Independent Ladies
Gaza Slim Lyrics

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For my independent ladies
Na na na na na na na
Mi have money inna mi pocket so mi feel nice
Nuh borrow gal clothes inna real life
Nah sponge pon a boy weh you feel like
Can buy something drink if mi feel like
Nuh badda worry bout mi cause mi alrite
Mi jus a whine and a floss cause di dance nice

You a pree out mi style inna yuh eye sight
Is like mi a watch you a watch my life
yeah

The clothes a mine
di shoes a mine
Di hair a mine
How mi look so fine
Tun up di music a party time
Tell the haters to stay behind
Cause
Mi nuh know bout you but me
know bout me,
Me a enjoy myself
Drink apple vodka like seh dat free
Me a enjoy myself
Everybody affi sing along with me
Me a enjoy myself
Nah watch a gal mek a gal watch me
Me a enjoy myself

Dat don't right fi stand up like statue
fi di whole night
Mi a whine up mi body and a pose like
like seh mi ride out pon di fast bike
Yuh cyaa see mi inna nuttin weh mi have on today
and seh yuh see mi inna it last night
Mi nuh carry green arm dat cyaa right
every hot gal wave oonuh hands and sing seh

The clothes a mine
di shoes a mine
Di hair a mine
How mi look so fine
Tun up di music a party time
Tell the haters to stay behind
Cause
Mi nuh know bout you but me
know bout me,
Me a enjoy myself
Drink apple vodka like seh dat free
Me a enjoy myself
Everybody affi sing along with me
Me a enjoy myself
Nah watch a gal mek a gal watch me
Me a enjoy myself

Dat don't right fi stand up like statue
fi di whole night
Mi a whine up mi body and a pose like
like seh mi ride out pon di fast bike
Yuh cyaa see mi inna nuttin weh mi have on today
and seh yuh see mi inna it last night
Mi nuh carry green arm dat cyaa right
every hot gal wave oonuh hands and sing seh

The clothes a mine
di shoes a mine
Di hair a mine
How mi look so fine
Tun up di music a party time
Tell the haters to stay behind
Cause
Mi nuh know bout you but me
know bout me,
Me a enjoy myself
Drink apple vodka like seh dat free
Me a enjoy myself
Everybody affi sing along with me
Me a enjoy myself
Nah watch a gal mek a gal watch me
Me a enjoy myself

Mi nuh know bout you but me
know bout me,
Me a enjoy myself
Drink apple vodka like seh dat free
Me a enjoy myself
Everybody affi sing along with me
Me a enjoy myself

Nah watch a gal mek a gal watch me
Me a enjoy myself

Overall Meaning

In "Independent Ladies," Gaza Slim celebrates her independence and financial stability. She proudly boasts about having money in her pocket and not relying on anyone else for financial support. She rejects the idea of borrowing clothes and sponging off men to survive. Instead, she has the ability to buy her own drinks and enjoy herself without worrying about anyone else.

Throughout the song, Gaza Slim makes it clear that she doesn't care what anyone else thinks about her, particularly those who may be jealous of her independence. She encourages others to join in on the fun and enjoy themselves as well. The chorus repeats over and over again, emphasizing the idea of staying true to yourself and living your life without worrying about the opinions of others.

Overall, "Independent Ladies" is a celebration of financial and personal empowerment. Gaza Slim encourages women to embrace their independence and to live life on their own terms, without relying on anyone else for happiness or fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

For my independent ladies
This song is dedicated to all the independent women out there.

Mi have money inna mi pocket so mi feel nice
I feel good because I have money in my pocket.

Nuh borrow gal clothes inna real life
I don't borrow clothes from other girls in real life.

Nah sponge pon a boy weh you feel like
I don't depend on a boy to buy me things.

Can buy something drink if mi feel like
I can buy my own drinks if I want to.

Nuh badda worry bout mi cause mi alrite
Don't worry about me, I'm doing okay.

Mi jus a whine and a floss cause di dance nice
I'm dancing and showing off because the dance is fun.

You a pree out mi style inna yuh eye sight
You're admiring my style with your eyes.

Is like mi a watch you a watch my life
It seems like you're watching my life as much as I'm watching yours.

The clothes a mine, di shoes a mine, Di hair a mine, How mi look so fine
Everything I'm wearing is mine, and it all looks good on me.

Tun up di music a party time
Turn up the music, it's time to party.

Tell the haters to stay behind
Tell the people who don't like me to stay away from me.

Mi nuh know bout you but me know bout me, Me a enjoy myself
I don't know about you, but I know about myself, and I'm having a good time.

Drink apple vodka like seh dat free
I'm drinking apple vodka like it's free.

Everybody affi sing along with me
Everyone has to sing along with me.

Nah watch a gal mek a gal watch me
I'm not going to watch another girl watch me.

Dat don't right fi stand up like statue fi di whole night
It's not right to stand around like a statue all night.

Mi a whine up mi body and a pose like like seh mi ride out pon di fast bike
I'm dancing and posing like I'm riding a fast bike.

Yuh cyaa see mi inna nuttin weh mi have on today and seh yuh see mi inna it last night
You can't say that you saw me in what I'm wearing today, yesterday.

Mi nuh carry green arm dat cyaa right
I don't carry a green card, that's not right.

every hot gal wave oonuh hands and sing seh
Every hot girl should wave their hands and sing along.

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