Since stepping out onto the dancehall scene in 2003, Busy Signal's undeniable talent and lyrical dexterity has taken him quickly to the front of the pack. Busy's breakout hit single - "Step Out" - was one of dancehall's hottest songs for 2005 and with a thugged-out video to match, it signalled the arrival of dancehall's next superstar.
Busy Signal, an alias given to him by a friend because of his constantly busy persona, has always approached his craft from a different perspective, not trodding the usual road of trying to voice on every rhythm out there to try and catch a break. Instead, Busy chose to record songs with concepts attached to them on purpose-built rhythms. The first such track to catch the attention of a wider audience was "Born and Raised", a song in which Busy Signal reps his birthplace and narrates the gritty realities of Jamaica.
"Even though I was an unknown artist and there was no-one else on the riddim," says Busy, "the track got good airtime which encouraged me to keep doing what I was doing. Producers don't want to give young artists a break more time, so young artists can get stifled. I just work hard on putting creative flows and melodies together and so far people have been feeling it." Already with a big following worldwide, Busy doesn't see his music as stopping in Jamaica. A slew of Busy Signal mix CDs flooded the streets from Halfway Tree to Brixton to Flatbush and beyond, creating and spreading the hype that lead to Busy being the strongest young artist to emerge from 2005.
Busy's self-production and businesslike approach to the industry has seen him already launch his own label, Network Records. The first releases, "Tell Santa Dis" and "Where I'm From" are distributed worldwide and are selling well.
Although Busy didn't rely on familiar rhythms and producers for a break, he has no problem recording for other labels, such as Renaissance, for whom Busy recorded "Not Going Down," showcasing his singing and deejaying abilities. Other tracks from Busy include "Because of You," with Tami Chin on the Throwback Giggy beat, "That Bad," and "Pharmacy" for Don Corleon, "Fade Away" for John John and "Too Much Gun," which sees Busy in explosive form, delivering rapid fire lyrics atop the reworked Man Fi Dead (Petty Thief) soundbed.
The end of 2005 saw Busy Signal garner immense critical success from show-stealing appearances on all the major stage shows across Jamaica, including the Smirnoff Experience alongside Sean Paul, Bobby Valentino and others, as well as Island Explosion, Camp Fire and West Kingston Jamboree. And of course there was the already-legendary debut appearance at 6.45am on the toughest stage in the world - the infamous Sting reggae concert. Busy stepped out in the rising sun adorned in full black and underlined why he is here to stay.
2006 has seen no ease up in Busy's momentum, with a headline grabbing performance at Reggae Sumfest 2006, where he performed solo on Dancehall Night and was also called up by G Unit on International Night. With successful tours of the UK, the Caribbean and Japan already knocked down and with Step Out breaking new ground on the esteemed Billboard chart, Busy is already being heralded as a new icon in the business.
Bedroom Bully
Busy Signal Lyrics
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Bully di position
Bully di position
Gyal hey
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal pickiny
I born as a bedroom bully
Real top gyallis man a bed room bully
Bedroom bully man a bedroom bully
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal
Hey wine an cock up, gyal wine an cock up
In a di dancehall gyal a wine an cock up
Brace pon dah thing yah caw yo bone no crack up
Foot right deh so lift it up an cock up
Waste line tell time when yo tick an toc up
Style yuh no short a gyal a nough yuh have up
Love how yuh sexy yo round an fat up
Have yo pon mi base gyal di whole place mash up
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal pickiny
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully gyal a wine up fi mi
Real top gyallis man a bed room bully
Bedroom bully man a bedroom bully
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal
Gyal no fret two a we a buss a sweat
Style wah yo gimme seh mi never get it yet
MI dead serious like a Russian bullet
Living, Room, Bathroom, Couch an Buffet
Under big head an magnum a so di thing set
Gyal yuh a mi baby come yah mi likkle pet
Tip pon yo toe cock it up pon di left
Back it up gyal foot cock up like car banet
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal pickiny
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully gyal a wine up fi mi
Real top gyallis man a bed room bully
Bedroom bully man a bedroom bully
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal
Gyal a bubble an a wine an go down deh oh
Gyal wine an go down deh
Full a style when yo wine an go down deh oh
Gyal yuh fi wine an go down deh
Cock up cock up wine an go down deh oh
Gyal wine an go down deh
Shi cock it up, shi back it up
Shi cock it up bully
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal pickiny
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully gyal a wine up fi mi
Real top gyallis man a bed room bully
Bedroom bully man a bedroom bully
I born as a bedroom bully
Bedroom bully fi di gyal
Busy Signal's βBedroom Bullyβ is a dancehall tune where he talks about his prowess in bed while asking his partner to wine and 'cock up'. The song's chorus, βBully di positionβ is a reference to the sexual position commonly referred to as βdoggie styleβ. The song opens with the lines βI born as a bedroom bullyβ indicating that he has always been a dominant force in the bedroom and vows to continue being one for the 'gyal pickiny'.
