Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt
Yellowman Lyrics
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Well you see ina '84 crowd of people
Yellowman a fe come new brand
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
And some of them wear it till it resemble dirt
He said he want me to join the army
I ain't gonna do it, officer
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Turn out your left pocket
A searching for a Colt automatic
A searching if you have any ratchet
He said what is your number? I didn't answer
What is your number? I still don't answer
What is the number boy? I really don't answer
Him crank up him chopper, Mi momma!
Then me started to answer
Guess wha' me say?
64, 46, BMW!
64, 46, BMW! Lord!
He say give it to me one time!
Give it to me two time!
Give it to me three time! Lord!
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Natty don't nyam cattle
Natty don't nyam dirt
Him come from the planet of earth
He come from the planet of earth
Say granny ina kitchen a cook rice and chicken
The dread out a door a cook ital stew
No trouble granny, granny never trouble you
Natty cook up him ital stew
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
The youth them just a dress up in a white collar shirt
And some of them wear it till it resemble dirt
He said he want me to join the army
I ain't gonna do it officer
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Turn out your left pocket
A searching for a Colt automatic
A searching if you have any ratchet
He said what is your number? I didn't answer
What is your number? I still don't answer
What is the number boy? I really don't answer
Him crank up him chopper, Mi momma!
Then me started to answer
Guess wha' me say?
64, 46, BMW!
64, 46, dat a BMW! Lord!
He say give it to me one time!
Give it to me two time!
Give it to me three time! Lord!
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Natty don't nyam cattle
Natty don't nyam dirt
He don't nyam cattle
Natty don't nyam dirt
He come from the planet of earth
Ca' natty come from the planet of earth
Ca' things me used to do me na go do it no more
Things me used to do me na go do it no more
The year it changed to '84
But hear Yellowman come fe tell you the score
He said he want me to join the army
I ain't gonna do it officer
No way, I ain't gonna do it
"Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt" is a classic reggae song by Yellowman, originally released in 1983. The song is a reflection on the political and social climate of Jamaica in the early 1980s, with Yellowman using his music as a platform to address issues such as police brutality, poverty, and the military draft. The song's title serves as a reminder that innocent civilians can be harmed when those in power abuse their authority, and that it is important for people to stand up against injustice.
The song opens with the lines "Well this one called the volcano eruption / Well you see ina '84 crowd of people / Yellowman a fe come new brand." The "volcano eruption" refers to the increasing tension and violence in Jamaica during that period, with Yellowman announcing his arrival as a new artist who is ready to speak out against the injustices taking place. The lyrics then go on to describe a young man who is stopped by the police while wearing a white collar shirt, as if he is a member of the military. Yellowman himself is also asked to join the army, but refuses, leading to a tense confrontation with the officer.
The song features a catchy chorus ("Nobody move, nobody get hurt / Nobody move, nobody get hurt"), which is repeated throughout the song. The chorus serves as a warning to those in power that violence and aggression will only lead to harm and suffering for innocent people.
Line by Line Meaning
Well this one called the volcano eruption
This song is called Volcano Eruption.
Well you see ina '84 crowd of people
In 1984, there were a lot of people around.
Yellowman a fe come new brand
Yellowman is presenting himself as a new artist.
It name
The name of the song is
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
If you don't move, you won't get hurt.
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
I'm serious, don't move or you'll get hurt.
The youth them just a dress up in a white collar shirt
Young people are just dressing up in white collar shirts.
And some of them wear it till it resemble dirt
Some of them wear it until it starts to look dirty.
He said he want me to join the army
Someone asked me to join the army.
I ain't gonna do it, officer
I'm not going to do it, officer.
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Absolutely not, I won't do it.
Turn out your left pocket
Empty your left pocket.
A searching for a Colt automatic
I'm looking for a Colt automatic gun.
A searching if you have any ratchet
I'm looking for any other weapon you might have.
He said what is your number? I didn't answer
Someone asked me for my number, but I didn't answer.
What is your number? I still don't answer
They asked me again and I still didn't answer.
What is the number boy? I really don't answer
They pressed me for my number but I still didn't give it.
Him crank up him chopper, Mi momma!
He started up his chainsaw, oh my goodness!
Then me started to answer
Then I started to respond.
Guess wha' me say?
Can you guess what I said?
64, 46, BMW!
I said 64, 46, BMW!.
64, 46, BMW! Lord!
I repeated it again with emphasis.
He say give it to me one time!
He said to say it once.
Give it to me two time!
Say it twice.
Give it to me three time! Lord!
Say it three times with emphasis.
Natty don't nyam cattle
I don't eat beef.
Natty don't nyam dirt
I don't eat dirt.
Him come from the planet of earth
I come from earth.
He come from the planet of earth
He also comes from earth.
