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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."
Pengeleng
T.O.K. Lyrics
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I hope you can handle pengeleng
You a walk and a talk how you want me oh,
I hope you can handle pengeleng
Some gal deh a top and them a drop off of that
Dem can't handle pengeleng
Since you full a big chat me a go put yuh pon spot
Make sure you can handle pengeleng
VERSE 1: Stress,mi a come fi bus secret, mi come fi confess
Some gal them body good but them work nah impress
Them nuh know how fi utilise wha Jah over bless
Them fail every test, under house arrest
A so me have di gal dem wha claim dem a di best
Champion bubbler win every contest
Hack dem up, pack dem up, back dem up a me address
Mothing more nothing less
CHORUS
VERSE2 : Rude boy she a request because we push it little harder
Gal style old like some outdated Lade
True she wi slim, trim and mawga
Worries and stress if you cross mi border
Hold up deh a minute make mi give unnu the sage
Carla, Tamara and her friend wha name Marva
True dem hear the pattern and style we got a lotta
Three of them want me be them baby father.
The song "Pengeleng" by T.O.K. is an upbeat dancehall track that delves into the driving force that is temptation. The lyrics of the chorus which are repeated throughout the song are directed at a woman he sees as having set her sights on him but he's not convinced she can handle the heat that comes with being with him. The song's title, "Pengeleng" is a colloquial term that translates to a physical maneuver often seen in dancehall music where the body moves in a wave-like motion. This gesture is frequently used to express the power of sexual attraction and can be thought of as a warning telling anyone who cannot withstand this motion to be cautious.
In the first verse, the singer confesses that he has secrets and is looking for someone to share them with, someone who is more than just a pretty face, someone who can impress him with more than just their looks. The singer describes how this woman thought she was the best but has failed to use the blessings that Jah has given her. The singer points out that he has a stable of women who know how to handle the Pengeleng and even win contests when it comes to the champion bubbler style. In the second verse, the singer warns that he's not interested in weak women who can't handle the pressure, he's looking for someone who can challenge him, someone who can keep up with his tempo, and he mentions several women who have shown that they can.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey gal you a look on me hard deh oh
Hey girl, you're staring at me intensely
I hope you can handle pengeleng
I hope you can handle my bold and confident demeanor
You a walk and a talk how you want me oh,
You're acting as if you want me
Some gal deh a top and them a drop off of that
Some girls act like they're on top, but can't handle the challenge
Dem can't handle pengeleng
They can't handle my bold and confident demeanor
Since you full a big chat me a go put yuh pon spot
Since you're talking a big game, I'll test you to see if you can handle it
Make sure you can handle pengeleng
Make sure you can handle my bold and confident demeanor
Stress,mi a come fi bus secret, mi come fi confess
I'm here to reveal secrets and confess my own stresses
Some gal them body good but them work nah impress
Some girls have good bodies but don't impress in other areas
Them nuh know how fi utilise wha Jah over bless
They don't know how to properly use the blessings they have
Them fail every test, under house arrest
They fail to succeed and are stuck in their current situation
A so me have di gal dem wha claim dem a di best
That's why I have the girls who claim they're the best
Champion bubbler win every contest
The best dancers win every competition
Hack dem up, pack dem up, back dem up a me address
I have a lot of girls who are interested in me and live near me
Mothing more nothing less
Nothing more or less than that
Rude boy she a request because we push it little harder
She wants a rougher guy because we push things a little further
Gal style old like some outdated Lade
Her style is outdated and old like an old car
True she wi slim, trim and mawga
It's true that she's slim and thin
Worries and stress if you cross mi border
She'll have to deal with my worries and stress if she wants to be with me
Hold up deh a minute make mi give unnu the sage
Wait a minute, let me give you some wisdom
Carla, Tamara and her friend wha name Marva
These are the names of some girls I know
True dem hear the pattern and style we got a lotta
They like the way we talk and behave
Three of them want me be them baby father.
Three of them want me to be the father of their child
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROSHAUN OMOWALE CLARKE, XAVIER DAVIDSON, ALISTAIRE DUHANE MCCALLA, CRAIG THOMPSON, Alistaire Mccalla, N/A Unknown, Roshaun Clarke
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@lasickzimba4244
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@thekingboy972
I love it your music π₯π₯π₯
@vonnonen
love reggae and ragga, greetings from bosnia
@jayjumba196
Craig T ,Bay C killed dis ...PENGELEEEEEEENG
@LuRey28
good stuff man love listening to reggae!! cheers from panama!
@kennisaguy7289
2021 and still pumping
@luxembrosa
Such a nice riddim!!! can some one pleace post a mix of this riddim on the tube..i would be ever greatfull (as I lost the LP), cheers
@daturainoxia3352
ive got greensleeves 12" compilation with this chune on it! massive!
@paulforever7061
Danger man.. El buenon hard drive riddim
@bnthpty
0:09 las gyales dicen que yo toy buenoo π΅π¦π΅π¦π΅π¦π₯ππ―π²