By 1988, however, Ini Kamoze had effectively disappeared from the music scene following lukewarm reactions to his intermittent releases.
In 1994, Kamoze burst back onto the scene with a harder sound and the song which would become his signature - "Here Comes The Hotstepper". Adopting his nickname from the song title, Kamoze would become known as the "Hotstepper", from the Patois for a man on the run from the law. The infectious song found its way onto several soundtracks, including the fashion-industry satire, "Prêt-à-Porter". The resulting video featured a much more solid Kamoze and the obligatory scantily-clad women for this genre of music. "Hotstepper" still remains one of dancehall's more well-known hits, with its call-and-response chorus of "Here come de hotstepper - MURDERER (often misheard as "Word it up") - I'm de lyrical gangsta - MURDERER" lighting up clubs worldwide. "Here Comes The Hotstepper" remains Kamoze's only US #1 hit (see Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1994).
Wings With Me
Ini Kamoze Lyrics
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Do you wanna wings with me, come in
I'm not thinking carnally
Judge I not by scrutiny
Your heart and soul I want in my controle
I'm not just a lovie-dove
I don't just want to fall in love
Roots man penetrating (repeat) feel
Roots man love possessing (repeat) feel
I love I love that girl I see
Do you wanna wings with me, come in
Can you handle the reasoning
Do you wanna a little more seasoning
I hope you'll find that I'm not the joking kind
If you thingk I'm not a thrill
Everything is cool still
Cause now you know my level -
I'll never cause love trouble
Roots man penetrating (repeat) feel
Roots man love possessing (repeat) feel
I love I love that girl I see
Do you wanna wings with me, come in
The lyrics to "Wings With Me" by Ini Kamoze tell the story of a man who is interested in a woman and wants to pursue a deeper connection with her. He acknowledges that he is not just looking for a temporary fling, but rather wants to have control over her heart and soul. The man declares that he is not just interested in falling in love, but wants to stand in love and never waver from his commitment.
The "roots man penetrating" lyrics are a nod to the reggae roots of the song and serve to emphasize the idea that the man wants to mentally and emotionally penetrate the woman's heart and soul. He asks the woman if she can handle his reasoning and if she wants more seasoning, implying that their connection will involve deep conversations and a desire to grow together.
Overall, "Wings With Me" is about pursuing a meaningful connection with another person and being committed to building a strong foundation for a lasting relationship. The lyrics express a desire for a thoughtful, mature connection rather than a casual fling.
Line by Line Meaning
I love I love that girl I see
I am deeply infatuated with the woman before me
Do you wanna wings with me, come in
Would you like to fly with me, be with me?
I'm not thinking carnally
I do not have only physical or sexual desires
Judge I not by scrutiny
Please do not judge me too harshly
Your heart and soul I want in my controle
I desire to have your heart and soul under my influence
I'm not just a lovie-dove
I am not just an overly affectionate person
I don't just want to fall in love
I do not merely wish to fall in love
I stand in love, not ever on parole
I am committed to loving you completely, always
Roots man penetrating (repeat) feel
My deep roots are unshakable and feel very intense
Roots man love possessing (repeat) feel
My profound love is all-encompassing and deeply felt
Can you handle the reasoning
Can you tolerate my way of thinking and my beliefs?
Do you wanna a little more seasoning
Are you willing to add some spice to your life with me?
I hope you'll find that I'm not the joking kind
I hope you realize that I am sincere and not playing games
If you thingk I'm not a thrill
If you do not find me exciting
Everything is cool still
Things are still good between us regardless
Cause now you know my level -
Because you now understand where I stand -
I'll never cause love trouble
I will never bring unnecessary drama or problems to our relationship
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.