Look
Elephant Man Lyrics


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[Intro:]
Crowd a people
Crowd a people
Crowd a people
Crowd a people love diss and just listen to di hook
If yuh love da style ya, tell mi, dance to di hook
If yuh love da style ya, people listen to mi
People listen to mi

[Verse]
Gal from yuh a run di place, oopen yuh eye, look
Look how much people dead, look how much coffin book
Rude bwoy nah stray, pon wi endz wi haffi jukz
Pagon, babylon hear dah one ya and chook
Police a come di shotta dem guh suh zupz
Anytime mi si nasty nigga mi haffi look
Nuh fraid a ugly face nieda ugly looks
Weh mi seh da style ya name again
Look
Dancehll wet, mine yuh slide and slupse
No gal inna di club caan call mi bumps
Anytime dem si mi di gal dem a fling mi chups
Weh mi seh da style ya name again
Look
Run weh di nature and mi call up tuts
Tell him fi come sing di harmony pon di hooks
We build di biggest punchline in a books
Gal dem a log on to di new style, juk
Who caan do di new dance stay put
Future hol' him pocket, marhall bawl out "CROOK"
Tek di video caah yuh nuh fava nuh zut
Yuh nuh fraid fi beat a gal when pan dem yuh look
How dem seh dem guh a brooklyn an nuh know flatBUSH
Bwoy career a pop dung, like a car him want a push
Tell him tek a leaf outta mi lyrical book
Weh mi seh da new style ya name again
Look
Gal yuh ---- yuh nuh care bout looks
Month end a u a buy di kids dem book
Yuh nuh dash weh belly, nyam t back like puss
Mek it inna life, by di hook or di crook
Shizzle ma nizzle nuh come tell mi bout yush
Big up di higgler dem dung a di market foot
Tivoli, matches lane and round a back bush
Gal si skeng don a bare love dem a push
Nah big up nuh bwoy a new town road weh a move stush
Nuh lef yyuh head careless yuh wi get ambush
Nah guh a war if mi gun a tush
Weh mi seh da new style ya name again
Look
How dem seh dem a toppa toppa and a wear coos coos
Real bad man nuh mix up inna suss suss
Beef wi a boil while a war dem a cook
Memba seh di fadda up above and him a look
Do di log it on and step pon luise foot
Drive outta di club a gal haffi go get juk
Dem mi guh check mi hot gal a meadow brook
Weh mi seh da style yah name again





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Overall Meaning

The song "Look" by Elephant Man is a dancehall track with a catchy hook that invites listeners to dance. The song explores themes such as violence, poverty, and relationships. The first verse is a commentary on the violence and danger that exist in some neighborhoods, urging listeners to be aware of their surroundings and to stay safe. He also criticizes the police and their methods of dealing with criminals. Elephant Man poses the question, "What is the name of this style?" referring to the dance style and the new musical approach he presents in the song.


The second verse of "Look" shifts to relationships and sexual themes. The artist addresses the women in the club, claiming to be irresistible to them and challenging anyone who thinks they can dance better than him. He advises women to be ambitious and not to become side chicks, focusing on the importance of taking care of children and family. Elephant Man also mentions some of Jamaica's neighborhoods while acknowledging some of the challenges that exist there.


Line by Line Meaning

Crowd a people
There are many people around


Crowd a people love diss and just listen to di hook
Many people enjoy criticizing and only pay attention to the chorus


If yuh love da style ya, tell mi, dance to di hook
If you enjoy the style, show your appreciation by dancing to the chorus


If yuh love da style ya, people listen to mi
If you enjoy this style, pay attention to me and what I have to say


Gal from yuh a run di place, oopen yuh eye, look
Women who are popular in the area need to take a closer look at the world around them


Look how much people dead, look how much coffin book
There are many people who have passed away and are being buried


Rude bwoy nah stray, pon wi endz wi haffi jukz
Tough guys don't leave their area, they must stick to it no matter what


Pagon, babylon hear dah one ya and chook
Enemies, the authorities, are listening and paying attention to this


Police a come di shotta dem guh suh zupz
The police are on their way and the gunmen scatter


Anytime mi si nasty nigga mi haffi look
Whenever seedy people are seen, one must pay close attention


Nuh fraid a ugly face nieda ugly looks
Fear isn't created by unattractive faces or appearances


Weh mi seh da style ya name again
What I'm saying, the style's name is 'look'


