Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards, 25 October 1983, Oldham, England) is a… Read Full Bio ↴Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards, 25 October 1983, Oldham, England) is an English-born Jamaican reggae singer. He often appears with roots reggae songs within the reggae subgenre dancehall.
Gyptain best known hits include Serious Times, Mama, Beautiful Lady, I Can Feel Your Pain, Love Against The Wall, Hold You and She's My Lady.

Born to a Seventh-day Adventist mother and Rastafarian father, Gyptian received his musical calling at the age of seven, when he began singing in the church. Recognizing his talent, his parents introduced him to Mr. Wong, a record producer from Portmore, St. Catherine. "I did not take it seriously," said Gyptian "My family members have always been carrying me to Portmore to see him, but I usually disappear. One day, they dropped me off at his studio and left me and it all began there."
Under the guidance of Mr. Wong and Earl Chinna Smith, Gyptian honed his sound, winning the 2004 Star Search talent competition at Kens Wild Flower Lounge in Portmore, earning him a spot at Sting 2004, dubbed the 'greatest one night reggae show on earth'.
The singer earned his nickname from his habit of tying a shirt around his head and twisting his chin hair like an Egyptian pharaoh.
In 2005 he scored two hits, "Is There A Place" on the Seasons Riddim and "Serious Times".
Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old singer has been dominating the Jamaician charts with hits including "Is There a Place", "Beautiful Lady", and the chart-topping ballad, "Mama, Don't Cry".
His style of reggae music is considered lovers rock and roots reggae, with songs about political issues and love. His musical and lyrical style has been compared to established Jamaican artists, such as Sizzla, Luciano and Beres Hammond.
On 12 September 2006, Gyptian released his first album on VP Records. On 12 December 2007, Gyptian, while in New York, shot the music video for his new single, "I Can Feel Your Pain" (Cloud Nine Riddim) Produced by Jon FX. The song was the first to be confirmed to appear on his album "I Can Feel Your Pain" which was released in 2008.

As of the end of May 2010, his single "Hold Yuh" had peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 33 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs Chart and had been at the top of the Reggae Digital Songs chart for nine consecutive weeks. In June, the song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually reached a new peak of 77 on that chart, number 3 on the Heatseekers Songs chart, 31 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, 63 on the Radio Songs chart and an astonishing peak of 28 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40, capitalizing it crossover success. The song also peaked at number 1 on the Dancehall/Reggae fusion Charts of the Jamaica Weekly Music Charts for two consecutive weeks. In Canada it peaked at #69 on the Canadian Hot 100. The official remix for the song features rapper Nicki Minaj. It spent 29 weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gyptian has been enjoying chart success with his new album, Hold Yuh, which continues to hold the #2 spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart. The title track, “Hold Yuh,” has become a multi-chart hit worldwide and deemed a “2010 Summer Anthem.” According to Billboard Magazine “not since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go," has an underground reggae artist garnered as much attention in the United States as Jamaica's own Gyptian.” The song also became popular in the UK, and was released there on November 7 by Ministry of Sound Recordings, in an EP which will include remixes by Shy FX, Major Lazer and Toddla T.

Beng Beng
Gyptian Lyrics

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Na-ta-tun-teng
Ratta-tatta-tatta-tun-teng
Hold on, young yutes ah den oh

They've been driving shooting people from the back of their cars
Bursting m-16, A-K's and S-L-R's
But with those evilous ways, I know you won't reach far
Soon you will be drowning in your own blood on the tar

But too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng
Inna Spanish town
Beng beng
Inna grillage town
An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town
Too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng! inna Spanish town
Beng beng! inna anna town
An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town

I see they're acting, as if they're some sort of movie stars
Al Pacino, Wesley snipes, tom cruise, and escobar
But what about di yutes of tomorrow where do they stand?
If we as the older ones
Keeps on shooting each other down..?

But too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng
Inna Spanish town
Beng beng
Inna grillage town
An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town
Too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng! inna Spanish town
Beng beng! inna anna town
An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town

I say the time it take
To kill an innocent one.
They put years upon days
And sometimes twice on Sunday
How do you feel
If your own brother blood was taken by, your enemy, Steve?
Who has been looking all around for you!

