… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Manchester (Jamaica) on April 28, Degree often had to hide as a
child from his strict christian parents in order to get a taste of
what was happening on the airwaves. It was only a few years
later in his early 20's, that Degree was hitting those same
airwaves with his brilliant imitation of a grandmother in his
first number one hit 'Granny'- his first recording for Main
Street producer Danny Browne. 'Granny' reigned in the
dances and charts for one year straight, and that humorous
vine has thrived throughout Degree's career and is a
component he naturally possesses.
Degree's impressive parade of number one hits continued
both at home and abroad, and lends great credence to the
fact that he certainly does know what he's talking about.
Tunes such as 'Granny, Brinks, Mr Dweet Nice, Bodyguard,
Papa Lover, Hold Yuh Tonight, Spark plug and countless
others have had fans skanking .
General Degree is also renowned for his provocative lyrics
that always leave just enough up to the imagination. The
little they do leave, is also plenty for them not to be certified
XXX-rated. Girls crying for his 'Pianist' is the perfect example
of a Degree double-entendre, that gets his earthy message
across whilst leaving the censors with nothing to do. The
reason why Degree's suggestiveness works so well is because
of the pure invention in his work. It's a trademark that
ensures no two Degree tunes sound similar, even if the
subject matter might be. Always vocally ambidextrous on a
rhythm, his spoken voice lingers at double bass. Reflecting
this, the 1998 smash "Bag a Tings" has become the blueprint
for an almost monotone flow that has been utilized by many
deejays since.
'Cartoon Character', 'Traffic Blocking', 'Boom Boom' among
others, kept the artiste on the charts and satisfied his fans
appetite for more of the 'Bush Baby'- which happened to
be the title track of the album for which he copped a Reggae Soca Award for
best
dancehall album.
Being often described as a "consistent" DJ, Degree has entered the 21st
century with new ideas and a slew of new hits. Tracks like 'My Girls'
'Inna', 'Man Shortage', 'Bounce Somebody' and most recently 'The Specialist'
have proven
his consistency, and are doing well both locally and on the international
market.
A new album is in the works for the entertainer in 2003. So once again the
wheels are turning for yet another lyrically creative production from Degree
and will be an addition to his growing catalogue.
Not to be outdone by the young bloods in the business, Degree has and will
continue to rank among the best, and has pledged to maintain and continue
contributing to the development and success of dancehall music.
Limited Edition
General Degree Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Cause they find out good man get little drop
So when yuh have a good man, nuh let him out yuh eye sight
Take mi advice
Just di other day a gal whisper inna mi ears
A tell mi say good man short nowadays
She ah wonder if ah live dey gon live inna cave
So gal take mi advice before mi go mi ways
De best thing mi say you fi do ah go home go bathe
Put on yuh clothes go pon di front page
Any good man yuh see and him girlfriend a gaze
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi say yuh nuh make him get way
Fi get who want, you haffi inna competition
More time you have to make some serious decision
Like when a gal have a good man pon exhibition
Wait 'til she slip and just tek her position
Nuff man out there inna bad condition
Try nuh choose one when yuh deh pon man mission
Two nuh three ah one man ah your religion
And whatever yuh see you want limited edition
So grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi do yuh nuh make him get way
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi do yuh a go tek him
Dem say woman nuh fi look man
A dream dem a dream
A good man yuh wah so you a go search fi him
You nah feel no way fi go to the extreme
You know deep down you a good girl yuh clean
A good girl know good man when she see him
Nuh ask how she do it she just tek him in keen
Fifteen minute gone she nuh wait 'til sixteen
She pull off her play and when him rope in
She grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi do yuh nuh make him get way
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi do yuh nah
Just di other day a gal whisper inna mi ears
A tell mi say good man short nowadays
She ah wonder if ah live dey gon live inna cave
And she never know it a reach dis here stage
Well take mi advice before mi go mi ways
De best thing say mi fi you fi do ah go home go bathe
Put on yuh clothes go pon di front page
Any good man yuh see and he girlfriend a gaze
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Grip on pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi say yuh nuh make him get way
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi do you nah
Fi get who want, you haffi inna competition
More time you have to make some serious decisions
Like when a gal have a good man pon exhibition
Wait 'til she slip and just tek her position
Nuff man out there inna bad condition
Try nuh choose one wey yuh deh pon man mission
Two nuh three ah one man ah your religion
And whatever yuh see you want limited edition
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Grip on pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi say yuh nuh make him get way
Grab on pon him
Hang on pon him
Hold on pon him
A man just get tek wey
Lay down pon him
Sit down pon him
If a dat you fi do you nah
The song "Limited Edition" by General Degree is a dancehall track that has a strong message for women. The lyrics tell women to hold on tight to their good man and not let him out of their sight. General Degree warns that there is stiff competition for good men and women need to go to extreme lengths to ensure they do not lose them. He advises them to be proactive and to take charge of the situation by grabbing on and holding on tight to their man. He also encourages women to be strategic, focus on the men they want, and wait for an opportunity for him to slip up and take their position.
