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."
Sound the Alarm
Sean Paul Lyrics
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And Caribbean chicks be like papi chu
All you haters out there can't stop me dude
I got niggas out there dem shotta you
Y'all not ready for R-R-O y'all not ready for Se-an-Paul
Y'all not ready for Tony Toca
Ladies, esa loca
Puerto Rico to Montego do it for the people
Toca aka Mr. Suavito
Do what I do like I'm doin' it for me though
Rep for my bredren that's without question
Pull out the weapon in case they start flexin'
T. Touch he bust so stop guessin'
I weed up now wheel it up in a session
Rudebwoy selecta yeah I'm a get'cha
I'm nice under pressure write a quick lecture
Sean Paul nothin' but love soon as I met ya
So let's do this and show 'em who the rudest
You must be kiddin' me, gettin' rid of me
Guns'll blast like them boys in Tivoli
Or Rema and Jungle where all the killers be
Even in Italy they still consider me
One of the dopest that's cause I lasted
The rest is all hopeless nothin' but asses
I'm so focused yet I'm so blasted
(Dutty Yeah!)
And I'm out son big up all the masses
Tell dem all for races seh nuh guy caan try race case
Gwaan stop di progress and a gwaan embrace this
A old rust off magnum mi a got hitch upon mi waist
Tell mi if you nuh love how di teflon taste
Well I don't need a lawyer cause there won't be a case
Forget what you see now your life is get replaced
I'm di dappa Dutty dung inna di biz
I'm about to show you what respect really is
Punk yah nuh nothin', yo I know you really think your clever
But you can stop di style dem never
Real push button, start it if yuh ready fi whatever
Yo tell mi if you heard of mi never dem call mi
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
Yo it's the Sosa of rap Dominicans stand up
Kingston Jamaica put your hands up
San Juan Puerto Rico I got my man Touch
My nigga Sean Paul big up big up
It's that R (Dot) O, B (Dot) B
In Jamaica we smoke kiki kiki
Ladies we got freaky freaky
I dropped out of school teach me teach me
You Touch my man Tony guns'll blow
And after the party the straight to the moe
My nigga Sean Paul still got the flow
You remember just gimme the light and pass the dro
R.O.B.B. I got my see through straw may we blend up
Weh all who know see through dat a mi high grade friend up
Man a store quality we all a smoke to di end up
Wid mi pal upon mi pen up it a inspire mi head up
But some bwoy waan disturb man med up
Just through di money weh mi spend up dem high go get red up
When dem diss mi fi try get mi fed up
R.O.B.B. waan fi rise up di led up
Tony Toca waan fi get dem place bled up
Friends and family dem start get shred up
Just through dem nah hear di words weh mi said up
Better dem fed up or end up a dead weh dem call mi
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
Yeah
Easy R.O.B.B. straight out of Jersey yuh dun know Tony Toca
A Dutty Yeah, Esa Loca
"Sound The Alarm" is a high-energy dancehall track with a strong emphasis on the featuring artists’ identities, Tony Toca, Sean Paul, and R.O.B.B. In the first verse Sean Paul references his haters and warns them of the shottas he has out there while Tony Toca shows off his Spanish vocabulary by referencing his Caribbean fans lovingly with “papi chu”. The chorus is catchy with a repetition of “The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca” and “Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist,” while R.O.B.B. raps about smoking high-grade weed with his friends.
The song’s tone is aggressive and boastful with a focus on the artists’ status but remains upbeat and fun. Throughout the song, the artists play off each other’s lines and sounds, creating a fun atmosphere for listeners who can hear the joy in the recording process. The lyrics express individuality and confidence, emphasizing the importance of self-respect and the power of doing things your way. "Sound The Alarm" encourages its audience to be confident in who they are and always strive for success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo you remember Tony from Capicu?
Do you recall Tony from Capicu?
