Fatima
Voicemail Lyrics


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[INTRO:]
Aaay you've got mail yeeeah voicemail heeey yeeeah heeey

[CHORUS:]
This gal fatima, she and her friend dem down a rema
Would a do anything fi get inna gleaner
Caan tek di pressure from di one katrina just a wear mascara
Dem nuh ready any loose baggage dem gal deh shed it
Wid nuh one man dem nah go steady
All dem a do a just tax out freddy waan manny and perry

[VERSE 1:]
Seh dem a flip flop switch dat think we never know
Di ice round mi neck a mek your eyes a glow
One thing be careful of dem waan slam di bro
Cause dem waan slam di turn inna some expensive clothes
Money! we mek some gal fly down like crow
Cause every money man a potential poppy show
Dem a flirt with man from wha pick him fi now
Before you get attached dem girl a let go

[CHORUS:]
This gal fatima, she and her friend dem down a rema
Would a do anything fi get inna gleaner
Caan tek di pressure from di one katrina just a wear mascara
Dem nuh ready any loose baggage dem gal deh shed it
Wid nuh one man dem nah go steady
All dem a do a just tax out freddy waan manny and perry

[VERSE 2:]
Seh dem caan tame always a look man fi drain
Nice walk sweet talk nuh man nuh know dem name
When dem approach lyrics fall like rain
Dem nah stop won't stop til dem ketch di train
"dollars inna pocket" is what dem proclaim
Dem inflict pain cause nuff migraine mek nuff man
Marriage! fly down di drain know a lot a superstar
Dem lose all dem game

[CHORUS:]
This gal fatima, she and her friend dem down a rema
Would a do anything fi get inna gleaner
Caan tek di pressure from di one katrina just a wear mascara
Dem nuh ready any loose baggage dem gal deh shed it
Wid nuh one man dem nah go steady
All dem a do a just tax out freddy waan manny and perry

[VERSE 3:]
Seh dem a tell you weh dem want and a tell you
Weh they need mek sure you pack it up to speed
And I gon left to right whether day or night
Just be careful how you plant your seed
When you put on di wheelie pon di filly when you kill it
Mek sure you give her what she need
So she have you little silly broke wid a empty billy
Have you bawling yes indeed

[CHORUS: x2]
This gal fatima, she and her friend dem down a rema
Would a do anything fi get inna gleaner
Caan tek di pressure from di one katrina just a wear mascara
Dem nuh ready any loose baggage dem gal deh shed it




Wid nuh one man dem nah go steady
All dem a do a just tax out freddy waan manny and perry

Overall Meaning

The song "Fatima" by Voicemail describes a woman named Fatima and her friends who seem to be fixated on getting into the gossip column of the Jamaican newspaper, The Gleaner, by any means necessary. The song also suggests that these women are manipulative and don't hesitate to use their charms to get what they want from men, including money. The chorus mentions Katrina, who may be a reference to Hurricane Katrina or another woman in their vicinity who wears mascara and seems to put pressure on others. The song advises men to tread carefully around these women as they are known to shed their "loose baggage" quickly and move on to the next man.


In the first verse, the song warns about these women's tactics and advises men to be cautious around them. The ice around a man's neck only makes them more attractive to these women, who are not afraid to dump them for someone else. The verse also suggests that these women are after money, and any man with money is a potential target. The second verse describes how these women are always on the prowl for men and don't hesitate to use their charm and flirtation skills to manipulate them. The verse mentions how they inflict pain on men and give them migraines when they lose their games.


Overall, the song "Fatima" warns against women who are only interested in men's money and who are known for using charm and seduction to get what they want. It advises men to be cautious around these women and not to get too attached as they are likely to move on quickly.


Line by Line Meaning

Aaay you've got mail yeeeah voicemail heeey yeeeah heeey
The artist is introducing himself and his music.


This gal fatima, she and her friend dem down a rema
There is a woman named Fatima and she has friends from Rema.


Would a do anything fi get inna gleaner
Fatima and her friends want to be featured in the Gleaner newspaper and are willing to do anything for that.


Caan tek di pressure from di one katrina just a wear mascara
Fatima is feeling the pressure from a woman named Katrina. She tries to hide her insecurity behind makeup.


Dem nuh ready any loose baggage dem gal deh shed it
Fatima and her friends don't want any extra baggage in their lives and are willing to let go of anything that holds them back.


Wid nuh one man dem nah go steady
Fatima and her friends don't want to be tied down to one man.


All dem a do a just tax out freddy waan manny and perry
All they want to do is use men named Freddy, Manny, and Perry for their money.


Seh dem a flip flop switch dat think we never know
Fatima and her friends are pretending to be loyal to someone while secretly betraying them.


Di ice round mi neck a mek your eyes a glow
The artist has expensive jewelry that impresses others.


One thing be careful of dem waan slam di bro
Be cautious of Fatima and her friends because they want to ruin relationships.


Cause dem waan slam di turn inna some expensive clothes
They want to use men for their money and then discard them like old clothes.


Money! we mek some gal fly down like crow
The artist has enough money to make women flock to him like crows to food.


Cause every money man a potential poppy show
Every man with money is just a temporary prospect to Fatima and her friends.


Dem a flirt with man from wha pick him fi now
Fatima and her friends flirt with any man who catches their attention.


Before you get attached dem girl a let go
Fatima and her friends will detach themselves from a man before they get too attached.


Seh dem caan tame always a look man fi drain
They can't be controlled and are always looking for a man to exploit.


Nice walk sweet talk nuh man nuh know dem name
Fatima and her friends have charming personalities but nobody knows their true intentions.


When dem approach lyrics fall like rain
Their words are smooth and seductive when they approach men.


Dem nah stop won't stop til dem ketch di train
Fatima and her friends won't stop until they achieve their goals.


"dollars inna pocket" is what dem proclaim
They are proud to have money in their pockets and will do anything to get it.


Dem inflict pain cause nuff migraine mek nuff man
Fatima and her friends cause a lot of headaches for the men they manipulate.


Marriage! fly down di drain know a lot a superstar
Marriages fall apart because of women like Fatima and her friends who go after successful men.


Dem lose all dem game
Eventually, Fatima and her friends will lose all their tricks and have nothing left.


Seh dem a tell you weh dem want and a tell you Weh they need mek sure you pack it up to speed
Be careful when Fatima and her friends ask for something because they will take it all and leave you empty-handed.


And I gon left to right whether day or night
The artist is confident in his ability to succeed in any situation.


Just be careful how you plant your seed
Be cautious about the people you choose to be with.


When you put on di wheelie pon di filly when you kill it Mek sure you give her what she need
When you spend money on a woman, make sure it's worth it and give her what she wants.


So she have you little silly broke wid a empty billy Have you bawling yes indeed
If you don't spend money wisely, you'll end up broke and regretful.




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Comments from YouTube:

@karinwavamunno1037

This is my jam been looking for this song for a minute

@repubicofcovipandemia8170

This was a hit back in my high school days. Niggas used to shake their waists and buckles to this jam like it was an anthem. Maaan those days!!

@muriminjoka

Talk of 2004

@mishamuigai3008

Mad hit,big up

@catherinegichuhi5928

Still jamming to this songπŸ’œ

@saadoalikash616

A CLASSIC πŸ™Œ

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@emmakimani5016

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@ZoubeirsWorld

Play it at 1.25x speed. Much better

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