Press It Up
Sean Paul Lyrics


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Spz! Yo, yo, fi di gyal dem
Say when you ready girl
When time you want it come get it
Let let me set it girl
Take care ah you like ah medic

Cah when you press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl
I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up

Baby, let mi see yuh jus move that body cah yuh do this everyday
We do this everyday (everyday)
Let mi see you get crazy
Gyal don't worry 'bout nuttin just keep it strong cah you don't play
My girl, cah we don't play (we don't play)
Say when the riddim ah bounce gyal yuh keep perfect time
And you ah mash up my mind
When you wine, when you wine
Gyal yuh body keep looking so fine
And yuh don't stop run through my mind
So mi wah come press it pon yours
So you can press it up on mine

Girl when you press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl
I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up
Press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl
I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up

Girl watch yuh hold up
And yuh stand up and pose up
When I waan' feel it, press it close up (press)
Come press it close up
Gyal yuh get man pose up
Wanna take you home, get you inna di zone
And give you the most love
Give you the most love (most love)
Listen me girl if yuh hear what mi say
Gyal you fi wine pon di head
Like you deh inna mi bed
Den gyal if you accept the leg
And no bother worry no fret
I'm gonna give you this thing girl
That you will never regret

Said when you press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl
I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up
Press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl
I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up

SP say biggin' up the girls dem dat phat and sexy dat who shoulda know
Say di gyal dem round and sexy
Dem who love say line up inna row
First class girl get mi pass
When dem ah shake dem ass an dem ah take it low
This is dancehall music baby
Riddim hit ah bounce and shake that below
Say when you ready girl
When time you want it come get it
Let let me set it girl
Take care ah you like ah medic
When you ready girl
When time you want it come get it
Let let me set it girl
Take care ah you like ah medic

Cah when you press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl
I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up
Press it up
See the way you wiggle it girl
You mek mi stress it out
Said I cannot wait fi caress it
When when you press it up
Say the way you moving it girl




I cannot get enough
When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sean Paul's song Press It Up primarily revolve around a man expressing his admiration for the way a woman moves her body. He encourages her to let loose and not worry about anything else. He compares her movements to a rhythmic beat and describes how she makes him feel. The man eagerly awaits the opportunity to touch and caress her body, which he considers to be as important as any medical treatment. Overall, the song is an energizing, upbeat celebration of the female body and the power of dance.


One interesting fact about Press It Up is that it was released in 2009 as the lead single from Sean Paul's studio album, Imperial Blaze. The song was written and produced by Sean Paul and his frequent collaborator, Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor. Upon its release, Press It Up received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy hook and upbeat tempo, while others criticized its repetitive lyrics and lack of originality.


Another interesting fact is that the music video for Press It Up was directed by filmmaker Jessy Terrero and features several scantily clad women dancing around Sean Paul in a club-like setting. The video was criticized by some for its objectification of women, while others praised it for its energetic choreography and vibrant visuals.


Press It Up was also a commercial success, reaching the top 20 in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands. The song was certified gold in Australia and New Zealand and received a nomination for Best Reggae Recording at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.


In terms of musical composition, Press It Up is a fusion of dancehall, reggae, and electronic music, featuring prominent synthesizers and a bouncing bassline. The song is typically played in the key of C# minor and has a tempo of 120 beats per minute.


Overall, Press It Up is an energetic and fun song that celebrates the beauty and power of the female body. While it may not be the most original or groundbreaking track, it's a great example of Sean Paul's signature style and his ability to get people moving on the dancefloor.


Chords (transcribed by ear):
Intro/Chorus: C#m - A - E - B (repeated throughout)
Verse: B - E - C#m - A (repeated throughout)


Line by Line Meaning

Spz! Yo, yo, fi di gyal dem
Sean Paul is hyping up the girls and addressing them.


Say when you ready girl
Asking the girl when she is ready to go.


When time you want it come get it
He will give her what she wants, when she wants it.


Let let me set it girl
He will prepare everything for her.


Take care ah you like ah medic
He will take care of her like a medic would take care of a patient.


Cah when you press it up
When she moves her body close to his.


See the way you wiggle it girl
He admires the way she moves her body.


You mek mi stress it out
She is making him go crazy with desire.


Said I cannot wait fi caress it
He is eager to touch her body.


When when you press it up
When she moves her body closer to his again.


Say the way you moving it girl
He can't get enough of how she moves.


I cannot get enough
He wants more of her.


When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up
He wants her to respond to his physical advances.


Baby, let mi see yuh jus move that body cah yuh do this everyday
He wants her to move her body like she would normally do.


Gyal don't worry 'bout nuttin just keep it strong cah you don't play
He wants her to keep moving confidently.


Say when the riddim ah bounce gyal yuh keep perfect time
He notes that she has a great sense of rhythm.


And you ah mash up my mind
She is driving him crazy with how she moves.


When you wine, when you wine
When she moves her hips sensually.


Gyal yuh body keep looking so fine
He thinks she has a great body.


And yuh don't stop run through my mind
He can't stop thinking about her.


So mi wah come press it pon yours
He wants to move his body closer to hers.


So you can press it up on mine
He wants her to respond to his physical advances.


Girl watch yuh hold up
He is telling her to watch how she holds herself.


And yuh stand up and pose up
He is admiring how she stands and poses.


Come press it close up
He wants her to move closer to him.


Gyal yuh get man pose up
She has him interested and excited.


Wanna take you home, get you inna di zone
He wants to take her home and get intimate with her.


And give you the most love
He wants to give her a lot of love.


Listen me girl if yuh hear what mi say
He wants her to listen to him carefully.


Gyal you fi wine pon di head
He wants her to move her hips sensually on him.


Like you deh inna mi bed
He wants her to act like she's in his bed.


Den gyal if you accept the leg
If she's willing to accept his advances.


And no bother worry no fret
He tells her not to worry about anything.


I'm gonna give you this thing girl
He wants to give her pleasure.


That you will never regret
He assures her that she won't regret it.


SP say biggin' up the girls dem dat phat and sexy dat who shoulda know
He is giving a shoutout to the curvy and sexy girls who know what they want.


Say di gyal dem round and sexy
He likes girls who are curvy and sexy.


Dem who love say line up inna row
He invites girls who are interested to line up.


First class girl get mi pass
He is giving special attention to the best girl.


When dem ah shake dem ass an dem ah take it low
He is attracted to girls who can dance well and are confident.


This is dancehall music baby
He is emphasizing that this is a dancehall song.


Riddim hit ah bounce and shake that below
The rhythm of the music is exciting and it makes her want to move her body.


When you ready girl
He is asking the girl again when she is ready to go.


Cah when you press it up
He is acknowledging again when she moves her body close to his.


You mek mi stress it out
She is making him go crazy with desire.


Said I cannot wait fi caress it
He is eager to touch her body.


Press it up
He wants her to move even closer to him.


See the way you wiggle it girl
He admires the way she moves her body.


When yuh feel mi push it pre-press it up
He wants her to respond to his physical advances.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sean Paul Henriques, Stephen McGregor

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