In 2005 he released his third studio album, The Trinity, and collected another #1 hit, 'Temperature'. Sean Paul's 2002 sophomore album, Dutty Rock, is his most successful, with 4 top 20 hits, including the worldwide smash "Gimme The Light", "Get Busy", "Like Glue" & "I'm Still In Love With You" were also huge hits, keeping the Dutty Rock album a best seller throughout 2003. "Temperature," from his 2005 follow-up cd, The Trinity, was a Billboard #1 Hot 100 hit.
Sean Paul has Portuguese heritage from his paternal grandfather, Sephardic Jewish heritage from his paternal grandmother, African heritage from his maternal grandfather, and Chinese heritage from his maternal grandmother. Both his parents are Jamaican natives. His nicknames include Zion Lion and King of Israel. Because of his mixed heritage, some consider him a personification of the Jamaican Motto "Out of Many, One People". Sean Paul's voice and style of singing is often compared to Jamaican 1990s dancehall sensation Super Cat.
He played for the Jamaican national water polo team and alleges to be related to King Solomon through his father.
In 1996, Paul and Spanner Banner recorded the Jamaican chart-topper, "Ladies Man", through the singer's Sweet Angel Productions. The song resulted in his embarking on sessions with Jeremy Harding, a then little-known producer who burst on the scene with his production of Beenie Man's crossover hit "Who Am I". The producer released the dancehall favorite "Baby Girl." The following single, "Infiltrate", joined the singer's combination hit in the Jamaican top charts.
A new version of Paul's "Punkie" track from the Dutty Rock album featuring Tego Calderón appeared on a recent (February 2005) Promo Only album with automaten spiele. April 2005's Promo Only Caribbean Series album included a new song by Paul ("We Be Burnin'"). Recently, Paul also collaborated with Nina Sky for his song "Touch My Body". Sean Paul has just recently released his new album, The Trinity. Sean Paul was a feature artist on Beyonce's number one hit, "Baby Boy."
Can U Do the Work
Sean Paul Lyrics
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Bwoy Ce'cile, I see it clear yuh know, mi need ya yuh know
[Ce'cile]
Please! I got a man ok
[Sean Paul]
Yeah but mi neva hear yuh seh nuttin bout him, mi talk bout mi and you now
[Ce'cile]
Well he's there so I gotta let ya know yuh know
[Sean Paul]
Well let's go kick it then we can chill
[Ce'cile]
Anyway yuh caan do nuttin
[Chorus]
[Ce'cile]
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin' for a rudebwoy betta arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
'Cause we play ruff, cau we play ruff
[Sean Paul]
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
[Ce'cile]
Yuh a talk bout dutty yeah
when yuh come inna mi house yuh betta don't play
Just land di big jet pon di runway
Can yuh give it to mi all night all day
[Sean Paul]
Fi real now Ce'cile yuh a talk bout see what I've been goin through
List one bag a man like yuh deh pon mi few
But wait till di Dutty get a hold of yuh ([Ce'cile:] Whateva)
Inna di bedroom yuh start call mi Shaka Zulu
[Chorus]
[Ce'cile]
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy betta arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
[Sean Paul]
Ce'cile now a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
[Ce'cile]
Well Sean Paul get wid it badgal nuh waan nuh one minute
Or when tire punch out we rim it
Bruk every state limit, don't waan nuh joke or nuh gimmick
Got fi know how fi shock and fi sting it
[Sean Paul]
Girl, well I'm most talented, betta than wah di doctor recommended
So when di time mi touch yuh it is time well spended
So when did, yuh ever see a yute so demented?
A yuh start it off now a my time fi end it
[Chorus]
[Ce'cile]
Yuh know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy betta arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
[Sean Paul]
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
[Ce'cile]
Well if yuh waan di nanny nanny yo gotta mek mi holla gotta mek mi go
(Oh...yeah) Baby gimme some mo', ride it like a rodeo
[Sean Paul]
Well well well through di lightning thundastorm Sean Paul nuh stall
Mek yuh leff di wall pon a di wall yuh a crawl
Nah go ease up off di saddle none at all
Start wuk yuh inna di winter when mi dun a next fall
[Chorus]
[Ce'cile]
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy betta arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
'Cause we play ruff, cau we play ruff
[Sean Paul:]
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
In Sean Paul's song Can U Do the Work, Sean Paul and Ce'cile have a flirtatious conversation about their attraction for one another despite Ce'cile being in a relationship. The chorus of the song asks if Sean Paul can "do the work" and be with Ce'cile, with Ce'cile expressing her desire for a man who is strong and capable. Sean Paul boasts about his talent and how he wants to show Ce'cile how "wicked and tough" he is. The song is filled with innuendos and raunchy lyrics, with both Sean Paul and Ce'cile pushing each other to prove themselves in the bedroom.
