His stagename stemmed from his large ears, which led to the nickname Dumbo in his youth. "Ele" started out his musical career as a member of the Scare Dem Crew, later continuing as a solo artist. He was later characterized for several trademarks, such as his yellow-orange hair, his unique low-key voice, or his stage performance, which included excessive jumping and running, or even climbing on stage props and monitors. His acoustic trademark is marked by a light lisp.
The first international recognition came when Elephant Man and Puma settled a contract for using his single "All Out" for their Olympics commercial campaign in 2004.
Elephant Man has been widely criticised for his lyrics calling for violence against gay people. In 2003 British LBGT group OutRage! called for the arrest and prosecution of several dancehall stars including Elephant Man, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man for violation of hate crimes statutes [1]
Elephant Man also had a song called "Willie Bounce" that appeared on several Mixtapes in early 2006. It borrowed the first few bars from I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.
Recently, the Jamaican star has been signed to New York-based label Bad Boy Entertainment.
Bumper
Elephant Man Lyrics
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Shizzle ma nizzle
Ladies getting wild in the capizzle
You know
Hey yo
You can get it on your cd or disc
Elephant, big tigga and sasha
On cock up yuh bumpa remix
Yep
Mad sick
Head nuh good
You know
Good to go
(yep)
CHORUS:
Alright Jacqueline
Cock up yuh bumpa
Cock up yuh bumpa
Yuh broader than the escalade
Yuh rounder than the tundra
Cock up yuh bumper
Cock up yuh bumper
The expidition hot but watch ya fi yuh front coulda clumpa
Cock up yuh bumpa
Cock up yuh bumpa
Yuh broader than the escalade
Yuh rounder than the tundra
The expidition hot but watch ya (hey)
the gal dem wid the escalade bumpa
Come wine up pon da front yah
All sexi gal, ah unnu mi a hunta
Unnu know mi ah di real dark hunta
Juice ah bus mi ah go rid unna da front ya
So come wine up pon da fat tree trunk ya
From yuh know yuh nah smoke no blunt ya
Bumpa nuh flat like when tire puncture
CHORUS
Alright Jacqueline
Cock up yuh bumpa
Cock up yuh bumpa
Yuh broader than the escalade
Yuh rounder than the tundra
Cock up yuh bumper (yeah)
Cock up yuh bumper (yeah)
The expidition hot but watch ya fi yuh front coulda clumpa
Big tigga:
Now what tigga say
Cock up yuh bumpa inna the front ya
Back inna the club big tigga huntcha huntcha
Cock up yuh bumpa
Cock up yuh bumpa
The navigator fab yuh kno
I'm looking for the hum , wha
Gimmi da dance
Bust da dance
All I want is you to cock up yuh bumpa
Plus a chance to advance a little bit
Closer to your pants
The way you stand, your stance
Put me in a trance
Now watch dem hot gal come cock
It up inna the air to the riddim it don't stop
Sasha:(what, back up, back up, back up)
Big tig, sasha, elephant
Dem hot
(mad sick)
CHORUS
Now watch di gal strap
Cock up yuh bumpa
Cock up yuh bumpa
Sasha:
Yuh see dah front ya
Underneath ya
It woulda sweeta
If it woulda reach ya
Cock up mi bumpa
Cock up mi front ya
Ah you have the big anaconda
You have me hot, nah suck no front end
Bumpa round like dumpling
Body is hot and blood is boiling
Ele coulda work me till morning
Sasha is here and gangsta riding
With a brand new style named bumpa grinding
So hold your position and watch your styling
Bad gal nuh play when it comes to wining
Yuh see it
CHORUS
The song "Bumper" by Elephant Man, featuring Big Tigga and Sasha, is an upbeat dancehall track that celebrates the physical beauty and sexual allure of women. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, focusing on the irresistible appeal of curvy women and their ability to move their bodies to the rhythm of the music. The chorus repeatedly urges "Jacqueline" (presumably a stand-in for any desirable woman) to "cock up yuh bumpa" or "bumper," emphasizing the importance of shaking and showing off one's voluptuous rear end.
