CHAM! is a fictional band featured in the Japanese anime movie "Perfect Blue", comprised of three members: Yukiko, Rei and Mima. They are known for the song Ai no Tenshi (Angel of Love).
Cool Cham is a Japanese composer who has been active in the MIDI sequencing scene since 1995.
Wha Dem Feel Like
Cham Lyrics
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Tell a guy think twice, him diss and caan apologize
BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! set if off, yo!
Some likkle fool diss the program
So we and dem had a slight altercation
I get my respect from the streets we nuh go police station,
Hear the story
I was chillin on my corner I plan mi next hustle
Mind deh pon mi daughter I look something fi russel
Fool come diss me and start a little tussle
Run guh down di block and I return with my muscle
Back pon di corner ready fi di jumpoff
Summer goodbyes cause mi could a get pump off
Ready fi mi face get thump off
But a pure siren a sound off
(CHORUS:)
Di bwoy run go a station chat til him blue
Sell information on me and my crew like
What you think di police can do
What di hell the police going do
Fool with no tool running scared of my crew
Pull up on di base with di boys in blue like
What you think di police can do
What di hell the police going do
Yo! a weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
A weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
Seh dem a kill and a run pure town
Regular dem diss man and get boxed down
Yo! a weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
A weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
Look how long time run gone fi gun
Two hours pass and mi caan see him a come
Yo! a weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
A weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
(VERSE 2:)
Run to the hills, head to the town
Things get hot, we get low
Everybody's gone what you standin here for
Real rude bwoys we nuh fear Po Po
I was laying on my sofa hear a little scuffle
Boom boom boom so mi reach fi mi duffle
Mi hear "open up", but di voice sound muffle
Roll off mi sofa a pure man a shuffle
Open di door mi ready fi di jumpoff
Kiss my baby mother cause mi could a get pump off
Ready fi mi face get thump off
But a crazy police mi see line off
(CHORUS:)
Di bwoy run go a station chat til him blue
Sell information on me and my crew like
What you think di police can do
What di hell the police going do
Fool with no tool running scared of my crew
Pull up on di base with di boys in blue like
What you think di police can do
What di hell the police going do
Yo! a weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
A weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
Seh dem a kill and a run pure town
Regular dem diss man and get boxed down
Yo! a weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
A weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
Look how long time run gone fi gun
Two hours pass and mi caan see him a come
Yo! a weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
A weh dem feel like, weh dem weh feel like
(OUTRO:)
Tell a guy think twice, dem diss and caan apologize
Get at me if you waan come on
Get at me if you waan come on, set if off
They can't do a ting now, they can't do a ting now
They can't save you
(CHORUS:)
Di bwoy run go a station chat til him blue
Sell information on me and my crew like
What you think di police can do
What di hell the police going do
Fool with no tool running scared of my crew
Pull up on di base with di boys in blue like
What you think di police can do
What di hell the police going do
Cham's song "Wha Dem Feel Like" tells a story of a man who was minding his own business when he was suddenly confronted by a fool who started a physical altercation with him. After the man returned with some backup, a police siren was heard and the confrontation stopped. Later on in the song, the man hears a scuffle at his door and gets his weapon, only to find out that it was the police outside. The chorus talks about the fool who ran to the police station to sell information about the man and his crew. The song seems to be a commentary on how snitching on people is cowardly and how real men handle their own problems without involving the police.
The lyrics are quite straightforward but they convey a message that is relatable to many in the streets. The opening lines of the song warn people not to diss others because they won't get away with it. Some people will seek revenge, and the police can't do anything about it because they don't know the streets as well as the people do. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that real tough guys don't fear the police and can take care of themselves. The chorus reinforces this message by showing how the police can't stop real men from handling their business.
Overall, Cham's "Wha Dem Feel Like" is a song that encourages strength and self-sufficiency while condemning cowardice and snitching. It is a song that speaks to a specific audience that can relate to the message it conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell a guy think twice, him diss and caan apologize
Don't disrespect me and think an apology will fix it
BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! set if off, yo!
Gunshots fired to set off the conflict
Some likkle fool diss the program
Someone foolishly disrespected my group
So we and dem had a slight altercation
We got into a physical fight
I get my respect from the streets we nuh go police station,
I don't rely on law enforcement for justice, I handle things myself
Hear the story
Listen to what happened
I was chillin on my corner I plan mi next hustle
I was relaxing and thinking about my next business move
Mind deh pon mi daughter I look something fi russel
Thinking about my daughter and how I can provide for her
Fool come diss me and start a little tussle
Someone disrespected me and started a small physical fight
Run guh down di block and I return with my muscle
The person ran away, but I came back with backup
Back pon di corner ready fi di jumpoff
I returned to my corner ready for a fight
Summer goodbyes cause mi could a get pump off
I was prepared to shoot if necessary
Ready fi mi face get thump off
I was prepared to get punched in the face
But a pure siren a sound off
Police sirens were heard
Di bwoy run go a station chat til him blue
The person ran to the police station and talked until he was blue in the face
Sell information on me and my crew like
Betrayed me and my associates by giving information to the police
What you think di police can do
Do you really think the police can help you?
What di hell the police going do
The police won't be able to do anything
Fool with no tool running scared of my crew
The coward who disrespected me is afraid of my crew, but he doesn't have a weapon
Pull up on di base with di boys in blue like
Police arrived at the scene with backup
Seh dem a kill and a run pure town
Claiming to be killers and running the streets
Regular dem diss man and get boxed down
Typically, people who disrespect others get punched in the face
Look how long time run gone fi gun
It's been a long time since I had to resort to using a gun
Two hours pass and mi caan see him a come
It's been two hours and I still haven't seen the person I had a conflict with
Tell a guy think twice, dem diss and caan apologize
Don't disrespect me and think an apology will fix it
Get at me if you waan come on
Challenge me if you're ready for a fight
They can't do a ting now, they can't do a ting now
The police can't do anything now
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@6ixboss623
Wha dem feel like
2023 & This song still a hit 🔥
@thebigbottomgirl
Cham A wha dem feeeeelllll likeeee!!!
@young_genna
2023📌who deh yah?🔥🤙🏼
@beatricebenyaich7269
2024 🔥🤙
@ROMEROME1990
Baby Cham to the world!... Ragga Muffin General!...
@Alabamagore
dis man has whole heap of talent
@africaren
oooh cham... still one of d best.. at least in my opinion haha
@xXxTreadstonexXx
Cham full a style from long time. Need some more Dave Kelly in the business!!
@beanwatson5593
mad house smoke uptop
@tamrabell8287
Here in 2018 and first time listening 👍🏼 rate this so much