Party to Damascus
Wyclef Jean
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Me and Clef on this track what you want Heard you wanna battle us both I hope you don't Hand me my mic, two woofers in my trunk (huh) Sound like gonk-ga-gonk-ga-gonk-ga-gonk-ga-ga-ga-gonk I drink that Dom Perignon (oh) I drink that shot of Petron to turn me on (uh) I got that red eye bomb, get you stoned (yeah) I got them gunshots, head knock 'til my bed stop Hey, I'm from a place called New Jersey, they call it the New Jersey land I'm only here for one night girl, I'm on the plane tomorrow But I love the way you move girl and do that belly dancin So let's play you're my teacher and won't you give me my first lesson I teach you what you want (oh yeah) The things you need to know (oh yeah) Come in and shut the door (yeah) Lets get this party goin (uh huh) Baby let me show you, how you can satisfy a girl needs In the mornin, in the evenin In the nighttime, gotta have it It's a feelin I can't fight it You got me speakin another language Bo, Habibbi, Nishtage'a It's official raise your glasses Cause this party gonna go to Damascus Yeah, she said her dad's in the Army and he's the number one sniper And if he ever found out, he'd have me swimmin with the fishes in the water Now I'ma say somethin crazy girl, I love you I know we meetin for the first time in the club, but this feels like a deja vu I teach you what you want (oh yeah) The things you need to know (oh yeah) Come in and shut the door (yeah) Lets get this party goin (uh huh) Baby let me show you, how you can satisfy a girl needs In the mornin, in the evenin In the nighttime, gotta have it It's a feelin I can't fight it You got me speakin another language Bo, Habibbi, Nishtage'a It's official raise your glasses Cause this party gonna go to Damascus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday, gotta have it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday, gotta have it W-Y to the Clef Boy I keep it realer than the titties on my chest (yeah) "Milk does your body good," come on take a sip Like, it taste good don't it You's a fine dreadlock, come on get How many times Missy crushed the very best? How many bombs on my summer, Funk Flex? (uh) As many times as Teddy Reilly said "yep, yep" Did you get it? I stays on your mind like a fitted (uh) Like diddy itmake you walk for cheesecakes to the city? (woo) Rough chick, dirty jeans, ain't nothin pretty (uh) Me and Clef steppin to the mic to get busy (c'mon) In the mornin, in the evenin In the nighttime, gotta have it It's a feelin I can't fight it You got me speakin another language Bo, Habibbi, Nishtage'a It's official raise your glasses Cause this party gonna go to Damascus
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Written by: Wyclef Jean, Jerry Duplessis, M. Elliot
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Party to Damascus" is a song that neatly fuses hip-hop, reggae, and pop elements to create a unique sound.
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CollaborationThe song features prominent vocals from Missy Elliott, a well-known American rapper, singer, and songwriter, best known for her hits "Get Ur Freak On" and "Work It."
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Album"Party to Damascus" is included on Wyclef Jean's fourth studio album, "The Preacher's Son," released in November 2003.
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LanguageThe song contains verses both in English and Haitian Creole, reflecting Wyclef Jean's Haitian roots.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Party to Damascus" features Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott performing the song in an oriental setting, further emphasizing the song's international influences.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its catchy beat and the popularity of its performers, "Party to Damascus" had relatively modest chart success, reaching only number 65 on the UK Singles Chart, and failing to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are about Wyclef's journey from Haiti to becoming a successful artist, conveyed through the metaphor of partying from his hometown to Damascus.
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Producers"Party to Damascus" was produced by Wyclef Jean himself, alongside his regular collaborators Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis and Sedeck 'All Hands on Deck' Jean.
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Song MeaningOn a deeper level, the song serves as Wyclef Jean's critique of the music industry and its focus on material wealth and superficial success.
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Live PerformancesWyclef Jean has included "Party to Damascus" in the setlist of many of his concerts, where it is generally well-received by fans.
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RemixA remix version of the song, called "Party to Damascus Remix," was also released, featuring dancehall artist Beenie Man.
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