Pon De Replay
Rihanna ft. Fatman Scoop Lyrics

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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?

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
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)
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 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?

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 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

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)
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 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?

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 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

The song "Pon the Replay" by Rihanna ft Sean Paul is about partying and dancing until the morning light. The lyrics are a plea to the DJ to keep the music playing and the people dancing. Rihanna starts the song by calling out to the DJ to put the song on repeat. Her sultry yet energetic voice and Sean Paul's signature dancehall vibe carry the song through its verses and chorus, urging everyone to get up and dance.

The chorus repeats the request for the DJ to turn up the music and keep it going, as all the girls on the dance floor want to keep dancing. The following verse keeps the momentum going, inviting the listeners to follow Rihanna's lead and show them how to move. The song emphasizes the importance of dancing together, as people are encouraged to move "one by one" and "even two by two."

The song is a classic party anthem and was a major hit in 2005, charting in multiple countries. It helped to cement Rihanna's status as a rising pop star and also featured Sean Paul, who was already well-established in the dancehall/reggae scene. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus still make it a popular choice for dance parties and clubs.

Line by Line Meaning

Come Mr. DJ, song pon di replay
Asking the DJ to replay a song to dance to

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

All di gyal pon di dance floor wantin' some more
Every girl present on the dance floor wants to dance more

It goes one by one, even two by two
People are dancing in pairs or individually

Everybody on di floor let me show you how we do
Inviting and leading others to join in and dance

Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
Suggesting to dance with low and slow movements

Whine it up one time, whine it back once more
Dancing by moving the hips and doing it again

Come run, run, run, run
Encouraging people to keep moving and dancing

Everybody move, run
Asking everyone to dance and move around

Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Requesting people to dance and enjoy themselves until the end of the song

Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
Saying to dance with full energy and enjoy it until morning

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

If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
Asking people to express their eagerness to dance

One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
Encouraging people to free their minds and enjoy the moment

Well, I'm ready for ya
Expressing the singer's readiness to dance and have fun

Come let me show ya
Inviting others to join the singer and learn some moves

Hey Mr.
Addressing the DJ again

Please Mr. DJ
Asking the DJ for something

Tell me if you hear me
Checking if the DJ is listening to the singer's request

Turn the music up
Requesting the DJ to increase the volume of the music

Okay, everybody get down if you feel me
Asking people to dance by indicating the singer's vibe

Put your hands up to the ceiling
Requesting people to throw their hands up and show their excitement

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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