Dancehll wet, mine yuh slide and slupse
The dancehall is damp, so be careful when sliding and slipping


No gal inna di club caan call mi bumps
No woman in the club can accuse me of having a sexually transmitted disease


Anytime dem si mi di gal dem a fling mi chups
Whenever they see me, women throw themselves at me


Run weh di nature and mi call up tuts
Get rid of any marijuana and contact the producer


Tell him fi come sing di harmony pon di hooks
Instruct him to provide the harmony for the chorus


We build di biggest punchline in a books
We've created the most memorable one-liners


Gal dem a log on to di new style, juk
Women are interested in the new style and eager to dance to it


Who caan do di new dance stay put
If you can't do the new dance, just stand still and watch


Future hol' him pocket, marhall bawl out "CROOK"
The future is saving his money, Marshall says "Crook"


Tek di video caah yuh nuh fava nuh zut
Record the video, as you don't look like an unimportant person


Yuh nuh fraid fi beat a gal when pan dem yuh look
You're not scared to hit a woman when you're angry


How dem seh dem guh a brooklyn an nuh know flatBUSH
How can they claim they went to Brooklyn and yet not know Flatbush?


Bwoy career a pop dung, like a car him want a push
A man's career is fading, like a car needing to be pushed


Tell him tek a leaf outta mi lyrical book
Tell him to learn from my songs


Gal yuh ---- yuh nuh care bout looks
Woman, you are incredible and don't worry about your appearance


Month end a u a buy di kids dem book
You're the one who buys books for the children at the end of the month


Yuh nuh dash weh belly, nyam t back like puss
Don't waste food, eat even the tail of the fish like a cat


Mek it inna life, by di hook or di crook
Succeed in life by any means necessary


Shizzle ma nizzle nuh come tell mi bout yush
Don't talk to me about nonsense, friend


Big up di higgler dem dung a di market foot
Respect the street vendors by the market


Tivoli, matches lane and round a back bush
Tivoli, Matches Lane, and areas around the backwoods


Gal si skeng don a bare love dem a push
Women see the gun and still love the tough guys


Nah big up nuh bwoy a new town road weh a move stush
I won't show any love to the boys in New Town Road who act too cool


Nuh lef yyuh head careless yuh wi get ambush
Don't let your guard down or you'll be ambushed


Nah guh a war if mi gun a tush
I won't start a war if I have a gun at my disposal


How dem seh dem a toppa toppa and a wear coos coos
How can they claim to be on top and dress poorly


Real bad man nuh mix up inna suss suss
A true bad man doesn't get involved in gossip and rumors


Beef wi a boil while a war dem a cook
While they argue and prepare for war, our issues are simmering


Memba seh di fadda up above and him a look
Remember that God above is watching


Do di log it on and step pon luise foot
Turn on the music and step on Louise's foot


Drive outta di club a gal haffi go get juk
When the car leaves the club, a woman must find a new dance partner


Dem mi guh check mi hot gal a meadow brook
They will go to Meadowbrook to find me and my attractive girl


Weh mi seh da style yah name again
What I'm saying, the style's name is 'look'




Writer(s): O'neil Norman Hughlin Bryan, Collin W. York, Paul Yebuah, Colin York, O'neil Norman Bryan, Oneil Bryan Copyright: Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd., Stanley House Music Limited, Bulbyyork Music, Greensleeves Publishing Limited, Abood Music Ltd.

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@djputtmusiqtyrant

Every 90's PICKNEY haffe LIKE this 🦍🦍🦍🔥🔥🔥

@chrissy8284

Jah know

@craigchapman2676

I feel this is the second time I heard elephant man on this missy Elliot beat. First time being 20 years ago

@djputtmusiqtyrant

@@craigchapman2676 no joke

@dboss3620

Elephant Man run things since scare dem crew!!!
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@yuntrailwilliams9739

Elephant Man and Missy Elliott both of them are legends big up all my Indigenous Jamaicans and Indigenous Americans we are waking up 🐢🏹🪶🪓

@nattycoppin8359

Is elephant man Back 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥choon deh bout yes🔥🔥🔥🔥

@andrepinnock8830

pon a serious note ele nah fi kill up him self inna dancehall..them man yah raise di dancehall banner waaaaaayyyyyyy up...legendary 🎉🎉🎉

@theeradic5629

THANK YOU ELEPHANT MAN. THANK YOU.

@enchoodsides

Pon the river pon the bank, love the dance tunes,,,lively vibes🎉❤

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