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.
Shake Baby Shake
Elephant Man Lyrics
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Yaw
(Elephant Man)
Shizzle ma nizzle
Ladys shakin' someting
I don't care what it is
Time to get busy
It's get on the dancefloor, the shake
Yuh know!
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Gyal wine an' no stop buss de place (come)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Watcha di gyal dem a wine dem waist
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Wassup wah yuh ena say yuh make monkey face (yuh know)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake (uh!)
Endlich was reelles in 'ner Welt voller Fake
Die Erde ist hinüber Süße komm und gib mir deine Hand
Baby du und ich und alle tanzen Rücken anner Wand
Wir schmeißen die heißen letzten and tighten Parties im Land
Orgien am Pool Handstand am Beckenrand
Was sind Bomben im Irak gegen deinen Granatenarsch
Shakin' the curb du machst die Player im Laden scharf
Die Welt ist mir egal Baby wenn ich dich haben darf
Schüttel das Ding Mommy egal was dein Vater sagt
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Gyal wine an' no stop buss de place (come)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Watcha di gyal dem a wine dem waist
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Wassup wah yuh ena say yuh make monkey face (yuh know)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake (uh!)
Endlich was reelles in 'ner Welt voller Fake
Wine up yuh waist like Electric Boogie
Every man a look when yuh a shake that body
Don't stop buss di place Miss Goody Goody
Ah when dem gyal a really a study
Oh me extending nah show'll up
With yuh an me a send it
From me do de top a so me frenny
Dat a recommend it
Natty fi want da uman coulda bend it
Guinness a old man a blend it
Gyal walk an ... it
An' she waan fi claim out fi send it
Blue Mountain peak she wah a send it
Never bruck it never bend it
... a transen it
Di whole time yard me goin' lend it
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Gyal wine an' no stop buss de place (come)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Watcha di gyal dem a wine dem waist
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Wassup wah yuh ena say yuh make monkey face (yuh know)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake (uh!)
Endlich was reelles in 'ner Welt voller Fake
Let's brake this track
You keep movin' for fun back
We snitch into the witch
Which will make us damn rich
Even if the club was empty and yuh feel got tired
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Even if the resident deejay got fired
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Wanta drinks to par we stay drunk
Stickin' have a de movements a yuh body
Don't be so humble girl why should I lie
Yuh know how to get that shakin' thing started
I'll give you what you need, if you beg, if you plede
This is Seeed with a bag full of dancehall vibes.
(Let me) take you to a dance, give you a chance to see the girls dem
prance and advance to the boys all night.
Floor Filler Filler
Take mi from the Bug to di Joyride
Killer Killer
Selecter play the Buzz and di Harddrive
Chilla Chilla
Before you blow my mind, gimme a break, a little time,
a rewind (for the) Cuss Cuss slow wine
(Bring a) thriller thriller
I can never get enough of the Bada Bada
Top Seller seller
Divali and di Bitch go Underwater
All the ladies, all my dancing babies, fascinate me!
Wind and grind! Gimme ya looks anytime!
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Gyal wine an' no stop buss de place (come)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Watcha di gyal dem a wine dem waist
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
Wassup wah yuh ena say yuh make monkey face (yuh know)
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake (uh!)
Endlich was reelles in 'ner Welt voller Fake
The song "Shake Baby Shake" by Elephant Man is an upbeat dancehall track with a catchy chorus that encourages women to move their bodies on the dancefloor. The song is full of suggestive lyrics that depict women shaking their waists and causing chaos in the party. As the track progresses, Elephant Man asks the women to continue dancing even if the club is empty or if the DJ gets fired. He also sings to the women, promising to give them what they need if they beg and plead. In the final verse, another artist, Seeed, joins Elephant Man to add a contrasting element to the song.
