Biography
Harrow was born in Scarborough, Ontario,[6][7] in Toronto's east end, and raised by Jamaican immigrant parents. He later settled in the Oakwood-Vaughan neighbourhood of York, Ontario, in Toronto's west end.[8][9] He started rapping at the age of eight and was winning competitions by the time he was 12. Also at the age of 12, he performed live and on stage for the first time, with Nelson Mandela in attendance during Mandela's first visit to Toronto.[2] By 1993, he decided to change his alias "KoolAid", and went by the moniker "Kardinal Offishall" after being inspired by the great 17th century French politician Cardinal Richelieu.[10]
Kardinal was signed to a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Canada at the age of 20.[citation needed] In 1996, he released his first single "Naughty Dread", which was featured on the Rap Essentials Volume One compilation and earned him a Juno Award nomination for Best Rap Recording. In 1997, Kardinal released his debut album Eye & I on Capitol Hill Music. The only single from the album, "On Wit Da Show", had considerable video play on MuchMusic. In 1998, he was featured on the Juno-winning single "Northern Touch" with the Rascalz, Choclair, Checkmate and Thrust.
In 2000, Kardinal signed with MCA Records. He released the album Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1 in 2001, which spawned the hits "BaKardi Slang" and "Ol' Time Killin'". After MCA folded in 2003, Kardinal's highly anticipated follow up album Firestarter Vol. 2: F Word Theory was shelved along with the single/video for "Belly Dancer" featuring Pharrell, and Kardinal eventually found himself without a label. Had the album been released, there would have been production from Timbaland and The Neptunes, among others. He released an independent mixtape titled Kill Bloodclott Bill in 2004 with his production company, The Black Jays, and he also released his second major-label album titled Fire and Glory on November 15, 2005, through Virgin Records in Canada only. Hits on Fire and Glory include "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" and "Heads Up". Also in 2000, Kardinal Offishall teamed up with Maestro Fresh Wes for the hit "Bustin Loose" featured on Maestro's album Ever Since.
In 2007, Akon signed Kardinal Offishall to his label Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. Kardinal Offishall released an album under the album Not 4 Sale. It spawned the hit single "Dangerous", which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2009, Kardinal performed as the main act for Denison University, and on September 3rd at the CNE in Toronto.
Gimme Some
Kardinal Official Ft. The Dream Lyrics
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Hey! (hey)
Hey! Hey! Hey! (Radio killer)
Hey yo I thought I could take her, jeans full of paper
Everything a everything but Kardi couldn't break her
Met her on a plane going straight to Jamaica
Left a vino and casino with a villa on an acre
Moonlight shining on that Yaki weave
Fireworks busting like you couldn't believe
Tryna get both my paws on her chest like Eve
Aye yo, they call me Mr. Kardi, apple to Bacardi
Doesn't matter while I'm trying wine ya ting up in the party
I will deal with the kids girl, beat out ya batta
Anytime any place any where, doesn't matter come on!
Why wouldn't I (why?)
Want a body like that?
My heart go (boom!)
Every time you back that back (cheah!)
And why wouldn't I (why?)
Want a body like that? (Aye!)
Make them niggas go (aye!)
Every time you drop that
I just wanna feel it (ooh)
Then I wanna touch it (ooh)
Then I wanna rub it (ooh)
Hmm, that ain't enough
So let me love it (aye)
Let me hug it (aye)
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some
Aye yo the Konvicts on her, Black Jays too
When I get her to the 'telly there's not telling what I'll do
Man a bedroom bully, bourgeois boss
Haffi leave a good impression no matter how much a the cost
But I'll never pay a dollar, never pay a fee
Man a better run from the T-D-O-T, K-A-R-D
Inal a know, ginnal a love criminal (right gyal!)
Hear me now?
See mi now, time for you to do you
While I'm doing me I'm tryna do you too
Lemme show ya who's who, bad boy Kardinal
Party done started now, how do ya do? Een?
Why wouldn't I (why?)
Want a body like that?
My heart go (boom!)
Every time you back that back (cheah!)
And why wouldn't I (why?)
Want a body like that? (Aye!)
Make them niggas go (aye!)
