Stand By My Side
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
Me no love nobody like you
(?) baby, oh, olan!
Tell you sumtin baby
Don't tell me seh you love me if yuh no mean it
Gyal ah work, gyal ah run, gyal ah drive, gyal ah flight
Gyal ah run dung di jenny fi see me
Some ah call from eh and took me em
Some tell me dem, run weh dem and fi please me
Me ah keep it real so you keep it real
Cuz the love mi feel fi you baby (stand by mi side)
[Chorus]
Know me love baby, gyal make show how you love mi
Don't skin it if you don't mean it
You know me love it when you touch mi (stand by mi side)
[x2]
Gyal we go? Pon money me dem seh dem wa
Gyal ah flight from europe and america
As seh dem wa fi peeny fi deh read me and
Not a matta wa me baby ah you me wa
Dem a guide me with di chorus see me deh weed you fi free dat me
Me ah keep it real so yuh keep it real
Cuz the love mi feel fi you baby (stand by mi side)
[Chorus]
Know me love baby, gyal make show how you love mi
Don't skin it if you don't mean it
You know me love it when you touch mi (stand by mi side)
[x2]
Mada gyal want me
Me no love nobody like yu
(?) baby, oh, olan!
Tell you sumtin baby
Don't tell me seh you love me if yuh no mean it
Gyal ah work, gyal ah run, gyal ah drive, gyal ah flight
Gyal ah run dung di jenny fi see me
Some ah call from eh and took me em
Some tell me dem, run weh dem and fi please me
Me ah keep it real so yuh keep it real
Cuz the love mi feel fi you baby (stand by mi side)
Stand By My Side
Vybz Kartel's 'Stand By My Side' is a quintessential track from the golden era of Jamaican dancehall, showcasing the artist's signature blend of rhythmic bounce and lyrical wit. Released during a period where Kartel dominated the genre, the song exemplifies his ability to craft catchy melodies that resonate with the island's youth while delivering sharp, often humorous verses about love and loyalty. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the vibrant energy of 1990s dancehall culture, featuring the characteristic heavy basslines and vocal delivery that defined his sound. The track remains a popular choice for festivals and parties, reflecting Kartel's enduring influence on the reggae and dancehall landscape. It stands as a testament to his skill in creating music that is both commercially successful and culturally significant within the Caribbean music scene.