Higher Level
Elephant Man Lyrics


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Yeah, I dedicate this one to all my dogs n all thugs across da globe (all over).
My big bulla my jackass corn
I cant believe my black brother dead ah gone
Yuh miss a friend turn yuh lighter in da air like this
Dis one is da bad man anthem for life
Shizzle my nizzle
Put yuh lighter in da air (put dem inna di air)
Bad man ah bad man
Ah we no rob man
Ohh bad man no freak man
Gunshot ah beat man
Bad man no support caine
Same way jamaican stay
Bad man no play play
Pass mi di A.K
Anytime yuh buk up pan a real bad man
Jus hol your fist ah give di toppa toppa someway
My gun tall up to da sky
So go suck yuh mumma dry
So yuh can take it
Yeah, Bangla give him a face lift
My gun put yuh in a hole
Rest my glack against yuh mole
So yuh can take it
Yeah, Garden give him a face lift
BAD MAN TIME!!
Greet dem,greet dem,greet dem see di enemy ah come (come)
Greet dem nah capri till di hole a dem done
Greet dem,greet dem,greet dem see si enemy ah come
Mi ah capri till me dun dem ah di hole a dem run.
Greet dem,greet dem,greet dem,see di enemy ah come
Greet dem nah capri dem till di hole a dem done
Greet dem, greet dem, greet dem,see di enemy ah come
Mi nah capri dem till mi kill dem an di hole a dem humm.
My gun tall up to da sky
So go suck yuh mumma dry
So yuh can take it
Bangla give him a face lift
My gun put yuh in a hole
Rest my glack against yuh mole
So yuh can take it
Yeah Garden give him a face lift.
Bad man ah bad man
Ah we no rob man
Oh bad man no freak man
Gunshot a beat man
Bad man no support caine
Same way jamaican stay
Yeah bad man no play play
Pass mi di A.K
Anytime yuh buk up pan a real bad mann
Jus hol your fist an give di toppa toppa somewayyyy.
My gun tall up to da sky
So go suck yuh mumma dry
So yuh can take it
Bangla give him a face lift
My gun put yuh in a hole
Rest my glack against yuh mole
So yuh can take it
Yeah, Garden give him a face lift
BAD MAN TIME!!!!
Enemy, enemy,enemy see di enemy ah come
Bust it up,Bust it up,Bust it upwatch dem ah run
Enemy,enemy,enemy mi see ah come
Bust it up,bust it up,bust it up mek dem run
Greet dem, greet dem, greet dem see di enemy ah come
Greet dem, nah capri dem till di hole a dem done
Greet dem, greet dem, greet dem see di enemy ah come
Mi ah capri dem till me kill dem an di hole a dem done
My gun tall up to da sky
So go suck yuh mumma dry
So yuh can take it
Seaview give him a face lift
My gun put yuh in a hole
Rest my glack against yuh mole
So yuh can take it
Yeah, Garden give him a face lift
Yeah Coming from Montego Bay
I stop in Gully, Flanka, Salem
I reach down to Ochi Rios
But first i pass rite in Trilawny
Shizzle my Nizzle den I reach down to Ochi
Come thru Flatbridge
I stop in Spanish Town
I hail up to all my gangsta friends




Yeah den i reach over Village
Hail up Pen Henry and those family.

Overall Meaning

The Elephant Man's song "Higher Level" is a bad man anthem dedicated to all his dogs and thugs worldwide. The song is a tribute to his fallen friend, and he expresses his grief by putting his lighter in the air. The lyrics speak of bad men not being robbers but instead being people who don't play with others, don't support the drug trade, and use their weapons only when necessary. The chorus is a call to action for bad men to greet their enemies and take them down while urging them to keep their fists up.


The song's lyrics also make references to numerous places in Jamaica, such as Montego Bay, Gully, Flanka, Salem, Ochi Rios, Trilawny, Flat Bridge, and Spanish Town. The song doesn't shy away from explicitly discussing violence and gun culture, and the Elephant Man doesn't shy away from using vivid imagery of violence and murder.


