Murder She Wrote
Chaka Demus & Pliers Lyrics


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Now dis one dedicated to the gyal
Dem wid di angel face and the devil heart
You know seh Ragamuffin Chaka Demus an' yute called Pliers
Come to deal wid your case
Step up my yute, hear dis

I know this little girl her name is Maxine
Her beauty is like a bunch of rose (betta know)
If I ever tell you 'bout Maxine
You woulda say I don't know what I know, but

Murder she wrote (for real, for real)
Murder she wrote
Murder she wrote
Murder she wrote

Watch 'ya now, it name
A pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka, follow me
A pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka
Seh gyal yuh pretty
Yuh face it pretty but yuh character dirty
Gyal you just ah act too flirty flirty
You run to Tom, Dick, and also Harry
An' when you find yuh mistake
You talk 'bout yuh sorry, sorry, sorry, come now

Have her cruise di corner where she jooks an' where she jam
She know about Lou, Crack an' every money man (ah, true, man)
Make love wid di coolie, Chinese, white man and Indian
Di wickedest kind ah girl weh Mr. Pliers buk upon (betta know)

Now do you heard about this girl her name is Maxine?
Her beauty is like a bunch of rose
And if I ever tell you 'bout Maxine
You woulda say I don't know what I know, but

Murder she wrote (murderation man)
Murder she wrote
Murder she wrote, na, na, na
Murder she wrote

Watch 'ya now stand still, you nuh pay mi light bill
If you test di ragamuffin, gyal yuh gwan get kill
Gyal keep way, cah yuh a crebbie crebbie
An' di lyrics weh me talk ah it me DJ
Gyal come out, becah you nuh shockout
An' when you hear di raggamuffin y'affi jump and shout
Nuh touch mi gate, you nuh pay mi water rate
Becah great is great, great cyaan' underate, follow me

Yuh pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka, follow me
Yuh pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka
Seh gyal yuh pretty
Yuh face it pretty but yuh character dirty
Gyal you just ah act too flirty flirty
You run to Tom, Dick, and also Harry
An' when you find yuh mistake
You talk 'bout yuh sorry, sorry, sorry

Now every middle of the year dis young girl have abortion
Fi di coolie, white man, indian, mussi kill an infant
An' jus di other day me see her six months pregnant
Now she back pon street again with not a baby inna pram

Do you heard about this girl her name is Maxine?
Her beauty is like a bunch of rose
And if I ever tell you 'bout Maxine
You woulda say I don't know what I know, but

Murder she wrote
Murder she wrote
Murder she wrote, na, na, na
Murder she wrote

Excuse me, gyal me never know seh ah so you stay
Ragamuffin Chaka Demus come to flash it same way
Whoa, follow me

Yuh pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka, follow me
Yuh pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka
Seh gyal yuh pretty
Yuh face it pretty but yuh character dirty
Gyal you just ah act too flirty flirty
You run to Tom, Dick, and also Harry
An' when you find yuh mistake
You talk 'bout yuh sorry, sorry, sorry

Di gyal ah boast and ah brag how she look sexy
All she worship is pure vanity
Di gyal ah boast and ah brag how she look ready
When she wash her clothes it dirty
Gyal yuh no ready if you cyaan' cook fi mi
Gyal yuh no ready if you cyaan' wash fi mi
Gyal yuh nuh ready if you know yuh flirty flirty, follow me

Yuh pretty face and bad character
Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka, follow me
Yuh pretty face and bad character (murder she wrote)
Dem deh kinda livin cyaan' hold Chaka (murder she wrote)

So stand still you no pay mi light bill(murder she wrote na nana)
And if you test di ragamuffin gyal yuh gwan get kill (murder she wrote)
Gyal keep way, cah yuh a crebbie crebbie
An' di lyrics weh me talk ah it me DJ
Gyal come out, becah you nuh shockout
An' when you hear di raggamuffin y'affi jump and shout
Nuh touch mi gate, you nuh pay mi water rate
Becah great is great, great cyaan' underate, come now

know you head about this girl her name is Maxine
Her beauty is like a bunch of rose




And if I ever tell you 'bout Maxine
You woulda say I don't know what I know

Overall Meaning

The song "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers is a reggae tune that speaks about a girl named Maxine who has a pretty face, yet a bad character. The song is directed to all the girls with "angel faces and devil hearts," who act flirtatious with guys and run to them when they need to, but never learn from their mistakes. They are portrayed as deceitful and untrustworthy, hence the term "murder she wrote."


The lyrics suggest that Maxine has had multiple affairs, is promiscuous, and has even had an abortion. Additionally, it portrays her as a person with a high moral vanity, and her actions reinforce the idea that her beauty is only skin deep. This song is a warning to young men about women like Maxine, and the chorus repeats the phrase "Murder she wrote" to drive home that cautionary message.


