Raggamuffin
Pinchers & Frankie Paul Lyrics


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Raggamuffin gal a yuh time fe shine
Mek yuh mate we no seh one of a kind
Right above front yuh no waan left behind
A yuh me sweet thing fe mek the heads high
Frankie father, tell her fe me no rude bwoy!

Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)
Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)

Beca wha me bawl!
Raggamuffin gal yuh a so sweet and yuh so nice (ooh we)
Body just a shock yuh a me number one choice
Gal yuh discipline come and take the prize (ooh we)
Anytime me see yuh gal me get hypnotized, beca
She pretty pretty an she ruff in a she walk an
The raggamuffin gal them know them a the talk an
Watch the gal look how the woman them a shock
Frankie Paul and the Indian a chat

Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)
Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)

Here it all now Frankie, me bawl!
Gal them ready, them no fight and them no fuss
Step outta line and then the raggamuffin cuss (ooh we)
Sexy gal a know them haffe get rush an
Big up yourself beca a yuh time fe boss, beca
Them no waan no man come tell them how them fe flex an (flex)
The raggamuffin gal them know how fe dress an
Bumba fat and them push out them chest an
Watch the man how them a bust out a fret

Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)
Tell them now Frankie!
Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)

A yuh a time FP, ca!
She's raggamuffin
I need her so (I need her so)
And when she's near me
I can't let her go (can't let her go)

Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)
A when I tell yuh man!
Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)

Hear it all them raggamuffin gal, rude boy!
Anytime the Indian deh ya
The gal them flex on fire
Anytime me come them just a rush inna the place ca
Seh me a raggamuffin
And yuh know me nah watch nothing
Big up yourself gal in yuh sequence an yuh list ca

Raggamuffin girl, girl
She's my raggamuffin baby love (baby love)
Tell them Frankie!
Ooh raggamuffin girl, girl
She's my raggamuffin baby girl

Indian possee!
Thusee gol meri soonor here the Raja me a talk an
The soorni curi come out after dark an
Banghra ba curi not sari raat an
Me Don Rani tell a time haffe shock an

Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)
Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)

All raggamuffin girls!
She's raggamuffin (she's raggamuffin)
I need her so (I need her so)
And when she's near me (and when she's near me)
I can't let her go (I can't let her go)

Raggamuffin girl, girl
My raggamuffin baby girl, yeah
Raggamuffin girl, girl
My raggamuffin baby girl, ah ha, ah ha

Lord a mercy, Lord a mercy
Raggamuffin
Lord a mercy, Lord a mercy
You're my raggamuffin baby
Raggamuffin
You're love is so sweet like candy
Raggamuffin
You're my raggamuffin baby
Raggamuffin

Raggamuffin
You're love is so sweet like candy
Raggamuffin
Oh baby
Raggamuffin




You're my raggamuffin baby
Raggamuffin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pinchers & Frankie Paul's song "Raggamuffin" describe the beauty and allure of a woman who is proud of her roots and unafraid to express herself. The opening lines declare that it's time for the raggamuffin girl to shine and take her rightful place above the rest. The song praises her unique and independent spirit and encourages her to stay true to herself, despite societal pressures. Frankie Paul, who is often referred to as "Papa Paul," advises her to keep her discipline and not be swayed by any rude boys.


Throughout the song, Pinchers and Frankie Paul express their admiration for the raggamuffin girl's beauty, confidence, and style. The chorus repeats the phrase "raggamuffin girl, she's my raggamuffin baby girl" to emphasize her unique identity and to show that they are attracted to her individuality. The song celebrates the power and allure of the raggamuffin girl, despite any criticism or negativity she may face.


Overall, "Raggamuffin" is an upbeat and lively song that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the raggamuffin girl. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their individuality and stay true to themselves, regardless of societal norms or expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Raggamuffin gal a yuh time fe shine
Raggamuffin girl, it's your moment to shine.


Mek yuh mate we no seh one of a kind
Let your partner know that you're unique.


Right above front yuh no waan left behind
You don't want to be left behind.


A yuh me sweet thing fe mek the heads high
You are my sweet thing that makes me walk with my head held high.


Frankie father, tell her fe me no rude bwoy!
Frankie, let her know that I am not a rude boy!


