1)… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists recording under the name of Tifa
1) Mladen Vojičić - Tifa is a Rock singer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, born in Sarajevo in 1960. (See below)
2) Tifa (born Latifa Brown) is a Jamaican female deejay
3) Tifa is a folk group from the island Timor in the Indonesian archipelago. Tifa sing in three different languages whilst striking a bamboo instrument called a Takadau.
Mladen Vojičić - Tifa began his career in 1979 as a bass player in a Heavy Metal band Prvi Čin. The same year, he left Prvi Čin and became a member of a jazz-rock band Kako Kad, where he soon started singing for the first time. He also sang in three more bands, Paradox, Top and Teška Industrija, until in 1984 he became a singer of one of the most popular rock bands in ex-Yugoslavia, Bijelo Dugme.
After one year and only one album ("Bijelo Dugme", 1984), he left Bijelo Dugme and in 1986 he started singing in a Hard Rock band called Vatreni Poljubac and recorded one album with them, "100% Rock `n` Roll" (1986). 1987 saw him fronting another popular Bosnian Hard Rock band, Divlje Jagode. With Divlje Jagode he also recorded only one album, "Konji" (1987), and left. In 1989 he finally put together his own band, simply called Tifa Band, and started successfull solo career lasting to this day.
Tifa and his band have recorded five albums so far:
1. "Tifa No.1" (1989)
2. "Samo ljubav postoji" (1990)
3. "Šareni dan" (1994)
4. "Dani bez tebe" (1995)
5. "Ostaću s tobom" (2000)
Spell It Out
Tifa Lyrics
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cause me know some poeple no hear me say tifa so me have to spell it out
T-I-F-A
yuh done know we ever booming, ever hot and we ever ready. anyways!
who nuh get it this time me wish you W-E-L-L, well you know what me a
talk bout
as a matter a fact me done talk let me S-P-E-L-L, SPELL IT OUT!
a wha'ppen to dem
a gyal cant chat cause she L-A-M-E
dem a P-R-E dem cant be M-E
cause me done have de city well L-O-C... K!
a wha do D-E-M
a wha do baby shrek and her pop dung friend
fava duppy night a de D-E-A-D
dem better gwan go gully creep like I-C-E
or hype in me boss
straight to the fullest
but some gyal a hype and demm ina M-E-S-S
dem a beat dem chest bout who a de best
cause dem full S-T-R-E-S-S
hold dis tek a guess me rock D & G
woy me body full a A-R mani
me no wear town G-U-C-C-I
and if me ava tek first class F-L-Y
woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
H-O-T-N-E-S-S
is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
we god B-L-E-S-S
de gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
oh Z-A-A-R, oh zaar
ina de tired and pop down C-A-R
weh a pre me for de M-A-N and a want war
but dat boy de, T-I-F-A me no want
so she need for mek R-Eality check har
cause de B inna de boy mix de F-A-R
he nah stop link de hot S-T-A-R
but me tell him say can 2 P-A-R
cause he no up to the T-I-M-E for me
me spend C-A-S-H no gingle and penny
an know gyal yuh na S-C-R-A-P-E
so K-E-E-P H-I-M for me
woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
H-O-T-N-E-S-S
is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
we god B-L-E-S-S
de gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
spell it out
spell it out
spell it out
me a de B-A-D-D-E-S-T
a gyal cant chat cause she L-A-M-E
dem a P-R-E dem cant be M-E
cause me done have de city well L-O-C... K!
a wha do D-E-M
a wha do baby shrek and her pop down friend
fava duppy night a de D-E-A-D
dem better gwan go gully creep like I-C-E
R-I-P me boss
straight to the fullest
but some gyal dem eye pan on me na M-E-S-S
dem a beat dem chest bout who a de best
cause dem full S-T-R-E-S-S
hold dis tek a guess me rock D and G
woy me body full a A-R mani
me no wear town G-U-C-C-I
me ava tek first class F-L-Y
woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
H-O-T-N-E-S-S
is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
we got B-L-E-S-S
de gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
oh Z-A-A-R, oh zaar
ina de tired and pop down C-A-R
wha you a pre me for de M-A-N and a want war
but dat boy de, T-I-F-A me no want
so she need for mek R-E ality check har
cause de B and de boy best star F-A-R
he nah stop lick de hot S-T-A-R
but me tell him say me cyan him to P-A-R
cause he no up to the T-I-M-E for me
me spend C-A-S-H no gingle and penny
an da gyal de na S-C-R-A-P-E
so K-E-E-P H-I-M from me
WOY!
