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.
Gal Bruk
Elephant Man Lyrics
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Bedroom Bully style.
[moaning]
[Verse 1:]
Turn har on Elle.
Gal bruk out pon de cocky de cocky de cocky.
Bruk it off nuh Phatty.
Mek mi bomb it like dong ah Iraqi.
Sidong inna saddle bend yuh knee n ride it like ah jockey.
Ride it like ah jockey. Ride it like ah jockey rev it like ah Kawasaki.
Fling har up!
Gal from Nagasaki sey mi flexible like Mr Wacky.
Come ah flocky su mi send it up, ben it up in and shocky.
Up in and shocky, mi send it and Bus one outta di glocky.
Mek shi tic tocky gu round inna circle like ah clocky.
Turn har on Elle.
Knee mi send in har. Mi not friending har.
Mi bending har straight cocky weh mi send in har.
Mi bending har, cut out the talking ah nuh Seminar.
Loc ah rope ah su mi long, mi Cocky hanging har.
[Chorus: x2]
Gal ah fly dong just like a bird. Fi mi loving everyday...
Gal if yuh man lef you lonely come over and check me.
Mek mi gi yuh the CONDA.
[Verse 2:]
Turn har on Elle.
Wine pon di stiffy di stiffy di stiffy.
Wine pon di stiffy, C'mon nuh Nicki use the muscle ah di kitty grippy.
When mi lef eh chippy, chippy handle it loc ah hippy.
Loc ah hippy unda mi Guinness and ah bagga cliffy.
Fling har up!
Naw gu get nuh quickie. Naw gu get nuh quickie.
Mi nuh ricky ticky,
Fi yuh come ah road and you ah yuh friend ah laugh keke keke.
What a calamity, inna pity oh dem gal yah look su pretty.
How dem look su pretty, gimmi one ah di titty fi hicky.
Turn har on Elle.
Show dem how fi position, wine pon di dicky.
Badman nuh deady deady, di CONDA nuh sicky sicky.
Me and pretty Vicki, like how Alison to Pretty Ricky.
How mi chase the Hennessey wid the COURVOIS
[Verse 1:]
Turn har on Elle.
Gal bruk out pon de cocky de cocky de cocky.
Bruk it off nuh Phatty.
Open like ah Ackee
Mek mi bomb it like dong ah Iraqi.
Sidong inna saddle bend yuh knee n ride it like ah jockey.
Ride it like ah jockey. Ride it like ah jockey rev it like ah Kawasaki.
Fling har up!
Gal from Nagasaki sey mi flexible like Mr Wacky.
Come ah flocky su mi send it up, ben it up in and shocky.
Up in and shocky, mi send it and Bus one outta di glocky.
Mek shi tic tocky gu round inna circle like ah clocky.
Turn har on Elle.
Knee mi send in har. Mi not friending har.
Mi bending har straight cocky weh mi send in har.
Mi bending har, cut out the talking ah nuh Seminar.
Loc ah rope ah su mi long, mi Cocky hanging har.
[Chorus: x2]
Gal ah fly dong just like a bird. Fi mi loving everyday...
Gal if yuh man lef you lonely come over and check me.
Mek mi gi yuh the CONDA.
[Verse 2:]
Turn har on Elle.
Wine pon di stiffy di stiffy di stiffy.
Wine pon di stiffy, C'mon nuh Nicki use the muscle ah di kitty grippy.
When mi lef eh chippy, chippy handle it loc ah hippy.
Loc ah hippy unda mi Guinness and ah bagga cliffy.
Fling har up!
Naw gu get nuh quickie. Naw gu get nuh quickie.
Mi nuh ricky ticky,
Fi yuh come ah road and you ah yuh friend ah laugh keke keke.
What a calamity, inna pity oh dem gal yah look su pretty.
How dem look su pretty, gimmi one ah di titty fi hicky.
Turn har on Elle.
Show dem how fi position, wine pon di dicky.
Badman nuh deady deady, di CONDA nuh sicky sicky.
Me and pretty Vicki, like how Alison to Pretty Ricky.
How mi chase the Hennessey wid the COURVOIS
[Chorus:]
Gal ah fly dong just like a bird. Fi mi loving everyday...
Gal if yuh man lef you lonely come over and check me.
Mek mi gi yuh the CONDA.
