't act slight up and fight up (Fight up)
Mi haffi tell dem seh Jah Jah unite up (Nite up)
A one ting Sean-A-Paul yet fi sight up (Sight up)
When mi red and when mi high like a kite up, Busta

[Busta Rhymes]
Yeah, di dro dat a di ting weh we need
Gallang go crush all a di bud and crush di whole a di seed
Mek we smoke all a di boom until di eye dem a bleed
Or we bun all a di herb and smoke a pound a di weed

[Chorus]
Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Buss anotha bottle a moe (Huh!!!)
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know (Ha!!!)
Which one is gonna catch my flow (Huh!!!)
Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough! (Come on!!!)
Buss anotha bokkle a moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I got to know!!! (Ha!!! Ha! Ha!!! Ha!)
(Yo!) Just gimme me the light and pass the dro!
(What! What! What! What!) Buss anotha bottle a moe
Gal dem inna mi sight and I got to know (Huh! Huh! Come on!)
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause mi inna di vibe and I got my dough! Buss anotha bottkle a moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I got to know!

[Outro]
[Sean Paul:] Yo yo yo, A Dutty Yeah

[Busta Rhymes:] Huh!
[Sean Paul:] Remix king, well yuh dun know, Busta Rhymes, Sean-A-Paul
[Busta Rhymes:] Yeah, Busta Bus now, Sean Paul now
Yeah, remix, remix, remix, yeah, yeah, remix!



All comments from YouTube:

@HiRezTV

man i love buss but I'd love to hear DMX on this

@DaBeastMusic

Would’ve been epic.

@kingsteveyblack

Busta kills every remix he is on

@bopbopfrozensummervol1777

Zd,!

@alfashiioncreary3185

DMX brought me here

@darrenmcadams

Me too

@therillanigga

Me too

@crzytinabubu

Facts lmao busta killed it though

@adriancunningham4177

Lol.... Dmx say S.P diss him

@javantedavis1999

Lol me too

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