Tifa's song "Spell It Out" is a braggadocious anthem where Tifa asserts herself as the baddest and hottest in the game. She starts off by spelling out her name, Tifa, emphasizing that people need to understand who she is. She then delves into an aggressive rap-style delivery where she calls out her competition, stating that they cannot be her. She refers to herself as being "L-O-C-K" in the city, meaning that she has the city "locked down" or under her control.
Throughout the song, Tifa showcases her confidence and ability to spend money, wear designer clothes, and fly first class. She even calls out a girl who is trying to pursue her man, telling her to "keep him from me" as she is not interested.
The song is a celebration of Tifa's self-esteem, independence, and success, and it provides a powerful message to women on owning their power and standing up for themselves in a male-dominated industry.
Line by Line Meaning
T-I-F-A cause me know some poeple no hear me say tifa so me have to spell it out
Tifa is spelled 'T-I-F-A' because some people don't understand her when she says her name, so she has to spell it out.
yuh done know we ever booming, ever hot and we ever ready. anyways!
Tifa is confident that she and her crew are always booming, hot, and ready for anything.
who nuh get it this time me wish you W-E-L-L, well you know what me a talk bout
For those who don't understand her, Tifa wishes them well, but assumes they know what she's talking about.
as a matter a fact me done talk let me S-P-E-L-L, SPELL IT OUT!
Tifa is tired of talking and wants to spell it out for those who still don't understand her message.
a wha'ppen to dem
Tifa wonders what's happening with the people who still don't get her message.
me a de B-A-D-D-E-S-T
Tifa declares that she is the baddest.
a gyal cant chat cause she L-A-M-E
Tifa shuts down any girl who tries to chat with her because they are lame.
dem a P-R-E dem cant be M-E
Others may try to imitate her, but they can never be Tifa.
cause me done have de city well L-O-C... K!
Tifa has the city on lock, meaning she has control and influence over it.
a wha do D-E-M
Tifa wonders what's wrong with those who don't understand her message.
a wha do baby shrek and her pop dung friend
Tifa lashes out at her enemies, calling them 'baby Shrek' and her 'pop dung friend.'
fava duppy night a de D-E-A-D
Tifa's enemies are compared to dead souls wandering around at night, aimlessly and without purpose.
dem better gwan go gully creep like I-C-E
Tifa suggests her enemies go creep around in the gully, like ice, referring to the dancehall move 'Gully Creepa.'
or hype in me boss
Tifa suggests her enemies can either dance the Gully Creepa or talk about her.
straight to the fullest
Tifa is living life to the fullest.
but some gyal a hype and demm ina M-E-S-S
Some girls are causing trouble and getting themselves into a mess by trying to compete with Tifa.
dem a beat dem chest bout who a de best
Some girls are boasting about being the best, but Tifa knows she's the true champion.
cause dem full S-T-R-E-S-S
These girls are full of stress and anxiety because they can't measure up to Tifa's status.
hold dis tek a guess me rock D & G
Tifa wants people to guess what brand she's wearing, D&G or Dolce & Gabbana, showing off her designer clothing.
woy me body full a A-R mani
Tifa is showing off her expensive jewelry, including Armani pieces.
me no wear town G-U-C-C-I
Tifa is too big for a mere town brand like Gucci, meaning she wears more expensive brands.
and if me ava tek first class F-L-Y
Tifa is flying first class, showcasing her luxurious lifestyle.
is like dem never understand wha me a talk about H-O-T-N-E-S-S
Tifa's enemies don't understand the concept of 'hotness' or her success.
is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
Tifa clarifies that 'hotness' isn't about spelling words, but some girls are testing her by trying to keep up with her.
we god B-L-E-S-S
Tifa is feeling blessed and thanking God for her success.
de gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
One particular girl is irritating Tifa and getting on her nerves because she's dumber than the other girls.
oh Z-A-A-R, oh zaar ina de tired and pop down C-A-R
Tifa is mocking her enemies, saying that they're stuck in a tired and run-down car, and she's above them all.
weh a pre me for de M-A-N and a want war but dat boy de, T-I-F-A me no want
Tifa is not interested in any man who tries to start a fight with her because she knows she's too good for him.
so she need for mek R-E ality check har
Tifa suggests that this girl needs a reality check.
cause de B and de boy best star F-A-R
The boy may be the 'best star' right now, but Tifa knows she's still better because she has something he doesn't.
he nah stop lick de hot S-T-A-R
The boy is still trying to make a name for himself, but Tifa is already established and successful.
but me tell him say me cyan him to P-A-R
Tifa is rejecting the boy's advances, saying she can't be with him because he doesn't meet her standards.
cause he no up to the T-I-M-E for me
Tifa clarifies that the boy is not up to her standards and not right for her.
me spend C-A-S-H no gingle and penny
Tifa is spending her money freely and not worrying about small change.
an da gyal de na S-C-R-A-P-E so K-E-E-P H-I-M from me
Tifa has no interest in the girl who's trying to start trouble, and warns her to keep her man away from her.
