Flipping Rhymes
Munga Honourable Lyrics


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[Chorus:]
My brain keep flipping rhymez
Lips keep spitting lines
Left hand keeping time
Right hand grippin mine
Don't you play with mine [repeat]

[Verse 1:]
Ackee walk and J town don't play round
Common, Tavern, whole A town
Cassia Park bun fiya whole year round
So who nah bun fiya don't stay round. Yeah
St. Mary a my place,
Islington, Port Maria, Highgate,
Buff Bay girl dem pack up a my gate
And Annotto Bay seh Rastafari straight
Dem call me M to the U
Whole place lock wen me come through
So girlfriend, send fi you crew
Hollow Point, him want the one weh inna
Green and blue, Don want de one
Weh inna pink, and tell de one inna
Yellow Cool Face want de link
A we lock de place wha yuh tink
We got herbs to smoke and roots to drink.

[Chorus]

[Verse 2:]
Hail King Selassie I di first when me get up
Do 40 push-up, do 30 sit-up
So me haffi firm and fit up
So me have me high grade fi smoke
Right afta me sip up, me sip up
Sneakers and Guess jeans zip up
Mummy T a change baby pampers weh piss up
Haile Selassie I orders me keep up
No matter bout who want lip up
Munga me touch de road and
Set the code, bun burdens and load
So me just go, block a reverence
And hold me order,
Me hail King Selassie the father
It was about ten o'clock
Someone call me phone, who, yow
A Don Corleone, him have a new riddim
And three girl wid him and a guy
Just diss and him well want me kill him





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In the song "Flipping Rhymez" by Munga Honourable, the artist delves into his world and life where his brain keeps flipping rhymes and his lips keep spitting lines. The chorus talks about his love for music and how he holds it dear to his heart. The verses speak about the different areas in Jamaica and how he has a strong presence there. In verse one, he mentions different areas like Ackee Walk, J Town, Common Tavern, and how they do not play around, while in verse two, he pays homage to Haile Selassie I, the first Rasta Emperor of Ethiopia. The usage of vernacular Jamaican creole and context specific references make the song relatable to the Jamaican people and cements it as a true dancehall classic.


Line by Line Meaning

My brain keep flipping rhymez
My mind is constantly coming up with new and creative rhymes to use in my music.


Lips keep spitting lines
I am constantly rapping and delivering my rhymes with confidence and skill.


Left hand keeping time
I am able to keep a steady beat with my left hand, allowing me to stay on track with my music.


Right hand grippin mine
My right hand is holding onto my partner's hand, showing my commitment and loyalty to them.


Don't you play with mine
I am warning others not to mess with my partner or try to come between us.


Ackee walk and J town don't play round
The neighborhoods of Ackee Walk and J Town are known for being tough and dangerous, so people shouldn't mess with them.


Common, Tavern, whole A town
Other areas, such as Common and Tavern, are also known for being rough neighborhoods.


Cassia Park bun fiya whole year round
Violence and chaos are common occurrences in Cassia Park throughout the entire year.


So who nah bun fiya don't stay round. Yeah
Those who can't handle the heat and danger of these areas should stay away from them.


St. Mary a my place,
I feel a deep connection and love for the area of St. Mary.


Islington, Port Maria, Highgate,
These are specific locations within St. Mary that hold special meaning for me.


Buff Bay girl dem pack up a my gate
Women from Buff Bay often come to my doorstep and show me affection and attention.


And Annotto Bay seh Rastafari straight
The people of Annotto Bay are believers in Rastafarianism and its values.


Dem call me M to the U
People know me as M to the U, which is my nickname or stage name.


Whole place lock wen me come through
Whenever I enter a place, it becomes crowded and everyone wants to see me or talk to me.


So girlfriend, send fi you crew
I am inviting my girlfriend to bring her friends with her when she comes to see me.


Hollow Point, him want the one weh innaGreen and blue, Don want de oneWeh inna pink, and tell de one innaYellow Cool Face want de link
Different people have their own preferences for the type of drugs they want to buy from me.


A we lock de place wha yuh tink
We are the ones who control the situation and have the power in this situation.


We got herbs to smoke and roots to drink.
We have marijuana and other natural remedies to use for our enjoyment and health.


Hail King Selassie I di first when me get up
I pay tribute to and honor the legendary Jamaican leader King Selassie I.


Do 40 push-up, do 30 sit-up
I work hard every day to stay physically fit and strong through exercise.


So me haffi firm and fit up
It is important for me to be healthy and strong in order to succeed in my music career.


So me have me high grade fi smoke
I enjoy smoking high quality marijuana to help me relax and be creative.


Right afta me sip up, me sip up
After taking a sip from a drink, I immediately take another one.


Sneakers and Guess jeans zip up
I am wearing my sneakers and Guess jeans, which I think makes me look stylish and cool.


Mummy T a change baby pampers weh piss up
My mother is taking care of changing dirty baby diapers that need to be cleaned.


Haile Selassie I orders me keep up
I believe that King Selassie I is telling me to stay strong and focused in my life.


No matter bout who want lip up
I don't care about people who talk negatively or criticize me.


Munga me touch de road and
When I go out or travel, I become very popular and well-known.


Set the code, bun burdens and load
I have a unique and innovative approach to my music, and I am able to overcome challenges with ease.


So me just go, block a reverence
I am moving forward in my career with confidence and respect for others.


And hold me order,
I am in control of my own life and decisions.


Me hail King Selassie the father
I show my respect and admiration for King Selassie I as a father figure and leader.


It was about ten o'clock
This is a specific detail of the story that I am telling.


Someone call me phone, who, yow
I received a phone call from an unknown person.


A Don Corleone, him have a new riddim
I am being contacted by Don Corleone, who has a new instrumental track for me to use.


And three girl wid him and a guy
Don Corleone is not alone, but is accompanied by three women and a man.


Just diss and him well want me kill him
Don Corleone is upset with someone who disrespected him, and wants me to help him retaliate in a violent way.


[Chorus]
This is the chorus of the song, which repeats throughout.




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