His strong cultural roots from the Caribbean are evident in his music and many of his musical inspirations can be predicted such as Bob Marley, Alton Ellis and Gregory Isaacs. Yet his love for music is not limited to the dancehall genre, he considers himself to be inspired by artists of various music genres such as Ottis Reading, Micheal Jackson, and Celine Dion.
After leaving school Jacob's life took a detour, as a result of issues such as homelessness and general life problems, his music was no longer a primary concern. After tackling these issues Jacob started back in the heart of Harlesden to promote himself and his music. Throughout the years with the help of local sound selectors like Movie Star Jonny and Radio Stations such as Unique FM he decided to collaborate with uprising dancehall music group, Suncycle. This meant that his time was being spent in the studio, through which he began the learning process of studio engineering but later decided to expand his musical talent as a solo artist.
Being so diverse Gappy was able to collaborate with producers Kray Twinz, rapper Twista and MC Lethal B with the help of UK Producer Sticky. The new single What We Do Is out in all major record stores around the country and is receiving mass airplay on many mainstream radio stations. Some of his greatest musical achievements have been performing at Earl's Court for a crowd of 17,000 people and also performing live at the Kiss Awards, which was also televised worldwide. However, Gappy still feels strong about his community and regularly commits himself in to Live performances around the area and surrounding areas.
His current agenda is never ending with new projects on a regular basis with people such as Jazzwad, Jet Star Records, Sticky, Cory Johnson (LOS Defenders) Major, Sting Ray and has also been flying over to Jamaica for self promotion with the help of Jagwa, who is one of many artists collaborating with the likes of Bounty Killer. Gappy's forthcoming projects include his highly anticipated album that he is currently working on. Whether it is his love for his family or current events he uses music as a device to convey his message and personal beliefs.
Gappy's message to the public is more than what's currently happening on the streets, it's of the future. "Carry on reading, education is a good thing and will guide you through life... It's never too late to learn"
Girl Next Door
Gappy Ranks Lyrics
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Income the think call,Dutty Romance
Is Gappy Ranks
Gal you know mi waan you
And mi know you waan mi too
She love when mi ?? har
She seh ?? fi you
I'm in love with di girl next door
I'm in love with di girl next door
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cah di wine weh she give mi last night mi cyan ignore
I'm in love with a princess
Mi love it when she tear up mi string vest
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cause I'm in love
With di girl next door
Inna di morning
Through di window a my name she calling
She seh it cold and she need some warming
So mi run in mi nah badda with di stallin
She seh mek wi do this a ??
Mi seh mi haffi fly go a foreign
Same time she gi mi without warning
Mi seh gal you have di Tight ukku bit and that's what's gwaanin'
I'm in love with di girl next door
I'm in love with di girl next door
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cah di wine weh she give mi last night mi cyan ignore
I'm in love with a princess
Mi love it when she tear up mi string vest
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cause I'm in love
With di girl next door
Gal anytime mi see you a di same old story
You tell mi seh a night time you feelin' lonely
Mi know you waan gimme cause a long time you know mi
Rememba inna di nightclub you wine pon it slowly
Mi love it when you speak to mi love it when you whispa
Love it when you seh fi hold yuh tight inna di winta
Open di front door girl I'll come over
Mi nah fi drive nuh Range Rover
I'm in love with di girl next door
I'm in love with di girl next door
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cah di wine weh she give mi last night mi cyan ignore
I'm in love with a princess
Mi love it when she tear up mi string vest
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cause I'm in love
With di girl next door
I'm in love with di girl next door
I'm in love with di girl next door
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cah di wine weh she give mi last night mi cyan ignore
I'm in love with a princess
Mi love it when she tear up mi string vest
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cause I'm in love
The song "Girl Next Door" by Gappy Ranks is a love song that talks about the artist's feelings towards his neighbor who he is in love with. The song begins with Gappy acknowledging his presence as the singer with the line "Yes so di ting set(so di ting set). Income the think call, Dutty Romance. Is Gappy Ranks" which basically means that he is ready to perform and that he is the one to sing the song. He then proceeds to talk about his feelings for this girl that lives next door, whom he knows that she likes him too. He describes how she enjoys his company and how they have had intimate moments together, talking about how she loves it when he satisfies her needs. The chorus of the song talks about how he wants more from this girl, and how he cannot ignore the love he feels.