In conclusion, "Murder She Wrote" is a classic reggae song that warns men of deceitful and immoral women. The lyrics portray the girl Maxine as a person who is not to be trusted, no matter how beautiful she is. It advises that men should be cautious about who they choose to associate with and be clear of their intentions.


Line by Line Meaning

Now dis one dedicated to the gyal
This song is being dedicated to all the ladies


Dem wid di angel face and the devil heart
Referring to girls who may look pretty but have bad intentions


You know seh Ragamuffin Chaka Demus an' yute called Pliers
Introducing the artists Chaka Demus and Pliers


Come to deal wid your case
They are here to speak out about the issue at hand


Step up my yute, hear dis
Listen carefully to what's being said


I know this little girl her name is Maxine
Introducing the character Maxine


Her beauty is like a bunch of rose (betta know)
Maxine is beautiful like a rose


If I ever tell you 'bout Maxine
If I were to talk about Maxine


You woulda say I don't know what I know, but
People may not believe me, but it's true


Murder she wrote (for real, for real)
Maxine's actions are leading to disaster


Watch 'ya now, it name
Pay attention to the following


A pretty face and bad character
Maxine may be good looking, but has bad intentions


Dem deh kinda livin' cyaan' hold Chaka, follow me
Maxine's lifestyle cannot win against Chaka Demus


Seh gyal yuh pretty
Maxine is pretty


Yuh face it pretty but yuh character dirty
Maxine has a dirty character


Gyal you just ah act too flirty flirty
Maxine flirts too much


You run to Tom, Dick, and also Harry
Maxine is involved with many men


An' when you find yuh mistake
When Maxine realizes her mistake


You talk 'bout yuh sorry, sorry, sorry, come now
Maxine is sorry for her actions


Have her cruise di corner where she jooks an' where she jam
Maxine visits many places


She know about Lou, Crack an' every money man (ah, true, man)
Maxine knows many men who have money


Make love wid di coolie, Chinese, white man and Indian
Maxine has been involved with men from different backgrounds


Di wickedest kind ah girl weh Mr. Pliers buk upon (betta know)
Maxine is known as a wicked girl to Mr. Pliers


Excuse me, gyal me never know seh ah so you stay
Maxine's true intentions are revealed


Ragamuffin Chaka Demus come to flash it same way
Chaka Demus is exposing Maxine's true character


Di gyal ah boast and ah brag how she look sexy
Maxine brags about her looks


All she worship is pure vanity
Maxine only cares about her appearance


Di gyal ah boast and ah brag how she look ready
Maxine flaunts herself


When she wash her clothes it dirty
Maxine doesn't take care of herself


Gyal yuh no ready if you cyaan' cook fi mi
Maxine isn't good enough if she can't cook


Gyal yuh no ready if you cyaan' wash fi mi
Maxine isn't good enough if she can't clean


Gyal yuh nuh ready if you know yuh flirty flirty, follow me
Maxine's flirting isn't acceptable


Now every middle of the year dis young girl have abortion
Maxine has abortions every year


Fi di coolie, white man, indian, mussi kill an infant
For the men Maxine has been with, she has had to abort their children


An' jus di other day me see her six months pregnant
Maxine was pregnant recently


Now she back pon street again with not a baby inna pram
Maxine is walking around without her baby


So stand still you no pay mi light bill
Maxine owes money for her utilities


And if you test di ragamuffin gyal yuh gwan get kill
If Maxine messes with Chaka Demus, something bad will happen


Becah great is great, great cyaan' underate
Chaka Demus is the best


Yuh pretty face and bad character (murder she wrote)
Maxine's actions will lead to trouble


Dem deh kinda livin cyaan' hold Chaka (murder she wrote)
Chaka Demus is too powerful for Maxine's kind of lifestyle


Now do you heard about this girl her name is Maxine?
Have you heard about Maxine?


Murder she wrote (murderation man)
Maxine is heading for disaster


Murder she wrote, na, na, na
Maxine's actions will lead to trouble


Nuh touch mi gate, you nuh pay mi water rate
Maxine owes Chaka Demus money for utilities


Becah great is great, great cyaan' underate, come now
Chaka Demus is the best




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Everton Bonner, John Christopher Taylor, Lloyd Oliver Willis, Lowell Dunbar

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TechnicaEnterprise

A pretty face and bad character
Dem the kinda livin' can't hold Chaka (follow me) x2

Seh gal yuh pretty
Yuh face it pretty but yuh character dirty
Gal yuh just act too, flirty, flirty
Yuh run to Tom, Dick an' also Harry
An' when yuh find yuh mistake
Yuh talk 'bout yuh sorry, sorry, sorry



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