Bam Bam
Toots & The Maytals Feat. Shaggy & Rahzel Lyrics
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I want you to know that I am the man who
Fight for the right, not for the wrong
Going there, I'm growing there
Helping the weak against the strong
Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be
Help this man, don't trouble no man
What a bam bam
Bam bam
See that?
Bam bam
It will bring a bam bam
Can you see that?
Ah? (it will bring a bam bam)
What a bam bam (what a bam bam)
Can you see that? (what a bam bam)
Hear what I say (what a bam bam)
Yeah hey (what a bam bam)
(what a bam bam?)
This man, don't trouble no man
He know you go to nourish man
This man, don't trouble no man
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
That's if you trouble this man
It going to bring a bam bam
What a bam bam
Get a bam bam?
The lyrics of Toots & The Maytals’ song Bam Bam featuring Shaggy and Rahzel speak about the importance of fighting for what is right rather than wrong. The singer identifies himself as a man who fights for the right and helps the weak against the strong. He believes that he is growing in the right direction and soon everyone will know the kind of man he is supposed to be. He advocates for non-violent conflict resolution and asks people to help others instead of troubling them. However, if someone does trouble another, it will bring a "bam bam", which is a Jamaican term for a physical altercation.
The lyrics emphasize the idea of protecting and nourishing others instead of engaging in conflict. The "bam bam" serves as a warning of the consequences of inciting violence. The singer acknowledges that he is not perfect and is still growing as a person, but he will not allow his imperfections to stop him from doing what is right. Through his lyrics, he advocates for peace and harmony, urging listeners to follow his lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah?
An expression of confusion or curiosity
I want you to know that I am the man who
I want to make it clear that I am the man who
Fight for the right, not for the wrong
I fight for what is right, not what is wrong
Going there, I'm growing there
As I go on, I am growing and learning from the experiences
Helping the weak against the strong
I assist the weak against the strong
Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be
In due time, it will become clear who I am really meant to be
Help this man, don't trouble no man
Assist this man and avoid causing him any problems
But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
However, if you cause trouble for that man, there will be consequences
What a bam bam
This will lead to a physical altercation
Bam bam
The repetition of 'bam bam' emphasizes the severity of the situation
See that?
Do you understand?
It will bring a bam bam
If you start trouble, you will face a physical conflict
Can you see that?
Do you understand what I am saying?
Hear what I say
Listen closely to what I am saying
This man, don't trouble no man
This man does not bother or harm anyone
He know you go to nourish man
He understands the importance of helping and supporting others
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
This man is your friend and has no intention of causing problems
That's if you trouble this man
However, if you cause trouble for this man
It going to bring a bam bam
It will result in a physical altercation
Get a bam bam?
Do you really want to get into a physical fight?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Frederick Hibbert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oobooskeboo
One of my favourite songs ever!! Toots rules!! ❤
@wenzoedx3389
Jody Goez right
@chriscrawford2401
Loved Toots for almost 50 years. And Shaggy kicks every song up a few notches. Great redo of a great song!
@sadikeewatson
Rip Toots Rest Well my friend, you'll be surely missed by your great iconic songs 😪
@chuffpup
Toots original version is a total blast. I'm glad I heard this one too, I like Shaggy even more now I hear this classic with TOOTS. I'm a big Maytals fan from the days of long ago... Cheers.
@Japh111
My favourite track as a kid, still listening in 2019
@godfather2275
2021 and still rocks. RIP❤
@chriscrawford2401
Shaggy brings great energy to every cover he does with an artist. As great as Toots is, Shaggy could make a goat sound danceable!
@tafimutekwe2855
Relevant and vibrant to the very end. Rest In Power Legend.
@danamiller4262
My parents have a video of me being four and trying to do the dance that the girls are doing. All of I think of when I hear this song is how much I loved it then and how much I love it now.