Gimme the Light

Sean Paul

About Gimme the Light

"Gimme the Light" is the first single from Jamaican dance hall artist Sean Paul's 2002 album Dutty Rock. It was his first hit single, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also becoming a top 20 hit in the Netherlands, UK and Canada. It is the most popular hit single from the "Buzz" rhythm, which was the debut hit production for Troyton Rami & Roger Mackenzie a production duo of Black Shadow Records in Miami, Florida.


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2010
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Just gimme The Light

Just gimme the light!!! (Yeah yeah)
Just gimme the light!!!! Just gimme the light!!!
Sean-A-Paul, yo yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

Could I be yuh protector yuh buff in every sector
Every man around dem waan turn yuh inspector
But yuh no let dem sweat ya no grill yuh wid no lecture
'Bout dem power drill or dem fuel injector
Dem a infector, disease collector
Nuff a dem a gwaan like dem waan come wreck ya
Dun out di part weh yuh got in yuh sector
Well yuh know yuh nah let dem guy deh affect ya, yo gal

Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

One two three four five of dem, situation gettin really live again
Gal dem waan fi hang out wid di playas and di riders dem
Beside a dem, and dem seh dem tired of di liars dem
Friarrs and convers dem will never get inside a dem
Dem clyder dem, especially di money hider dem
Watch-watch gal bout dem a time fi mek a bride a dem
Denied again, some a dem a move like a Spider Man
Gal dem seh dem nah open wide again, yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

Could I be yuh protector yuh buff in every sector
Every man around dem waan turn yuh inspector
But yuh no let dem sweat ya no grill yuh wid no lecture
'Bout dem power drill or dem fuel injector
Dem a infector, disease collector
Nuff a dem a gwaan like dem waan come wreck ya
Dun out di part weh yuh got in yuh sector
Well yuh know yuh nah let dem guy deh affect ya, yo gal

Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

One two three four five of dem, situation gettin really live again
Gal dem waan fi hang out wid di playas and di riders dem
Beside a dem, and dem seh dem tired of di liars dem
Friarrs and convers dem will never get inside a dem
Dem clyder dem, especially di money hider dem
Watch-watch gal bout dem a time fi mek a bride a dem
Denied again, some a dem a move like a Spider Man
Gal dem seh dem nah open wide again, yo

Just gimme the light and pass the dro! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem inna me sight and I gots to know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Cause I'm inna di vibes and I got my dough! Bust anotha bottle of moe
Gal dem lookin hype and I gots to know

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Sean Paul

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 8 January 1973), otherwise known as Sean Paul, is a Jamaican Grammy-winning dancehall and reggae artist. more »

2 fans

Written by: Troy Rami, Sean Henriques

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release Year
"Gimme the Light" is a single by Jamaican rapper Sean Paul from his album "Dutty Rock". It was released in 2002.
Billboard Performance
The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S, making it Sean Paul's first hit in the country.
Song Genre
"Gimme the Light" is primarily a dancehall song, which is a popular genre of music in Jamaica.
Album Record
The song is from his second studio album "Dutty Rock", which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2004.
Music Video
The music video for "Gimme the Light" was directed by Jessy Terrero, who's directed popular videos for artists such as Wisin & Yandel and 50 Cent.
Recognition
"Gimme the Light" has become one of Sean Paul's signature songs and helped to introduce him to a mainstream audience.
Song Remix
"Gimme the Light" was remixed by American rapper Busta Rhymes, adding a different flavor to the original version.
Worldwide Success
The song also achieved success worldwide, reaching top positions in various countries including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Song Theme
"Gimme the Light" is a party song and its lyrics make numerous references to Jamaican patois.
Commercial Usage
The song was used in a commercial for BUSTA, a soft drink brand in the Caribbean.
Usage in Media
"Gimme the Light" has been featured in movies, including "Grind" and "Step Up". It's also appeared in several TV series' soundtracks such as "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation".

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