The second verse starts with Gappy Ranks describing how much the girl next door is calling him in the morning as she feels lonely and wouldn't mind some company. He says he is always there for her, and how they can easily become intimate. He further describes how she is a princess and how he loves it when she tears up his string vest, indicating the passion they have. The third verse talks about how whenever he sees her, she tells him how lonely she feels at night and how they end up together. He talks about how much he enjoys her company, and how he prefers to go over to her place instead of driving a Range Rover. The chorus is repeated again, highlighting how much he loves the girl next door.
Overall, the song is a reggae/dancehall type of song with references to Jamaican culture, such as the line "Macro Marco," which refers to a popular sound effect used in Jamaican music as a way of acknowledging a DJ when he plays a song. Gappy Ranks also uses his unique style of singing with some Jamaican patois which adds flavor to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes so di ting set(so di ting set)
Everything is in its place
Income the think call,Dutty Romance
Is Gappy Ranks
Here comes the anthem of the ladies' man, Gappy Ranks
Gal you know mi waan you
And mi know you waan mi too
I know you want me as much as I want you
She love when mi ?? har
She seh ?? fi you
Macro Marco
She loves when I make love to her, she moans my name, Marco
I'm in love with di girl next door
I'm in love with di girl next door
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cah di wine weh she give mi last night mi cyan ignore
I'm in love with a princess
Mi love it when she tear up mi string vest
Tell har seh mi waan some more
Cause I'm in love
With di girl next door
I'm in love with the girl next door and I can't ignore the way she moves when we're together. I love her like a princess and when she tears up my clothes it only turns me on more.
Inna di morning
Through di window a my name she calling
She seh it cold and she need some warming
So mi run in mi nah badda with di stallin
She seh mek wi do this a ??
Mi seh mi haffi fly go a foreign
Same time she gi mi without warning
Mi seh gal you have di Tight ukku bit and that's what's gwaanin'
Early in the morning, she calls my name through the window, wanting to warm up with me. We waste no time and get right into it. She wants to try new things, but I have to fly out of the country. She surprises me with some good loving and I can't get enough.
Gal anytime mi see you a di same old story
You tell mi seh a night time you feelin' lonely
Mi know you waan gimme cause a long time you know mi
Rememba inna di nightclub you wine pon it slowly
Mi love it when you speak to mi love it when you whispa
Love it when you seh fi hold yuh tight inna di winta
Open di front door girl I'll come over
Mi nah fi drive nuh Range Rover
Every time I see you, you tell me the same story about being lonely at night. I know you want me because you've known me for a long time. I remember how you seduced me in the nightclub. I love it when you speak, whisper and ask me to hold you tight in the winter. Just open the front door, I'll come over, I don't need to drive a Range Rover.
Writer(s): Jacob Lee Williams Copyright: Greensleeves Publishing Limited
Contributed by Zoe J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@akrammugenyi6991
I'm already listening to this song in 2035
@onelifeliveit591
This song is so underrated, it should of been a hit!
@kh8vn
it's allready a hit...
at least to me and my heart
lol
@IrynJ.I.L
If you find yourself here in 2021, say ๐....this track never gets old. Here vibing on valentine's day
@juniorjay243
Hey ๐
@hectorluisperezcastellar6619
Algรบn dรญa todas las discos serรกn asรญ ๐
@elcompavacile1275
COLOMBIAA 2019 UN PALO QUE NO PEGO , TEMAZO
@dheeradjlachman9658
Two legends Mr Gyptian & Gappy Ranks love those hits they are the greatest!!!!๐ hope mr Gappy come with a world tour over the world in 2024
@maya03333
nostalgia ๐คฐ๐พโกโก๐
@jackieschleppegrell9602
so glad these two made thing song , both such talented artists !! love Gappy Ranks โค๐๐