He auditioned at Sonic Sounds studio, but while Sly Dunbar was impressed, his touring commitments with Black Uhuru prevented him from signing Wonder. He had more success, however, with King Tubby, who produced his first single, "Long and Lasting Love", in 1985, with two more following.
His new album Foreva boasts collaborations with world renowned dancehall producers Don Corleone and Tony Kelly (Sean Paul, Elephant Man). It includes the singles Again and For My Love.
Wayne rose to fame in 2003 with the song No Letting Go, which reached number 11 on the Billboard Top 100.
While other dancehall artists are known for their rapping style, Wayne Wonder's claim to fame is his unparalleled, velvety smooth singing voice.
Wayne was born in Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica, and moved all over eastern Kingston including a stint in Rae Town - home of the weekly Reggae/R oldies street dance which inspired him to take a more soulful approach to dancehall.
Anything For You
Wayne Wonder Lyrics
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[Wayne Wonder:]
They gone too far now Nore, they gone too far now Capone ([Lexxus:] Wicked!)
They gone too far now Wayne, they gone too far now Lexx
CNN (CNN) ([N.O.R.E:] What!)
([Capone:] Yeah!)
Lexxus (Lexxus) Wayne Wonder (Wayne Wonder)
For the gangsters, for the gangsters
[Verse 1: Wayne Wonder]
Anything goes when we ride (When we ride)
Even with my little shorty by my side
Gallang so nuh bag a noise (Nuh bag a noise)
Burn up I'll pop and hit them by surprise
You better not move, when I say freeze
Because we nuh fraid fi pop off and squeeze
Bout you a bawl, and beg man fi ease
And we nuh bomb pon a fool like bees
[Chorus: Wayne Wonder]
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
([N.O.R.E.:] CNN we listenin!!!)
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
[Verse 2: CNN (Capone N N.O.R.E.) & Lexxus]
[N:] So fuck you sound boy
[C:] Kill a snitch boy
[N:] Kill a batty boy
[C:] In the yard
[N:] Got to play it hard like we Gotti boy
[L:] CNN soldiers
[C:] We rep till it's over
[N:] We rep when we drunk
[C:] And we rep when we sober
[N:] (Oh!) Look at that fatty at ten
[C:] (Oh!) Lick a shot we back at it again
[N:] It's Millitainment move over gotta move on my own
[C:] We murder them a mercenary made man Capone (Wayne Wonder)
[Chorus: Wayne Wonder]
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
([N.O.R.E.:] CNN we listenin!!!)
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
[Verse 3: Lexxus]
Yuh waan fi bet mi money yuh fret and sweat like yuh a preacher
Any choice yuh set it's like a jet yuh haffi leave yah
Inna di party di bwoy dem start it like dem a creature
Mi and shorty rollin hotty wah dis we achieve yah
Mi haffi pop and buss it inna dem direction
Bwoy nah stop down like pop down erection
Car a crash, brain a splash, inna di intersection
Caught dem by surprise they never know mi have extension
So tell dem
[Chorus: Wayne Wonder]
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
([N.O.R.E.:] CNN we listenin!!!)
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
[Verse 4: CNN (Capone N N.O.R.E.)]
[C:] I need a hot girl
[N:] So I could drive in my hot car
[C:] I'm not a pop star
[N:] Take you to the Shark Bar
[C:] So we could feast love amd just skip in
[N:] You see a nigga made a dollar out of just five cent
[C:] Now we ride through Tivoli
[N:] Slide through Kennedy
[C:] Usually we right in the club
[N:] That's where the women be
[C:] Laid back lightin some bud
[N:] Sippin on Hennesy
[C:] Everybody drink show love
[N:] That's where my nigga be, OH!
[Chorus: Wayne Wonder]
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
([N.O.R.E.:] CNN we listenin!!!)
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
[Verse 5: Lexxus]
It's been a long time comin, hear we are
Mr. Lex and Wayne Wonder who? superstar
CNN dem got we back, yo we and dem par
We nah leff it cause we ever have it inna we car
So wah bring it, sling it if you think you have this ting
But if not mek mi do my ting
Cause Lex got di whole world clingin to di style dat I bring
Nore and Capone rap and Wayne sing
Cha ching cha ching!!!!
[Chorus: Wayne Wonder]
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
([N.O.R.E.:] CNN we listenin!!!)
