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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."
Unknown Language
T.O.K. Lyrics
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Alexx: Unknown language
T.O.K.:
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
Chorus: T.O.K.
Deh pon di gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Verse 1: Bay-C
Step inna di centa, pure gal a tek ova mi as mi enta
Gal a run mi dung like seh mi a sprinta
Two gal a bubble and a dem mi sen fah
Bruk out pon di riddim like yuh was a menta
I wanna know Tone weh she leff di fren fah
She must fi know a she alone mi have strength fah
Caan seh nuh mate becau deh pon di censa
One ting oonu fi know
Chorus: T.O.K.
Deh pon di gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Verse 2: Flexx (T.O.K.)
Any bwoy weh a stray leff di gal dem way (Cut dem off!!!)
Yuh nah believe yuh fi get a new girl everyday (Cut dem off!!!)
Mek dem know 6'9 or two we nuh play (Cut dem off!!!)
A from yuh go di odda way yuh caan walk this way (Cut dem off!!!)
Chorus: T.O.K.
Deh pon di gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Verse 3: Craigy T
Alright Jennifah!
Show mi wah Jah Jah gi yuh tongue body fah
Show off yuh tings set inna di front yah
Gal a rush yuh body weh she rush yuh body fah
Man a look yuh body caan look yuh body nah
If a yuh position then a yuh mi prefah
Wine and go dung bubble pon a track yah
Bubble from di dancefloor to di lab yah
Gal swing like a helicopta
Chorus: T.O.K.
Deh pon di gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
Repeat Verse 1
Repeat Chorus till end
The song "Unknown Language" by T.O.K. talks about staying true to the women who have captured their hearts, and never straying away from them. The song is filled with a lot of Jamaican patois, which may be difficult for some people to understand. However, the catchy chorus "Deh pon di gal dem way and we nah eva stray" emphasizes the importance of loyalty to their women.
The first verse, performed by Bay-C, starts off with him expressing how women seem to take over his mind as soon as he enters a club. He mentions how his energy and strength are reserved solely for his lover, and he could never stray from her. The second verse by Flexx addresses men who cheat on their partners, warning them that T.O.K. does not play those games. The last verse by Craigy T. has him admiring a particular woman (Jennifah) and praising her for her beauty and dance moves.
Line by Line Meaning
Ga da da da da deh yah!!!
The song starts with a vocalization that has no particular meaning.
Deh pon di gal dem way and we nah eva stray na na na
We are focused on the ladies and will never leave their side.
Step inna di centa, pure gal a tek ova mi as mi enta
As soon as I enter the center, I am overwhelmed by women.
Gal a run mi dung like seh mi a sprinta
The women are chasing me as if I am a sprinter in a race.
Two gal a bubble and a dem mi sen fah
I send those two women to dance provocatively on the track.
Bruk out pon di riddim like yuh was a menta
Dance wildly to the rhythm like you're crazy.
I wanna know Tone weh she leff di fren fah
I am curious about where Tony has gone and why she left her friend.
She must fi know a she alone mi have strength fah
She should know that she is the only one I have feelings for.
Caan seh nuh mate becau deh pon di censa
I cannot say that I have no partner because I'm in public.
Any bwoy weh a stray leff di gal dem way (Cut dem off!!!)
Any man who cheats on his partner should be cut off from the women.
Yuh nah believe yuh fi get a new girl everyday (Cut dem off!!!)
Don't believe you can just have a new girlfriend every day and get away with it.
Mek dem know 6'9 or two we nuh play (Cut dem off!!!)
Let them know that we don't play games, especially not with 6'9 or two women.
A from yuh go di odda way yuh caan walk this way (Cut dem off!!!)
If you go the other way, you cannot come back to us and the women.
Show mi wah Jah Jah gi yuh tongue body fah
Show me the divine gift that God gave you in your speech and body.
Gal a rush yuh body weh she rush yuh body fah
Women are attracted to your body like bees are to flowers.
Man a look yuh body caan look yuh body nah
Men cannot look at your body the way women can.
If a yuh position then a yuh mi prefah
If you take that position, then I prefer you over anyone else.
Wine and go dung bubble pon a track yah
Move your body sensually to the music on the track.
Bubble from di dancefloor to di lab yah
Your dancing is so infectious that even in the lab, the bubbles continue.
Gal swing like a helicopta
Women dance and move in circles like helicopters.
Contributed by Sadie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.