The lyrics to Elephant Man's song "Gal Bruk" are focused on sexual themes and the act of "bruking out" or displaying sexual prowess. Throughout the song, there are explicit references to sex and the male genitals, with Elephant Man encouraging the woman to engage in sexual acts with him. The song is filled with sexual innuendos, such as the line "Open like ah Ackee, Mek mi bomb it like dong ah Iraqi," where Elephant Man is likening the woman's genitals to a fruit and then suggesting he will explode like a bomb during sex.
Elephant Man also references his flexibility, comparing himself to "Mr. Wacky" and asserting that he can send the woman "up in and shocky." The lyrics are provocative and explicit, and clearly were not meant for a family-friendly audience. The chorus encourages women to leave their partners and seek out Elephant Man for sexual gratification.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gal Bruk" are a prime example of dancehall music's explicit themes and its focus on sexual desires and activities. The song is not meant for everyone, but it is clear that Elephant Man is trying to appeal to a specific audience with his sexually charged lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn har on Elle.
I am ready to satisfy her sexually.
Gal bruk out pon de cocky de cocky de cocky.
My partner should move and gyrate her body on my penis.
Bruk it off nuh Phatty.
Let your back arch as you enjoy sexual pleasure.
Open like ah Ackee
I want her to be completely relaxed and open during sexual intercourse.
Mek mi bomb it like dong ah Iraqi.
I want to give her intense pleasure in bed.
Sidong inna saddle bend yuh knee n ride it like ah jockey.
I want her to ride me with energy and enthusiasm.
Ride it like ah jockey. Ride it like ah jockey rev it like ah Kawasaki.
I want her to ride me fast and hard, like a jockey on a horse.
Fling har up!
I want to passionately lift her up while making love.
Gal from Nagasaki sey mi flexible like Mr Wacky.
My partner is amazed at my flexibility in bed.
Come ah flocky su mi send it up, ben it up in and shocky.
I want to impress her with my sexual moves and leave her satisfied.
Up in and shocky, mi send it and Bus one outta di glocky.
I want to give her the best sexual experience of her life.
Mek shi tic tocky gu round inna circle like ah clocky.
I want her to move her body in a circular motion while we make love.
Knee mi send in har. Mi not friending har.
I am aggressively having sex with her, not making friends.
Mi bending har straight cocky weh mi send in har.
I am enjoying straight and passionate sex with her.
Mi bending har, cut out the talking ah nuh Seminar.
We are not here to talk, but to have sex.
Loc ah rope ah su mi long, mi Cocky hanging har.
I have a long penis that I want to use to pleasure her.
Gal ah fly dong just like a bird. Fi mi loving everyday...
My partner is sexually adventurous and willing to try different things with me.
Gal if yuh man lef you lonely come over and check me.
If her man leaves her unsatisfied, I am ready to make her happy.
Mek mi gi yuh the CONDA.
I will give her the best sexual experience.
Wine pon di stiffy di stiffy di stiffy.
I want her to move her body sensually while we have sex.
Wine pon di stiffy, C'mon nuh Nicki use the muscle ah di kitty grippy.
I want her to use her vaginal muscles to grip and pleasure me.
When mi lef eh chippy, chippy handle it loc ah hippy.
When I am done, my partner should be able to handle pleasure on her own.
Loc ah hippy unda mi Guinness and ah bagga cliffy.
I am ready to get her drunk and show her a good time in bed.
Naw gu get nuh quickie. Naw gu get nuh quickie.
We won't have quickie sex, we will take our time and enjoy it.
Mi nuh ricky ticky,
I am not a man who rushes or makes excuses.
Fi yuh come ah road and you ah yuh friend ah laugh keke keke.
I am ready to give her the best sex of her life, while leaving her friends jealous.
What a calamity, inna pity oh dem gal yah look su pretty.
It's sad that many beautiful women are sexually unsatisfied.
How dem look su pretty, gimmi one ah di titty fi hicky.
I want to pleasure her breasts with my mouth.
Show dem how fi position, wine pon di dicky.
I am ready to show her different sexual positions and satisfy her.
Badman nuh deady deady, di CONDA nuh sicky sicky.
I am a skilled lover, and will make her feel satisfied.
Me and pretty Vicki, like how Alison to Pretty Ricky.
I am a perfect sexual match with my partner.
How mi chase the Hennessey wid the COURVOIS
I am ready to enjoy a good drink with her after satisfying her sexually.
Contributed by Kaitlyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.