Raggamuffin girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She is a true raggamuffin girl.


She's my raggamuffin baby girl (she's a raggamuffin)
She is my raggamuffin baby girl, a true raggamuffin.


Beca wha me bawl!
Because of what I am shouting!


Raggamuffin gal yuh a so sweet and yuh so nice (ooh we)
Raggamuffin girl, you are so sweet and nice.


Body just a shock yuh a me number one choice
You make my body shake, you're my number one choice.


Gal yuh discipline come and take the prize (ooh we)
You have the best behavior and deserve to take the prize.


Anytime me see yuh gal me get hypnotized, beca
Every time I see you, girl, I get hypnotized.


She pretty pretty an she ruff in a she walk an
She is pretty and walks with a certain swagger.


The raggamuffin gal them know them a the talk an
The raggamuffin girls know they are the talk of the town.


Watch the gal look how the woman them a shock
Look at how the woman are shocked by the girl.


Frankie Paul and the Indian a chat
Frankie and the Indian are chatting.


Here it all now Frankie, me bawl!
Frankie, listen to what I am saying!


Gal them ready, them no fight and them no fuss
The girls are ready and don't start fights or arguments.


Step outta line and then the raggamuffin cuss (ooh we)
If you step out of line, the raggamuffin will curse you.


Sexy gal a know them haffe get rush an
The sexy girls know they will get attention.


Big up yourself beca a yuh time fe boss, beca
Celebrate yourself, it's your time to be the boss.


Them no waan no man come tell them how them fe flex an (flex)
They don't want any man to tell them how to act or behave.


The raggamuffin gal them know how fe dress an
The raggamuffin girls know how to dress.


Bumba fat and them push out them chest an
They confidently show off their curves.


Watch the man how them a bust out a fret
Watch the men react to them with excitement.


Tell them now Frankie!
Tell them now, Frankie!


A yuh a time FP, ca!
It's your time, Frankie!


She's raggamuffin
She's a true raggamuffin.


I need her so (I need her so)
I need her so much.


And when she's near me
And when she's close to me


I can't let her go (can't let her go)
I can't let her go.


A when I tell yuh man!
This is what I'm trying to tell you, man!


Hear it all them raggamuffin gal, rude boy!
Listen up, all the raggamuffin girls, rude boy!


Anytime the Indian deh ya
Whenever the Indian is here


The gal them flex on fire
The girls are confident and bold.


Anytime me come them just a rush inna the place ca
Whenever I come around, they just rush to be near me.


Seh me a raggamuffin
Say that I am a true raggamuffin.


And yuh know me nah watch nothing
And you know that I don't care about anything else.


Big up yourself gal in yuh sequence an yuh list ca
Celebrate yourself, girl, with your flashy clothes and jewelry.


Raggamuffin girl, girl
Raggamuffin girl


She's my raggamuffin baby love (baby love)
She's my raggamuffin baby love


Ooh raggamuffin girl, girl
Raggamuffin girl, girl


She's my raggamuffin baby girl
She's my raggamuffin baby girl


Indian possee!
Indian possie!


Thusee gol meri soonor here the Raja me a talk an
Listen to me, dear girl, the Raja is talking to you.


The soorni curi come out after dark an
The beautiful girl shows herself after dark.


Banghra ba curi not sari raat an
The Banghra dance goes on all night.


Me Don Rani tell a time haffe shock an
I, Don Rani, am telling you the truth that might shock you.


All raggamuffin girls!
All raggamuffin girls!


She's raggamuffin (she's raggamuffin)
She's a true raggamuffin.


And when she's near me (and when she's near me)
And when she's close to me


I can't let her go (I can't let her go)
I can't let her go.


My raggamuffin baby girl, yeah
My raggamuffin baby girl, yeah


My raggamuffin baby girl, ah ha, ah ha
My raggamuffin baby girl, ah ha, ah ha


Lord a mercy, Lord a mercy
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord


Raggamuffin
True raggamuffin


You're my raggamuffin baby
You're my true raggamuffin baby


You're love is so sweet like candy
Your love is as sweet as candy.


Oh baby
Oh baby.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: DAVE HEYWOOD, IAN CHAND, LEROY HEYWOOD, STEPHEN KAPUR

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