Every time you drop that
I just wanna feel it (ooh)
Then I wanna touch it (ooh)
Then I wanna rub it (ooh)
Hmm, that ain't enough
So let me love it (aye)
Let me hug it (aye)
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
Gimme some, gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
Gimme some, gimme some
Somebody told me that I couldn't do it, that's why I do it to death
I'm grim reaper fresh with every last breath
The world dance to the pulse of my heart
Revolutionary rock steady straight from the start
Young girl this is not about lust
Stop with all the talking, this is about us
It's about you plus me living together
Forever riding in your X6 with the plush leather
My girl look better than yours, get money much better than yours
With the head knock once in the drawers
Oh Lord lemme pause, while Dream sing bring the applause
Clap, clap, clap, clap!
Why wouldn't I (why?)
Want a body like that?
My heart go (boom!)
Every time you back that back (cheah!)
And why wouldn't I (why?)
Want a body like that? (Aye!)
Make them niggas go (aye!)
Every time you drop that
I just wanna feel it (ooh)
Then I wanna touch it (ooh)
Then I wanna rub it (ooh)
Hmm, that ain't enough
So let me love it (aye)
Let me hug it (aye)
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
Gimme some, gimme some
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
Gimme some, gimme some
The song ‘Gimme Some’ by Kardinal Offishall is about his attraction to a girl he meets on a plane ride to Jamaica. He describes how he couldn't break her, but he wants to touch, rub, hug and love her. Kardinal refers to himself as Mr. Kardi and brags about his fame and fortune like Apple to Bacardi. He also references moonlight shining on Yaki weave and the fireworks that go off when he tries to get closer to the girl. In each verse, he paints a picture of the lavish and extravagant lifestyle he can offer, how good he’ll treat the girl, and how he's different from other men. The chorus repeats the lyrics, “I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some” which is a catchy way to express desire.
The lyrics to ‘Gimme Some’ have received mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy hook and others criticizing the portrayal of women in the song. Some interpret the song as Kardinal objectifying women by reducing them to sexual objects that he wants to fulfill his desires. Others argue that the song can be seen as empowerment for women to embrace their sexuality.
'Gimme Some' was released in 2008 and was produced by and featured vocals from fellow Canadian Akon. It reached number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! (hey)
An exclamation to grab attention and start the song.
Hey! (hey)
Another exclamation to maintain attention and energy in the song.
Hey! Hey! Hey! (Radio killer)
A self-promotion as an artist named "Radio Killer."
Hey yo I thought I could take her, jeans full of paper
The artist initially believed he could win over a woman with his wealth.
Everything a everything but Kardi couldn't break her
The artist realized that his money and charm couldn't make the woman fall for him.
Met her on a plane going straight to Jamaica
The singer met the woman while traveling to Jamaica.
Left a vino and casino with a villa on an acre
The singer and the woman left a vineyard and casino and went to stay in a villa.
Man a bad man with a firebrand on his sleeve
The artist sees himself as a tough guy with a burning desire for the woman.
Moonlight shining on that Yaki weave
The artist admires the woman's hairstyle in the moonlight.
Fireworks busting like you couldn't believe
The artist describes the intensity of his desire for the woman with a fireworks metaphor.
Tryna get both my paws on her chest like Eve
The singer wants to touch the woman's chest like rapper Eve.
Aye yo, they call me Mr. Kardi, apple to Bacardi
The artist introduces himself as "Mr. Kardi" and rhymes his name with Bacardi (a type of rum).
Doesn't matter while I'm trying wine ya ting up in the party
The singer doesn't care about anything else while he tries to flirt with the woman at the party.
I will deal with the kids girl, beat out ya batta
The singer is willing to handle any kids the woman may have and make her forget about her past relationships.
Anytime any place any where, doesn't matter come on!
The singer is willing to be with the woman anytime and anywhere.
Why wouldn't I (why?)
The artist wonders why he wouldn't want a woman with a body like the woman's.
Want a body like that?
The artist desires a woman with a great body.
My heart go (boom!)
The singer's heart races when he sees the woman's body.
Every time you back that back (cheah!)
The singer gets excited when the woman moves her body.
Make them niggas go (aye!)
The artist wants other men to notice the woman and be envious of him.
Every time you drop that
The artist gets excited every time the woman shows off her body in some way.
I just wanna feel it (ooh)
The artist wants to physically touch the woman's body.
