Pon de Replay
Rihanna Elephant Man Lyrics

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Woo, di club is getting warmer
Guess who is back up in your corner (ch'yeah)
Love to see di girls dem whining up in dem Dolce and dem Gabbana
This is Elephant Man and Rihanna
Can I hear you say, "Turn it up"
Mr. DJ, Mr. DJ, Mr. DJ, Mr. DJ
Turn it up Mr. DJ, Mr. DJ, Mr. DJ, Mr. DJ (come on)
Can I hear everybody say? (Turn it up)

When you hear this tune ah play (turn it up)
Turn it up, Mr. DJ (turn it up)
This is Elephant Man and Rihanna (come on)

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

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

Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up? (Come on)
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up? (Ch'yeah)

Turn it up some more
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up some more
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up some more
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up some more
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up, well

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

Come run, run, run, run
Everybody move, run
Lemme see you move and rock it 'til di groove done
Shake it 'til di moon becomes di sun (sun)
Everybody in di club give me a run (run)
If you ready to move, say it (yeah) (come on)
One time for your mind, say it (yeah, yeah) (come on)
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 di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?

Come on, can I hear everybody say (turn it up)
When you hear this tune ah play? (Turn it up)
Turn it up, Mr. DJ (turn it up)
Turn it up, turn it up, 'til you burn it up, well
Come out, if you cyaan' take di pressure
Girls whining up and getting wetta
When dem say fi turn it down, we turn it up, turn it up fi di betta
Dem haffi take we out pon stretcha, come on

Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to di ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to di ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to di ceiling
Everybody get down if you feel me (woo)
Come and put your hands up to di ceiling

Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay (come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
(All di gyal pon di dance floor)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?
Come, Mr. DJ, song pon di replay (hey, Mr. DJ, boy)
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?

All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more, what?
Come, Mr. DJ, won't you turn di music up?

Overall Meaning

In the remix of “Pon de Replay," two notorious artists - Rihanna and Elephant Man - come together to create a music sensation that invokes club vibes. The song has an electrifying beat that stimulates the body and mind, urging you to get up and move to the rhythm. The lyrics are pretty simple, as the artists focus more on creating an ambiance of fun and enjoyment through the music. The song explores the common club theme - the DJ playing the most happening tunes, and the crowd enjoying the music and their dance moves. The lyrics invite everyone to come and groove to the music, with Rihanna and Elephant Man both joining forces to take the party to an all-new level.

The lyrics begin with Elephant Man announcing his presence in the club and inviting the DJ to turn up the volume. He then goes on to ask the girls to bring out their best, donning their Dolce & Gabbana dresses and show off their sultry moves. Rihanna then takes over, encouraging everyone to get on the floor and let her show them what she’s got. She asks the crowd to dip low, bring it up slowly, and wind it up. The chorus hits, and it’s all about raising the music and letting it blast as the lyrics keep repeating, “Come Mr. DJ, turn the music up.”

Overall, the song is a club anthem that tells everyone to let loose and leave their inhibitions at the door. It’s about dancing and enjoying the music with no care in the world. It’s a song that inspires you to let go of all your stress and have fun. The lyrics are simple, but the beat and energy that Rihanna and Elephant Man bring to the table is what makes it worth dancing to.

Line by Line Meaning

Woo! Di club is getting warmer
The club is starting to heat up and get more lively

Guess who is back up in your corner
Elephant Man and Rihanna are here to perform

Love to see di girls dem whining up in dem Dolce and dem Gabbana
They enjoy watching the girls dance and move in their expensive clothing brands

This is Elephant Man and Rihanna
The two artists are collaborating on this song

Can I hear you say turn it up
Asking the crowd to request a louder volume for the music

Mr. DJ Mr. Dj Mr. Dj Mr. Dj
Continuously addressing the DJ

Tun it up Mr. Dj Mr. Dj Mr. Dj Mr. Dj (come on)
Asking the DJ to increase the volume again

