Yeah Man!
Count Basie Lyrics

Yeah.....What is this????
The artist is starting the song with excitement and anticipation

Ol' time someting come back again
The artist is saying that an old feeling or vibe is returning

So gwaan and tell yuh friend.....Hoo-Yeaheee...Yes Iyah
The artist is encouraging his listeners to spread the word of the good vibes they are about to experience

Well big who fi big up and small up who fi small up
The artist is saying that everyone should receive recognition and respect, regardless of their status

Hoo-Yeaheee (Hey Degree!!!)
The artist is showing enthusiasm and energy

Nuh feel nuh way, tell dem!!! Huh
The artist is telling his listeners to not feel discouraged or disheartened and encouraging them to share the good vibes

Yeah mon, so mi big up all original don
The artist is giving recognition and respect to those who created and preceded him

Yeah mon, every posse every crew and every clan
The artist is acknowledging and showing respect to different groups of people and their communities

Yeah mon, all my fans and all Americans
The artist is showing love and respect to his fans and supporters, as well as people from his home country and beyond

All Jamaicans unno fi mek this soon one
The artist is calling upon Jamaicans to come together and unite as one through this song and these good vibes

Yeah mon, Cause mi hail up di goody goody gang
The artist is giving a shoutout to the good people and positive influences in his community

Yeah mon, to my ladies di sexy cute ones
The artist is showing love and appreciation to women of all kinds, particularly those who are attractive and cute

Yeah mon, always have dem inna mi plans
The artist is saying that women are always on his mind and that he has intentions and plans for them

And a big up big dem up inna my song
The artist is giving recognition and respect to all those who have influenced him and contributed to his music

So from di hair style nuh wacky and di dress code nuh tacky
The artist is saying that he appreciates people who have unique and stylish fashion choices

Mek mi hear some noise from di good girls posse
The artist is calling upon the women who are good and positive influences to make some noise and show their support

Yuh lively and happy whether slimmers or fatties
The artist is saying that he appreciates people who are lively and happy, regardless of their body size

Mek mi hear yuh a clappy from yuh know seh dat yuh gotti
The artist is saying that he wants to hear his listeners clapping and celebrating themselves, as they know they are great

Yuh cliff and yuh a claffy yuh a tiff and yuh a shocky
The artist is using Jamaican slang to say that his listeners are energetic and lively in many different ways

Yuh a whip and yuh a woppy and nobody caan stoppy
The artist is saying that his listeners are unstoppable and strong, no matter what

So how dem fi floppy when yuh have your backy
The artist is saying that it's hard to be weak or discouraged when you have loyal supporters behind you

And di don dem over deh so dem ready fi attacky
The artist is saying that he has supportive friends and people in his community who are ready to fight and defend their values

Woman who now a hear mi big up big up
The artist is calling upon women to listen closely, as he has positive things to say about them

Di ones dem well cute like a Mary big up big up
The artist is saying that some women are attractive, cute, and like the biblical figure Mary

Even if yuh know yuh have di cherry big up big up
The artist is saying that women should feel proud and respected, even if they are virgins

Whether your cute or your scary big up big up
The artist is saying that women should feel respected and appreciated, even if they have an intimidating or scary appearance

From yuh a high grade...big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to people who smoke high quality weed (Jamaican slang for marijuana)

Yuh woman dem from nuh a arcade...big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to people who date women who are not prostitutes (Jamaican slang for arcade)

From yuh nah dun nuh man grave...big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to people who have not killed anyone and are not involved in gangs or other violent activities

From yuh nuh fraid, cause yuh nuh a really fi hold your trade yeah!!
The artist is encouraging his listeners to be brave and not afraid to show their skills and talents

Some a try and dem only try some tings
The artist is calling out people who only try to do things without putting in effort or commitment

Nuff flock because dem waan dun tings
The artist is saying that many people get excited about starting something new, but never follow through with it

Now dem gwaan mek and gwaan bun tings
The artist is saying that those who do follow through with their goals and commitments are more successful

Respect di man dem well run tings
The artist is giving respect to those who are good leaders and in control of their business

Man a hold peace inna di place..big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to people who are peaceful and respectful in their society

Mi original friends...big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to his longtime friends and supporters

Man weh a hold up di ends...big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to people who are holding down their community and not letting it fall apart

All dj's who set trends...big up big up
The artist is giving recognition to DJs who are influential and make trends with their music

Yeah mon big up big up yeah mon big up big up yeah
The artist is ending the song with more positive energy and recognition to those who make a positive impact in his life and his community