Bay Badness
Popcaan Lyrics
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Buy di gun dem an pack dem up
Walk pon dem henz an wi shot dem up yea
Bwoy a chuck over Benz an a run left dem gyal
When unruly gang buck dem up
Yea bwoy a go berry
Yea walk wid di berrita
Wi born so wi no catch da disease
Mi no from bush thing when mi deh a knock fist
Yo know seh a bay badness bay badness
Addi drop off a head from mi deh a todness
Matches lane bay badness bay badness
Bay bad man mi know mi no know actress
Mi born wid bay badness bay badness
Bay badness bay badness
When black bimma pull up a yo foot a badness come out deh
Yuh a go down in a hole an salute deh
To how mi bad every bad cop salute mi
Bwoy go back a dem bed naw come out deh
Man burn down yo house an run yo weh
Anyweh yo si Walton man gun deh deh
Telescope shine bright pony o big head
An aim an fire an fling yo weh
Wi a walk wid a waft load a badness
From yo crass toal a madness
Man chap yo up fine an put yo in a bag
Cause bright like hear wa darkness
DJ man murder di good di bad di ugly
So a that's why most people no love mi
Mi head sick yo fuck mi gyal no trust mi
Cause shi a seh mi wi murder di aunty
Mi wi dweet fi true a so mama grow mi
Buss of yo windpipe infront a panzy
Seh dem bad an dem frightened fi duppy story
All now dem badness no excite mi
Wi a walk wid a waft load a badness
From yo crass toal a madness
Man chap yo up fine an put yo in a bag
Cause bright like hear wa darkness
The song "Bay Badness" by Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan is a bold statement on the culture of gang violence in Jamaica. The lyrics describe a world where those with guns are revered and feared, and where shootouts are a common occurrence. The chorus repeats the phrase "bay badness," a slang term meaning extreme violence or aggression. Popcaan boasts about his own "badness" and warns others not to cross him, or they will end up dead or buried.
The first verse describes a typical scenario in this violent world: some "bwoy" (likely a rival gang member) tries to "chat yo fuck" (talk trash) to the DJ or Popcaan himself, and is quickly dispatched with a gun. The second verse is more introspective and suggests that this culture of violence is deeply ingrained in Jamaican society, with Popcaan claiming that he was "born with badness" and that it's just a part of who he is. He also acknowledges that this lifestyle comes with certain risks, such as not being able to trust anyone, even his own girlfriend.
Line by Line Meaning
Yow DJ some bwoy cyan chat yo fuck
Some individuals are not permitted to speak in DJ's presence
Buy di gun dem an pack dem up
Acquire guns and keep them ready
Walk pon dem henz an wi shot dem up yea
Shoot individuals while standing on car hoods
Bwoy a chuck over Benz an a run left dem gyal
Someone is abandoning their partner and running away from trouble
When unruly gang buck dem up
When the violent group encounters them
Yea bwoy a go berry
Individuals are going to be buried as a result of their actions
Yea walk wid di berrita
Carry the beretta gun while walking
Wi born so wi no catch da disease
They are naturally immune to the negative influences
Delavaga bay badness bay badness
Delavaga is known for its bad deeds
Mi no from bush thing when mi deh a knock fist
I am not new to confrontations
Yo know seh a bay badness bay badness
It is a fact that there are bad individuals everywhere
Addi drop off a head from mi deh a todness
Addi is known to have committed murder in the past
Matches lane bay badness bay badness
Matches Lane is full of bad elements
Bay bad man mi know mi no know actress
He knows real bad people and not movie actors
Mi born wid bay badness bay badness
He inherited bad tendencies
Bay badness bay badness
There is a lot of badness present
When black bimma pull up a yo foot a badness come out deh
When the black car arrives, one becomes more aggressive
Yuh a go down in a hole an salute deh
One will be buried and celebrated after death
To how mi bad every bad cop salute mi
Even corrupt cops respect his abilities to do bad things
Bwoy go back a dem bed naw come out deh
Individuals are afraid to leave their homes because of his reputation
Man burn down yo house an run yo weh
Someone is capable of burning down one's house and forcing them out
Anyweh yo si Walton man gun deh deh
Wherever Walton is seen, guns are present
Telescope shine bright pony o big head
Telescope's firearm is easily noticeable
An aim an fire an fling yo weh
Fire the weapon and dispose of the victim
Wi a walk wid a waft load a badness
They live their lives being bad
From yo crass toal a madness
It is madness from one's toes up to their head
Man chap yo up fine an put yo in a bag
Someone will cut one into pieces and dispose of them
Cause bright like hear wa darkness
Extremely dangerous
DJ man murder di good di bad di ugly
The DJ sing about murdering anyone, regardless of their character
So a that's why most people no love mi
That is why most people dislike him
Mi head sick yo fuck mi gyal no trust mi
His mind is not well, and his girlfriend does not trust him
Cause shi a seh mi wi murder di aunty
His girlfriend is afraid he might kill her aunt
Mi wi dweet fi true a so mama grow mi
He inherited violent tendencies from his mother
Buss of yo windpipe infront a panzy
Breaking someone's throat in front of their loved ones
Seh dem bad an dem frightened fi duppy story
These individuals claim to be bad but are scared of ghost stories
All now dem badness no excite mi
Their badness does not impress him
Contributed by Harper V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rajbhagwandin787
Bay badnesss
@THEangell47
mi born wid bay badness a swear str888 up!!!!!!!
@SELONDONN
yoooooooooooawwww it mad nuh bloooodclaaaaat
@WaVeHeAdz
baay baddnesssssss!!!!!! sick!
@Mojito1957
ese song es gradioso es una granada bellisimo me gusto mucho
@bronxballa1020
MAAAAWWWWWWWDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!
@PLOttawa
Sique!
@RajBhagwandin-qv4wy
Bare badness
@prince101ist
yo u badmind eeh yute bout sparta !!low d man d chune a shot .likkle priest
@ABlackstone88
every bad cop salute meh