Step Out
Busy Signal Lyrics


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(Intro)
Busy
Basically I'm saying (weh yah seh)
Your lyrically inclined to busy signal
Hey (hey) hey (hey)
Testing 1, 3, mi nah test 2
Wat about you
Testing (testing) testing (testing) test..
It's going

(Verse 1)
Afta mi step out, inna mi black
Have glock, unda mi throwback
Shot holla pon spot
Badman nuh tek back chat
An, nuff gal a get fuck
A nuh if nor but nor maybe
Gi gal cocky, nine months she get baby
Mi nuh lazy
Alright den

(Hook)
Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Have fun (wah mi do)
Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Count G's

(Verse 2)
Mi a nuh, done bad
Nuh Spongebob
Bwoy dis, end up inna body bag
Toe tag
Escape pon bicycle
Mi don't drive jag
50 get nine shot
3-star gi nine stab
DNA test inna di science lab
Bwoy disrespect
Mi get mi guns fi do a fine job
Tell dem (wah mi do)

Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Have fun (wah mi do)
Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Count G's


Afta mi step out, inna mi black
Have glock, unda mi throwback
Shot holla pon spot
Badman nuh tek back chat
An, nuff gal a get fuck
A nuh if nor but nor maybe
Gi gal cocky, nine months she get baby
Mi nuh lazy
Alright den

Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Have fun (wah mi do)
Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Count G's

(Talking)
Busy
Basically I'm saying
I'm bigging up Bounty Killer (Jagwa, drinking guiness, smoking di chalwa)
Don't you say nothing bad bout di killer
Yow, Ele di dupes (straight)
Mi tell dem straight, yuh know she we a di new recruits
Watch yah nuh, Nado, Bugle, yow Supahype
(Mi tell dem straight inuh watch yah nuh)
Kareem, yard an foreign
Factor, yuh have it lock, like none other
We tell dem straight inuh, watch yah nuh
Yow, Kartel, Sassin, every ting lock in (yuh see it)
Watch yah nuh, Standpipe, Papine, di whole Jamaica
Higher Links, radio personalities, selectors
Straight!

Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Have fun (wah mi do)
Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Count G's

Wah mi do
Wuk gal
Buss guns
Smoke weed
Have fun (wah mi do)
Wuk gal
Buss guns




Smoke weed
Count G's

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Busy Signal's song β€œStep Out” describes the lifestyle of a gangster who has no fear and does not hesitate to use guns. The opening lines suggest that the song is aimed at those who claim to have the ability to compete with Busy's lyrics. In the first verse, Busy talks about his choice of attire, which always includes a gun hidden under his throwback jersey. He also mentions that he does not tolerate any disrespect from others, especially from women whom he sleeps with. Busy further states that he is always ready to engage in any gun battles without hesitation.


The hook of the song indicates that Busy likes to engage in three activities: sleeping with women, shooting guns, and smoking weed. In the second verse, he asserts his reputation as a bad man who does not hesitate to take someone's life. He mentions that he is not someone to be taken lightly, as he has saved himself from being caught multiple times, and the bodies of those who had threatened him have ended up in the morgue. He emphasizes that he has no mercy when it comes to defending his reputation.


Line by Line Meaning

Basically I'm saying (weh yah seh)
Busy Signal is introducing himself and acknowledging his ability to deliver creative and meaningful lyrics.


Your lyrically inclined to busy signal
Busy Signal is acknowledging his prowess as a lyrically gifted artist.


Hey (hey) hey (hey)
This is just an exclamation sound used to hype up the track.


Testing 1, 3, mi nah test 2, Wat about you, Testing (testing) testing (testing) test.., It's going
Busy Signal is doing a microphone check and testing the sound system before getting into the lyrics. He is basically saying that he's ready to deliver his lines because the setup is okay.


Afta mi step out, inna mi black, Have glock, unda mi throwback, Shot holla pon spot, Badman nuh tek back chat, An, nuff gal a get fuck, A nuh if nor but nor maybe, Gi gal cocky, nine months she get baby, Mi nuh lazy, Alright den
This first verse of the song introduces Busy Signal as a tough and fearless individual. He is saying that after he steps out, he's always armed and ready for action. He is warning anyone who dares to cross his path of the dire consequences, including facing off against his gun. He also claims that he has been with many women and he always ensures that his actions lead to fruitful consequences. He concludes this verse by acknowledging that he is very responsible and hardworking.


Wuk gal Buss guns Smoke weed Have fun (wah mi do) Wuk gal Buss guns Smoke weed Count G's
The hook of the song outlines the four things that Busy Signal does to have fun - sleeping with women, shooting guns, smoking weed, and making money.


Mi a nuh, done bad, Nuh Spongebob, Bwoy dis, end up inna body bag, Toe tag, Escape pon bicycle, Mi don't drive jag, 50 get nine shot, 3-star gi nine stab, DNA test inna di science lab, Bwoy disrespect, Mi get mi guns fi do a fine job, Tell dem (wah mi do)
In the second verse, Busy Signal continues to portray himself as a tough and dangerous person. He says he's not a softie like Spongebob and tells anyone who tries to fight him that they will end up either dead or in a hospital. He implies that he can escape from danger swiftly without needing to use a car. He has had experience with guns, and he concludes by saying that anyone who disrespects him will face the consequences.


Talking, Busy
Busy Signal is about to dedicate a short segment to give shoutouts to some other artists and people that he considers his peers and friends.


Basically I'm saying, I'm bigging up Bounty Killer (Jagwa, drinking guiness, smoking di chalwa), Don't you say nothing bad bout di killer, Yow, Ele di dupes (straight), Mi tell dem straight, yuh know she we a di new recruits, Watch yah nuh, Nado, Bugle, yow Supahype (Mi tell dem straight inuh watch yah nuh), Kareem, yard an foreign, Factor, yuh have it lock, like none other, We tell dem straight inuh, watch yah nuh, Yow, Kartel, Sassin, every ting lock in (yuh see it), Watch yah nuh, Standpipe, Papine, di whole Jamaica, Higher Links, radio personalities, selectors, Straight!
Busy Signal is using this talking segment to give shoutouts to some of his peers and fellow artists in the music industry. He mentions a lot of artists, including Bounty Killer, who is one of his musical inspirations. He is essentially thanking and encouraging all of these artists and calling them to collaborate and support each other.


Wah mi do, Wuk gal Buss guns Smoke weed Have fun (wah mi do) Wuk gal Buss guns Smoke weed Count G's
This line is a repeat of the hook, and it's just emphasizing the things that Busy Signal does for fun.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Ghanjah-Man

This still hit hard 2022

@MeladoFrancis

2024

@SAINTBROs

This tune was crazy when it just come out

@metalicmuzik8117

This song mad up every dance and club

@joshuagrant5076

Anybody know the longer version of the song in the beginning

@annmariestewart1148

Still ah step out inna 2023!! Always BusyπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯❀️

@tafaranyika459

1,2 testing

@peterroseway6368

Bring soo much memories

@tashemataylor1725

2023 and it is still great.

@annaemilia6671

The best gangster song 🎧 πŸ˜ŽπŸ˜€

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