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.
Dutty Wine
Elephant Man Lyrics
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Kingston Gyal Gimme A Dutty Wine (Dima)
Portmore Gyal Gimme A Dutty Wine (Latoya)
2 Hand Pan Yuh Knee Spin Yuh Head
And Bend Yuh Back Go Down Pan Yuh Knee
Spin Yuh Head And Bend Yuh Back
Dutty Wining, Gimme Di Dutty Wining
Hand Pan Yuh Knee Spind Yuh Head
Spin Yuh Head And Bend Yuh Back
Dutty Wining, Gimme Di Dutty Wining
Dutty Wining, Yuh Town A Country
From Yuh Know How Fi Do It Gyal
Tek Di Man, Nah Back Down
Dutty Wine My Girl, Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Spin Yuh Head Round
Move Up Yuh Back Bone, Cock Up What You Got
Dutty Wine My Girl
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Shake Up Yuh Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Bambi Have 2 Cum Cum
Dutt Wine
Spin Yuh Head Like A Propella
Yuh Spinning It Off
Ca Yuh No Fraid A Nothing 2 Stiff
Yuh Ringing It Off, Ringing It Off
Like A Swing Saw Yuh Swinging It Off
Dutty Wine, Me No Budda Wey U Brining It Off
Showa Muma Have Di Wine Wey A Run Di Town
A Dutty Wine Inna Di Dirt Go Part Di Crowd
Get Mad, Me See Dima A Climb Di Sound
A Dutty Wine A Dutty Wine A Dutty Di Town
Get A Kick So Di Gyal Dem Spinning Around
Spinning Around
Me See Breast Nipple Swinging Around
Downtown Gyal Back It Up, Bring It Around
And Uptown Gyal Let Me See Yuh Fling It Around
Dutty Wine A Di New Wine Da Dance Ya Big
Mine How Yuh Swing Yuh Head You Will Lose Yuh Wig
Like A Pig Wild Up Inna Di Dirt A Dig
Dutty Wine Yuh No Mummy In A Pyramid
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Shake Up Yuh Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Bambi Have 2 Cum Cum
Gyal From Cantaberry
Fi Dem Dutty Wine No Ordinary
Fi Yuh Wine Fi Carry Yuh Head
Fi A Go Down A Cemetery
Longas And Goody Gyal Na Fi Wuky Wuky
Dem Neva Know A So Yuh Coulda Wine
A So Yuh Dutty
Simple Like Di Grease Inna Di Street
Me Holla So Yuh Mucky
Do Di Dutty Wine Roll Inna Di Dirt Like A Puppy
Bumpa Big, Round Dem No Flat Like Dutchy
A Di Dutty Wine Dat Yuh Have A Hold Nitty Kutchy
Hot Gyal No Carry Soar So Yuh No Cutty Cutty
You No Pussy Pussy
And No Hold No Ting Wey Fussy Fussy
Turn Off Di Light Switch Gyal
Deal With Them Dutty, You No Sucky Sucky Run Him
A Wa Do Dem No Toughy
From Yuh Man Na Fat Eeh, From Yuh Hotty Hotty
Sit Down Pan Di Riddim Gyal
Ride It Like A Jockey
What A Piece A Chatty
Do Di Dutty Wine And Move Yuh Batty
Move Up Yuh Move Up Yuh Batty
From Yuh Know You Got It
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Gyal Shake Up Yuh Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Bambi Have 2 Cum Cum
Dutty Wining, Yuh Town A Country
From Yuh Know How Fi Do It Gyal
Tek Di Man, Nah Back Down
Dutty Wine My Girl, Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Spin Yuh Head Round
Move Up Yuh Back Bone, Cock Up What You Got
Dutty Wine My Girl
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Shake Up Yuh Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Bambi Have 2 Cum Cum
2 Hand Pan Yuh Knee Spin Yuh Head
And Bend Yuh Back Go Down Pan Yuh Knee
Spin Yuh Head And Bend Yuh Back
Dutty Wining, Gimme Di Dutty Wining
Hand Pan Yuh Knee Spind Yuh Head
And Bend Yuh Back, Go Down Pan Yuh Knee
Spin Yuh Head And Bend Yuh Back
Dutty Wining, Gimme Di Dutty Wining
The song “Dutty Wine” by Elephant Man is a dancehall song that explicitly describes the dance move “dutty wine.” The song is popular in Jamaica and has gained popularity in other countries as well. The lyrics of the song invite women from different towns to show the singer (Elephant Man) their “dutty wine” dance moves. The dance involves spinning the head and bending the back while placing the hands on the knees.
Some critics have objected to the song’s lyrics, stating that they are too sexually explicit and promote objectification of women. However, fans defend the song as harmless fun and a celebration of dance.
The lyrics of the song talk about the different ways women from different towns perform the “dutty wine.” The song celebrates the skill and bodily expression of women in dancehall culture. The lyrics also encourage everyone to have fun and let loose on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Mo' Bay Gyals Unna Gimme A Dutty Wine(Showa Muma)
Girls from Montego Bay show me how to do the dutty wine dance.
Kingston Gyal Gimme A Dutty Wine (Dima)
Girls from Kingston show me how to do the dutty wine dance.
