Watch Dem Roll
Sean Paul Lyrics


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Watch di gyal dem roll
Watch di gyal dem roll
Watch di gyal dem roll
Watch di, watch di gyal dem roll
Watch di gyal dem roll
Watch di gyal dem roll (all ladies)
Watch di gyal dem roll (all ladies)
Watch di watch di gyal dem roll (all ladies, all ladies)

Report to di dancefloor
Tick tock, tick tock, just bounce it, bounce it
Gyal don't stop, just bounce it, bounce it
Break dat back, just bounce it, bounce it
Bruk out, get hardcore
Tick tock, tick tock, just spin it and whine it
Ten man ah watch, two goin' blind
True dem nah stop look pon how you ah time it

Shake dat booty, baby
Turn it 'round and 'round
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
Such a cutie, baby, lemme see you roll
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wan' tek you home

(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wanna tek you home

Just move that body-ody-ody
Dance and mek man maddy, maddy, maddy
From old granddaddy right back to the laddy
Five star general, right back to the squaddy
Any path weh you walk dem troddy
Follow back a yuh like dem name caddy
Wanna be yuh friend, dem wanna be yuh buddy
Anyting yuh wan' dem pull out di wallet, so

Shake dat booty, baby
Turn it 'round and 'round
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
Such a cutie, baby, lemme see you roll
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wan' tek you home

(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wanna tek you home

Full time fi you wild out
Bruk out, bruk out, gyal
And just trample di style out
Jump up, jump up, clear out yuh mind out
When we ah pass dem will done know di coil out
Ah time fi we blaze it
Don't stop from move, gyal, man ah crave it
Push up unnuh hand inna di air and wave it
Gyal don't stop from misbehave it

Shake yuh booty, baby
Turn it 'round and 'round
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
Such a cutie, baby, lemme see you roll
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wanna tek you home

(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wanna tek you home

You fi know SP ah di dadda
Gyal you fi know me ah big world trodda
If you don't come home tonght, gyal, don't bodda
Cah nuff gyal wanna be di I baby madda
Ayy, gyal, just gwan get wid it
Whine up yuh body and take it to di limit
Roll up yuh big fat sp- and lit it all night long
Girl, cah you know we nah quit it and

Shake yuh booty, baby
Turn it 'round and 'round
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
Such a cutie, baby, lemme see you roll
Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wanna tek you home

(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
(Back, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)




Watch di gyal dem roll (break that back)
Watch di, watch di gyal dem roll (break that back, break that back)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Watch Dem Roll" by Sean Paul is about encouraging the ladies to come and dance on the dancefloor. The song is an invitation for the girls to come to the dance floor and showcase their skills while Sean Paul motivates them to keep moving and not to stop dancing. He uses colloquial Jamaican terminology-- "Bruk out" and "Whine it" as rhythmic cues, communicating that he wants them to show off their dancing skills; how they move, shake, and gyrate their body is akin to "brukking out" or breaking their backbones, "whining" which connotes a to-and-fro gyration of the hips. The song is mostly about sensuality and desire-- Sean Paul wants to observe the ladies' dance moves and potentially take them home, as he sings "make me wanna tek you home."


Additionally, the song has a refrained structure with Sean Paul's call-and-response approach in which he prompts the ladies to "watch dem roll" and also encourage them to "spin it, win it, turn it low and make it touch di ground." It creates a carnival-like energy or a party atmosphere urging the ladies to be expressive, free-spirited and have fun on the dancefloor.


In summary, Watch Dem Roll is predominantly about encouraging ladies to come to the dance floor, dance, and showcase their sensuality and also Sean Paul showcasing his desire towards women.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch di gyal dem roll
Observe the ladies gracefully dancing


Watch di, watch di gyal dem roll
Look, look at all the ladies showing off their moves


Watch di gyal dem roll (all ladies)
Witness the females dancing in this establishment


Watch di watch di gyal dem roll (all ladies, all ladies)
Pay attention to all the women as they dance


Report to di dancefloor
Come to the dance area and start moving


Tick tock, tick tock, just bounce it, bounce it
Consistently and rhythmically move your body up and down


Gyal don't stop, just bounce it, bounce it
Ladies, maintain a steady pace as you bounce your body


Break dat back, just bounce it, bounce it
Arch your back while continuing to bounce that body


Bruk out, get hardcore
Get wild and dance vigorously


Tick tock, tick tock, just spin it and whine it
Rotate your body while winding your waist in time with the music


Ten man ah watch, two goin' blind
Several men are observing your movements with great interest and awe


True dem nah stop look pon how you ah time it
They are so captivated by your dancing that they can't stop staring


Shake dat booty, baby
Shake your buttocks in a sexy manner


Turn it 'round and 'round
Rotate your body and continue to dance


Spin it, win it, tek it low and mek it touch di ground
Twist your body and move it in a way that brings it close to the floor


Such a cutie, baby, lemme see you roll
You're a beautiful person, and I'd love to watch you dance more


Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wan' tek you home
Dance with such grace and skill that it inspires me to want to be with you


(Back, break that back)
(Move your body back and forth while arching your back)


Watch di gyal dem roll (break it, break it, break that back)
Observe the ladies dancing as they move their backs in a seductive manner


Spin it, win it, girl, and make me wanna tek you home
Dance with confidence and elegance to make me desire to take you home


Just move that body-ody-ody
Simply keep dancing and moving your body


Dance and mek man maddy, maddy, maddy
Maintain your rhythm while driving the men crazy


From old granddaddy right back to the laddy
Your appeal is universal, from older men to younger dudes


Five star general, right back to the squaddy
All kinds of men are attracted to you, from senior officers to regular soldiers


Any path weh you walk dem troddy
As you move, people are drawn to your grace and beauty


Follow back a yuh like dem name caddy
People will trail behind you like a group of golfers with their caddies


Wanna be yuh friend, dem wanna be yuh buddy
People want to get to know you and be your companion


Anyting yuh wan' dem pull out di wallet, so
If you ask for anything, people are willing to pay for it


Full time fi you wild out
It's time for you to let loose and have fun


Bruk out, bruk out, gyal
Get wild and dance freely


And just trample di style out
Dance in a way that sets aside all other styles


Jump up, jump up, clear out yuh mind out
Jump and clear your mind of worries and stress


When we ah pass dem will done know di coil out
As we dance, people will witness an amazing level of energy


Ah time fi we blaze it
It's time for us to dance hard and show off


Don't stop from move, gyal, man ah crave it
Keep dancing, girl, because we all want to see more


Push up unnuh hand inna di air and wave it
Raise your hands and wave them in the air


Gyal don't stop from misbehave it
Ladies, continue your wild behaviour and just let go


Shake yuh booty, baby
Move and shake your buttocks in a sensual way


You fi know SP ah di dadda
You should be aware that Sean Paul is the leader


Gyal you fi know me ah big world trodda
Ladies, you ought to know that I'm a significant presence in the world


If you don't come home tonght, gyal, don't bodda
Don't worry about coming home with me tonight if you don't want to


Cah nuff gyal wanna be di I baby madda
Too many women want to have children with me


Ayy, gyal, just gwan get wid it
Come on, ladies, keep dancing along


Whine up yuh body and take it to di limit
Move your body in a sensual manner until you can't do it anymore


Roll up yuh big fat sp- and lit it all night long
Roll and smoke your large marijuana cigar for an extended period of time


Girl, cah you know we nah quit it and
Please be aware that we won't stop dancing anytime soon


Watch di, watch di gyal dem roll (break that back, break that back)
Observe the ladies dancing as they boastfully move their backs




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

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