Pon de Replay
Rihanna ft Kardinal Offishall 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 song "Pon de Replay" by Rihanna ft. Sean Paul is a catchy dance track inviting the DJ to keep playing the music loud and offering a fun platform for everyone to dance. The song has a quick beat and upbeat rhythm that is perfect for dancing. The chorus of the song, "Come Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?" is the central element of the song, encouraging the DJ to do what they do best, which is to keep the party going.

The lyrics of the song also talk about a group of girls wanting more music on the dance floor, which implies that the music is so good that they don't want it to stop. The verses of the song talk about how to dance to the beat, encouraging people to move their bodies to the rhythm, dip it low, and bring it up slow. The overall message of the song is about dancing, having a good time, and keeping the music going.

The lyrics of "Pon de Replay" are simple but effective. They create a catchy hook phrase, "Come Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?" that people can quickly sing along to, and the verses introduce fun and repetitive dance moves. The chorus is repeated four times, which is ideal for a dance floor hit, and Sean Paul's reggae flair and Rihanna's unique voice make this song a classic from the early 2000s.

Line by Line Meaning

Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Rihanna is asking the DJ to play the song "Pon de replay" again and again to keep the crowd dancing and in the party mood

Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up
Rihanna wants the DJ to increase the volume of the music making it more energetic for the crowd to enjoy

All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more
The girls on the dance floor are not satisfied and excited, asking for more music and energy from the DJ

It goes one by one even two by two
People dance on this song one by one or with their partner in pairs, showing the uniqueness and joy of dancing to the music

Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
Rihanna wants to show the crowd how to dance to the song and involve everyone in the party atmosphere

Let's go, dip it low, then you bring it up slow
A dance move suggestion where you dip your body low and then bring it up slowly following the rhythm of the music

Wind it up one time, wind it back once more
Another suggested dance move, where you twist or rotate your body according to the beat of the music

Come run, run, run, run
Rihanna invites everyone to run on the dance floor, become more energetic and lively to rave the night away

Lemme see you move and rock it 'til the groove done
Rihanna wants everyone to keep dancing and moving until the song is over and the partying is finished

Shake it 'til the moon becomes the sun (sun)
A fun, light-hearted dance move suggested where you shake your body until the sunrise (sun) disappears

Everybody in the club, give me a run (run)
Rihanna encourages everyone in the club to dance and move together as a group, creating a joyous, high-energy atmosphere

If you ready to move say it (yeah, yeah)
Rihanna is trying to create excitement and enthusiasm for the party-goers to get up and have fun, asking them to confirm that they are ready to dance more

One time for your mind say it (yeah, yeah)
A phrase suggesting that the crowd must focus on and enjoy the present moment, chanting "yeah yeah" for dancing and fun

Well, I'm ready for ya / Come let me show ya
Rihanna is also ready to dance with everyone, and invites them to get up and follow her moves to create a fun party vibe

Hey Mr. Please Mr. DJ / Tell me if you hear me
Rihanna calls out to the DJ, requesting to turn the music louder so everyone can hear the song and dance to it

Turn the music up
Rihanna wants the DJ to increase the volume of the music making it louder and more engaging

Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers
Rihanna wants the audience to feel the music and the rhythm so strongly that they can even feel the bass vibrating their sneakers

Move both ya feet and run to the beat
Another move suggestion, where you move your feet and follow the tempo and rhythm of the music while dancing

Okay, everybody get down if you feel me / Put your hands up to the ceiling
Rihanna wants people to enjoy the party and bring their hands up in the air while dancing passionately to her song, creating an uplifting and exhilarating atmosphere

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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