The song builds with an infectious beat, call-and-response sections, and the Elephant Man's charismatic delivery. The combination of the lyrics, musicality, and energy makes "Higher Level" a classic dancehall tune that can keep people on the dance floor.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I dedicate this one to all my dogs n all thugs across da globe (all over).
I dedicate this song to all my friends and fellow gang members around the world.


My big bulla my jackass corn
A reference to his favorite foods, which are common in Jamaica.


I cant believe my black brother dead ah gone
Expressing sadness and disbelief about the death of his fellow gang member.


Yuh miss a friend turn yuh lighter in da air like this
If you miss a friend who has died, hold up a lighter in the air in their memory.


Dis one is da bad man anthem for life
This song is an anthem for gang members and is intended to be their theme song.


Shizzle my nizzle
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm, similar to 'oh yeah!'.


Put yuh lighter in da air (put dem inna di air)
Hold up a lighter to honor a deceased friend or comrade.


Bad man ah bad man
Acknowledging that he is a dangerous and formidable gangster.


Ah we no rob man
Although he is a bad man, he does not steal or commit petty crimes.


Ohh bad man no freak man
A bad man does not engage in unmanly or homosexual behavior.


Gunshot ah beat man
He resolves conflicts with violence and is willing to use his weapon in self-defense.


Bad man no support caine
He does not condone the use or sale of drugs, like cocaine.


Same way jamaican stay
This is how Jamaican gangsters live and behave.


Bad man no play play
He is serious about his life as a gangster and does not engage in games or frivolous activities.


Pass mi di A.K
Give me my AK-47 assault rifle.


Anytime yuh buk up pan a real bad man
If you encounter a real gangster, show them respect and deference.


Jus hol your fist ah give di toppa toppa someway
Respond to the gangster with a fist bump or handshake to show respect.


My gun tall up to da sky
He carries a powerful weapon that is ready for use at any moment.


So go suck yuh mumma dry
A crude insult to his enemy or opponent.


Yeah, Bangla give him a face lift
One of his gang members (Bangla) will attack and injure the enemy's face.


My gun put yuh in a hole
His weapon is capable of killing someone and burying them in a grave or hole.


Rest my glack against yuh mole
He will position his pistol against the enemy's face before shooting them.


Yeah, Garden give him a face lift
Another gang member (Garden) will also attack and injure the enemy's face.


BAD MAN TIME!!
It is now time for gangsters to take control and assert their power.


Greet dem,greet dem,greet dem see di enemy ah come (come)
Prepare to fight or confront the enemy when they appear.


Greet dem nah capri till di hole a dem done
Don't give up or retreat until you have defeated all of your enemies.


Mi ah capri till me dun dem ah di hole a dem run.
I will continue to fight and defeat my enemies until they are all dead or fleeing.


Bust it up,Bust it up,Bust it upwatch dem ah run
Cause chaos and destruction to make the enemy run away in fear.


My gun tall up to da sky
His weapon is ready and aimed at the enemy.


Seaview give him a face lift
Yet another gang member (Seaview) will attack and injure the enemy's face.


Yeah Coming from Montego Bay
He is originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica.


I stop in Gully, Flanka, Salem
He has traveled to other parts of Jamaica, visiting Gully, Flanka, and Salem.


I reach down to Ochi Rios
He has reached the town of Ocho Rios, Jamaica.


But first i pass rite in Trilawny
He stopped in Trilawny, Jamaica before continuing on to Ocho Rios.


Come thru Flatbridge
He passed through the town of Flatbridge, Jamaica.


I stop in Spanish Town
He also visited the town of Spanish Town, Jamaica.


I hail up to all my gangsta friends
He says hello to all his fellow gangsters in the area.


Yeah den i reach over Village
He travels to a town called Village, which is not specifically named.


Hail up Pen Henry and those family.
He sends a greeting to his friend named Pen Henry and his family.




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