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1. Alistaire Mc Calla, Roshaun Clarke, Craig Thompson and Xavier Davidson make up the Jamaican dancehall crew, known as T.O.K (a.k.a Touch Of Klass).
Straight from Jamaica, T.O.K has emerged as dancehall's hottest foursome. The band, made up of Alex, Flexx, Bay-C and Craigy T, have shown their true strength with their sophomore VP Records set.
The group started out in high school doing R'n'B covers, and it was only a matter of time before they began to blend hardcore dancehall into their music to create their trademark style. After building a fan base on their home island, the group was recognised in the U.S. with their 2001 debut album "My Crew, My Dawgs," which peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart.
With singles such as "Gal You Ah Lead", T.O.K has become a crossover hit. The single has re-introduced the group to fans both stateside and abroad, as the world's current fascination with dancehall continues to grow. T.O.K sees it as their duty to "continue doing more quality songs that everybody loves to sing because more eyes are on us and the whole dancehall fraternity on a whole," says Flexx. "We hope that our fans will see that we have grown as artists," says Bay-C. "We will be around for a very long time."
GOOD LIKE GOLD
T.O.K. Lyrics
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Gyal
You and me nuh sleepin nuh slidin gyal yuh hold mi
Di body weh yuh hav a mi fi control it
You and me nuh sleepin nuh slidin gyal yuh hold mi
Hey gyal yuh a mad mi(a mad mi)
Verse 1: Bay-C
Gyal
Cute inna face picture haffi tek when yuh step
A di style weh yuh hav yuh know seh yuh nah fi fret
Cah yuh hav di property fi mek, mi nah go leff
Yuh hav di I shall return di I muss come back
Yuh hav di grip mi properly yuh hav di more than lock
Yuh blessed with di most? who I cannot
More than silver 24 karat
Chorus:
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold
And I dont wanna I dont wanna, let, let go, let go, let go
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold
And I dont wanna I dont wanna(yeahh), let, let go, let go(hey yo), let go
Verse 2:
Hey
Mi cyan hold down di vibes
More longer come ya gal mi haffi tell u
Gyal yuh a mi melody whether riddim or acapella
Play yuh strings? yuh body shape like a?
Shake it like a jello shot
Haffi link yuh forward fi dat
Hey yuh body exactly like a Testarossa
This ya opportunity mi ago mek it muss stop
Waan mi a let u go fah
Chorus:
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold(yeah)
And I dont wanna I dont wanna, let, let go, let go, let go(I dont wanna let you go)
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold(Noo)
And I dont wanna I dont wanna, let, let go, let go, let go
Verse 3:
Yo yo
So mi go so boom bye bye bye
Jah kno mi nah go lie
Da gal ya is a boom shot and yuh know mi cyan deny
I'm on a natural eye
Mi haffi get a bly
Mi nah give up yuh know mi a go try and try
Hey
Boom bye bye bye
Jah kno mi nah go lie
Da gal ya is a boom shot and yuh know mi cyan deny
I'm on a natural eye
Mi haffi get a bly
Mi nah give up yuh know mi a go try and try
Chorus:
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold
And I dont wanna I dont wanna, let, let go, let go, let go
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold
And I dont wanna I dont wanna, let, let go, let go, let go
The lyrics of T.O.K.'s song GOOD LIKE GOLD are all about praising the beauty and allure of a woman. The intro sets the tone, with the singer stating that he and the woman in question are "not sleeping or sliding," while praising her control of his body. Bay-C takes up the theme in the first verse, remarking on the woman's looks, her style, and her ability to keep him coming back for more. He compares her to gold, a precious metal that has been highly valued for thousands of years and is a symbol of enduring worth.
The chorus repeats the theme of the woman's value, comparing her again and again to gold. The singer declares that he doesn't want to let go of her, emphasizing her desirability and appeal. In the second verse, the singer continues to praise the woman, comparing her to a musical instrument and expressing his admiration for her curves and shape. He also compares her to a Testarossa, a stylish and expensive sports car. The verse ends with the singer saying he won't let the woman go.
The third and final verse is a repeat of the first, with the singer using language from earlier in the song to express his admiration for the woman. He again compares her to a boom shot, a powerful and explosive sound, and reiterates that he won't give up on trying to win her over.
Overall, the message of T.O.K.'s GOOD LIKE GOLD is clear: the woman being praised is of immeasurable value and impossible to let go of. The use of gold as a metaphor for her worth emphasizes her preciousness and allure.
Line by Line Meaning
Gyal
Addressing a female
You and me nuh sleepin nuh slidin gyal yuh hold mi
We do not sleep or leave each other's side, you have a hold over me
Di body weh yuh hav a mi fi control it
I want to be in control of your body
Hey gyal yuh a mad mi(a mad mi)
You make me crazy in love with you
Gyal yuh hav di body every gyal waan fi get
You have the body that every girl wants
Cute inna face picture haffi tek when yuh step
You have a cute face, I have to take a picture when you walk by
A di style weh yuh hav yuh know seh yuh nah fi fret
Your style is so unique, you never have to worry about anything
Cah yuh hav di property fi mek, mi nah go leff
Because you have the qualities I need, I'm not going to leave you
Gyal yuh body good like gold, like gold, like gold, like gold
Your body is valuable and precious like gold
And I dont wanna I dont wanna, let, let go, let go, let go
I don't want to let go of you
Mi cyan hold down di vibes
I cannot control the good feelings I have
More longer come ya gal mi haffi tell u
I have to tell you how I feel now
Gyal yuh a mi melody whether riddim or acapella
You are my melody, whether it's a beat or acapella
Play yuh strings? yuh body shape like a?
Do you play strings? Your body is shaped like an instrument
Shake it like a jello shot
Shake it like a gelatin shot
Haffi link yuh forward fi dat
I have to connect with you for that
Hey yuh body exactly like a Testarossa
Your body is sleek and stylish like a Testarossa car
This ya opportunity mi ago mek it muss stop
I am not going to let this opportunity slip away
Waan mi a let u go fah
I don't want to let you go
So mi go so boom bye bye bye
I'm feeling overwhelmed with emotions
Jah kno mi nah go lie
I swear to God I won't lie
Da gal ya is a boom shot and yuh know mi cyan deny
This girl is explosively attractive and I can't deny it
I'm on a natural eye
I am attracted to you instinctually
Mi haffi get a bly
I need a chance to prove myself
Mi nah give up yuh know mi a go try and try
I won't give up, I'll keep trying
Writer(s): Stephen Mcgregor, Xavier Davidson, Craig Thompson, Roshaun Omowale Clarke, Alistaire Duhane Mccalla
Contributed by Camilla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.