So you want to take my life ([Lexxus:] Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife
You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
The song "Anything Goes" by Wayne Wonder featuring Capone and N.O.R.E. (also known as CNN) and Lexxus is a hardcore hip-hop track that talks about the ruthless, violent, and dangerous lifestyle of gangsters. From the opening lines where Capone warns somebody that they've gone too far, to Wayne Wonder's vocals that talk about riding with his gun, the song is about being prepared to take lives and protect oneself at all costs. The chorus of the song is a warning to those who might intend to harm the rapper and his family, reminding them that anything goes when they ride, and they should be scared.
The lyrics describe the gangster mentality and the way that they will react if they feel threatened, disrespected, or if someone tries to cross them. They are not afraid to use violence, and they show their strength and superiority through their actions. The mention of guns, shorties, burning, and popping are all violent references that express how they will deal with anyone who threatens their safety. The song's catchy chorus and hard-hitting verses are accompanied by a heavy bassline and drumbeat that give the track an energetic and powerful vibe, catering to the gangster rap genre.
Line by Line Meaning
You gone too far now nigga!
Capone is warning someone who has gone too far.
They gone too far now Nore, they gone too far now Capone (Wicked!)
Wayne Wonder is echoing the sentiment that someone has gone too far, and Lexxus agrees.
CNN (CNN) (What!) (Yeah!) Lexxus (Lexxus) Wayne Wonder (Wayne Wonder) (Wayne Wonder what's up?!)
The artists are introducing themselves and CNN is acknowledging them.
For the gangsters, for the gangsters
The song is intended for gangsters.
Anything goes when we ride (When we ride)
There are no rules during gang activity.
Even with my little shorty by my side
The artist's partner is also involved with gang activities.
Gallang so nuh bag a noise (Nuh bag a noise)
They don't want anyone making a fuss during their illegal activities.
Burn up I'll pop and hit them by surprise
If someone interferes, they will be shot without warning.
You better not move, when I say freeze
Someone is being ordered to stay in place.
Because we nuh fraid fi pop off and squeeze
The artists are not afraid to shoot their guns.
Bout you a bawl, and beg man fi ease
Someone is crying and pleading for mercy.
And we nuh bomb pon a fool like bees
The artists do not waste time on useless targets.
So you want to take my life (Come on!) so you want to hurt my wife You just a wolf in disguise right a now you never seem surprised
Someone is threatening the artists, but they are not intimidated by them.
CNN we listenin!!!
CNN is paying attention to what's happening around them.
So fuck you sound boy Kill a snitch boy Kill a batty boy In the yard Got to play it hard like we Gotti boy
The artists are describing violent actions against anyone who opposes them.
CNN soldiers We rep till it's over We rep when we drunk And we rep when we sober (Oh!) Look at that fatty at ten (Oh!) Lick a shot we back at it again It's Millitainment move over gotta move on my own We murder them a mercenary made man Capone (Wayne Wonder)
CNN is like an army that always stands together, even when they are drunk or sober. The artists are naming themselves and continuing to describe their violent ways.
Yuh waan fi bet mi money yuh fret and sweat like yuh a preacher Any choice yuh set it's like a jet yuh haffi leave yah Inna di party di bwoy dem start it like dem a creature Mi and shorty rollin hotty wah dis we achieve yah Mi haffi pop and buss it inna dem direction Bwoy nah stop down like pop down erection Car a crash, brain a splash, inna di intersection Caught dem by surprise they never know mi have extension So tell dem
Lexxus is describing violence at a party and bragging about a weapon he has that others didn't know about.
I need a hot girl So I could drive in my hot car I'm not a pop star Take you to the Shark Bar So we could feast love amd just skip in You see a nigga made a dollar out of just five cent Now we ride through Tivoli Slide through Kennedy Usually we right in the club That's where the women be Laid back lightin some bud Sippin on Hennesy Everybody drink show love That's where my nigga be, OH!
CNN is describing their lavish lifestyle and where they like to spend their time.
It's been a long time comin, hear we are Mr. Lex and Wayne Wonder who? superstar CNN dem got we back, yo we and dem par We nah leff it cause we ever have it inna we car So wah bring it, sling it if you think you have this ting But if not mek mi do my ting Cause Lex got di whole world clingin to di style dat I bring Nore and Capone rap and Wayne sing Cha ching cha ching!!!!
