Tingo
Nessa Preppy Lyrics


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Yea, yea, yea
Yea, yea, yea
Wooohh

I come out to wiiiine
Boy I come here to wiiiine
I come here to wine my waist down low
I come out to wiiiine
Boy I come here to wiiiine
I come here to wine
An go down low
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh, oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
Come make meh show yuh how de tingo
I wah yuh come speak muh lingo
Show meh how de tingo
I wah yuh come speak muh lingo

Let we go
Enough ah de talking
Head back to de flexing
An after de drinkin
We go get to de next thing
Yuh put yuh hand on meh bumpa
I cock it back like yuh wah dah
Cuz ain't another one like me
So boy doh take me lightly

Lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh, oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
Come make meh show yuh how de tingo
I wah yuh come speak muh lingo
Show meh how de tingo
I wah yuh come speak muh lingo
Oh, oh oohh

Wine to de ground my gal go dung, go dung
Wine to de ground my gal (oh, oh oohh)
Wine to de ground my gal go dung, go dung
Wine to de ground my gal (Yea, yea, yea, yea)
Wine to de ground gal dung (oh, oh oohh)
Wine to de ground my gal (Yea, yea, yea, yea)
Wine to de ground gal dung (Yea, yea, yea, yea)
Wine to de ground my gal

I wah yuh pull up behind me
Baby catch de timin
Cuz when yuh see ah start winin
Is more fire like Capleton
I wanna give yuh this
Come ah lil closer
An watch meh wine an bend ova
I wanna give yuh it so bad so bad

Lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh, oh oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh)
Come make meh show yuh how de tingo
I wah yuh come speak muh lingo
Show meh how de tingo
I wah yuh come speak muh lingo
Oh, oh oohh

Wine to de ground my gal go dung, go dung
Wine to de ground my gal (oh, oh oohh)
Wine to de ground my gal go dung, go dung
Wine to de ground my gal (Yea, yea, yea, yea)
Wine to de ground gal dung (oh, oh oohh)
Wine to de ground my gal (Yea, yea, yea, yea)
Wine to de ground gal dung (Yea, yea, yea, yea)
Wine to de ground my gal

I come out to wiiiine
Boy I come here to wiiiine
I come here to wine my waist down low
I come out to wiiiine
Boy I come here to wiiiine
I come here to wine




An go down low
An lemme show yuh how de tingo

Overall Meaning

In Nessa Preppy's song Tingo, the artist expresses her love for dancing and her desire to show her partner how to dance the Tingo. She invites her partner to speak her "lingo" and enjoy the experience together. She starts by saying that she came out to dance and specifically "wine" her waist down low, which is slang for grinding and moving sensually to the beat. She then proceeds to teach her partner the Tingo dance and asks him to follow her lead. The Tingo is a popular dance style in Trinidad and Tobago, where Nessa Preppy was born and raised. The song is imbued with the island's vibrant energy, and it celebrates the art of Caribbean dance and culture.


The song's lyrics revolve around women's empowerment, encouraging women to be confident and show off their dancing skills. The artist is proud of her heritage and wants to introduce her culture to her partner. The Tingo is not just a dance but a representation of the Caribbean's festive and lively culture. Nessa Preppy is inviting her partner to embrace her culture and join her in the celebration. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a hit among fans of Caribbean music worldwide.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea, yea, yea
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.


I come out to wiiiine
I am here to dance, specifically using my hips to move my waist in a circular motion to the beat of the music.


Boy I come here to wiiiine
Addressing a male individual, indicating that she is here to dance in a way that is intended to impress him.


I come here to wine my waist down low
Reiterating that she is here specifically to dance using her hips and waist movements, and emphasizing that she will be doing so in a low position.


An go down low
Further emphasizing that she will be dancing with her waist low to the ground.


An lemme show yuh how de tingo (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Inviting the listener to watch and learn from her skillful dance moves, specifically the 'tingo' (a type of dance move).


I wah yuh come speak muh lingo
Asking the listener to also participate in the dancing by learning and using the dance moves she is doing.


Let we go
Let's go.


Enough ah de talking
Indicating that there has been enough conversation and it is time to move on to other things (in this case, dancing).


Head back to de flexing
Returning to the party or dancing location.


An after de drinkin
After drinking alcohol.


We go get to de next thing
Referring to continuing the party or the activity of dancing.


Yuh put yuh hand on meh bumpa
The listener places their hand on the singer's buttocks, likely as part of dancing together.


I cock it back like yuh wah dah
The singer appears to retaliate to the listener's advances with a threatening gesture, implying physical violence if the listener continues to be too aggressive or pushy.


Cuz ain't another one like me
Asserting that the singer is unique and there is no one else like her out there.


So boy doh take me lightly
Warning the listener to take the singer seriously and not underestimate her abilities or her willingness to defend herself.


Wine to de ground my gal go dung, go dung
Repeating the phrase used earlier about dancing and emphasizing that the singer will dance with her waist low to the ground.


I wah yuh pull up behind me
Asking the listener to move behind the singer, likely indicating that she wants to dance with them.


Baby catch de timin
Asking the listener to match the singer's timing or dance moves closely, enhancing the experience of dancing together.


Cuz when yuh see ah start winin
When the listener sees the singer start to dance by moving their hips and waist, they should follow suit and join in the dancing.


Is more fire like Capleton
Indicating that the dancing will continue to be intense, hot, and very energetic, like the music of Capleton (a Jamaican reggae artist).


I wanna give yuh this
Implies that the singer wants to give the listener a dance performance that will impress them or make them happy.


Come ah lil closer
Inviting the listener to move closer to the singer to make it easier to dance together.


An watch meh wine an bend ova
Asking the listener to watch as the singer dances by bending over and moving her hips and waist seductively.


I wanna give yuh it so bad so bad
Reiterating the desire to give the listener an impressive dance performance.




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@warrenpaul5995

When I see this video and listen to this tune I realize folks don’t appreciate soca enough.

@kathydiaz8109

Me too soca is the best

@enochlee3055

Once i get the tingo i ain't want anything else, the tingo is enough for me

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@@kathydiaz8109 i know right

@enochlee3055

I love de tingo

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Realy

@southsideentertainment8163

STILL MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE NESSA TRACK, been rocking this since day one til now

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