His studio remains one of the most popular in all the Caribbean. He continues to record and tour with his band, and they have become well known for including covers of popular tunes of top Caribbean performers, recently performing with Kevin Lyttle at the Cricket World Cup 2007 opening ceremony.
Bam Bam
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires Lyrics
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I want you to know that I am the man who
Fight for the right, not for the wrong
Going there, I'm growing there
Helping the weak against the strong
Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be
Help this man, don't trouble no man
But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
What a bam bam
Bam bam
See that?
Bam bam
It will bring a bam bam
Can you see that?
Ah… (it will bring a bam bam)
What a bam bam (what a bam bam)
Can you see that? (what a bam bam)
Hear what I say (what a bam bam)
Yeah hey (what a bam bam)
(what a bam bam…)
This man, don't trouble no man
He know you go to nourish man
This man, don't trouble no man
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
That's if you trouble this man
It going to bring a bam bam
What a bam bam
Get a bam bam…
The lyrics to Byron Lee & The Dragonaires' song Bam Bam speak of a man who takes pride in fighting for what is right and helping those who are weaker against the stronger. The singer of the song wants to make it clear that he is not a troublemaker, but if someone were to trouble him, it will bring a "bam bam". The phrase "Bam Bam" has multiple interpretations; it could mean a fight, a physical altercation or it could also be used to describe the sound effect of hitting someone. In essence, the song has a positive message of standing up for oneself and helping others who need it, while also warning against causing trouble as it can have negative consequences.
The song has a reggae-inspired beat with a catchy chorus that is often used in pop culture, especially in movies and TV shows, to represent a fight sequence or confrontational scene. The use of the phrase "Bam Bam" has become a popular reference in pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to know that I am the man who
I want everyone to know that I am a man who
Fight for the right, not for the wrong
I fight to support justice, not to perpetuate injustice
Going there, I'm growing there
As I face challenges, I am strengthening myself and learning to overcome them
Helping the weak against the strong
I am using my strength to support those who do not have the same level of power or privilege
Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be
Eventually, my true character and intentions will become clear to everyone
Help this man, don't trouble no man
Assist others instead of causing harm or conflict
But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
If you provoke or attack that person, there will be consequences
What a bam bam
The outcome will not be pleasant
Bam bam
The negative repercussions are inevitable
See that?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Can you see that?
Do you comprehend the situation?
This man, don't trouble no man
This individual is not looking for a fight and does not want to cause problems for others
He know you go to nourish man
He understands that people need to support each other to thrive
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
This person is friendly and has no intention of causing harm
That's if you trouble this man
However, if you cause problems for this individual
It going to bring a bam bam
You will face negative consequences
Get a bam bam…
You will suffer the repercussions of your actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Frederick Hibbert
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