Gimme the Light
Sean Paul Lyrics


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Just gimme the light (yeah yeah)

Just gimme the light (yo, yo)
Just gimme the light (Dutty, yeah), just gimme the light
Sean-A-Paul (yeah) yo, yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, ust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

Could I be yuh protector, yuh buff in every sector
Every man around dem waan turn yuh inspector
But yuh no let dem sweat ya no grill yuh wid no lecture
'Bout dem power drill or dem fuel injector
Dem a infector, disease collector
Nuff a dem a gwaan like dem waan come wreck ya
Dun out di part weh yuh got in yuh center
Well yuh know yuh nah let dem guy deh affect ya, yo gal

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

One, two, three, four, five of dem, situation gettin' really live again
Gal dem waan fi hang out wid di playas and di riders dem
Beside a dem, and dem seh dem tired of di liars dem
Friars and connivers dem will never get inside a dem
Dem clyder dem, especially di money hider dem
Watchy-watchy gal 'bout dem a time fi mek a bride a dem
Denied again, some a dem a move like a Spider-Man




Gal dem seh dem nah open wide again, yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know

Could I be yuh protector yuh buff in every sector
Every man around dem waan turn yuh inspector
But yuh no let dem sweat ya, no grill yuh wid no lecture
'Bout dem power drill or dem fuel injector
Dem a infector, disease collector
Nuff a dem a gwaan like dem waan come wreck ya
Dun out di part weh yuh got in yuh center
Well yuh know yuh nah let dem guy deh affect ya, yo gal

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know

One, two, three, four, five of dem, situation gettin' really live again
Gal dem waan fi hang out wid di playas and di riders dem
Beside a dem, and dem seh dem tired of di liars dem
Friars and connivers dem will never get inside a dem
Dem clyder dem, especially di money hider dem
Watchy-watchy gal 'bout dem a time fi mek a bride a dem
Denied again, some a dem a move like a Spider-Man
Gal dem seh dem nah open wide again, yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know (yo, yo, well)

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know (yo, mi guh so, den)

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know (yo, mi guh so, den)

Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know

Overall Meaning

This song by Sean Paul, "Gimme the Light", is a party anthem that is known for its fun and catchy beats. The lyrics are about Sean Paul's desire to party and have a good time with the ladies around him. He is requesting for someone to give him a light and to pass the dro (marijuana) and another bottle of Moe (Moet & Chandon champagne). He declares that he is feeling the vibes and that he has his money, indicating that he is ready to party all night long. As he looks around, he spots some of the women in his sight who are giving him a hyped-up aura. Sean Paul is curious about which one of them is going to catch his attention and flow.


Sean Paul then suggests that he can be the woman's protector and his buff in every sector, which means he can protect her and satisfy all her needs. He notes that other men around her want to turn her into their inspector but asks her not to be bothered by their advances. He also advises her not to pay attention to them when they brag about their power drill or fuel injector. Sean Paul is telling the woman to be careful of those men who pretend to care for her, and he is promising to be there for her.


In the next verse, Sean Paul mentions the situation getting livelier again as more girls come to hang out with the players and riders. He states that these ladies are tired of all the liars and can't stand friars and connivers. He says that diseases collector would try to infect her and that she should watch out for them. He encourages her not to be swayed by the money hiders but to watch out for those who want to make a bride of her.


In summary, Sean Paul's "Gimme the Light" is a party song that is meant to make the listeners dance and have a good time. The lyrics are all about partying and having fun while enjoying the company of attractive ladies. Sean Paul also urges the women to be careful of the men around them and assures them that he can be their protector.


Line by Line Meaning

Just gimme the light (yeah yeah)
I am requesting your attention and approval to begin my performance


Just gimme the light (yo, yo)
I am still requesting your attention and approval to begin my performance


Just gimme the light (Dutty, yeah), just gimme the light
I am continuing my request for your attention and approval to begin my performance


Sean-A-Paul (yeah) yo, yo
I am introducing myself as Sean Paul and repeating my request for your attention and approval to begin my performance


Just gimme the light and pass the dro, bust anotha bottle of Moe'
I am asking for a lighter and some marijuana, as well as another bottle of champagne to continue my performance


Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
I am observing the women in my vicinity and I want to know which one will dance with me


Which one is gonna catch my flow
I am evaluating which woman will be able to keep up with my dance moves


'Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough, ust anotha bottle of Moe'
I am feeling the music and enjoying the night while continuing to drink champagne


Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know
I am observing the excitement of the women and want to know if they are interested in dancing with me


Could I be yuh protector, yuh buff in every sector
I am offering to provide protection and support for the woman I am dancing with


Every man around dem waan turn yuh inspector
Many men are interested in the woman I am dancing with and want to inspect her


But yuh no let dem sweat ya no grill yuh wid no lecture
I encourage the woman I am dancing with to not let other men bother her or lecture her


'Bout dem power drill or dem fuel injector
I am suggesting that other men may try to impress or intimidate women with talk of their cars or other material possessions


Dem a infector, disease collector
I am criticizing other men and suggesting that they are spreading negativity and harm to others


Nuff a dem a gwaan like dem waan come wreck ya
Many men are trying to interfere with our dancing and our connection


Dun out di part weh yuh got in yuh center
I am suggesting that the woman I am dancing with focus on herself and not allow anyone else to ruin her good time


Well yuh know yuh nah let dem guy deh affect ya, yo gal
I am reassuring the woman I am dancing with that she is in control and should not let anyone else ruin her fun


One, two, three, four, five of dem, situation gettin' really live again
I am describing the energy and excitement in the room as there are many people and the music is upbeat


Gal dem waan fi hang out wid di playas and di riders dem
I am describing how women are attracted to men who are confident and successful in their lifestyles


Beside a dem, and dem seh dem tired of di liars dem
I am suggesting that these women are tired of men who are insincere and deceptive


Friars and connivers dem will never get inside a dem
I am suggesting that women are smart enough to avoid men who are manipulative and untrustworthy


Dem clyder dem, especially di money hider dem
I am criticizing men who try to hide their wealth or status to attract women


Watchy-watchy gal 'bout dem a time fi mek a bride a dem
I am suggesting that women should be careful about men who are only interested in getting married for the wrong reasons


Denied again, some a dem a move like a Spider-Man
I am criticizing men who are trying too hard to impress women and are coming across as insincere or inauthentic


Gal dem seh dem nah open wide again, yo
I am suggesting that the women I am interested in are not willing to be intimate with me at this time


Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know
I am still observing the women's behavior and trying to gauge their interest in me


Could I be yuh protector yuh buff in every sector
I am repeating my offer to provide protection and support for the woman I am interested in


But yuh no let dem sweat ya, no grill yuh wid no lecture
I am repeating my encouragement to the woman I am interested in to not let anyone else interfere with her good time


Gal dem seh dem nah open wide again, yo
I am repeating that the women I am interested in are not willing to be intimate with me at this time


Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know (yo, yo, well)
I am repeating that I am still observing the women's behavior and trying to gauge their interest in me


Gal dem lookin' hype and I gots to know (yo, mi guh so, den)
I am expressing my excitement and confidence in pursuing the women I am interested in


Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
I am continuing to observe the women in my vicinity and trying to find a dance partner




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Troy Rami, Sean Henriques

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