Say granny ina kitchen a cook rice and chicken
My grandmother is cooking rice and chicken in the kitchen.
The dread out a door a cook ital stew
I, a rastafarian, am cooking a vegetarian stew outside.
No trouble granny, granny never trouble you
Don't worry about my grandmother, she's not causing any trouble for you.
Natty cook up him ital stew
I'm cooking my vegetarian stew.
Ca' things me used to do me na go do it no more
I'm not going to do certain things I used to do anymore.
The year it changed to '84
I'm talking about the year 1984.
But hear Yellowman come fe tell you the score
But here comes Yellowman to tell you what's really going on.
He said he want me to join the army
Someone asked me to join the army.
I ain't gonna do it officer
I'm not going to do it, officer.
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Seriously, I am not going to do it.
It name
The name of the song is
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
If you don't move, you won't get hurt.
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
I'm serious, don't move or you'll get hurt.
Natty don't nyam cattle
I don't eat beef.
Natty don't nyam dirt
I don't eat dirt.
He don't nyam cattle
He also does not eat beef.
He come from the planet of earth
He also comes from earth.
Ca' natty come from the planet of earth
Because I also come from earth.
Things me used to do me na go do it no more
I'm not going to do certain things I used to do anymore.
The year it changed to '84
I'm talking about the year 1984.
But hear Yellowman come fe tell you the score
But here comes Yellowman to tell you what's really going on.
He said he want me to join the army
Someone asked me to join the army.
I ain't gonna do it officer
I'm not going to do it, officer.
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Absolutely not, I won't do it.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WENSTON FOSTER, HENRY LAWES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KingsteveTV
Well this one called the volcano eruption
Well you see ina '84 crowd of people
Yellowman a fe come new brand
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
The youth them just a dress up in a white collar shirt
And some of them wear it till it resemble dirt
He said he want me to join the army
I ain't gonna do it, officer
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Turn out your left pocket
A searching for a Colt automatic
A searching if you have any ratchet
He said what is your number? I didn't answer
What is your number? I still don't answer
What is the number boy? I really don't answer
Him crank up him chopper, Mi momma!
Then me started to answer
Guess wha' me say?
64, 46, BMW!
64, 46, BMW! Lord!
He say give it to me one time!
Give it to me two time!
Give it to me three time! Lord!
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Natty don't nyam cattle
Natty don't nyam dirt
Him come from the planet of earth
He come from the planet of earth
Say granny ina kitchen a cook rice and chicken
The dread out a door a cook ital stew
No trouble granny, granny never trouble you
Natty cook up him ital stew
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
The youth them just a dress up in a white collar shirt
And some of them wear it till it resemble dirt
He said he want me to join the army
I ain't gonna do it officer
No way, I ain't gonna do it
Turn out your left pocket
A searching for a Colt automatic
A searching if you have any ratchet
He said what is your number? I didn't answer
What is your number? I still don't answer
What is the number boy? I really don't answer
Him crank up him chopper, Mi momma!
Then me started to answer
Guess wha' me say?
64, 46, BMW!
64, 46, dat a BMW! Lord!
He say give it to me one time!
Give it to me two time!
Give it to me three time! Lord!
It name
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Natty don't nyam cattle
Natty don't nyam dirt
He don't nyam cattle
Natty don't nyam dirt
He come from the planet of earth
Ca' natty come from the planet of earth
Ca' things me used to do me na go do it no more
Things me used to do me na go do it no more
The year it changed to '84
But hear Yellowman come fe tell you the score
He said he want me to join the army
I ain't gonna do it officer
No way, I ain't gonna do it
@dakistle
When I grow up and become a pro wrestler, this will be my walk-on music
@stephanlarsen8169
Ha Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️
@r.4teen
Ill be keeping an ear out for a wrestler bumping yellow man🔥🤣
@dakistle
@Stephan Larsen I just left the Phoenix area from a quick visit. The Sonoran Desert is spectacular.
@stephanlarsen8169
@Daniel Kistle yeah cool stuff here. From.san Rafael Marin county San Francisco California.. biologist. Don't live in Tucson
.. twelve Miles west downtown..acre..smack dab in the. desert 🏜️ coyote javelina rattlers.. usual suspects
@ArmadilloDuke
I’ll be waiting Daniel, praying for you!
@jameswessling6982
Music this great drives people to learn how to play instruments. This is an absolute classic, excuse me while I go buy a bass guitar.
@Chad-ye3ui
Agreed! Flabba Holt influenced myself to learn how to play the Bass guitar. Boom 💥 Roots Radics!
@johnstevenson6960
Whenever I feel down I listen to this song and become happy. Thank you Yellowman. I appreciate you and your music greatly.
@carlito9727
Used to bump this back in 2012 as a teenager lol, nostalgia. Although I was very late already, good music never dies;)