Can I hear everybody say? (Tun it up!)
Asking the crowd to join in the request for louder music

When you hear this tune ah play (tun it up)
Asking the crowd to request louder music every time they hear this song

Turn it up Mr. Dj (turn it up!)
Repeating the request for the DJ to increase the volume

It goes one by one even two by two
Dancing can be done individually or in pairs

Everybody on di floor let me show you how we do
Offering to teach the crowd how to dance

Let's go, dip it low, din you bring it up slow
Instructing the crowd to move their bodies by bending low and then gradually rising up

Whine it up one time, whine it back once more
Encouraging the crowd to move their waist and hips in a circular motion

Come run, run, run, run
Asking the crowd to move quickly on the dance floor

Everybody move, run
Encouraging everyone to keep dancing

Lemme see you move and rock it 'til di groove done
Encouraging the crowd to keep dancing until the music stops

Shake it 'til di moon becomes di sun (sun)
Encouraging the crowd to dance until the sunrise

Everybody in di club, give me a run (run)
Asking everyone to dance and have a good time

If you ready to move say (yeah, yeah)
Asking the crowd if they are ready to dance

One time for your mind say (yeah, yeah)
Asking the crowd to express their enthusiasm for the music

Well, I'm ready for ya
The artist is ready to perform for the crowd

Come let me show ya
Inviting the crowd to watch and learn how to dance

You want to groove, I'ma show you how to move
Assuring the crowd that they too can dance like the professionals

Come, come
Inviting the audience to join in and dance

Come Mr. Dj song pon de replay
Requesting the DJ to play the song 'Pon De Replay'

Come Mr. Dj won't you turn di music up
Asking the DJ to increase the volume again

(All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more
The girls dancing on the floor want more music and dancing

Turn it up some more!
Asking for even louder music

Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up!
Repeating the request for louder music

Turn it up! Turn it up!
Continuing to request louder music

Everybody in di club gon' be rockin' when I'm through
The artist is confident that everyone will be dancing to this song

Let di bass from di speakers run through ya sneakers
A playful way of saying to let the music take over the body

Move both ya feet and run to di beat
Instructing the crowd to move their feet to the rhythm of the music

Everybody in di club give me a run (run)
Encouraging the crowd to dance and enjoy themselves

If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
Checking if the crowd is still ready and enthusiastic about dancing

One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Asking the crowd to express their excitement

Come on! Can I hear everybody say (turn it up!)
Requesting the crowd to continue requesting louder music

When yuh hear this tune a play (turn it up!)
Asking the crowd to continue asking for louder music when this song is played

Tun it up Mr. Dj (turn it up!)
Asking the DJ one more time to increase the volume

Turn it up, turn it up, 'til you burn it up, well!
Urging the DJ to turn up the music until it can't possibly get any louder

Come out! If you cyaan' take di pressure
Suggesting that those who can't handle the high energy of the club should leave

Girls whining up and getting wetta
The girls dancing are starting to sweat from the high energy dance moves

When you say fi turn it down, we turn it up turn it up fi di betta
When the DJ is asked to lower the volume, they will increase it because it makes for a better party atmosphere

Dem haffi take we out pon stretcha, come on
The high energy of the party will eventually tire them out and they'll need medical attention

Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Asking the crowd to get on the dance floor if they're feeling the music

Put your hands up to di ceiling
Instructing the crowd to raise their hands in the air

Mr. DJ, song pon de replay (come, Mr. Dj, song pon de replay)
The artist requests the DJ to play their song again

Come, Mr. Dj, won't you turn di music up?
Asking the DJ to increase the volume yet again

(All di gyal pon di dance floor)
The girls on the dance floor

Wantin' some more (hey Mr. Dj, boy)
Asking for more music to keep the party going

Hey Mr. Dj, won't you turn di music up?
Asking the DJ one last time to increase the volume

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

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