Since 2011, the group consists of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire. After… Read Full Bio ↴Since 2011, the group consists of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire. After releasing their landmark LP Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do in 2009, the heroic production duo of Diplo and Switch found themselves boldly marching forwards toward the end of the aughts, conquering major milestones. From 2009 to 2011, the twosome toured extensively across the United States and the world, selling out shows and performing at some of music’s major festivals, including Coachella, Pitchfork, Sasquatch, Outside Lands, and Falls Music & Arts Festival.

In 2010, Major Lazer released Lazerproof, a free download mixtape with pop sensation La Roux, and Lazers Never Die, an EP featuring two new tracks and three remixes, including one by Thom Yorke. One of the foremost breakthroughs for Major Lazer during this time was the production collaboration with Beyoncé on her single “Run the World (Girls)”, which sampled their track “Pon de Floor." BeyoncÉ directly sought out Switch and Diplo, recognizing the fact that they were creating authentically innovative music and further cementing their status as a production team worthy of worldwide mainstream attention. As 2011 turned to 2012, Switch determined it best to pursue his own path, leaving Diplo in full control of Major Lazer.

As the sole executive producer of Major Lazer, Diplo continued to spearhead the current dancehall revival movement with the 2013 release Free The Universe. That album included collaborations with Bruno Mars, Tyga, Flux Pavilion, Wynter Gordon, Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, Ezra Koening from Vampire Weekend, Dev and more. Spin called the LP’s first single "Get Free" featuring Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors, "a meeting point between Jamaica, West Africa, and Brooklyn."

Diplo (AKA Wesley Pentz) has risen through the ranks and has asserted himself as one of the most pioneering producers of the time. Through unending curiosity and exploration of the vast multitudes of the world’s musical heritages, Diplo has managed to seamlessly connect the global underground to the audio mainstream. He is the Grammy-nominated founder, owner and head honcho of Mad Decent records, which has not only garnered widespread critical and audience accolades since its inception, but has also deservedly earned a hefty reputation as a vanguard of groundbreaking releases. As Major Lazer, he retreated to Jamaica in 2012 to team up with producers Ariel Rechtshaid and Dre Skull on Snoop Lion's (Snoop Dogg) 2013 album "Reincarnated". Major Lazer was also featured on the title track from No Doubt's 2012 comeback album with famed dancehall artist Busy Signal and released an official remix for Hot Chip’s "Look At Where We Are".

Too Original
Major Lazer Lyrics

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Ass move!
Kingston massive, we ready?
London massive, we ready?
Trinidad massive, we ready?
African massive, we ready!
So

I'mma blaze high till the day I die

Sweat the shit out, every tear, every lie
Hey! Anybody wanna dance with me?
Sipping on my rum in the corner still
We a groove to the morning break
Na we go banana in a suga shake
Bring the base up, make a blasta block!
Selecta gonna feed us with a well-cocked rock
See me see me see me, I'm a bim see me swing
Ting tangue swinging like a tingeling
I'm a twang my body till the problems gone
Drop baba juice, make it goddamn strong
See me rocking out, going tribal style
Dance like a chicken, flap tiger wild, ah
Flap tiger wild

(Oh no, no no)
Too original fi dem pawdie
(Oh no, no no)
Dem frighten all true dem saw mi

Dance like a chicken flap tiger wild

Dance like a chicken, flap tiger wild ah

Come come closer tell a secret boy
Dip you like a dumplin in a cup of soy
Man a crispy don't mean to be ruff
But I really can't stay naah, can't get enough
Puff puff puff, and I'm back to di heat
Loving it living 128 beat, hey!
Naah shake your meat
Enemy or friend is not an option, ah
We all the same when we go dancing stars
Simsalabim naah, I'm a norden gyal
Bim bim sala, kicking dreadlock style
Hunt the reflection from a disco ball
Mayham rumble till I drop and fall
Pump up, bumble bee
Swetty, honey

(Oh no, no no)
Too original fi dem pawdie
(Oh no, no no)
Dem frighten all true dem saw mi

I just wanna shine
Just like di-diamonds ina di sky
And I really don't care
I love to watch the smoke dance in the air

Dance like a chicken flap tiger wild

I love to watch the smoke dance in the air

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Major Lazer's song "Too Original" celebrate uniqueness and individuality with a playful and infectious energy. The song begins with a call to party from different places of the world - Kingston, London, Trinidad, Africa - and sets the mood for a night of dancing, fueled by rum and good vibes. The first verse focuses on physical movements, inviting the listener to join the rhythm and let go of their problems. The chorus reinforces the message of being too original for anyone to handle, with a confident and almost defiant attitude towards those who might try to bring them down.

