Romie

Beenie Man · Best Of Beenie Man [2000]

Intro:

Everyday yuh been going aroun and telling story that yuh know mi

An is your mother grow mi (no)

Gimmi some bass mek mi sing something

First mi guh so:

Oh Nah nah nah nah nah nah (rpt 4 times)



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Its all about Romie and him big fat sista Nayomi

Di two a dem claim sey dem know mi

An dem argument throw mi, throw mi, throw mi

Di bwoy dey name Romie and him whoring sista Nayomi

Di two a dem claim say them know mi

An dem argument throw mi, throw mi, throw mi.



1. But mi wonder Romie, How him fi know mi

A Waterhouse mi born, an Craig Town mi live

Wheh Aunt Sita grow mi

Ah owe di bwoy owe mi, him argument throw mi

Him gal waan blow mi thru she hear say mi bloomy

Mi hear Nayomi have 15 Auntie

Mi check it out deep down to the grandma want mi

So a grudge di bwoy grudge mi,

Di bwoy badminded

Dats why mi argument drop pon all...



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2. Mi hear say Miss Nayomi

A wahn big fat gal fron inna di 1920

If looks was all she live a door cause she plenty

An from a gal plenty har love life empty, empty, empty

People look yah, Nayomi a whore an har puppa a preacher

Mi get fi understand di gal a witchcraft worker

She obeah har mother and guh tek di stepfather

Dats why the DJ a holla say

Oh nah nah nah nah nah nah (rpt 3)



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3. Choo mi galfriend hyper, har life brighter

Nayomi tun spider

Nayomi tun snake under grass, she a viper

Gal tun sniper, big time 'former

She all a tell Peter seh him gal an Lorna

Gone guh ketch man somewhey dun a Manchester

One yute mother him guh charge fi murda

Gal jus hear yah, gwaan an leave yah

Dats why the DJ sing say



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Romie

Romie stands as a vibrant example of Beenie Man's mastery within the dancehall genre. Released on the 2000 compilation Best Of Beenie Man, the track captures the energetic spirit that defined the artist's prolific era. Known for his rapid-fire delivery and charismatic stage presence, Beenie Man consistently delivered high-energy recordings that resonated with global audiences. This song contributes to a vast discography characterized by infectious rhythms and playful themes. Alongside other notable works like Boss Man and Chaka Dance, Romie reinforces his status as a leading figure in reggae and dancehall music. The recording showcases his ability to craft memorable hooks and maintain a dynamic flow that remains a staple of the genre's sound.