Pon De Replay
Rihanna/Vybz Kartel Lyrics


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Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

It goes one by one even two by two
Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
Wind it up one time, wind it back once more

Come run, run, run, run
Everybody move, run
Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Everybody in the club, give me a run (run)
If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Well, I'm ready for ya
Come let me show ya
You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move
Come, come

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

Hey Mr.
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up
Hey Mr.
Hey Mr.
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

It goes one by one even two by two
Everybody in the club gon' be rockin' when I'm through
Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers
Move both ya feet and run to the beat

Come run, run, run, run
Everybody move, run
Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Everybody in the club give me a run (run)
If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Well, I'm ready for ya
Come let me show ya
You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

Hey Mr.
Hey Mr.
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up (turn the music up right now)
Hey Mr.
Oh Mr.
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up (turn the music up right now)

Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to the ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to the ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up




All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Pon De Replay" by Rihanna and Vybz Kartel are the ultimate party anthem, inviting everyone to come together and dance. The chorus repeats itself, urging the DJ to turn up the volume as the girls on the dance floor want to party some more. The verses describe the dance moves and the energy required to keep the party going all night long. The lyrics encourage everyone to run, jump and move until they drop, matching the rhythm of the music, and asking the DJ to keep the music going. The song, therefore, gives the feeling of togetherness, letting everyone experience the power of music without a care in the world.


Apart from the upbeat melody and catchy chorus and lyrics, "Pon De Replay" has several noteworthy features. This song was Rihanna's debut single, released in 2005, and was an instant hit. The song topped the charts in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada. The song's unique sound was due to Vybz Kartel's Jamaican Patois, which means party on the replay. The lyrics served as a metaphor for doing something over again, recreating the fun and excitement of a party every time. The song's success and unique sound launched Rihanna's career, propelling her to international fame.


Line by Line Meaning

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Asking the DJ to replay the song


Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Requesting the DJ to increase the volume of the music


All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
All the girls on the dance floor want more music


It goes one by one even two by two
People are dancing one or two at a time


Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
Inviting everyone to see how to dance


Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
The dance moves involve dipping low and then slowly bringing it up


Wind it up one time, wind it back once more
Dancing involves winding the body up and then winding it back down once more


Come run, run, run, run
Asking everyone to run on the dance floor


Everybody move, run
Encouraging everyone to keep moving


Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Encouraging everyone to continue dancing until the song ends


Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Dancing involves shaking the body until the night turns into day


Everybody in the club, give me a run (run)
Encouraging everyone in the club to run and dance


If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
Asking if everyone is ready to dance


One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Encouraging everyone to dance with a clear and focused mind


Well, I'm ready for ya
The singer is ready to dance


Come let me show ya
The singer wants to show everyone how to dance


You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move
The singer is confident in teaching people how to dance


Hey Mr.
Addressing the DJ again


Please Mr. DJ
Politely asking the DJ


Tell me if you hear me
Asking if the DJ can hear the request


Turn the music up
Asking the DJ to increase the volume again


Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Encouraging everyone to dance if they are feeling the music


Put your hands up to the ceiling
Asking everyone to raise their hands




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alisha Brooks, Carl Allen Sturken, Evan A Rogers, Vada J Nobles

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