Red Dragon is the brother of fellow Jamaican DJ Flourgon.
Hol' A Fresh
Red Dragon Lyrics
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I wanna hear you say yes, I wanna hear you say yes
And mi seh downtown posse man dem love fresh
I wanna hear you say yes, I wanna hear you say yes
And mi seh all who nuh bathe from morning run go hol a fresh
Go hol a, go hol a fresh
All who nuh bathe from evening run go hol a fresh
And how you wake up this morning and you don't hol a fresh
Evening pass and you don't hol a fresh
Water deh bout here, you is a dirty wretch water come now
Take up the rag, take up di soap and run go hol a fresh
Come out a di dance if you nuh dead and run go hol a
Every morning mi wake up and mi haffi ketch a fresh
Evening come mi haffi ketch another fresh
Nah go a dance if mi know seh mi nuh fresh
Nah dance with da girl if mi nuh fresh
Mouth haffi fresh, skin haffi fresh, clothes haffi fresh
All who nuh bathe from morning run go hol a fresh
Go hol a fresh, go hol a fresh
All who nuh bathe from evening run go hol a fresh
Go hol a, go hol a
And how you wake up this morning and you don't hol a fresh
Evening pass and you don't hol a fresh
Water deh bout here, you is a dirty wretch water come now
You nuh love di fresh, you nuh want go fresh go hol a fresh
You nuh want go fresh, you nuh want go fresh go hol a fresh
You nuh want go fresh, you nuh want go fresh
Some people come a dance, my god dem well dressed
Dem dress up inna jacket man dem dress up inna vest
Man dress woman dress in! inna di best
Yeah, some a ride bike some a drive Chevrolet
Dem come a dancehall and a push up dem chest
A tell crowd a people bout dem a di best
And when you tek a stock my god a dem nuh fresh sung
You nuh want go fresh, you nuh want go fresh
Go hol a fresh, you nuh want go fresh
All who nuh bathe from morning run go hol a fresh
Go hol a, go hol a fresh
All who nuh bathe from evening run go hol a fresh
Go hol a fresh, go hol a
And how you wake up this morning and you don't hol a fresh
Evening pass and you don't hol a fresh
Water deh bout here, you is a dirty wretch water come now
Take up the rag, ake up di soap and run go hol a fresh
Come out a di dance if you nuh dead and run go hol a fresh
Every morning mi wake up and mi haffi ketch a fresh
Evening come mi haffi ketch another fresh
Nah go a dance if mi know seh mi nuh fresh
Nah dance with da girl if mi nuh fresh
Mouth haffi fresh, skin haffi fresh, clothes haffi
And mi seh all who nuh bathe from morning run go hol a fresh
Go hol a fresh, go hol a fresh
All who nuh bathe from evening run go hol a fresh
Go hol a, go hol a
And how you wake up this morning and you don't hol a fresh
Evening pass and you don't hol a fresh
Water deh bout here, you is a dirty wretch water come now
You nuh love di fresh, you love di fresh go hol a fresh
You nuh love di fresh, you love di fresh go hol a fresh
You nuh want go fresh, you nuh want go fresh
Some people come a dance, my god dem well dressed
Dem dress up inna jacket dem dress up inna vest
Man dress woman dress in, inna di best
Yeah, some a ride bike some a drive Chevrolet
And come a dancehall and a push up dem chest
A tell crowd a people bout dem a di best
And when you tek a stock my god a dem nuh fresh sung
The lyrics to Red Dragon's song Hol' A Fresh are centered around the concept of being clean and fresh. The song is a warning to individuals to make sure they are "fresh" or clean before attending parties or events, as this is an important factor in being respected and accepted in certain social circles. The lyrics emphasise the importance of taking a bath and staying clean both in the morning and in the evening, and show disdain for those who do not make this effort or show up to events looking dirty.