Overall, "Shake Baby Shake" is a fun and energetic dance song that perfectly captures the essence of a wild party. The lyrics are straightforward and simple, but the beat and the melody keep the listener hooked and wanting to dance along. The song is a testament to Elephant Man's ability to blend traditional Jamaican sounds with modern pop and hip-hop influences.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladys shakin' someting
Women are dancing and moving their bodies to the rhythm of the music
I don't care what it is
It doesn't matter what they are shaking or how they are dancing, as long as they are having fun
Time to get busy
Now is the time to start having fun and dancing
It's get on the dancefloor, the shake
The dancefloor is where everyone is having fun and dancing
Whe me gyal dem deh
Wherever the women are, that's where Elephant Man wants to be
Shake baby shake baby shake baby shake
The chorus is an encouragement to keep dancing and having fun
Gyal wine an' no stop buss de place
The women are dancing and creating a lively atmosphere
Watcha di gyal dem a wine dem waist
The men are admiring the way the women are dancing and moving their hips
Wassup wah yuh ena say yuh make monkey face
It doesn't matter what the women's facial expressions are, they still look amazing while dancing
Endlich was reelles in 'ner Welt voller Fake
In a world full of false images and unrealistic expectations, the song provides a sense of authenticity and realness
Die Erde ist hinüber Süße komm und gib mir deine Hand
The world may be chaotic and unpredictable, but the singer is asking his partner to hold his hand and enjoy the moment
Baby du und ich und alle tanzen Rücken anner Wand
The singer and his partner have each other and they're surrounded by people dancing along with them
Wir schmeißen die heißen letzten and tighten Parties im Land
They are enjoying the last moments of a party, celebrating life and having fun
Orgien am Pool Handstand am Beckenrand
People are having orgies around the pool and doing handstands on the edge
Was sind Bomben im Irak gegen deinen Granatenarsch
Nothing is more explosive and captivating than the way this woman moves her body
Shakin' the curb du machst die Player im Laden scharf
The way she dances is attracting the attention of other men and impressing them
Die Welt ist mir egal Baby wenn ich dich haben darf
The singer is expressing that he doesn't care about anything else if he can have this woman by his side
Schüttel das Ding Mommy egal was dein Vater sagt
The woman is encouraged to keep dancing and enjoying herself, regardless of what her parents may think
Wine up yuh waist like Electric Boogie
The singer is describing the way the women are dancing, moving their waists in a way that resembles the Electric Boogie
Every man a look when yuh a shake that body
All the men in the room can't take their eyes off the women and the way they're dancing
Don't stop buss di place Miss Goody Goody
The women are doing an amazing job creating a hype atmosphere and they should keep going
Ah when dem gyal a really a study
The women are practicing their dance moves and perfecting them on the dancefloor
Oh me extending nah show'll up
Other people in the room are also dancing and extending their dance moves
With yuh an me a send it
The singer and his partner are dancing together and enjoying each other's company
From me do de top a so me frenny
The singer is expressing his excitement and enthusiasm for this party
Dat a recommend it
Other people in the room are recommending this party and encouraging others to join in the dancing and fun
Natty fi want da uman coulda bend it
The men are attracted to the women and are willing to bend over backwards for their attention
Guinness a old man a blend it
The people at this party are having a great time and enjoying some Guinness
Gyal walk an ... it
The women are walking and dancing with confidence and energy
An' she waan fi claim out fi send it
The women are encouraging men to join them on the dancefloor and not be afraid to express themselves through dancing
Blue Mountain peak she wah a send it
The women are expressing their love for Jamaica and its amazing landscapes and mountains
Never bruck it never bend it
They are dancing with energy and enthusiasm, never giving up or slowing down
... a transen it
The women are completely capturing the attention of the men in the room with their dancing
Di whole time yard me goin' lend it
The singer is enjoying lending himself to the moment and the energy of the party
Even if the club was empty and yuh feel got tired
Even if there were no other people in the room and the singer felt tired, he would still keep dancing and having fun
Wanta drinks to par we stay drunk
The partygoers are enjoying their drinks and keeping the party lively and fun
Stickin' have a de movements a yuh body
The women are dancing with precise and captivating movements that attract the attention of everyone in the room
Don't be so humble girl why should I lie
The singer is encouraging the women to be proud of their dancing abilities and not be shy about showing off what they can do
Yuh know how to get that shakin' thing started
The women know how to create a lively and energetic atmosphere on the dancefloor
I'll give you what you need, if you beg, if you plede
The women can ask for anything they need or want, and the singer will provide it for them
This is Seeed with a bag full of dancehall vibes.
The song is full of the lively and captivating vibes of dancehall music
(Let me) take you to a dance, give you a chance to see the girls dem prance and advance to the boys all night.
The singer is inviting his partner to continue dancing and enjoying the energy of the party, surrounded by other people doing the same thing
Floor Filler Filler
The song is a floor filler, getting everyone in the room up and dancing
Take mi from the Bug to di Joyride
The partygoers are enjoying themselves so much that they feel like they're on a fun and exciting ride
Killer Killer
The energy and rhythm of the music are so intense that they are 'killer'
Selecter play the Buzz and di Harddrive
The DJ is playing captivating and exciting music that fills the room with energy
Chilla Chilla
The partygoers are 'chilling' and having a relaxing and fun time on the dancefloor
Before you blow my mind, gimme a break, a little time, a rewind (for the) Cuss Cuss slow wine
The singer is asking for a short break so he can catch his breath and enjoy the slower rhythm of the music
(Bring a) thriller thriller
The music and vibe of the party are like reading a thrilling book
I can never get enough of the Bada Bada
The partygoers can't get enough of the amazing and energetic vibe of the music
Top Seller seller
The song is so popular and captivating that it's like a top-selling item
Divali and di Bitch go Underwater
Even religious holidays and derogatory words can't stop the amazing energy and enthusiasm of this party
All the ladies, all my dancing babies, fascinate me!
The singer is completely amazed by the women and their dancing abilities
Wind and grind! Gimme ya looks anytime!
The women are dancing and moving their bodies in captivating and sexy ways, and the singer can't get enough of it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pierre Baigorry, Frank Allessa Delle, Demba Wendt Nabe, O'neil Norman Hughlin Bryan, Grace Risch, Geoffrey Forrest, Demba Wendt
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