Get Gyal
Before he became known to the world as I-Octane, young Byiome Muir was just… Read Full Bio ↴Before he became known to the world as I-Octane, young Byiome Muir was just another youth growing up in Sandy Bay, Clarendon with big dreams. Now he is known for his uniquely powerful voice and spit-fire lyrics but before that he gained himself the reputation of being a noisy little boy who was constantly belting out a tune, much to the annoyance of his mother and siblings. Young Byiome took this passion for music and singing to school and could always be found beating a rhythm on the desk and entertaining his classmates. Before long, the casual performances gained Byiome respect and no schoolyard clash, concert, or function was complete without an appearance from the budding singjay. Despite his blossoming reputation as a talented singer, Muir still didn't consider performing professionally as a viable career choice. Understanding the financial hardships that his family had to endure, he took on the role of 'man of the house' and focused on helping his mother raise his brothers and sister. However, his education was not to be neglected. His mother encouraged him to work hard at school and Byiome discovered that he had an affinity for the sciences and architecture. He actually considered becoming an architect but he couldn't seem to escape the call of the music. It wasn't until he completed high school that Byiome really considered getting serious about his talent. By this time, a few people began to encourage him to take the plunge into the music industry. He began performing under the name 'Richie Rich' and aided by his hardcore dancehall lyrics, it wasn't long before he was introduced to famed producer Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records. Spending time at Penthouse and rubbing shoulders with more established artistes such as Buju Banton and Tony Rebel gave Richie the opportunity to hone his talent and really decide where he wanted to go with his new career choice. While working with Penthouse, he decided to change his name to something that better represented him. He realized that high octane gas was known for it's high energy and performance and knew immediately that this epitomized the type of performer he wanted to be. He personalized it by substituting the 'high' for 'I', and so the name I-Octane was birthed. Three years after linking with Penthouse, I-Octane caught the interest of Arrows Recording Company. He was approached by Junior Arrows who ended up signing him to the label. This decision brought with it a lot of changes and Octane slowly began to make a name for himself. He transitioned from dancehall music to a more cultural vibe and his first hit single 'Stab Vampire' cemented his position as a notable reggae artiste. It seems that the success of 'Stab vampire' served as a catalyst to propel I-Octane forward. After that song went to number one and received the award for Video of the Year at the 'Excellence in Music Awards (EME), I-Octane put out hit after hit, winning over skeptics and gaining many new fans. Song's such as Different page, Hurt mi, and 'Mama you alone' reverberated with people all over and as his reputation soared his fan base increased and the demands grew beyond the Jamaican soil. In in no time I-Octane was performing to his international fan base on his first European tour. Inevitably, he soon began to link with notable producers who were all clamoring to work with the young artiste and his repertoire of hit songs broadened rapidly.
I-Octane is now an independent artiste, having ended a 4 year partnership with Arrows Recordings. His catalogue continues to grow likewise his accolades and he has received numerous awards and nominations in recognition of his work. With only a 5 year stint in the industry he is already being compared to some of the legends in reggae, hence it's only appropriate that many industry professionals and corporate Jamaica are looking to him as the leader of the new generation of musician. Even with his success to date, it is clear that Octane has just scratched the surface of all he is meant to achieve. His music has captured the attention and hearts of people of every color, creed and class and this artiste has undoubtedly unleashed a fire that will eternally blaze. HOTTA FIRE BURNING!!!!

Get Gyal
I-Octane Lyrics


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Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Really

Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Wi a the gyal general
Believe mi
Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Really

Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Yea woman waan loving so mi gi dem
Dem waan mi search and find the whole lot to give dem
If a no Marcus dem waan dem a mi then
So from a bwoy no waan no gyal wi no si dem
Yes woman fi get money meck dem alright
But if a loving dem waan gi dem all night
That brighten up dem life like a starlight
Mi waan nuff gyal
Mi no know the cause a it
Gyal thing yow wi set it away
Shi waan mi loving so mi meck shi have hi
Believe me, like it so shi get it again
Bwoy I′ll treat him gyal wi take it away
A so wi stay wid gyal
Wi no play wid gyal




Tell yo this, inna gyal army yes
Wi a the real general

Overall Meaning

The song "Get Gyal" by I-Octane is a dancehall track that emphasizes the artist's ability to attract women everywhere he goes. Throughout the song, I-Octane repeats the line, "Everywhere we go, we get gyal," asserting that he is the "gyal general" and that women are drawn to his presence. He offers women both money and affection, but emphasizes the latter's importance, claiming that his love can "brighten up [women's] life like a starlight."


These lyrics touch on a commonly discussed theme within dancehall music, namely, the role of the male artist in attracting women. Historically, male artists were often seen as "rudeboys," or men who had a large number of sexual partners. I-Octane's claim to be the "gyal general" plays into this persona, but he tempers it somewhat by emphasizing the importance of love rather than just money or status.


One thing that is interesting about this song is its use of repetition. I-Octane repeats the same phrases over and over again, which creates a kind of hypnotic effect that draws the listener in. Additionally, the song has a strong beat that makes it suitable for dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
No matter where we go, we attract women.


Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Women are always drawn to us wherever we go.


Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
Wherever we travel, we find that women are interested in us.


Everywhere wi go wi get gyal
We can't seem to go anywhere without women approaching us.


Wi a the gyal general
We are the leaders of the women.


Believe mi
Trust me, what I am saying is true.


Yea woman waan loving so mi gi dem
Women want affection, so I give it to them.


Dem waan mi search and find the whole lot to give dem
They want me to go above and beyond to show them love.


If a no Marcus dem waan dem a mi then
If they don't want someone like Marcus, they want me instead.


So from a bwoy no waan no gyal wi no si dem
If a man doesn't want a woman, we don't bother with them either.


Yes woman fi get money meck dem alright
Women need financial support to be happy.


But if a loving dem waan gi dem all night
But if love is what they want, I'll give it to them all night long.


That brighten up dem life like a starlight
My love brightens up their lives, just like starlight.


Mi waan nuff gyal
I want a lot of women.


Mi no know the cause a it
I don't know why women are so attracted to me.


Gyal thing yow wi set it away
We know how to attract women with ease.


Shi waan mi loving so mi meck shi have hi
If a woman wants my love, I'll make sure she gets it.


Believe me, like it so shi get it again
Women enjoy the love I give them so much, they want more.


Bwoy I'll treat him gyal wi take it away
If a man doesn't treat his woman right, we'll take her away.


A so wi stay wid gyal
We stay loyal to our women.


Wi no play wid gyal
We don't mess around with women's hearts.


Tell yo this, inna gyal army yes
This is a warning that we are powerful men with many women.


Wi a the real general
We are the true leaders of the women.




Writer(s): David Spencer Hayle, Jordan Gregory Mcclure, Byiome Sherman Muir

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Comments from YouTube:

Kathy Laidlow

mad tune

Kizito Dzoro

Great tune

mangie22

Octane ah real boss. 1 a di wickedist' Dj right now. More blessings yute.

Paul Richards

*Real Tune* Sicck*

JORJ Ug

Best 2013

richiewill

Yea yea

ZynGalaxy

bad tune

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