One interpretation of the song could be about the struggle of being attracted to someone who is in a committed relationship. Both Sean Paul and Ce'cile are clearly infatuated with one another, but Ce'cile acknowledges her relationship as a barrier while Sean Paul tries to convince her to leave it. The song touches on themes of desire, temptation, and the friction between following your heart and doing what is deemed socially acceptable.
Line by Line Meaning
Bwoy Ce'cile, I see it clear yuh know, mi need ya yuh know
Sean Paul is expressing a clear desire for Ce'cile, saying he needs her
Please! I got a man ok
Ce'cile tells Sean Paul that she has a man, and is not interested in him
Yeah but mi neva hear yuh seh nuttin bout him, mi talk bout mi and you now
Sean Paul is implying that Ce'cile didn't mention her man before, and he still wants to pursue her
Well he's there so I gotta let ya know yuh know
Ce'cile is reminding Sean Paul that she has a man, and cannot be with him
Well let's go kick it then we can chill
Sean Paul is suggesting they hang out and see where things go
Anyway yuh caan do nuttin
Ce'cile is dismissing Sean Paul's advances, implying he is not capable of pleasing her
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
Ce'cile is questioning if Sean Paul is able to handle her sexually
I'm lookin' for a rudebwoy betta arms up
Ce'cile wants a man who is strong and aggressive in bed
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Sean Paul has been attracted to Ce'cile for a long time and desires her sexually
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Sean Paul wants to prove his sexual prowess to Ce'cile
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Sean Paul is suggesting they engage in BDSM, restraining Ce'cile with handcuffs
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Sean Paul promises to satisfy Ce'cile sexually
Yuh a talk bout dutty yeah
Ce'cile questions Sean Paul's ability to handle her sexually, calling him 'dirty' in a flirtatious way
when yuh come inna mi house yuh betta don't play
Ce'cile warns Sean Paul not to play games when they are alone together
Just land di big jet pon di runway
Ce'cile wants Sean Paul to be direct and assertive when pursuing her
Can yuh give it to mi all night all day
Ce'cile wants Sean Paul to satisfy her sexually for long periods of time
Girl, well I'm most talented, betta than wah di doctor recommended
Sean Paul boasts about his sexual abilities, saying he's better than even a doctor's recommendation
So when di time mi touch yuh it is time well spended
Sean Paul promises to make the most of their time together and satisfy Ce'cile
So when did, yuh ever see a yute so demented?
Sean Paul is suggesting that he is so wild and sexually skilled that Ce'cile has never experienced anyone like him
A yuh start it off now a my time fi end it
Sean Paul is saying that Ce'cile initiated things, and now it's his turn to take control
Well if yuh waan di nanny nanny yo gotta mek mi holla gotta mek mi go (Oh...yeah) Baby gimme some mo', ride it like a rodeo
Ce'cile wants Sean Paul to pleasure her sexually to the point where she is screaming in pleasure
Well well well through di lightning thundastorm Sean Paul nuh stall
Sean Paul is boasting about his sexual stamina and ability to keep going through any obstacle
Mek yuh leff di wall pon a di wall yuh a crawl
Sean Paul promises to please Ce'cile so much that she will lose control and be unable to stand
Nah go ease up off di saddle none at all
Sean Paul promises to maintain his aggressive sexual nature with Ce'cile
Start wuk yuh inna di winter when mi dun a next fall
Sean Paul is suggesting that he is always sexually active and will continue to please Ce'cile even in the winter months
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CECILE CHARLTON, JEREMY HARDING, SEAN HENRIQUES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
three thirteen
Bwoy Ce'cile, I see it clear yuh know, mi need ya yuh know
Pleeeaaaaseeee! I got a man ok
Yeah but mi neva hear yuh seh nuttin bout him, mi talk bout mi and you now
Well he's there so I gotta let ya know yuh know
Well let's go kick it then we can chill
Anyway yuh caan do nuttin
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Yuh a talk bout dutty yeah
When yuh come inna mi house yuh betta don't play
Just land di big jet pon di runway
Can yuh give it to mi all night all day
Fi real now Ce'cile yuh a talk bout see what I've been goin thru
List one bag a man like yuh deh pon mi few
But wait till di Dutty get a hold of yuh (Whateva)
Inna di bedroom yuh start call mi Shaka Zulu
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Ce'cile now a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Well Sean Paul get wid it badgal nuh waan nuh one minute
Or when tire punch out we rim it
Bruk every state limit, don't waan nuh joke or nuh gimmick
Got fi know how fi shock and fi sting it
Girl, well I'm most talented, betta than wah di doctor recommended
So when di time mi touch yuh it is time well spended
So when did, yuh ever see a yute so demented?
