Romie
Beenie Man · Best Of Beenie Man [2000]
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)
Cho
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...
Cho
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)
Cho
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
Cho
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.

