Searching
Damian Marley Lyrics


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You never hear a weh the Jr. say
See many girls who look so fine
And still I'm searching even night and day
An can't find a gal who look so lovely

You never hear wey the muffin' say
Trod through the valley of the sweat and tears
And still he's searching even night and day
Can't find a gal who look so lovely

You set the standard for all prestige
You're beauty plentiful just like plenty sand on the beach
You should a keep in a showcase when guarded by police
Me tek ten thousand chariots just fi reach

Well, mi see she blush then she bawl good grief
Gwan Jr. Gong you is living masterpiece
Well, a so me know she weak under mi speech
Mi big up Ragamuffin cause me learn as you teach

A the muffin show I and I how fi dress so neat
The proper way to behave anytime parents a meet
The courteous smile the only way to greet
Bon jour madam would you please have a seat

A cool beverage or maybe something to eat
I said a lady like yourself should not be seen on the street
Good thing mi no diabetic cause the way you so sweet
Nuff tender touches to sweep the girl off she feet

She said my aspect of life is genuinely unique
She need a real Ragamuffin to compliment her physique
And sing

You never hear a weh the Jr. say
See many girls who look so fine
And still I'm searching even night and day
An can't find a gal who look so lovely

You never hear wey the muffin' say
Trod through the valley of the sweat and tears
And still he's searching even night and day
Can't find a gal who look so lovely

Woman I would like to let you know just how this man feel
And express myself so the secret reveal
Gal me love you like how Georgie love cornmeal
I would like the privilege for me and you just fi deal

Well, full dedication I'm taking for real
You and me was meant to be just like a pedal and wheel
You a the treasure everyman want to steal
Excellent qualities with cross over appeal

Take you on a trip through the West Indies
Or maybe me and you can spend some time overseas
Well, smile fi awhile then she bawl yes please
Gwan Jr. Gong go show your expertise

Well, right then and there mi observe wey mi need
She's sweet than the honey that we get from the bees
Right at my finger tips is to touch and to tease
Cause mi de in a di program from mi eye deh a mi knees

Ital stew under nuff gungu peas
She want a real Ragamuffin to hug
And to squeeze

You never hear a weh the Jr. say
See many girls who look so fine
And still I'm searching even night and day
An can't find a gal who look so lovely

You never hear wey the muffin' say
Trod through the valley of the sweat and tears
And still he's searching even night and day
Can't find a gal who look so lovely

You never hear a weh the Jr. say
See many girls who look so fine
And still I'm searching even night and day
An can't find a gal who look so lovely

You never hear wey the muffin' say
Trod through the valley of the sweat and tears
And still he's searching even night and day
Can't find a gal, watch dis

You set the standard for all prestige
You're beauty plentiful just like plenty sand on the beach
You should a keep in a showcase when guarded by police
Me tek ten thousand chariots just fi reach

Well, mi see she blush then she bawl good grief
Gwan Jr. Gong you is living masterpiece
Well, a so me know she weak under mi speech
Mi big up Ragamuffin cause me learn as you teach

A the muffin show I and I how fi dress so neat
The proper way to behave anytime parents a meet
The courteous smile the only way to greet
Bon jour madam would you please have a seat

A cool beverage or maybe something to eat
I said a lady like yourself should not be seen on the street
Good thing mi no diabetic cause the way you so sweet
Nuff tender touches to sweep the girl off she feet

She said my aspect of life is genuinely unique
She need a real Ragamuffin to compliment
Her physique

You never hear a weh the Jr. say
See many girls who look so fine
And still I'm searching even night and day
An can't find a gal who look so lovely

You never hear wey the muffin' say
Trod through the valley of the sweat and tears




And still he's searching even night and day
Can't find a gal who look so lovely

Overall Meaning

The song "Searching" by Damian Marley is a story about a man's search for the perfect woman. The song opens with the Jr., who has seen many beautiful women but still can't find the one that he is searching for. He seems to have certain standards and requirements in his head, which are not met by any of the women he has met so far. Similarly, the muffin is also searching for a woman who meets his standards but has been unsuccessful despite his efforts.


The song then goes on to describe this man's encounter with a woman who he believes ticks all the boxes. She is set apart from all the other women he has seen – beautiful, courteous, and sophisticated. He is so smitten with her that he wants to take her on a trip and spend time with her. He even goes on to say that he is taking full dedication to make their relationship work.


Despite their efforts, however, both the Jr. and the muffin are still unable to find the perfect woman they are searching for. The song seems to suggest that despite one's best efforts, perfection is not always attainable, and true love goes beyond physical beauty and societal standards.


Line by Line Meaning

You never hear a weh the Jr. say
Damian Marley starts the song inquiring about Jr.'s insight into finding the perfect girl.


See many girls who look so fine
Although Damian Marley sees many attractive ladies around, he still can't find the one.


And still I'm searching even night and day
Despite his many attempts, Damian Marley is still searching for the perfect woman.


An can't find a gal who look so lovely
Despite the availability of many pretty girls, he can't seem to find the one that attracts him the most.


You never hear wey the muffin' say
The muffin represents an experienced person who is also searching for the right partner.


Trod through the valley of the sweat and tears
The muffin has faced many hardships and struggles in his search for the perfect woman.