In the song, Busy Signal also highlights his expertise in the dancehall where women flock around him, ready to admire his moves. He encourages them to lift their feet up and brace themselves to avoid any injury because the party does not stop until it is daylight. Busy Signal also notes that he is serious with his partners, ensuring to satisfy them in every room, whether it's the living room, bathroom, or bedroom. He emphasizes that he is a βtop gyallisβ who is known for being a bedroom bully.
The song has been in circulation since 2005 and has remained one of the most requested for dancehall songs worldwide. It has been covered by various artists and has over ten million views on YouTube. Furthermore, as a sign of the song's influence, artists like Fever Ray have sampled "Bedroom Bully" on their tracks, as well as with its use in the soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto.
Line by Line Meaning
Bully di position
I dominate in the position
Gyal hey
Hey girl
I born as a bedroom bully
I was born to be dominant in the bedroom
Bedroom bully fi di gyal pickiny
I am a dominant lover for young girls
Bedroom bully gyal a wine up fi mi
Girls love to dance seductively for me in the bedroom
Real top gyallis man a bed room bully
I am a respected, experienced lover and dominant in the bedroom
Bedroom bully man a bedroom bully
I am the ultimate in bedroom dominance
Hey wine an cock up, gyal wine an cock up
Dance seductively for me, girl
In a di dancehall gyal a wine an cock up
Girls dance seductively for me in the club too
Brace pon dah thing yah caw yo bone no crack up
Support your body while you dance so you don't hurt yourself
Foot right deh so lift it up an cock up
Lift your leg up and dance seductively
Waste line tell time when yo tick an toc up
Your waistline shows how good you are at dancing
Style yuh no short a gyal a nough yuh have up
You have great style and plenty of women
Love how yuh sexy yo round an fat up
I love your sexy body and curves
Have yo pon mi base gyal di whole place mash up
Dance seductively for me and make the whole place go crazy
Gyal no fret two a we a buss a sweat
Don't worry, we'll both have a good time and get sweaty
Style wah yo gimme seh mi never get it yet
Your style is something I've never experienced before
MI dead serious like a Russian bullet
I am seriously committed to being a dominant lover
Living, Room, Bathroom, Couch an Buffet
Anywhere in the house, I am a dominant lover
Under big head an magnum a so di thing set
I am always ready to dominate, no matter the circumstance
Gyal yuh a mi baby come yah mi likkle pet
You're my girl, come here, my little pet
Tip pon yo toe cock it up pon di left
Tip-toe and dance seductively to the left
Back it up gyal foot cock up like car banet
Dance backwards with your foot lifted seductively like a car trunk
Gyal a bubble an a wine an go down deh oh
Girls are dancing seductively and going down
Full a style when yo wine an go down deh oh
You have a lot of style when you dance seductively and go down
Cock up cock up wine an go down deh oh
Lift up and dance seductively while going down
Shi cock it up, shi back it up, shi cock it up bully
She is dancing seductively and lifting up her backside
Contributed by Chloe J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rosegreen8441
I love the women in this video - real bodies, real dancing/dancers, real black women. ππΎππΎππΎ
@dthain
Looks like they all like eating dumplings too π€π€π€
@survvlinekure718
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@telsclark
What the hell is a real black women
@Kismet111
I said the same thing !! π«ππΎ
@iqrabibi7146
@@TheSwayzeee true
@mariannesimpson1251
It's 2022 now and this tune is still banging...turn up the stereo lol...big up busy signal xxx
@sc8653
Big Mariane ur a bedroom bully
@patwilliams2488
Music πΆβ€ is mad it
@6SE1SD9
He stole this from Shabba Ranks