Yellow Like Cheese
Yellowman Lyrics
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And you know that yelloman is fantastic
And you know that yelloman is dynamic, you know? Physically fit
Am yellow like cheese-but you can have me any way
that you please-don't you know?
Am yellow like cheese-but you can have me any way
that you please, yes mon.
Let's sing
don't you know and dance
Let's just kiss and romance
Let's kiss-kiss like this
Let's do do it like that
What?
Mi yellow like cheese
but you can have me any way that you please
ooh! don't you know? you can have me anyway that you
please.
You know why?
Cause Mi sey L.O.V.E- is a love
Cause mi sey K.i.s.s- is kiss
Mi sey D.u.b is dub
And R.u.b is rub
Am yellow like cheese-you can have me any way that
you please
Don't you know? Like cheese-you can have me any way
that you please
You know why?
If all the girls should be cross the sea-
all the girls should be cross the sea
What a great swimmer yellowman would be
Mi sey, whether you re big
Whether you're small
Whether you're short
Whether you're tall
Remember when you kiss me miss kiss the Wall
Ooow-mi yellow like cheese-but you can have me any
way that you please
Don't you know? like cheese-you can have me any way
that you please
Lord, let's do this-and do that, [oh my] you know i'm
hot? You know am hot on the spot
(Hear, he says something, something) Pauline and pat
Yellow like cheese-you can have me any way that you
please
Don't you know? Like cheese-you can have me any way
that you please
Am sexy- don't you know yellowman is fancy?
That's why the girls dem watch me-am sweeter than the
honey from the Bee
You know why?
Cause-cause yelloman got the girls dem choice
Love you one and mi love you twice
Yellow caant love you more, Jesus christ
Sweeter than sugar
Nice like spice
Am Mr. cheese-you can have me any way that you
please
Don't you know? Am cheese-you can have me any way
that
you please
You know what? Let's sing, and dance, let's kiss,
and
romance
I love all your kiss
And I like your caress
Don't you know you are the best?
Am talking to you parlett- that's right
Mi yellow like cheese.
The song "Yellow Like Cheese" by Yellowman is a playful and flirtatious tune that highlights the artist's romantic and charming personality. Yellowman describes himself as "yellow like cheese" and suggests that he is flexible and willing to be taken in any way that his lover desires. He compares himself to common items such as honey, sugar, and spice to explain how sweet, nice, and desirable he is as a partner. The use of metaphors is a common feature of reggae music, and Yellowman makes use of them to convey his message in a fun and engaging way.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the color yellow is a representation of the artist's skin tone and his uniqueness. He sings "Am yellow like cheese-you can have me any way that you please" to signify that his color does not define him, and he is open to love and affection from anybody. He also adds that he is physically fit and dynamic, suggesting that he is not just attractive but strong and capable.
The lyrics of "Yellow Like Cheese" is a reflection of Yellowman's lighthearted approach to music and life. The song's message is positive and focuses on his acceptance of his skin tone and embracing diversity. The song has a catchy melody that makes it a classic dancehall hit that people can enjoy and dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you know that yellowman is very romantic
Yellowman is a romantic person and this statement is a fact.
And you know that yelloman is fantastic
Yellowman is very good and impressive.
And you know that yelloman is dynamic, you know? Physically fit
Yellowman is a vibrant and energetic person who is physically fit.
Am yellow like cheese-but you can have me any way that you please-don't you know?
Yellowman compares himself to cheese in terms of his color but says that the person can have him in any way they want without any restrictions.
Am yellow like cheese-but you can have me any way that you please, yes mon.
Yellowman repeats the comparison to cheese and emphasizes that the person can have him in any way that they want.
Let's sing
don't you know and dance
Let's just kiss and romance
Let's kiss-kiss like this
Let's do do it like that
What?
Yellowman suggests that they sing, dance, and engage in romantic activities like kissing and doing other things. He ends the line with a rhetorical question.
Mi yellow like cheese
but you can have me any way that you please
ooh! don't you know? you can have me anyway that you
please.
Yellowman repeats the comparison to cheese and emphasizes that the person can have him in any way that they want. He adds an exclamation mark to emphasize his point and ends the line with a rhetorical question.
You know why?
Cause Mi sey L.O.V.E- is a love
Cause mi sey K.i.s.s- is kiss
Mi sey D.u.b is dub
And R.u.b is rub
Yellowman explains that he can be loved and kissed because those are expressions of love. He goes on to say that dub and rub are also valid expressions in their own right.
Am yellow like cheese-you can have me any way that
you please
Don't you know? Like cheese-you can have me any way
that you please
You know why?
Yellowman repeats the comparison to cheese and emphasizes that the person can have him in any way that they want. He then asks a rhetorical question to emphasize his point further.
If all the girls should be cross the sea-
all the girls should be cross the sea
What a great swimmer yellowman would be
Mi sey, whether you re big
Whether you're small
Whether you're short
Whether you're tall
Remember when you kiss me miss kiss the Wall
Ooow-mi yellow like cheese-but you can have me any
way that you please
Don't you know? like cheese-you can have me any way
that you please
Yellowman says that he'd be a great swimmer if all the girls were across the sea. He then adds that he can be kissed regardless of the person's size or height. He adds that when the person kisses him, they should kiss him hard, so hard that they should kiss the wall. He repeats that the person can have him any way that they please.
Lord, let's do this-and do that, [oh my] you know i'm
hot? You know am hot on the spot
(Hear, he says something, something) Pauline and pat
Yellow like cheese-you can have me any way that you
please
Don't you know? Like cheese-you can have me any way
that you please
Yellowman suggests that they engage in certain activities and emphasizes that he is very hot. He then mentions two people named Pauline and Pat. He repeats the cheese comparison and emphasizes that the person can have him in any way that they want.
Am sexy- don't you know yellowman is fancy?
That's why the girls dem watch me-am sweeter than the
honey from the Bee
You know why?
Cause-cause yelloman got the girls dem choice
Love you one and mi love you twice
Yellow caant love you more, Jesus christ
Sweeter than sugar
Nice like spice
Am Mr. cheese-you can have me any way that you
please
Don't you know? Am cheese-you can have me any way
that
you please
Yellowman describes himself as sexy and fancy, which is why girls like to watch him. He then says that he is sweeter than honey from a bee. He continues by saying that he got the option to choose whoever he wants to love. He ends the line by comparing himself to Mr. Cheese and repeating that the person can have him any way they want.
You know what? Let's sing, and dance, let's kiss,
and
romance
I love all your kiss
And I like your caress
Don't you know you are the best?
Am talking to you parlett- that's right
Mi yellow like cheese.
Yellowman suggests that they sing, dance, kiss, and engage in romantic activities. He compliments the person's kisses and caresses and tells them that they are the best. He then talks to someone named Parlett and ends the line by repeating the cheese comparison.
Writer(s): Winston Foster
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