Portmore Gyal Gimme A Dutty Wine (Latoya)
Girls from Portmore show me how to do the dutty wine dance.
2 Hand Pan Yuh Knee Spin Yuh Head
And Bend Yuh Back Go Down Pan Yuh Knee
Spin Yuh Head And Bend Yuh Back
Dutty Wining, Gimme Di Dutty Wining
Hand Pan Yuh Knee Spind Yuh Head
And Bend Yuh Back, Go Down Pan Yuh Knee
Spin Yuh Head And Bend Yuh Back
Dutty Wining, Gimme Di Dutty Wining
Perform the dutty wine dance moves by bending over, spinning your head and body, and moving your hands to your knees.
Dutty Wining, Yuh Town A Country
From Yuh Know How Fi Do It Gyal
Tek Di Man, Nah Back Down
Dutty Wine My Girl, Dutty Wine
Dutty wine is a dance for everyone, whether you're from the town or the country. Women who know how to do it shouldn't be afraid to dance with a man and show off their skills.
Dutty Wining Gyal Spin Yuh Head Round
Move Up Yuh Back Bone, Cock Up What You Got
Dutty Wine My Girl
As you perform the dutty wine dance, spin your head, move your back, and thrust your hips.
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wine
Dutty Wining Gyal Shake Up Yuh Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Gyal Grab Up Unna Bum Bum
Dutty Wining Bambi Have 2 Cum Cum
Dutt Wine
As you dance, grab and shake your butt, which is an important part of the dutty wine dance. Elephants are also known to 'dutty wine' the dance that way.
Spin Yuh Head Like A Propella
Yuh Spinning It Off
Ca Yuh No Fraid A Nothing 2 Stiff
Yuh Ringing It Off, Ringing It Off
Like A Swing Saw Yuh Swinging It Off
Dutty Wine, Me No Budda Wey U Brining It Off
Be fearless and spin your head as if it were a propeller to show off your dutty wine dance moves.
Showa Muma Have Di Wine Wey A Run Di Town
A Dutty Wine Inna Di Dirt Go Part Di Crowd
Get Mad, Me See Dima A Climb Di Sound
A Dutty Wine A Dutty Wine A Dutty Di Town
The dutty wine dance is so popular it has taken over the town streets and parties. People are getting mad and climbing sound systems to show off their dutty wine moves.
Get A Kick So Di Gyal Dem Spinning Around
Spinning Around
Me See Breast Nipple Swinging Around
Downtown Gyal Back It Up, Bring It Around
And Uptown Gyal Let Me See Yuh Fling It Around
The dutty wine dance is so popular that it's getting everyone in the party spinning around. Even nipple-swirling becomes a part of the dance. It's a dance for women from downtown and uptown alike.
Dutty Wine A Di New Wine Da Dance Ya Big
Mine How Yuh Swing Yuh Head You Will Lose Yuh Wig
Like A Pig Wild Up Inna Di Dirt A Dig
Dutty Wine Yuh No Mummy In A Pyramid
The dutty wine dance is becoming more and more popular, so be careful not to wear off your wig or lose your balance. It’s a wild dance, not one for mummies in pyramids.
Gyal From Cantaberry
Fi Dem Dutty Wine No Ordinary
Fi Yuh Wine Fi Carry Yuh Head
Fi A Go Down A Cemetery
Girls from Cantaberry have a special way of performing the dutty wine dance that's not ordinary. Your wine should be so impressive that you could go down to the cemetery like a queen.
Longas And Goody Gyal Na Fi Wuky Wuky
Dem Neva Know A So Yuh Coulda Wine
A So Yuh Dutty
Simple Like Di Grease Inna Di Street
Me Holla So Yuh Mucky
Even if you're not a long-lasting or goodie type of woman doesn't mean you can't do the dutty wine dance. It's a simple dance and looks natural when you do it, so you don't have to be fancy to look good.
Do Di Dutty Wine Roll Inna Di Dirt Like A Puppy
Bumpa Big, Round Dem No Flat Like Dutchy
A Di Dutty Wine Dat Yuh Have A Hold Nitty Kutchy
Hot Gyal No Carry Soar So Yuh No Cutty Cutty
Do the dutty wine dance with passion and roll in the dirt like a puppy. Women with big, round butts are especially good at the dance. Even small women can hold their partner tight when doing the dance. Don't be shy, show off your figure, don't be sore, and don't show obvious scars.
You No Pussy Pussy
And No Hold No Ting Wey Fussy Fussy
Turn Off Di Light Switch Gyal
Deal With Them Dutty, You No Sucky Sucky Run Him
A Wa Do Dem No Toughy
From Yuh Man Na Fat Eeh, From Yuh Hotty Hotty
Sit Down Pan Di Riddim Gyal
Ride It Like A Jockey
You're not a pushover, and you don't hang around with men who annoy you. You're in control, and you're sexy. You love to ride the rhythm and be in charge of your body.
What A Piece A Chatty
Do Di Dutty Wine And Move Yuh Batty
Move Up Yuh Move Up Yuh Batty
From Yuh Know You Got It
As you dance, chat and move your butt around to emphasize your body. Keep moving and flaunting your assets because you know they're amazing.
Contributed by Mila R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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