A yuh start it off now a my time fi end it
Yuh know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Well if yuh waan di nanny nanny yo gotta mek mi holla gotta mek mi go
(Oh... yeah) Baby gimme some mo', ride it like a rodeo
Well well well thru di lightning thundastorm Sean Paul nuh stall
Mek yuh leff di wall pon a di wall yuh a crawl
Nah go ease up off di saddle none at all
Start wuk yuh inna di winter when mi dun a next fall
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Yuh a talk bout dutty yeah
When yuh come inna mi house yuh betta don't play
Just land di big jet pon di runway
Can yuh give it to mi all night all day
Fi real now Ce'cile yuh a talk bout see what I've been goin thru
List one bag a man like yuh deh pon mi few
But wait till di Dutty get a hold of yuh
Inna di bedroom yuh start call mi Shaka Zulu
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
vonda jenkins
This will always be my jam♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rick Stone
Takes me back to high school senior year in 2003 - I'll never forget #Goosebumps
letsCOOKwithELLE
I had this on repeat! Memories 😍🔥
Ghofrane Chetouane
The music art of Sean Paul never be old 💫 .
three thirteen
Bwoy Ce'cile, I see it clear yuh know, mi need ya yuh know
Pleeeaaaaseeee! I got a man ok
Yeah but mi neva hear yuh seh nuttin bout him, mi talk bout mi and you now
Well he's there so I gotta let ya know yuh know
Well let's go kick it then we can chill
Anyway yuh caan do nuttin
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Yuh a talk bout dutty yeah
When yuh come inna mi house yuh betta don't play
Just land di big jet pon di runway
Can yuh give it to mi all night all day
Fi real now Ce'cile yuh a talk bout see what I've been goin thru
List one bag a man like yuh deh pon mi few
But wait till di Dutty get a hold of yuh (Whateva)
Inna di bedroom yuh start call mi Shaka Zulu
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Ce'cile now a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Well Sean Paul get wid it badgal nuh waan nuh one minute
Or when tire punch out we rim it
Bruk every state limit, don't waan nuh joke or nuh gimmick
Got fi know how fi shock and fi sting it
Girl, well I'm most talented, betta than wah di doctor recommended
So when di time mi touch yuh it is time well spended
So when did, yuh ever see a yute so demented?
A yuh start it off now a my time fi end it
Yuh know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Well if yuh waan di nanny nanny yo gotta mek mi holla gotta mek mi go
(Oh... yeah) Baby gimme some mo', ride it like a rodeo
Well well well thru di lightning thundastorm Sean Paul nuh stall
Mek yuh leff di wall pon a di wall yuh a crawl
Nah go ease up off di saddle none at all
Start wuk yuh inna di winter when mi dun a next fall
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Well woman it's a long time mi see yuh and a lust
Mi well waan fi show yuh how mi wicked and tuff
Hand behind your back mi lock it to mi hand cuff
Wuk yuh ago get a strictly A one plus
Yuh a talk bout dutty yeah
When yuh come inna mi house yuh betta don't play
Just land di big jet pon di runway
Can yuh give it to mi all night all day
Fi real now Ce'cile yuh a talk bout see what I've been goin thru
List one bag a man like yuh deh pon mi few
But wait till di Dutty get a hold of yuh
Inna di bedroom yuh start call mi Shaka Zulu
Mi know yuh kinda cute bwoy can yuh do di wuk
I'm lookin for a rudebwoy put ur arms up
And a if yuh rubber suitbwoy I will play ruff
Cau we play ruff, cau we play ruff
Dancho Bozhinov
Old but gold !! This song remembers me about the old days
alejandra ramos
H
Lydia Laticia
Timeless 💫🥺❤😊
Dahlia Duhaney
2022. These songs are timeless 👌🏿
ChinzTv
Definitely still here in 2020! Just heard this on a Liquid Riddim Mix and brought back memories! Ce’Cile’s voice 🔥🔥🔥😍