Elephant Man (born September 11, 1976 as O'Neil Bryant in Kingston, Jamaica… Read Full Bio ↴Elephant Man (born September 11, 1976 as O'Neil Bryant in Kingston, Jamaica, also known as The Energy God) is one of the most colorful characters on the dancehall scene.

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.

Rah Rah
Elephant Man Lyrics

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Bomb a drop
Run for cover
Save ya mama

Can I get a
(Rah)
From all Jamaicans
(Yeah)

Can I get a
(Rah)
From my Puerto Ricans
(Come on)

Can I get a
(Rah)
From all my Haitians
Rrr

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

AK ova di wall and go so
(Rah, rah)
From yuh tall up tall go so
(Rah, rah)

From a day dem call go so
(Rah, rah)
Yuh nah buss somen small go so
(Rrr)

New forward have di dancehall dizzy
(Rrr)
Thugs pop out di zagga ziggy

Style weh we a pose inna di club a dem a jiggy
From New York to Philly a still a
We lead a gwaan a biggy get jiggy

Tun on di rah, whetha a sun hot or when it chilly
Let it burn like when mi see Usher do to Chilli
Dat style yah, nah go dead it ago live like Makavelli
Mi go call Haitians and all Trinis

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

(So can I get a rah)
From a fan dem inna New York City
(Man, a bad bwoy)
Yuh tink a lie gwaan go ask Diddy

(Can I get a rah?)
From a female girls weh look pretty
Inna Club Speed packin dem booty and shake yuh titties
(Can I get a rah?)

All di Puerto Ricans a get wid it
Dominicans, Jamaicans, Haitians and all di Trinis
(Can I get a rah?)
From di gal dem pon di beach inna bikini
Fat or yuh skinny mi a give yuh one a mek a twenty

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

All di day we nuh sleep, nights upon nights we a beat
Always have we two eye walk mi a di street
Gangstas a run di place hot like wild police
When we buck up it a go so cau when two enemy meet

One ting bout Jamaicans dem nuh retreat
Man from di Caribbean bad nuh bloodcleet
Tun on di rah, watch yuh enemy dem a retreat
Big up di thugs inna prison a sleep, clear

Buss a blank
(Rah)
Buss a blank
(Rah)

Everybody, everybody go so
(Rah, rah)

Buss a blank
(Rah)

Buss a blank
(Rah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elephant Man's song Rah Rah are a celebration of Caribbean culture and music. The song starts with the command to "bomb a drop" and "run for cover" suggesting the explosive energy of the music to follow. The phrase "save ya mama" is likely referencing the act of mothers covering their ears when they hear loud music. Elephant Man then goes on to shout out different groups of people, calling for a "rah" from all Jamaicans, Puerto Ricans, and Haitians among others. The phrases "buss a blank" and "go so" are repeated throughout the song, calling for action and movement in response to the music.

The song emphasizes the power and influence of Caribbean culture, with a particular focus on dancehall music. Elephant Man calls for people to turn on the "rah" no matter the weather or circumstances, comparing the energy of the music to the burning passion of Usher and Chilli. He celebrates the style and swagger of the people in the club, emphasizing the way they move and pose to the rhythm of the music. The lyrics also touch on issues of violence and conflict, with lines about thugs popping out and two enemies meeting.

Overall, "Rah Rah" is a celebration of Caribbean music and culture, with a focus on dancehall and the explosive energy it creates. The lyrics emphasize the power and influence of this culture, calling for action and movement in response to the music.

Line by Line Meaning

Bomb a drop
An urgent situation is arising and there is a need to act quickly

Run for cover
Danger is present and it is necessary to find a place of safety

Save ya mama
Protect one's family and loved ones from harm

Can I get a (Rah) From all Jamaicans (Yeah)
Requesting the support and approval of all Jamaicans

Can I get a (Rah) From my Puerto Ricans (Come on)
Requesting the support and approval of all Puerto Ricans

Can I get a (Rah) From all my Haitians Rrr
Requesting the support and approval of all Haitians

Buss a blank (Rah) Buss a blank (Rah)
Encouraging the use of force and violence to address conflict or opposition

Everybody, everybody go so (Rah, rah)
Everyone is unified and moving together in a rhythmic way

AK ova di wall and go so (Rah, rah) From yuh tall up tall go so (Rah, rah)
Urging everyone to move forward and overcome obstacles, whether physical or metaphorical

New forward have di dancehall dizzy (Rrr) Thugs pop out di zagga ziggy
Creating a sense of chaos and disruption by introducing bold new ideas and actions

Style weh we a pose inna di club a dem a jiggy From New York to Philly a still a We lead a gwaan a biggy get jiggy
Being at the forefront of a new style or trend that is spreading across different locations and cultures

Tun on di rah, whetha a sun hot or when it chilly Let it burn like when mi see Usher do to Chilli Dat style yah, nah go dead it ago live like Makavelli Mi go call Haitians and all Trinis
Encouraging people to embrace a bold and powerful energy, regardless of the circumstances or obstacles they face

From a fan dem inna New York City (Man, a bad bwoy) Yuh tink a lie gwaan go ask Diddy
Asking for recognition and approval from influential figures and those in positions of power

(Can I get a rah?) From a female girls weh look pretty Inna Club Speed packin dem booty and shake yuh titties
Asking for support and approval from women who are confident and comfortable with their bodies

All di Puerto Ricans a get wid it Dominicans, Jamaicans, Haitians and all di Trinis (Can I get a rah?)
Encouraging people from different cultures and backgrounds to come together and support each other

From di gal dem pon di beach inna bikini Fat or yuh skinny mi a give yuh one a mek a twenty
Celebrating and appreciating women's bodies, regardless of their size or shape

All di day we nuh sleep, nights upon nights we a beat Always have we two eye walk mi a di street Gangstas a run di place hot like wild police When we buck up it a go so cau when two enemy meet
Living a difficult and dangerous lifestyle that requires constant vigilance and readiness to face conflict and danger

One ting bout Jamaicans dem nuh retreat Man from di Caribbean bad nuh bloodcleet Tun on di rah, watch yuh enemy dem a retreat Big up di thugs inna prison a sleep, clear
Being fearless and unyielding in the face of adversity and opposition

Buss a blank (Rah) Buss a blank (Rah)
Encouraging the use of aggressive action to achieve one's goals or defend oneself

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