Waw Waw Waw
UB 40 · Other Songs - UB 40
And you can't take it back
You understand me a say,
But certain things you have to look on an other thing,
Hm..... , me can't understand what I say
Me nah understand what we a say,
Me not understand what we are chat about,
Well this is what we chat about
.....what me a talk 'bout....
Baby girl, waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Like a police sirene come fast stichie cry
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
You can hear me a shout it out ten thousend times
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Like a police sirene come fast stichie cry
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
You can hear me a shout it out ten thousend times
She caught me red handed and feel offended
Gal a pose up in a me car (I'm sorry)
Me and suel book room in a hotel and she catch
Me when me hand in a deh jar (I'm sorry)
No she can't take this, catch me with at the office
And drink from one glass inna varn
She said me character dirty, when she hold me
With shirley, and she still a never warn (oh dear)
She vex when she see me inna the bed with yvette
And susan a pose up like style (what a thing)
Peachess, princess, put on her dress,
And she decide we have to stay far, anyway
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Like a police sirene come fast stichie cry
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
You can hear me a shout it out ten thousend times
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Like a police sirene come fast stichie cry
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Can you hear me a shout it out ten thousend times
This a me sincere apology, straight from me heart
And off me pickney (yes baby)
It going out to my number one lady,
Like don sliver far line, water run daily
Sorry, I do it, can't buy soldier lorry, can't sleep at night,
Never do it for sight, I am sorry, hush, but the car by rush,
Your little teeny weeny have me never need to crush.
Waw waw waw, waw waw waw waw
Waw waw waw, waw waw waw waw
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Like a police sirene come fast stichie cry
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Can you hear me a shout it out ten thousend times
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Like a police sirene come fast stichie cry
Waw waw waw want you back inna me life
Can you hear me a shout it out ten thousend times
Find me guilty, punish me for the crime (true)
But you have me a serve over time
Woman why do you have to treat me so cruel,
Full time, you put me on parole (true)
It's like you put me on the condemn block (true),
Over alcatraz 'pon the rock (true)
And a me try everyday, stichie saying, oh sorry,
This me have to cry
Waw Waw Waw
Waw Waw Waw stands as a vibrant example of UB40's signature reggae sound, blending the band's distinctive basslines with upbeat rhythms that defined their early career. Emerging from the English reggae scene, the track showcases the group's ability to craft infectious melodies that resonate across generations. While the song may not carry the immediate global recognition of their biggest hits, it reflects the consistent quality found throughout their extensive discography. The recording captures the band's collaborative spirit and their dedication to maintaining the authentic feel of Jamaican reggae within a British context. As part of their broader body of work, the song contributes to the rich tapestry of music that has established UB40 as enduring figures in the genre, offering listeners a moment of pure, rhythmic joy.