The song conveys a message that women need to be more assertive and not let their men slip away. It paints a picture of a world where good men are in short supply, and women need to fight hard to keep them. It is a commentary on the fragility of relationships and how easily they can be broken. The lyrics suggest that women need to take control of their love life, as they are the ones who know what they want and need to go out and get it.
Overall "Limited Edition" is a powerful dancehall song that speaks directly to women. It is a message that has resonated with many over the years, and it continues to be popular today. The song encourages women to be proactive, focused, and strategic in their relationships, and to fight hard to keep the love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the ladies dem inna state of shock
The ladies are surprised by the fact that good men are hard to find.
Cause they find out good man get little drop
The ladies realize that good men are rare and that there is a lot of competition among women to get them.
So when yuh have a good man, nuh let him out yuh eye sight
If you are lucky enough to have a good man, make sure you keep him close and don't let him get away.
Take mi advice
Listen to my advice.
Just di other day a gal whisper inna mi ears
Recently, a woman confided in me.
A tell mi say good man short nowadays
She told me that it's hard to find a good man these days.
She ah wonder if ah live dey gon live inna cave
She is wondering if she will be single forever.
And she never know it would ah reach dis here stage
She never thought it would be so difficult to find a good man.
So gal take mi advice before mi go mi ways
Listen to my advice before I leave.
De best thing mi say you fi do ah go home go bathe
The best thing you can do is to take care of yourself and be ready to attract a good man.
Put on yuh clothes go pon di front page
Dress up, look your best, and put yourself out there to attract a man.
Any good man yuh see and him girlfriend a gaze
If you see a good man who is already with someone, latch onto him and don't let go.
Grab on pon him
Hold onto him tight.
Hang on pon him
Don't let go of him.
Hold on pon him
Keep him close.
A man just get tek wey
A good man can easily be stolen away by another woman.
Lay down pon him
Get intimate with him and make him yours.
Sit down pon him
Stay close to him and don't let anyone else take him away.
If a dat you fi say yuh nuh make him get way
If you want to keep him, don't let him go.
Fi get who want, you haffi inna competition
To get the man you want, you have to compete with other women.
More time you have to make some serious decision
Sometimes you have to make tough decisions when it comes to getting the man you want.
Like when a gal have a good man pon exhibition
When another woman has a good man on display, wait until you have the opportunity to make him yours.
Wait 'til she slip and just tek her position
Wait for her to make a mistake and then take advantage of the situation to make him yours.
Nuff man out there inna bad condition
There are a lot of men out there who are not worth your time or effort.
Try nuh choose one when yuh deh pon man mission
Be careful not to settle for a mediocre man when you are in search of someone better.
Two nuh three ah one man ah your religion
Don't be with more than one man at a time.
And whatever yuh see you want limited edition
If you see a good man, consider him a rare find that you should hold onto tightly.
Grip on pon him
Hold onto him with all your might.
If a dat you fi do you nah
If that's what you need to do to keep him, then do it.
Dem say woman nuh fi look man
People say that women shouldn't actively look for a man.
A dream dem a dream
This is not true, it's just a myth.
A good man yuh wah so you a go search fi him
If you want a good man, you have to actively search for him.
You nah feel no way fi go to the extreme
Don't be afraid to go to great lengths to get the man you want.
You know deep down you a good girl yuh clean
You know that you are a good person with good intentions.
A good girl know good man when she see him
You know what a good man looks like when you see one.
Nuh ask how she do it she just tek him in keen
Don't dwell on how you got him, just hold onto him tightly.
Fifteen minute gone she nuh wait 'til sixteen
Don't wait too long to make your move, seize the opportunity when you have it.
She pull off her play and when him rope in
She removes her pretenses and starts to act like herself when she has him interested.
Contributed by Makayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cobra Kai
My favorite general degree song of all time big up general degree best artist on this Riddim 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
C. Logan
OMG I forgot about this track!!! Degree is sooo underrated!!! One of the GOATs!!!
Geno Smith
This sounds very nice man
skittles4lif
Brings back memories.
Geno Smith
That very very nice man
Geno Smith
It's nice for sure
Geno Smith
Very very good
Geno Smith
That's nice
The Ty Fam
who still here in 2020?
Cobra Kai
2021 and this song plays forever