Writer(s): Kunley Mccarthy Copyright: Abood Music Limited
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Taion smith
T-I-F-A
Cause me know some poeple no hear me say tifa so me have to spell it out
T-I-F-A
Yuh done know we ever booming, ever hot and we ever ready. anyways!
Who nuh get it this time me wish you W-E-L-L, well you know what me a
Talk bout
As a matter a fact me done talk let me S-P-E-L-L, SPELL IT OUT!
A wha'ppen to dem
Me a de B-A-D-D-E-S-T
A gyal cant chat cause she L-A-M-E
Dem a P-R-E dem cant be M-E
Cause me done have de city well L-O-C... K!
A wha do D-E-M
A wha do baby shrek and her pop dung friend
Fava duppy night a de D-E-A-D
Dem better gwan go gully creep like I-C-E
Or hype in me boss
Straight to the fullest
But some gyal a hype and demm ina M-E-S-S
Dem a beat dem chest bout who a de best
Cause dem full S-T-R-E-S-S
Hold dis tek a guess me rock D & G
Woy me body full a A-R mani
Me no wear town G-U-C-C-I
And if me ava tek first class F-L-Y
Woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
Is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
H-O-T-N-E-S-S
Is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
Woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
Is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
We god B-L-E-S-S
De gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
Oh Z-A-A-R, oh zaar
Ina de tired and pop down C-A-R
Weh a pre me for de M-A-N and a want war
But dat boy de, T-I-F-A me no want
So she need for mek R-Eality check har
Cause de B inna de boy mix de F-A-R
He nah stop link de hot S-T-A-R
But me tell him say can 2 P-A-R
Cause he no up to the T-I-M-E for me
Me spend C-A-S-H no gingle and penny
An know gyal yuh na S-C-R-A-P-E
So K-E-E-P H-I-M for me
Woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
Is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
H-O-T-N-E-S-S
Is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
Woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
Is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
We god B-L-E-S-S
De gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
Spell it out
Spell it out
Spell it out
Me a de B-A-D-D-E-S-T
A gyal cant chat cause she L-A-M-E
Dem a P-R-E dem cant be M-E
Cause me done have de city well L-O-C... K!
A wha do D-E-M
A wha do baby shrek and her pop down friend
Fava duppy night a de D-E-A-D
Dem better gwan go gully creep like I-C-E
R-I-P me boss
Straight to the fullest
But some gyal dem eye pan on me na M-E-S-S
Dem a beat dem chest bout who a de best
Cause dem full S-T-R-E-S-S
Hold dis tek a guess me rock D and G
Woy me body full a A-R mani
Me no wear town G-U-C-C-I
Me ava tek first class F-L-Y
Woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
Is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
H-O-T-N-E-S-S
Is not a spelling be but a some gyal a test
Woy dem never know so me have to spell it out
Is like dem never understand wha me a talk about
We got B-L-E-S-S
De gyal a bus she brain cause she dumber dan de rest
Oh Z-A-A-R, oh zaar
Ina de tired and pop down C-A-R
Wha you a pre me for de M-A-N and a want war
But dat boy de, T-I-F-A me no want
So she need for mek R-E ality check har
Cause de B and de boy best star F-A-R
He nah stop lick de hot S-T-A-R
But me tell him say me cyan him to P-A-R
Cause he no up to the T-I-M-E for me
Me spend C-A-S-H no gingle and penny
An da gyal de na S-C-R-A-P-E
So K-E-E-P H-I-M from me
WOY!
Miss Informed
Still killing it 10 years later
Dee Bennett
This brought back mad memories, I miss Jamaica 😢
chrissy_bby🍑
13years later and song still a dweet❤
𝙽𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊'𝚜 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍🌍
14 years later and still listening bad yf 🎉
Nikki Lawrence
I just found my self singing this song... I looked it up an here I am... mi a di B.A.D.D.E.S.T
Oshane Patterson
2009? Time sure does go fast with certain things especially if it's good!
Moya Macfalane
Hello
krissy da boss
10years already
Jayy Jayy
I still remember most of the words 💗
Britanie Williams
Right!! Good times