Know Yuh Girl
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!!!!

Know Yuh Girl
I-Octane Lyrics


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Yo Lee Milla
Haha
Yo Frass
Haha
(Andre)
Some just come gallis waan hype with gyal enuh
Haha
A laugh mi laugh enuh
Haha
You know why?!

Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world

Di gyal weh you a hype up with, a second hand
Just come, how you fi diss a veteran?
Mi wouldn't diss, mi woulda be the better man
But you hype up, so you haffi get some cetamol
So mek me get to di point, a decimal
Cah weh you a go know, you coulda never get so tall
Tears a go run water, reservoir
Mi recommend some rum, so get a bar

Di gyal weh you wife, a weh we dash weh
Come a hype up like you win the lottery
Mi send go pick her up, ask every taxi
So be careful weh you a chat say

Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world
Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world

Inna dem hard drive, a next man a insert dem flash drive
Dem gyal ya worser than Christian weh backslide
Tell you say, you brighten up dem world
Well tell di next man, him have the bigger flashlight
Never guess, coulda never guess
Just true you a love her, rubberless
Now she say she conceive, before the youth born better run a test

Di gyal weh you wife, a weh we dash weh
Come a hype up like you win the lottery
Mi send go pick her up, ask every taxi
So be careful weh you a chat say

Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world
Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world

Di gyal weh you a hype up with, a second hand
Just come, how you fi diss a veteran?
Mi wouldn't diss, mi woulda be the better man
But you hype up, so you haffi get some cetamol
So mek me get to di point, a decimal
Cah weh you a go know, you coulda never get so tall
Tears a go run water, reservoir
Mi recommend some rum, so get a bar

Di gyal weh you wife, a weh we dash weh
Come a hype up like you win the lottery
Mi send go pick her up, ask every taxi
So be careful weh you a chat say

Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world
Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world

Yo Lee Milla
Haha
Yo Frass
Haha
Some just come gallis waan hype with gyal enuh
Haha
A laugh mi laugh enuh
Haha
You know why?!

Before you hype a road with gyal
Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world
Before you hype a road with gyal




Make sure you know yuh girl
Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world

Overall Meaning

I-Octane's song "Know Yuh Girl" is a cautionary tale about being aware of the true nature of the women one interacts with. The song begins with a jovial tone, with I-Octane laughing at those who try to hype themselves up with girls without truly knowing them. He warns that a girl may "lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world" if you don't take the time to understand her true intentions. I-Octane also warns against disrespecting the women who have been around longer, as they may have more experience and knowledge than newer arrivals. He suggests that those who are worried about how they may be tricked by a girl should calm down with some cetamol and have some rum instead.


The chorus repeats the message of the song, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's girl before trying to "hype a road" with her. I-Octane references the idea that some women might have "hard drives" where other men have "inserted their flash drive," underscoring the message that one needs to be cautious and aware of what they are getting into. I-Octane concludes by emphasizing that one should be careful about what they say, as they don't want to end up talking to a girl who has been picked up by someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Some just come gallis waan hype with gyal enuh
Some people just want to act like they're smooth with women, but they're not really.


Before you hype a road with gyal
Before you go out and try to show off with a girl


Make sure you know yuh girl
Make sure you really know her well


Cah she will lick you, trip you, trip, lef' you in a lonely world
Because if you don't, she could hurt you, mislead you, and leave you feeling alone.


Di gyal weh you a hype up with, a second hand
The girl that you're showing off with is not really new, she's been with other guys before you.


Just come, how you fi diss a veteran?
She may have just arrived, but you can't disrespect someone who has more experience than you.


Mi wouldn't diss, mi woulda be the better man
I wouldn't disrespect her, I would be the more mature person in the situation.


But you hype up, so you haffi get some cetamol
But because you're showing off, you'll have to deal with the headache that comes with it.


So mek me get to di point, a decimal
So let me be clear and precise.


Cah weh you a go know, you coulda never get so tall
Because you won't know everything about her, you can't assume you're above everyone else.


Tears a go run water, reservoir
There will be a lot of tears shed over this.


Mi recommend some rum, so get a bar
I suggest you drink some rum to deal with the pain.


Di gyal weh you wife, a weh we dash weh
The girl that you're calling your wife, she used to belong to us.


Come a hype up like you win the lottery
You're showing off with her as if you've won a prize.


Mi send go pick her up, ask every taxi
I'll send someone to pick her up, and every taxi driver will know where to find her.


So be careful weh you a chat say
So be careful what you say.




Writer(s): BYIOME MUIR, LEON MILLER, BYIOME SHERMAN MUIR

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