Got News For You
Tanto Metro & Devonte Lyrics


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Intro
Two-timer, deceiving, conniving (Devonté)
You thought you could get away with it and go, (Oh No)
(Devonté) I gotta let the world know,
but anyway, this is how the chapter goes

écoute
Devonté: Couplet 1
Thought you could cheat me, mess around then leave me
But it's not so easy cause I am no fool (Man a Badman)
Listen me sweetie, mess around deceive me
Try to hurt me neatly, try to play me cruel (Hey Girl)
Refrain
I've got news for you, so you messing round
I've got news for you, no more I gaze, cause
I've got news for you, try to bring me down
I've got news for you, Ho, Ho, Hoaaaaa
Tanto: Couplet 1
Neva believe you woulda do me so
You try fi tek di gangsta youth yaw fi a poppy-show
Go violate behind mi back yuh think mi wouldn't know
Mi watch yuh flip and now yuh flop, mi affi let yuh go
Gal, yuh shoulda know yuh nuffi play mi so
Man a nuh fool fi go sit down and mek yuh shame mi so
I'm Mr. Smart, a why yuh think my mama name mi so
Cause a yah so mi draw di line and now yuh affi go, Gal
Refrain
Tanto: Couplet 2
Waan mi tek yuh back, no, no way, no, mi nuh give a damn
From yuh do mi dat, yuh did done a mek yuh decision
Nuh give mi nuh crap bout yuh neva with another man
(Tired a yuh lie, so nuh badda cry)
Mi nuh idiot, pack yuh likkle things and trod along
How yuh fi do mi dat, betta yuh go do another man
Yuh mussi think seh dat mi did ago be di sorry one
Betta sing another song
Refrain
Devonté: Couplet 2
There's a lot of confusion going on
Wouldn't be caught in your game because it's wrong
I'm a discipline man, so just go on, OOHH, Hey
There's a lot of confusion going on
Wouldn't be caught in your game because it's wrong
I'm a discipline man, so just go on, OOHH
Refrain
Devonté: Couplet 1




Tanto: Couplet 1
Refrain x 2

Overall Meaning

The song "Got News For You" by Tanto Metro & Devonte is a cautionary tale of a two-timer who tries to deceive and hurt his partner. Devonte takes the first verse and confronts his cheating partner about her deception, telling her that he is no fool and won't stand for her cruelty. Tanto Metro takes the second verse and addresses a similar situation, where he catches his girlfriend violating behind his back and decides to let her go. The refrain is a warning to their partner that they have news for them, and they won't tolerate their infidelity anymore.


The lyrics in "Got News For You" are a representation of the dancehall culture in Jamaica. The song serves as a warning to those who are dishonest in their relationships, especially those who are unfaithful. The repetition of the refrain shows how confident Tanto Metro and Devonte are in their decision to end their relationships. The strong and assertive tone of the song reflects the courage of the Jamaican people to stand up for themselves and not tolerate disrespect.


The song was produced by Sly & Robbie and released in 1997. It was a massive hit and helped establish Tanto Metro & Devonte as a prominent dancehall duo in Jamaica. The song's success also led to the duo touring across Europe, Africa, and the United States. "Got News For You" remains one of their most popular and recognizable songs, with its catchy hook and lively beat.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought you could cheat me, mess around then leave me
You believed that you could deceive and abandon me


But it's not so easy cause I am no fool (Man a Badman)
Your plan is not going to be straightforward because I am not naive


Listen me sweetie, mess around deceive me
Listen to me, dear, you can't deceive and manipulate me


Try to hurt me neatly, try to play me cruel (Hey Girl)
You tried to harm me tactfully and play me cruelly, oh girl


I've got news for you, so you messing round
I have some information for you, you've been cheating on me


I've got news for you, no more I gaze, cause
I have information for you, I won't stare at you anymore because


I've got news for you, try to bring me down
I have information for you, you tried to bring me down


I've got news for you, Ho, Ho, Hoaaaaa
I have some information for you, Ho, Ho, Hoaaaa


Neva believe you woulda do me so
I never believed that you would treat me this way


You try fi tek di gangsta youth yaw fi a poppy-show
You tried to take advantage of a gangster youth for a joke


Go violate behind mi back yuh think mi wouldn't know
You violated me behind my back and thought I wouldn't find out


Mi watch yuh flip and now yuh flop, mi affi let yuh go
I observed you change and now you have failed, I have to let you go


Gal, yuh shoulda know yuh nuffi play mi so
Girl, you should have known not to play me like that


Man a nuh fool fi go sit down and mek yuh shame mi so
I am not foolish enough to sit down and let you shame me like that


I'm Mr. Smart, a why yuh think my mama name mi so
I am Mr. Smart, that's why my mom named me that


Cause a yah so mi draw di line and now yuh affi go, Gal
Because this is where I draw the line and now you have to go, girl


Waan mi tek yuh back, no, no way, no, mi nuh give a damn
I don't want to take you back, no way, I don't care


From yuh do mi dat, yuh did done a mek yuh decision
If you do that to me, you've already made your decision


(Tired a yuh lie, so nuh badda cry)
(Tired of your lies, so don't bother crying)


Mi nuh idiot, pack yuh likkle things and trod along
I am not an idiot, pack your little things and go on your way


How yuh fi do mi dat, betta yuh go do another man
You can't treat me like that, better go find another man


Yuh mussi think seh dat mi did ago be di sorry one
You must think that I would be the one feeling sorry


Betta sing another song
Better move on to something else


There's a lot of confusion going on
There's a lot of chaos happening


Wouldn't be caught in your game because it's wrong
I wouldn't participate in your deceitful behavior because it's wrong


I'm a discipline man, so just go on, OOHH, Hey
I am a disciplined man, so just move on, OOHH, Hey




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