Who Am I
Beenie Man
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Yes Nyah Cool nah higher eh eh eh eh eh eh Who am I just de girls dem sugar Alright hear me now Whoa na na na na na na na na na na na Oh na na na na na die Zim Zimma Who got de keys to my bimma Who am I de girls dem sugar How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck Who am I de girls dem lock And I and I we make love to precious but You ever buck ah gal whey deep like ah bucket Draw fi yuh needle but yuh needle cyar stitch it Draw fi yuh axe and like ah ground you alla chop it Draw fi yuh pick axe and like ah ground you ah go dig it It's like ah river side pon de banky yuh tek it It's like ah bicycle so yuh hold it and charge Now yuh watch it so yuh ah crash she ah tell yuh sey fi grab it Gal she ah beg yuh and ah bawl out fi stop it Bad man plug in and dem ah move like ah electric It's like ah basketball she tek time out fi vomit Well listen to me style and uno fi listen to me lyrics Ah Beenie Man deya me ah drop it Ah say Zim Zimma Who got de keys to my bimma Who am I de girls dem sugar How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck Who am I de girls dem lock And I and I we make love to precious but Anything she want I will give it onto she I can't believe de day meh friends dem tell meh that she flee(flee) I don't believe its anger and I don't believe its grief(Wha) I don't believe its Suzie and all de other girls I meet(Die) De luv for me she have that is de only thing I need I don't intend right now just to lose my main squeeze Oh Guantanamera you ah killa Gal de way yuh hot yuh have mi body under pressure Man see yuh body and ah kill mosquito Woman yuh body ripe just to know yuh got de power but Zim Zimma Who got de keys to my bimma Who am I de girls dem sugar How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck Who am I de girls dem lock And I and I we make love to precious girl I tell myself I doh want nobody else to ever luv me You are my guiding star my shining light I love you baby(die) But that day you leave and you gon I know that girl it drove me crazy And all de girls lonesome all ah dem ah run come Cause de whole ah dem want dis baby I told you once and I told you twice that I am de girls dem sugar Now de girls dem ah attack me and de girls dem rush me because me ah driving de bimma I'm de girls dem flavor ah man ah no slave ah I am the pen on paper And ah gal just watch yuh ah want yuh fi hear that and listen what de Dj ah say Zim Zimma Pass meh de keys to my bimma Who am I de girls dem sugar How can I mek luv to ah fella in ah rush pass meh de keys to my truck Who am I de girls dem lock And I and I we mek love to precious Zim Zimma Who got de keys to my bimma Who am I de girls dem sugar Jeez.
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Written by: Moses Anthony Davis, Jimmy Gray, Tarik L. Collins, Malik Smart, Kenyatta Saunders, Ahmir K Thompson, Jeremy Alexander Harding
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11 facts about this song
Label ClassificationThe song “Who Am I” is a reggae track by Beenie Man that was released under the label VP Records.
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Release DateThe song was released on October 27, 1997, as one of the singles from his album “Many Moods of Moses.”
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at No. 15 in New Zealand in 1998, marking Beenie Man's international breakthrough.
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Dancehall Anthem“Who Am I” is considered to be a defining song of the dancehall genre and is frequently used to introduce new listeners to the style.
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Use of PatoisThe song is notable for its extensive use of Jamaican Patois, a linguistic blend of English, African and other languages commonly spoken in Jamaica.
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SymbolismIn the song, Beenie Man refers to himself as "The girls dem sugar," a term signifying he is popular among the females.
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Signature InstrumentalThe rhythm track of “Who Am I” was later copied by many artists worldwide because of its unique and catchy sound.
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Behind the SongBeenie Man’s “Who Am I” is also known as “Sim Simma,” inspired by the traditional Jamaican song and dance of the same name.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 1999 film “Blue Streak” starring Martin Lawrence.
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Music VideoThe music video of “Who Am I” showcases various aspects of Jamaican culture and lifestyle, further contributing to the global interest in Dancehall music.
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RemixesSeveral remixes were created of the song following its success, with some versions even featuring other reggae icons like Barrington Levy.
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