Ms. Dynamite was born and raised in Archway, London, England, to a Scottish mother and a Jamaican father. She grew up listening to reggae and hip hop music. Though she wanted to become a schoolteacher or social worker, her biggest aspiration was to be a musician. She is the eldest of eleven siblings, one of whom is a grime artist known as Akala.
While working at the radio station RAW FM, Ms. Dynamite was discovered by Richard Forbes at a West End club. After working briefly with the garage act So Solid Crew, she released her debut album, A Little Deeper, in 2002, which won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for Album of the Year for 2002.
2001
Too Experienced
Ms. Dynamite Lyrics
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He's got something to hide
I think he wants a clown
Someone to take for a ride
What i keep telling him
[chorus]
I'm too experienced to be taken for a stroll
I'm too experienced to be taken for a stride
And i know its not my foolish pride
He hates the site of me
Because i turned his offer down
He's always sayin we were meant to be
Somehow he thought i'd be his clown
But this is what i say
[chorus]
She doesn't want u around
Because u have too much to hide
I think u are a clown, not fit to be her bondafide
But i'm tellin u she's too experienced to be taken for a stroll
Too experienced for someone to rock n roll
Too experienced to be taken for a ride
Thats why her name is Dynamite
[chorus]
The song "Too Experienced" by Ms. Dynamite is a bold refusal of a man's advances, specifically a man who wants to use her for his own gain without acknowledging her experience and worth. The lyrics speak to a deep sense of self-awareness and self-worth, as the singer recognizes the man's true motives and refuses to let him take advantage of her.
In the first verse, the singer describes how the man does not want her around because she knows too much about his true nature. He wants someone he can deceive and manipulate, someone who will be his "clown" and go along with his schemes. However, the singer is wise to his intentions and isn't afraid to call him out on it. She proclaims that she is "too experienced to be taken for a stroll" and "too experienced for someone to rock and roll," meaning that she is not easily fooled and not interested in being used for a good time.
The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing that the singer knows her worth and won't allow herself to be taken advantage of. She is "too experienced to be taken for a stride" and won't let her pride get in the way of recognizing her own value. The second verse further elaborates on the man's intentions, suggesting that he hates the singer for turning down his offer and sees her as a means to an end rather than a valuable person in her own right. However, the singer remains strong and steadfast in her refusal, confident that she deserves someone who sees her true worth.
Overall, "Too Experienced" is a powerful anthem of self-assurance and self-worth. It speaks to the importance of recognizing one's own value and refusing to let others take advantage. The lyrics are simple yet impactful, driven by a strong beat and Ms. Dynamite's confident delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
He doesn't want me around
He is avoiding me and doesn't want me close to him.
He's got something to hide
He is keeping a secret from me.
I think he wants a clown
He is looking for someone he can easily manipulate and control.
Someone to take for a ride
He wants someone who he can deceive and exploit.
What i keep telling him
I am trying to explain to him that I am not the type of person he is looking for.
I'm too experienced to be taken for a stroll
I have been through enough to know when someone is trying to deceive me.
Too experienced for someone to rock and roll
I am not interested in being a part of someone's game or manipulation.
I'm too experienced to be taken for a stride
I am aware of my worth and not easily taken advantage of by others.
And i know its not my foolish pride
My confidence in myself comes from my experiences and not from arrogance or pride.
He hates the site of me
He dislikes me in a way where he feels disturbed and angry by simply seeing me.
Because i turned his offer down
He is upset with me because I refused something he offered me.
He's always sayin we were meant to be
He has the delusion that we belong together even though I have shown no interest in it.
Somehow he thought i'd be his clown
He imagined that I would be the perfect person for him to manipulate and control.
But this is what i say
I am about to explain to him why his assumptions about me are wrong.
She doesn't want u around
I am referring to myself in the third person to show his delusion about me.
Because u have too much to hide
I am accusing him of hiding important and relevant information from me.
I think u are a clown, not fit to be her bondafide
I am saying that he is not good enough to be close to me and I see him as a joke.
Thats why her name is Dynamite
My name Dynamite represents my strength and that I won't be easily manipulated.
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Eustoria
One of my all time jams.
andrew turvill
This album back then helped me so much. Fantastic album still. And the sings take on different meanings for me now I am older!
AllMyrellis_Official
Nice...Thank you for your version..music is Beautiful!
Latalik
Wed 2oth Apr 2022 19:09 still banging 🔥
Subskii Producer
Banga!!!! Love This tune I listen to it Everytime I drive lol
ALFJAMXA James
Why am I just hearing this artist in Sept 2019 Damn lol. I am officially a Ms Dynamite FAN 👍🏿✔
reggaeone
i feel so gud listening to this tune. Ms. Dynamite & Barrington Levy. BOOM!! got me bouncing.
reggaeone
@Pure.84 been there before
Pure.84
Do you have the true heart the song leads to lol
Johnny Butler
as if this exists only just found this i love bob andys version its pure goodness for the soul