The verses are rapped by Elephant Man, Big Tigga, and Sasha, who each take turns praising various aspects of women's bodies, from their "fat tree trunk" legs to their "big anaconda." The song is filled with provocative imagery and sexual innuendos, encouraging listeners to let loose on the dance floor and "bust da dance" with abandon. Despite its explicit content, "Bumper" is a catchy and infectious anthem that has become a popular fixture at dance parties and clubs around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
How di gal dem look so good
Elephant Man expressing how impressed he is with the attractiveness of the women
Shizzle ma nizzle
Elephant Man expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Ladies getting wild in the capizzle
Elephant Man observing that the women are having a good time and dancing energetically
You know
Elephant Man is speaking to the listener to acknowledge that they are on the same page
Hey yo
A greeting or getting someone's attention
You can get it on your cd or disc
The track is available for purchase or download
Elephant, big tigga and sasha
These are the featured artists on the track
On cock up yuh bumpa remix
This is a remix of the original song 'Cock Up Your Bumpa'
This one is the refix (whoa)
Elephant Man is excited about the new version of the song
Yep
Agreeing with a previous statement or confirming something
Mad sick
The track is very good and exciting
Head nuh good
Elephant Man or another character is acting crazy or wild
Good to go
Ready to start or begin
CHORUS: Alright Jacqueline Cock up yuh bumpa Cock up yuh bumpa Yuh broader than the escalade Yuh rounder than the tundra Cock up yuh bumper Cock up yuh bumper The expidition hot but watch ya fi yuh front coulda clumpa Cock up yuh bumpa Cock up yuh bumpa Yuh broader than the escalade Yuh rounder than the tundra The expidition hot but watch ya (hey)
The chorus is about admiring women with curvy behinds and mentioning different SUVs such as the Escalade and Tundra
the gal dem wid the escalade bumpa
Referring to women with large behinds like the SUV Escalade
Come wine up pon da front yah
The women should dance and move their hips in the front of the artist
All sexi gal, ah unnu mi a hunta
The artist is looking for sexy women
Unnu know mi ah di real dark hunta
The singer is successful at finding attractive women
Juice ah bus mi ah go rid unna da front ya
The singer is excited and is referring to 'juice' created when a woman thrusts her hips while dancing
So come wine up pon da fat tree trunk ya
The artist is encouraging the women to dance and move their hips in front of him
From yuh know yuh nah smoke no blunt ya
The person should be sober and not under the influence of marijuana
Bumpa nuh flat like when tire puncture
The women's behinds are not flat or deflated
Big tigga: Now what tigga say Cock up yuh bumpa inna the front ya Back inna the club big tigga huntcha huntcha Cock up yuh bumpa Cock up yuh bumpa The navigator fab yuh kno I'm looking for the hum , wha Gimmi da dance Bust da dance
This verse is Big Tigga rapping about finding attractive women and dancing with them
All I want is you to cock up yuh bumpa Plus a chance to advance a little bit Closer to your pants
Big Tigga wants the women to dance seductively to be able to get closer to them and hook up
The way you stand, your stance Put me in a trance
Big Tigga is impressed with the attractive woman's stance and is mesmerized by her moves
Now watch dem hot gal come cock It up inna the air to the riddim it don't stop
The women are dancing provocatively and captivating everyone with their movements
Sasha:(what, back up, back up, back up) Big tig, sasha, elephant Dem hot (mad sick)
Sasha is excited about the women and is calling the other artists to witness how hot these women are
Now watch di gal strap Cock up yuh bumpa Cock up yuh bumpa Sasha: Yuh see dah front ya Underneath ya It woulda sweeta If it woulda reach ya Cock up mi bumpa Cock up mi front ya Ah you have the big anaconda
Sasha is talking about her own curves and is encouraging other women to show their curves too. She is referring to the size of the artist's penis
You have me hot, nah suck no front end Bumpa round like dumpling Body is hot and blood is boiling Ele coulda work me till morning Sasha is here and gangsta riding With a brand new style named bumpa grinding So hold your position and watch your styling Bad gal nuh play when it comes to wining Yuh see it
Sasha is getting excited and talking about how attractive she is. She implies that she is not willing to have sex without true late-night passion. Her new style aims to create a new way of dancing that is unique and original.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID PARKINSON, STEVE LEE
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