But too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng
Inna Spanish town
Beng beng
Inna grillage town
An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town
Too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng! inna Spanish town
Beng beng! inna Anna town
An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town

They've been driving shooting people from the back of their cars
Bursting m-16, ak's..and slr's
But with those evilous ways..i know you won't reach far
Soon you will be drowning in your own blood..on the tar

Too much beng beng
Show some love a-town
Beng beng
Inna spanish town
Beng beng
Inna grillage town
Beng beng
All around da town
Beng! beng!
Ratta-tun-teng
Ratta-tun-teng
Ratta-tun-teng
Beng! beng!

Ooh
Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song Beng Beng by Jamaican reggae singer Gyptian addresses the issue of gun violence in Jamaica and calls on those perpetuating it to stop. The lyrics talk about the drive-by shootings happening in Spanish Town, Grillage Town, and other parts of the country, where people are killed with M-16s, AKs, and SLRs. Gyptian laments the loss of innocent lives and the impact this violence has on future generations, and he suggests that a change of heart is needed to end the cycle of violence. He calls for an end to the beng beng, which refers to the sound of gunshots and the culture of violence that has taken over some communities.

Gyptian sings that those who engage in violence will not go far, but will end up drowning in their own blood. He suggests that they should instead show some love and care for their communities. The lyrics question the future of the youth in a society where violence takes center stage, and challenge the older generation to take responsibility and make changes for the better.

In conclusion, Gyptian's Beng Beng is a powerful message against gun violence and urges Jamaicans to choose peace over violence.

Line by Line Meaning

Na-ta-tun-teng
Sound effect to introduce the beginning of the song

Ratta-tatta-tatta-tun-teng
Sound effect to add rhythm and excitement to the song

Hold on, young yutes ah den oh
Addressing the youth to hold on and pay attention

They've been driving shooting people from the back of their cars
Explaining that some people have been shooting and killing others while driving in their cars

Bursting m-16, A-K's and S-L-R's
Listing the types of guns that have been used to commit these crimes

But with those evilous ways, I know you won't reach far
Stating that using violence to gain power or control won't lead to success in the long run

Soon you will be drowning in your own blood on the tar
Warning that those who use violence will eventually suffer their own consequences and be trapped in their own bloodshed

I see they're acting, as if they're some sort of movie stars
Observing that some people are acting as if they are celebrities or important figures, while committing violent crimes

Al Pacino, Wesley snipes, tom cruise, and escobar
Naming popular movie stars and even a notorious criminal to show how people are trying to emulate their violent behavior

But what about di yutes of tomorrow where do they stand?
Questioning where the youth of the future will be, if violence and crime continues in the present

If we as the older ones Keeps on shooting each other down..?
Asking what will happen to the younger generation if the older ones continue to harm and kill each other

I say the time it take To kill an innocent one.
Speaking on how easy it is to take someone's life, especially if they are innocent

They put years upon days And sometimes twice on Sunday
Expressing how the punishment for taking a life can be severe and even lengthy

How do you feel If your own brother blood was taken by, your enemy, Steve?
Asking how someone would feel if their loved one was killed by someone they consider their enemy

Who has been looking all around for you!
Hinting that revenge or retaliation can fuel more violence and lead to a vicious cycle

Beng beng!
Repeating the phrase 'beng beng' as a way to emphasize the theme of violence and the need for change

Show some love a-town
Encouraging people to show love and compassion to each other, rather than resorting to violent actions

Inna Spanish town
Referring to a specific town or area where violence may be prevalent

Inna grillage town
Referring to another specific town or area where violence may also be prevalent

An' ah dun ah juvenile wit' no town
Mentioning that young people may be affected by violence, and may not have any place to turn to for guidance

Beng beng! inna Anna town
Referring to yet another specific town, continuing the theme of violence and the need for love and change

Beng beng! All around da town
Emphasizing that the problem of violence is not isolated to one particular area, but exists all around

Ratta-tun-teng
Repeating the sound effect to add more rhythm and excitement to the song

Ooh
An exclamation or expression of emotion, likely inspired by the message of the song

Oh oh oh
Another exclamation, showing passion and urgency in delivering the message of the song

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: WINDEL EDWARDS, KEMAR MCGREGOR, KEMAR RICARDO MCGREGOR, WYNDEL EDWARDS

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