And Caribbean chicks be like papi chu
Caribbean girls affectionately call men 'papi chu'
All you haters out there can't stop me dude
No amount of hate can deter me
I got niggas out there dem shotta you
I have associates who can handle you
Y'all not ready for R-R-O y'all not ready for Se-an-Paul
You are not prepared for R-R-O or Sean Paul's expertise
Y'all not ready for Tony Toca
You are not ready for Tony Toca's skills
Ladies, esa loca
Ladies, that crazy girl
Ay yo good lookin, from D.R. to Brooklyn
Hey, attractive person, from the Dominican Republic to Brooklyn
Puerto Rico to Montego do it for the people
For the people, I do it from Puerto Rico to Montego
Toca aka Mr. Suavito
Toca is also known as Mr. Suavito
Do what I do like I'm doin' it for me though
I do what I do as if I'm doing it for myself
Rep for my bredren that's without question
I represent my brethren without a doubt
Pull out the weapon in case they start flexin'
In case they show aggression, I am prepared to use my weapon
T. Touch he bust so stop guessin'
T. Touch is skilled, so stop wondering
I weed up now wheel it up in a session
I've smoked, now let's start over in a new session
Rudebwoy selecta yeah I'm a get'cha
As a rude boy selector, I am going to get you
I'm nice under pressure write a quick lecture
I excel under pressure and can quickly write a meaningful speech
Sean Paul nothin' but love soon as I met ya
As soon as I met you, Sean Paul, I felt complete love
So let's do this and show 'em who the rudest
Let's do this and demonstrate our superiority
You must be kiddin' me, gettin' rid of me
You must be joking if you think you can get rid of me
Guns'll blast like them boys in Tivoli
Guns will fire like they did in the Tivoli Gardens incident
Or Rema and Jungle where all the killers be
Or in Rema and Jungle, where many killers reside
Even in Italy they still consider me
Even in Italy, people acknowledge my skill
One of the dopest that's cause I lasted
I am one of the best because I have stood the test of time
The rest is all hopeless nothin' but asses
The rest of them are hopeless and lack talent
I'm so focused yet I'm so blasted
I am still focused even though I am high
(Dutty Yeah!)
(Vulgarity expression)
And I'm out son big up all the masses
I'm out, giving props to all the people
Tell dem all for races seh nuh guy caan try race case
Let everyone know that no man can be judged by their race
Gwaan stop di progress and a gwaan embrace this
Stop stalling progress and embrace what's happening
A old rust off magnum mi a got hitch upon mi waist
I carry an old, rusty magnum on my waist
Tell mi if you nuh love how di teflon taste
Let me know if you don't like the taste of teflon
Well I don't need a lawyer cause there won't be a case
I don't need a lawyer because there won't be any legal action taken against me
Forget what you see now your life is get replaced
Disregard what you see now because your life will soon change
I'm di dappa Dutty dung inna di biz
I'm the dominating force in the industry
I'm about to show you what respect really is
I'll demonstrate what true respect looks like
Punk yah nuh nothin', yo I know you really think your clever
You, punk, are nothing, but you think you're clever
But you can stop di style dem never
But you can never stop the style
Real push button, start it if yuh ready fi whatever
I'm really a push button, so start it if you're prepared for anything
Yo tell mi if you heard of mi never dem call mi
Tell me if you haven't heard of me, because they always call me
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
The crazy girl, Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
I am a ladies' man, a gangster, and a natural at smoking
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
Listen up, that crazy girl
It's the Sosa of rap Dominicans stand up
I'm the Sosa of rap, and I call on my fellow Dominicans
Kingston Jamaica put your hands up
Kingston, Jamaica, raise your hands
San Juan Puerto Rico I got my man Touch
I have my friend Touch in San Juan, Puerto Rico
My nigga Sean Paul big up big up
My friend Sean Paul, big ups to him
It's that R (Dot) O, B (Dot) B
It's the R.O.B.B.
In Jamaica we smoke kiki kiki
In Jamaica, we smoke kiki kiki
Ladies we got freaky freaky
Ladies, let's get freaky
I dropped out of school teach me teach me
I quit school, teach me, teach me
You Touch my man Tony guns'll blow
If you harm my friend Tony, we'll use guns
And after the party the straight to the moe
After the party, straight to drinking moe
My nigga Sean Paul still got the flow
Sean Paul still has the flow
You remember just gimme the light and pass the dro
Remember, just give me the light and pass the marijuana
R.O.B.B. I got my see through straw may we blend up
R.O.B.B., I have a clear straw and let's mix up
Weh all who know see through dat a mi high grade friend up
For those who know, that's my high-grade friend with the clear straw
Man a store quality we all a smoke to di end up
I provide quality, and we smoke until the end
Wid mi pal upon mi pen up it a inspire mi head up
With my friend and my pen, I am inspired
But some bwoy waan disturb man med up
Some guys want to interrupt my meditation
Just through di money weh mi spend up dem high go get red up
Just because of the money I spend, they get angry
When dem diss mi fi try get mi fed up
When they diss me, they hope to get me angry
R.O.B.B. waan fi rise up di led up
R.O.B.B. wants to lead and rise up
Tony Toca waan fi get dem place bled up
Tony Toca wants to take over their spots
Friends and family dem start get shred up
Friends and family start getting hurt
Just through dem nah hear di words weh mi said up
Just because they aren't listening to my words
Better dem fed up or end up a dead weh dem call mi
They better get fed up or end up dead, that's what they call me
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
The crazy girl, Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist
I am a ladies' man, a gangster, and an internationalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
Listen up, that crazy girl
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: A DALEY, JASON HENRIQUES, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES
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