Limb By Limb
Cutty Ranks Lyrics


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Eh? All me have fi do is
Eh? A-A-All me have fi do
Eh? All me have fi do is
Eh? All me have fi do is send for the new gun!

Eh? Some don't want take it personal?
Unu talk bout don, you think me come fi don.
All me have fi do is send for the new gun.
Anything test dead!

Limb by Limb we are gon cut dem down,
send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue.
Limb by limb we are gon cut dem down,
send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue.

See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun.
See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun. Heh!

Dem want I, dem want I (what a idiot),
to come a dem funeral.
Dem ting say, dem ting say (a fool dat),
dem are the general.

Nuff-a dem a pose off, like-a dem run de world.
Let me tell you something, see me come, him turn ah girl.
Nuff a dem a pose, like-a dem run de world.
Let me tell you something, when me come, him turn a girl.
Me gun mi hug up and kiss, sleep with at night.
If a boy try a ting, me shoot out him eyesight.
You know I and I is dynamite!
When me hold microphone, I strictly truth or right.

Limb by Limb we are gon cut dem down,
send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue!
Limb by limb we are gon cut dem down,
send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue!

See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun.
See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun.

Pick ya coffin, and your burial spot.
Tell no see I and I, me coming down hot.
Pick ya coffin, and your burial spot.
Tell no see Cutty Ranks, a rule up the spot.
Yuh see di gunshot, when dat fire it hot.
All de informer dem, dem fi step back.
Yuh see the gunshot, when dat fire it hot.
All de informer dem, dem fi spep back.

Ya see de gunshot, when dat fire it hot.
You must build a big house, over dovecot.
When blow us a doh weed, and blow us pon top,
Nuff pretty congle hitch up innna dat.
Man me send ya down dere, so cool and relax.
You take all de day in, when ya hitch up inna dat.
Listen I and I pon the mic just a chat.
Limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, ...

Limb by Limb, we are gon cut dem down,
Send fi the hacksaw, take out the tongue
Limb by Limb, we are gon cut dem down
Send fi the hacksaw, take out the tongue.

See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun.
See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun.

conscious lyrics way me come fi fling down.
Lyrics out mi mouth just like a bullet from a gun.
Any boy test me just fling that down.
One a dem come me just shot dat down.
This is Cutty Ranks lyrics a come out mi tongue. Heh!
Dem want I, dem want I (what a idiot),
to come a dem funeral.
Dem ting say, dem ting say (a fool dat),
dem are the general.

Limb by Limb we are gon cut dem down,
send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue.
Limb by limb we are gon cut dem down,
send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue.

See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come.
See me me me me me, said me just can dun.
See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come
See me me me me me, said I just can dun.





Eh? Some don't want take it personal?

Overall Meaning

Cutty Ranks's "Limb by Limb" is a dancehall classic that features lyrics that predominantly revolve around violence and death. In the song, Cutty Ranks talks about how he is not one to be messed with and threatens to harm anyone who tests him. He repeatedly uses the phrase "All me have fi do is send for the new gun" to convey that he is willing to use violence to deal with anyone who challenges him. The lyrics "Limb by Limb we are gon cut dem down, send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue" further emphasize Cutty Ranks's violent tendencies.


Cutty Ranks's lyrics are also filled with bravado, as he talks about his ability to take out anyone who confronts him. He boasts about his gun and sleeping with it at night, stating that he will use it to shoot out someone's eyesight if they try to cross him. The song also talks about the importance of loyalty and the consequences of snitching. Cutty Ranks warns informers to step back and states that they should expect to feel the heat of his gun if they get involved in his business.


Overall, "Limb by Limb" is a powerful and aggressive song. It encapsulates the attitude and bravado that is common in dancehall music and showcases Cutty Ranks's skill as a fierce lyricist.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh? Some don't want take it personal?
Are you saying that some people don't want to take my threats seriously?


Unu talk bout don, you think me come fi don. All me have fi do is send for the new gun. Anything test dead!
Are you serious? You think I came here to play around? If anyone tests me, they'll end up dead. All I have to do is call for my new gun.


Limb by Limb we are gon cut dem down, send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue. Limb by limb we are gon cut dem down, send fi the hacksaw, take out de tongue.
We will take them down one by one until there is nothing left. We will bring out the hacksaw and remove their tongues so they can never talk again.


See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come. See me me me me me, said me just can dun. See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come. See me me me me me, said me just can dun. Heh!
Look, the hitman is here. I warned you, but now it's too late. Ha!


Dem want I, dem want I (what a idiot), to come a dem funeral. Dem ting say, dem ting say (a fool dat), dem are the general.
Are they really that dumb? They want me to come to their funeral? Do they think they are the leader and I am just a follower? They are the real fools.


Nuff-a dem a pose off, like-a dem run de world. Let me tell you something, see me come, him turn ah girl. Nuff a dem a pose, like-a dem run de world. Let me tell you something, when me come, him turn a girl.
They like to act tough and pretend they are in charge, but when I come around, they become weak and submissive. They are not true leaders.


Me gun mi hug up and kiss, sleep with at night. If a boy try a ting, me shoot out him eyesight. You know I and I is dynamite! When me hold microphone, I strictly truth or right.
My gun is my closest companion that I love and cherish. Anyone who tries to harm me will have their eyesight taken away. I am a force to be reckoned with and when I hold the microphone, I only speak the truth.


Pick ya coffin, and your burial spot. Tell no see I and I, me coming down hot. Pick ya coffin, and your burial spot. Tell no see Cutty Ranks, a rule up the spot.
Pick out your coffin and burial spot, because I am coming for you. Do not let me catch you or you will face the consequences of my power.


Yuh see di gunshot, when dat fire it hot. All de informer dem, dem fi step back. Yuh see the gunshot, when dat fire it hot. All de informer dem, dem fi spep back.
Witness the power of my gunfire when I am angry. Anyone who tries to inform on me should back off and stay out of my way.


Ya see de gunshot, when dat fire it hot. You must build a big house, over dovecot. When blow us a doh weed, and blow us pon top, Nuff pretty congle hitch up innna dat. Man me send ya down dere, so cool and relax. You take all de day in, when ya hitch up inna dat. Listen I and I pon the mic just a chat. Limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, limb, ...
Be aware of the power of my gun when I shoot it. If you want to protect yourself, build a big house over a dovecot. When we smoke weed and relax, many beautiful women will appear. I will send you down to them to enjoy yourself. Listen to my words on the microphone and be amazed.


conscious lyrics way me come fi fling down. Lyrics out mi mouth just like a bullet from a gun. Any boy test me just fling that down. One a dem come me just shot dat down. This is Cutty Ranks lyrics a come out mi tongue. Heh! Dem want I, dem want I (what a idiot), to come a dem funeral. Dem ting say, dem ting say (a fool dat), dem are the general.
I speak with a purpose and my words are like a fast-moving bullet from a gun. Anyone who dares to test me will feel my wrath. I am Cutty Ranks and my lyrics come straight from my heart and soul. They want me to come to their funeral and call themselves leaders, but they are just fools.


Limb by Limb, we are gon cut dem down, Send fi the hacksaw, take out the tongue. Limb by Limb, we are gon cut dem down Send fi the hacksaw, take out the tongue.
We will take them out one by one until there is nobody left. We will bring out the hacksaw and remove their tongues so they can never speak again.


See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come. See me me me me me, said me just can dun. See me me me me me, see di hit man ah come. See me me me me me, said me just can dun.
Look, the hitman is here. I warned you, but now it's too late. Ha!




Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS LANE, JOHN BRUCE MACGILLIVRAY, PHILIP ANTONIO THOMAS

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