Roll With It
J-Status & Rihanna Lyrics


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Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, control it girl, roll it girl

De way me wine and me rock and me dip so
Look 'ow me dance to reggae and calypso
Nuff style me ah 'ave
Ah so me go so back to de left and de right mek a flip so
Waistline me 'ave plenty (Buckle up!)
And prepare fi de wine ah de century
Me look good an' me fresh an' me clean
Ah you nah ready fi de Bajan Queen
Burnin' up seh me body pon fyah
Blaze it up tek ya temperature higher
Ya dun kno Shontelle score a perfect ten (Roll it up!)
Dis a Bajan-Jamaican blend!

Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, control it girl, roll it girl
Roll, You know me love de way you work dat body, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, gyal, ya don't stop once you get started, control it girl, roll it girl

If yuh sexy and ya know it (throw ya hands up high)
Girl you ave it you should show it (baby don't be shy)
Make it bounce up an down now (fling it pon de right)
Wine yuh body to the ground now (girl we got all night)

Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, control it girl, roll it girl
Roll, You know me love de way you work dat body, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, gyal, ya don't stop once you get started, control it girl, roll it girl

Lose yourself and wine your waistline (baby take your time)
Grind your body to the bass line (make me lose my mind)
Shake that thing your mama gave you (its too big to ide)
Its a blessing that she made you (girl me nah gon lie)

Dip it fast and dip it slow (any way you like)
Don't hold back just let it go (baby its alright)

Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, control it girl, roll it girl
Roll, You know me love de way you work dat body, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, gyal, ya don't stop once you get started, control it girl, roll it girl

So you say that you want me to roll it
Tell me boy now can you control it
I bring the fire, you bring the heat
Don't hold back baby, give it to me
It ain't so easy to please me ya know
Boy put it on me and then we can roll

Brand new style come fi done de place up
All of my girl come wine yo waste up
Dj selector turn de bass up
All of my girl come show you face up

Pippin under that gal roll wah you got
Zum zum naany naany ago mek me hot
Yo, gal brok out get loose do the chaka chaka
Wine it up roll it up lika caterpilla

Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, control it girl, roll it girl
Roll, you know me love de way you work dat body, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, gyal, ya don't stop once you get started, control it girl, roll it girl

All the girls now report to the dance floor
And shake what ya mama gie ya
Y'all hear me now? Yes girls. Line up 1 by 1, 2 by 2
Lets go!

Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, control it girl, roll it girl




Roll, You know me love de way you work dat body, roll it girl, roll it girl
Roll, gyal, ya don't stop once you get started, control it girl, roll it girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J-Status's "Roll It" featuring Rihanna are all about the art of "wining" or dancing. In the Caribbean, wining refers to a specific style of dance that involves the waistline and hips, often in a circular motion. The song celebrates the beauty and talent of Caribbean women who know how to move their bodies to the beat of reggae and calypso music.


The lyrics also emphasize the importance of confidence and self-love. The singer encourages women to show off their bodies and not be shy about their sexuality. As the song says: "If yuh sexy and ya know it / Girl you ave it you should show it / Make it bounce up an down now / Wine yuh body to the ground now." The lyrics also touch on the idea of pleasure and intimacy, with lines like "I bring the fire, you bring the heat / Don't hold back baby, give it to me."


Line by Line Meaning

Roll, roll it girl, roll it girl
Encouraging the girl to roll and control her body with a sense of enjoyment and empowerment


De way me wine and me rock and me dip so
Describing the way the singer dances to reggae and calypso with a variety of styles


Look 'ow me dance to reggae and calypso
Highlighting the singer's skill in dancing to these genres of music


Nuff style me ah 'ave
Expressing the singer's confidence and versatility in dance


Ah so me go so back to de left and de right mek a flip so
Describing the singer's ability to move back and forth and do flips seamlessly


Waistline me 'ave plenty (Buckle up!)
Bringing attention to the singer's impressive waistline movements and warning listeners to prepare for an exciting dance experience