The artists are boasting about their fame and success, and their involvement with CNN. They are ready to act in accordance with their gangster lifestyle, but if things don't go their way, they'll still find success in their music.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VICTOR SANTIAGO, ANTHONY KELLY, VON WAYNE S. CHARLES, CHRISTOPHER PALMER, KIAM HOLLEY, MAURICE GREGORY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dania Norbert
Wow oh wow oh, yeah
Wow oh wow oh, yeah
Oh baby
[Verse 1]
But, I'd anything for you
Though you're not here
Since you said we're through
But it seems like years
Time keeps dragging on and on
And forever you've been and gone
Still I can't figure what went wrong
[Verse 2]
I'll still do anything for you
I'll play your game
You hurt me through and through
But you can have your way
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
Though know inside I feel like dying, baby
[Verse 3]
I'll still do anything for you
In spite of it all
If that's what I should do to make you happy
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
You know inside I feel like dying
I hope you find someone who'll please you
Someone who'll care and never leave you
And if that someone ever hurts you
You just might need a friend to turn to, baby
[Verse 4]
And I'd do anything for you
I'll give you love
If that's what I should do
To make you happy
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
You know inside I feel like dying
I hope you find someone who'll please you
Someone who'll cares and never leave you
And if that someone ever hurts you
You just might need a friend to turn to, baby
[Verse 1]
And I'd anything for you
Though you're not here
Since you said we're through
But it seems like you
Time keeps dragging on and on
And forever you've been and gone
Still I can't figure what went wrong
[Verse 2]
And I'll do anything for you
I'll play your game
You hurt me through and through
But you can have your way
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
You know inside I feel like dying, baby
[Outro]
And I'll do anything for you
In spite of it all
I learned so much from you
You made me strong
But if you think that I don't love you
For a minute I'll forget you
But sometimes things don't work out right
We just have to say goodbye
Yeah eh eh eh
Just have to say goodbye
Oh oh baby
Dania Norbert
Wow oh wow oh, yeah
Wow oh wow oh, yeah
Oh baby
[Verse 1]
But, I'd anything for you
Though you're not here
Since you said we're through
But it seems like years
Time keeps dragging on and on
And forever you've been and gone
Still I can't figure what went wrong
[Verse 2]
I'll still do anything for you
I'll play your game
You hurt me through and through
But you can have your way
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
Though know inside I feel like dying, baby
[Verse 3]
I'll still do anything for you
In spite of it all
If that's what I should do to make you happy
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
You know inside I feel like dying
I hope you find someone who'll please you
Someone who'll care and never leave you
And if that someone ever hurts you
You just might need a friend to turn to, baby
[Verse 4]
And I'd do anything for you
I'll give you love
If that's what I should do
To make you happy
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
You know inside I feel like dying
I hope you find someone who'll please you
Someone who'll cares and never leave you
And if that someone ever hurts you
You just might need a friend to turn to, baby
[Verse 1]
And I'd anything for you
Though you're not here
Since you said we're through
But it seems like you
Time keeps dragging on and on
And forever you've been and gone
Still I can't figure what went wrong
[Verse 2]
And I'll do anything for you
I'll play your game
You hurt me through and through
But you can have your way
I can pretend each time I see you
That I don't care and I don't need you
But you'll never see me crying
You know inside I feel like dying, baby
[Outro]
And I'll do anything for you
In spite of it all
I learned so much from you
You made me strong
But if you think that I don't love you
For a minute I'll forget you
But sometimes things don't work out right
We just have to say goodbye
Yeah eh eh eh
Just have to say goodbye
Oh oh baby
PREZIDENT
Just appreciate the time u spend typing this
spoiledkaarus
Great tune. Lots of good memories.
cross godson
today's reggae have nothing on this
aga anderson
Only a few exceptions, and of course by the OG'S
Tony Kirkland
This record is one of my favorites listen to them lyrics and that beat is killa😉🔥🔥🔥🔥
extraterrestrials gene
Who still rocking to this during quarantine?
TRINI_MYTH
its 2019 and i still listen this
Sully Sulfa Official
This song is like Bob Marley one love song, cant and will never get old this song is still young
Damion 4 McGregor
One of jamaica 🇯🇲 greatest singer