Then I wanna touch it (ooh)
The singer expresses his desire to touch the woman's body again.
Then I wanna rub it (ooh)
The artist expresses his desire to rub and explore the woman's body.
Hmm, that ain't enough
Touching and rubbing the woman's body isn't satisfying enough for the singer's desire.
So let me love it (aye)
The singer wants to express his love for the woman through physical intimacy.
Let me hug it (aye)
The singer wants to hug or cuddle with the woman after being intimate.
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
The artist knows the woman also desires physical intimacy with him.
Aye yo the Konvicts on her, Black Jays too
The artist uses references to record labels to describe how desirable the woman is to men.
When I get her to the 'telly there's not telling what I'll do
The singer suggests he will do something wild or unpredictable when he and the woman are alone in a hotel room.
Man a bedroom bully, bourgeois boss
The singer sees himself as a dominant force in the bedroom and a wealthy boss in real life.
Haffi leave a good impression no matter how much a the cost
The artist wants to impress the woman and is willing to spend a lot of money to do so.
But I'll never pay a dollar, never pay a fee
Despite being willing to spend money to impress the woman, the artist vows not to spend money on her directly (such as paying for sex).
Man a better run from the T-D-O-T, K-A-R-D
The artist is from Toronto (T-D-O-T) and is known as Kardinal (K-A-R-D) there.
Inal a know, ginnal a love criminal (right gyal!)
The singer is proud to be known as a womanizer or a "love criminal."
Hear me now?
The artist wants the woman to listen carefully to what he is saying.
See mi now, time for you to do you
The singer wants the woman to be herself now and let him pursue her.
While I'm doing me I'm tryna do you too
The singer is trying to pursue the woman while also taking care of himself.
Lemme show ya who's who, bad boy Kardinal
The singer wants to impress the woman by showing off his tough and charismatic personality.
Party done started now, how do ya do? Een?
The artist acknowledges the party is in full swing and asks the woman how she's doing.
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
The artist repeats that he knows the woman desires physical intimacy with him.
Gimme some, gimme some
The singer directly asks the woman to be intimate with him.
Somebody told me that I couldn't do it, that's why I do it to death
The singer was warned that he couldn't succeed in his pursuit of the woman, but he is determined to try anyway.
I'm grim reaper fresh with every last breath
The artist compares himself to the Grim Reaper, implying he is deadly but also fresh (cool).
The world dance to the pulse of my heart
The artist sees himself as a influential figure who can change the world with his actions and emotions.
Revolutionary rock steady straight from the start
The artist sees himself as a revolutionary figure who has always been confident and grounded in his beliefs.
Young girl this is not about lust
The singer wants the woman to know that he desires more than just physical intimacy from her.
Stop with all the talking, this is about us
The artist wants to focus on his pursuit of the woman instead of small talk or distractions.
It's about you plus me living together
The singer wants to be with the woman in a committed relationship.
Forever riding in your X6 with the plush leather
The singer imagines a future with the woman where they ride together in her expensive car (BMW X6) with luxurious seats.
My girl look better than yours, get money much better than yours
The singer believes the woman he's pursuing is better than any other woman and has more money than other men's partners.
With the head knock once in the drawers
The artist implies he has already had sex with the woman at least once.
Oh Lord lemme pause, while Dream sing bring the applause
The artist takes a moment to appreciate the singer Dream (who appears as a featured artist on the song).
Clap, clap, clap, clap!
An exclamation to end the song with enthusiasm.
I know you wanna gimme some, gimme some
Repeating the idea that the woman desires physical intimacy with the singer.
Gimme some, gimme some
A repeated request for the woman to engage in physical intimacy with the artist.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew Samuels, Terius Nash, Jason Harrow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sammy Sosa
13 years later and this still my sh**🔥❤️❤️❤️
CHI APAS
This album underrated
Steel Pipe TV
Kardinal should of made a video for this song it would of been crazy
GreggersFTW
pretty good :D
Christopher
Nang tune!!!
andrew shehata
niceee
thecheesburgler
man a bedroom bully, bourgeois boss
CHI APAS
Moor fiyah
Soral A Raison
Justin Timberlake - My Love, produced by Timbaland... not sure who did it first...
Preston Gardner
Yyyyyy