The song also highlights the importance of fresh breath and clean clothes in addition to a clean body. The lyrics emphasise the importance of being well-groomed and having a positive appearance so as to be respected in social settings, particularly in the dancehall community. The verses also describe the people at the party who are well-dressed and driving nice cars but may not be clean, and cautions others not to fall into this category.
Overall, the lyrics to Hol' A Fresh convey an important message about the importance of personal hygiene and appearance in social interactions, particularly in social settings where appearances can be everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Uptown posse man dem love fresh
Men from wealthier neighborhoods value cleanliness and looking good
I wanna hear you say yes, I wanna hear you say yes
I want you to agree with me and my values
And mi seh downtown posse man dem love fresh
Men from poorer neighborhoods also value cleanliness and looking good
All who nuh bathe from morning run go hol a fresh
If you haven't bathed after your morning workout, go take a shower
Go hol a, go hol a fresh
Go and take a shower
All who nuh bathe from evening run go hol a fresh
If you haven't bathed after your evening workout, go take a shower
And how you wake up this morning and you don't hol a fresh
If you woke up this morning without taking a shower
Evening pass and you don't hol a fresh
If the day has ended and you still haven't showered
Water deh bout here, you is a dirty wretch water come now
There is water readily available, so there is no excuse for not bathing
Take up the rag, take up di soap and run go hol a fresh
Take a washcloth and soap and take a shower
Come out a di dance if you nuh dead and run go hol a
If you care about your hygiene, leave the party and take a shower
Every morning mi wake up and mi haffi ketch a fresh
I shower every morning to stay clean
Evening come mi haffi ketch another fresh
I shower in the evening to stay clean
Mouth haffi fresh, skin haffi fresh, clothes haffi fresh
My breath, skin, and clothes all need to be clean and fresh
You nuh love di fresh, you nuh want go fresh go hol a fresh
If you don't value cleanliness, go take a shower anyways
Some people come a dance, my god dem well dressed
Some people go to parties well-dressed
Dem dress up inna jacket man dem dress up inna vest
They dress in jackets and vests
Man dress woman dress in! inna di best
Both men and women dress in their best clothes
Yeah, some a ride bike some a drive Chevrolet
Some come by bike while others come in a Chevrolet
And come a dancehall and a push up dem chest
They come to the party and show off their confidence
A tell crowd a people bout dem a di best
They tell everyone how great they are
And when you tek a stock my god a dem nuh fresh sung
But upon closer inspection, they aren't actually clean
You nuh love di fresh, you love di fresh go hol a fresh
If you truly love cleanliness, go take a shower
You nuh want go fresh, you nuh want go fresh go hol a fresh
If you don't want to stay clean, go take a shower anyways
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEROY ANTHONY MAY, Leroy May
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mobaygooner1691
My American wife heard me singing this song and said aint no damn way thats a song you made that shit up..so i had to pull out this classic🤣🔥🔥🔥
@dunkirk6808
😂😂😂😂😂
@Immeka_Media
That’s exactly what happen to me. Lol
@Angel-eq9tq
🤣🤣🤣 yes! I had to play it to the kids as proof.🤣
Nothing comes close to those dancehall lyrics. 🇯🇲🇬🇧
@obscuritymaster1880
Did you tell her that every song that ever existed was made up by someone.
@ninoshkahendricks8816
My son said the same thing 😂
@grohungan
When I first heard this song I fell in love with it. I was 16 and now I am 63 years old and it popped up in my head. I had to go find it and purchase it. So many memories. In Philadelphia we had a disc jokey, Java Emanuel I, 2:27 who spun records for Temple University’s WRTI radio from Annenberg Hall every Saturday. He went too all of the Reggae Sun Splash events and came back with this song.
@lloydielloyd915
Sorry bro serious question...I'm confused. Are you saying this song came out 47yrs ago?? You're 63 now and heard this when you were 16??
@kayciagordon4696
Stepping into the shower and this came to mind 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jamesbrown7379
Same here 😂😂