And prepare fi de wine ah de century
Encouraging listeners to get ready for the best dance performance of their lives


Me look good an' me fresh an' me clean
Feeling confident and attractive in appearance


Ah you nah ready fi de Bajan Queen
Asserting the singer's dominance as a Bajan Queen and challenging listeners to keep up


Burnin' up seh me body pon fyah
Expressing the singer's fiery passion and energy


Blaze it up tek ya temperature higher
Encouraging listeners to let loose and feel the heat of the dance


Ya dun kno Shontelle score a perfect ten (Roll it up!)
Celebrating the singer's success and urging listeners to roll up and party


Dis a Bajan-Jamaican blend!
Highlighting the fusion of Bajan and Jamaican cultures in the music


If yuh sexy and ya know it (throw ya hands up high)
Encouraging confident and sexy dancers to raise their hands high


Girl you ave it you should show it (baby don't be shy)
Urging women to embrace and showcase their beauty and skills


Make it bounce up an down now (fling it pon de right)
Encouraging dancers to move their bodies dynamically and follow the beat


Wine yuh body to the ground now (girl we got all night)
Suggesting that the dancing could go on all night and urging listeners to keep going


Lose yourself and wine your waistline (baby take your time)
Encouraging dancers to lose themselves in the music and take their time with the movements


Grind your body to the bass line (make me lose my mind)
Expressing the singer's desire for the dancer to move their body sensually to the bass line


Shake that thing your mama gave you (its too big to ide)
Urging the dancer to show off their natural assets which are too big to hide


Its a blessing that she made you (girl me nah gon lie)
Appreciating the woman's body and acknowledging its beauty and seductiveness


Dip it fast and dip it slow (any way you like)
Encouraging the dancer to move in any way they choose, fast or slow


Don't hold back just let it go (baby its alright)
Urging the dancer to let go of any inhibitions and enjoy the dance


So you say that you want me to roll it
Responding to the listener's desire for the singer to dance and roll her body


Tell me boy now can you control it
Challenging the listener to keep up with the singer's moves


I bring the fire, you bring the heat
Asserting the singer's passion and energy in the dance and expecting the listener to bring their own heat and intensity


Don't hold back baby, give it to me
Urging the listener to be bold and expressive in their dance moves


It ain't so easy to please me ya know
Asserting the singer's high standards and expectations in a dance partner


Boy put it on me and then we can roll
Encouraging the listener to impress the singer with their moves and join in on the dance


Brand new style come fi done de place up
Introducing a new dance style to energize and liven up the place


All of my girl come wine yo waste up
Gathering all the ladies to dance and move their waists to the music


Dj selector turn de bass up
Asking the DJ to turn up the bass to intensify the dance experience


All of my girl come show you face up
Inviting all the women to show their faces and join in on the fun


Pippin under that gal roll wah you got
Encouraging the men to dance with the women and roll with them


Zum zum naany naany ago mek me hot
Expressing excitement and heat in the dance


Yo, gal brok out get loose do the chaka chaka
Encouraging the women to break out of their shells and dance freely and wildly


Wine it up roll it up lika caterpilla
Describing the movement of rolling and winding up like a caterpillar


All the girls now report to the dance floor
Urging all the ladies to come to the dance floor and dance


And shake what ya mama gie ya
Encouraging women to shake their natural curves and body gifts


Y'all hear me now? Yes girls.
Making sure all the women are listening and prepared to dance


Line up 1 by 1, 2 by 2
Organizing the dancers to line up in orderly fashion


Lets go!
Encouraging everyone to start the dance and enjoy the moment




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHONTELLE DELIA LAYNE, SHELDON BENJAMIN

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@bendominish4642

2023 and still waiting for this song to come on spotify

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yea !

@samjo9011

2021 ❤️ can’t believe this isn’t on Spotify ☹️😐

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2022 in a few hours 🤪🤪

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2023, stil not here

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@Borga1993

One of the most underrated songs

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I love this song why don’t they play it in the clubs 😞 2020

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