The second verse brings in more imagery, referencing food (dipping a crispy dumpling in soy sauce) and a disco ball. The lyrics continue to celebrate the joy of dancing and the feeling of being alive, with references to bees and honey. The song ends with a simple desire to shine like diamonds and enjoy the beauty of smoke dancing in the air.

Overall, "Too Original" is a feel-good anthem that celebrates the power of music and dance to bring people together and uplift their spirits. The lyrics are simple but effective, with catchy hooks and playful wordplay that make them easy to sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

Ass move!
Let's get our bodies moving and have a good time!

Kingston massive, we ready? London massive, we ready? Trinidad massive, we ready? African massive, we ready! So
We are ready to party with people from all over the world!

I'mma blaze high till the day I die Sweat the shit out, every tear, every lie Hey! Anybody wanna dance with me? Sipping on my rum in the corner still
I will keep partying until the end of my days, getting rid of all my problems and having fun. Anyone want to join me? I am having a drink and enjoying the moment.

We a groove to the morning break Na we go banana in a suga shake Bring the base up, make a blasta block! Selecta gonna feed us with a well-cocked rock
We are dancing until the early hours, enjoying ourselves with crazy moves. The music is going to make us go wild, and the DJ is going to feed us with good beats.

See me see me see me, I'm a bim see me swing Ting tangue swinging like a tingeling I'm a twang my body till the problems gone Drop baba juice, make it goddamn strong See me rocking out, going tribal style Dance like a chicken, flap tiger wild, ah Flap tiger wild
I love to dance and move my body in crazy ways. I will keep dancing until all my problems disappear. I am drinking a strong drink and rocking out to the music, moving like a wild animal.

(Oh no, no no) Too original fi dem pawdie (Oh no, no no) Dem frighten all true dem saw mi
Some people may not understand my unconventional way of dancing, but I am too original for them. They are scared of me because I am different.

Come come closer tell a secret boy Dip you like a dumplin in a cup of soy Man a crispy don't mean to be ruff But I really can't stay naah, can't get enough Puff puff puff, and I'm back to di heat Loving it living 128 beat, hey! Naah shake your meat Enemy or friend is not an option, ah
I am inviting someone to come closer and have a secret chat with me. I am comparing him to a delicious dumpling. I am feeling good and can't stop dancing. I am really enjoying the beat and inviting others to shake their body with me. We are all here to dance and have fun, it doesn't matter if we are enemies or friends.

We all the same when we go dancing stars Simsalabim naah, I'm a norden gyal Bim bim sala, kicking dreadlock style Hunt the reflection from a disco ball Mayham rumble till I drop and fall Pump up, bumble bee Swetty, honey
We all become one when we are dancing under the stars. I am feeling great as a Northern girl. I am moving with a kicking and dreadlock style, while looking at the reflection on the disco ball. I am enjoying myself so much that I will keep dancing until I drop, partying like a bumble bee and feeling sweet like honey.

I just wanna shine Just like di-diamonds ina di sky And I really don't care I love to watch the smoke dance in the air
I want to shine like the stars in the sky and I am not worried about anything else. I love to watch the smoke from my drink dancing in the air while I enjoy myself.

Dance like a chicken flap tiger wild I love to watch the smoke dance in the air
I am dancing like a chicken, moving wildly like a tiger. I am truly enjoying myself and love watching the surroundings while I dance.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ELLINOR SALOME MIR OLOVSDOTTER, N JOVI, PHILLIP MECKSEPER, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@GarageMatters

3y↑36

This is a goddamn masterpiece.

@ayaankhan5819

4y↑263

this is the major lazer vibe we are missing nowadays!!!!!

@kingsplay5071

14w↑5

It's 2024, and still 🕺 🕺

@awakened_gift1116

5y↑78

This will never get old for me. The energy of this song is so beautiful and to die for 😘💜😘😘💜😘💜😘💜💜

@sephirothog

7y↑148

elliphant is so underrated for someone so tallented..been listening to her for a while and everyone here should check her music out...she has some good music.