And still he's searching even night and day
Despite the challenges, the muffin is still searching for a woman to love.


Can't find a gal who look so lovely
Like Damian Marley, the muffin is unable to find a girl who matches his ideals.


You set the standard for all prestige
The woman Damian Marley is attracted to is the standard for beauty and status.


You're beauty plentiful just like plenty sand on the beach
The woman is beautiful in abundance, just like the sand on the beach.


You should a keep in a showcase when guarded by police
The woman is precious and needs to be kept safe at all times, to the point of needing police protection.


Me tek ten thousand chariots just fi reach
Damian Marley is willing to go to great lengths just to be with the woman he desires.


Well, mi see she blush then she bawl good grief
The woman is embarrassed but impressed by Damian Marley's words.


Gwan Jr. Gong you is living masterpiece
Jr. Gong is a living masterpiece, worthy of the woman's affection.


Well, a so me know she weak under mi speech
Damian Marley's words have a profound impact on the woman's emotions.


Mi big up Ragamuffin cause me learn as you teach
He gives credit to the muffin figure as being a positive influence in his life.


A the muffin show I and I how fi dress so neat
The muffin taught Damian Marley how to dress and present himself attractively.


The courteous smile the only way to greet
He learned from the muffin that a courteous smile is the only way to greet people.


Bon jour madam would you please have a seat
He greets the woman in French and invites her to sit down.


A cool beverage or maybe something to eat
Damian Marley offers the woman a drink or food in a polite manner.


I said a lady like yourself should not be seen on the street
The woman is too precious to be treated like an ordinary person.


Good thing mi no diabetic cause the way you so sweet
The way the woman looks and acts is so sweet that it's a good thing Damian Marley isn't diabetic.


Nuff tender touches to sweep the girl off she feet
Damian Marley wants to treat the woman with tenderness to make her fall in love with him.


She said my aspect of life is genuinely unique
The woman is attracted to Damian Marley's unique way of life and thinking.


She need a real Ragamuffin to compliment her physique
The woman wants a real ragamuffin-like Damian Marley to match her physically and intellectually.


And sing
The story Damian Marley tells is a song that he sings for the woman.


Woman I would like to let you know just how this man feel
He wants to express his emotions to the woman and let her know how he feels.


And express myself so the secret reveal
He wants to open up and reveal his feelings to her.


Gal me love you like how Georgie love cornmeal
Damian Marley loves the woman very much, like how Georgie loves cornmeal.


I would like the privilege for me and you just fi deal
He wants the honor of dealing with her romantically and exclusively.


Well, full dedication I'm taking for real
He's serious about dedicating himself fully to her in a relationship.


You and me was meant to be just like a pedal and wheel
Like a bike, Damian Marley and the woman are meant to fit together perfectly.


You a the treasure everyman want to steal
The woman is a treasure that every man would want to steal away from Damian Marley.


Excellent qualities with cross over appeal
The woman has excellent qualities that appeal to many people.


Take you on a trip through the West Indies
He wants to take her on a romantic trip to the West Indies.


Or maybe me and you can spend some time overseas
They can also spend time together overseas and explore different cultures.


Well, smile fi awhile then she bawl yes please
The woman is interested in his proposal and agrees to smile and consider it.


Gwan Jr. Gong go show your expertise
She encourages Jr. Gong to show his skills and woo her further.


Well, right then and there mi observe wey mi need
He realizes what he needs and wants in a partner at that moment.


She's sweet than the honey that we get from the bees
The woman is sweeter than honey that comes from bees.


Right at my finger tips is to touch and to tease
He's in a position to touch and tease the woman if he wants to.


Cause mi de in a di program from mi eye deh a mi knees
His love for the woman is in his heart and has been programmed into every part of his body.


Ital stew under nuff gungu peas
He wants to cook and share some traditional Jamaican cuisine with the woman, including ital stew with gungu peas.


She want a real Ragamuffin to hug
The woman wants a real ragamuffin like Damian Marley to embrace her.


And to squeeze
She wants him to hold her close and tight in his arms.


Can't find a gal, watch dis
Damian Marley still can't find the perfect girl to match his ideals.


She need a real Ragamuffin to compliment
The woman desires a ragamuffin like Damian Marley to match her in every way.


Her physique
She wants a ragamuffin that complements her physical features and characteristics.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, STEPHEN MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Nina513

I swear... Damian had style, melody and talent from the beginning!
Born star!

@HighNLo

The Marleys all do. It runs through their veins.

@carlgrahangahan3418

This guy's got more Talent than most people don't even know what to do with it he is great

@leeshannon5607

The best of the marley sons , this album is 10/10

@dmiyamccruel713

Lolol he killed me with that line "" U NEED A REAL RAGGA MUFFIN TO COMPLEMENT THAT PHYSIQUE"""😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 much luv jr. gong much luv😊😚

@spookyn8tv3up19

Wait

@davidzimmerman8169

🧐

@thenatural6249

My God!

@terrencemccardell5136

That's Jamaican for "Lemme knock the stuffing off that English muffin".

@dmiyamccruel713

@@terrencemccardell5136 Lolol yea I understand that it was just funny to me

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