Shabba Ranks (born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon on 17 January 1966, in S… Read Full Bio ↴Shabba Ranks (born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon on 17 January 1966, in Sturgetown, St Ann's, Jamaica) is known as one of the most popular dancehall artists ever. Ranks gained his fame mainly by practicing dee jaying rather than singing tunes similarly to his contemporaries.

Starting out on the King Jammys Superpower sound system in Jamaica, Shabba quickly emerged on the Jamaican and international stages in the late 1980's with a number of fellow artists. These include the British vocalist Maxi Priest; reggae singers Cocoa Tea, Crystal, and Mykal Rose and R&B singer Johnny Gill; in addition to working with luminaries Chuck Berry and American rappers KRS-One and Chubb Rock. His biggest hit non-Jamaican hit was "Mr. Loverman", although in Jamaica and for many reggae lovers, this was not his best work. Other, more appreciated tracks by reggae enthusiasts, include "Respect", "Pirates Anthem", "Trailor Load A Girls", "Wicked in Bed", "Caan Dun", and "Ting A Ling".

He won back-to-back Grammy awards in the Reggae category in 1991 & 1992, the first dancehall deejay to do so. He also

His later reputation was badly damaged by his explicitly homophobic views and lyrics. This was evidenced by a particularly notorious incident on the Channel 4 programme 'The Word' where he appeared to advocate the crucifixion of homosexuals and was condemned for his comments by presenter Mark Lamarr.

Following this episode, and subsequent negative media coverage, his career never fully recovered. He was eventually dropped by his American record label, Epic Records, in 1996. Anti-homosexuality is a common viewpoint in the reggae-dancehall community in Jamaica; Shabba Ranks is not the only artist to have referred to such matters in song. Later reggae artists that have come under criticism for their homophobic views include Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, and Sizzla.

Wicked In Bed is featured on the Reggae radio station K-JAH Radio West in popular videogame Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, released in October 2004.

Wicked Inna Bed
Shabba Ranks Lyrics

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Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon,
Bed wuk, step up, and don't play,
Girls have mercy

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed

All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed,

Bad, mad, and a wicked inna
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed,
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed, I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed, inna fi mi bed mi don't waan Alfred
Don't waan Tony mi don't waan Ted
Mi nah promote maamaman, all mama-man fi dead
Bam, bam, lick a shot inna a mama-man head

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed

Inna fi mi bed it is fat and negro,
Wid tall hair and sexy leg,
Go tell di world I am di girls tegerec

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed

All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad, and mad inna bed
When mi lay dung, inna mi bed
Come draw mi sheet from mi toe to mi head and
Pop from di right and from di left mi have Megan
Give dem di lovin and dem nuh start beggin'
Inna di mornin' dem look like mash head

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed

Inna fi mi bed mi don't waan Alfred
Don't waan Tony mi don't waan Ted
Mi nah promote maamaman, all mama-man fi dead
Bam, bam, lick a shot inna a mama-man head

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna

All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna
All a di girls go tell di world dat Shabba wicked in bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed,
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed,
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Tell Pamela fi come drop inna mi bed,
Tell Ann Marie fo go dung mi dyvan bed,
Mi stop drop until she drop pon har head,
Don't waan Tony mi don't waan Ted,
Mi nah promote maamaman, all mama-man fi dead,
Bam, bam, lick a shot inna a mama-man head

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad, and mad inna bed
When mi lay dung, inna mi bed
Come draw mi sheet from mi toe to mi head and
Pop from di right and from di left mi have Megan
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna

All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna

Overall Meaning

The song "Wicked Inna Bed" by Shabba Ranks is an explicit and boastful song about his sexual prowess. Throughout the song, he repeats that he is "bad, mad and wicked" in bed. He urges women to come to him and claims that all girls say he is "wicked in bed." He is aggressive in his language and warns against men who he perceives to be feminine or homosexual.

The chorus provides a simple refrain that repeats throughout the song. "Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon, bed wuk, step up, and don't play, girls have mercy." The lyrics imply that he is so skilled in bed that he can make women cry out in ecstasy. He also warns men not to try and compete with him because they cannot match his skills.

The song has been praised for its infectious beat and rhythm, but criticized for its explicit lyrics and objectification of women. The song also touches on homophobic themes, with Shabba Ranks using derogatory language towards men who he perceives to be effeminate or homosexual.

Line by Line Meaning

Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon,
My skills in bed are so great that it makes women cry out in ecstasy

Bed wuk, step up, and don't play,
Take your turn and don't be shy or hesitant, because I am ready and skilled

Girls have mercy
The pleasure I provide is so intense that women can hardly handle it and must ask for mercy

I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed, wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am extremely skilled and experienced in the art of love-making, and I take great pride in it

All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed,
Women around the world know of my prowess and are eager to share their experiences

Wicked, bad and mad inna bed, I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
My abilities in bed are unmatched, and I am confident in my abilities to satisfy any and all partners

Inna fi mi bed mi don't waan Alfred
I am very selective about my partners, and I won't settle for less than what I desire

Don't waan Tony mi don't waan Ted
I am not interested in mediocre or inexperienced partners, and I won't accept just anyone

Mi nah promote maamaman, all mama-man fi dead
I am not interested in relationships with other men, and I reject any notions of homosexuality

Bam, bam, lick a shot inna a mama-man head
I am willing to violently defend myself and my heterosexuality if needed

Inna fi mi bed it is fat and negro,
I am open to partners of all shapes, sizes, and races, as long as they meet my standards

Wid tall hair and sexy leg,
I am attracted to physical features that I find appealing, but that alone is not enough for me to accept them as a partner

Go tell di world I am di girls tegerec
I am renowned for my ability to satisfy women, and they are eager to spread the word

When mi lay dung, inna mi bed
When laying down in bed, I am unstoppable in my abilities

Come draw mi sheet from mi toe to mi head and
My partners are eager to please me and show their appreciation for my talents

Pop from di right and from di left mi have Megan
I am able to easily please partners from any angle, and they are left thoroughly satisfied

Give dem di lovin and dem nuh start beggin'
I am able to provide great pleasure and satisfaction without my partners becoming needy or begging for more

Inna di mornin' dem look like mash head
After a night with me, my partners are so spent and satisfied that they can hardly function in the morning

Tell Pamela fi come drop inna mi bed,
I am always on the lookout for new partners who meet my high standards

Tell Ann Marie fo go dung mi dyvan bed,
I am very selective about who I invite into my bed, and only those who meet my standards will be welcomed

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: REXTON GORDON, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON, CLEVELAND BROWNE

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