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.


Year:
2009
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Jus' Gimme the light
Yea yeah
Jus' Gimme the light
Yo yo
Jus' Gimme the light
Don't say it
Jus' gime the light
Sean paul

Jus' gimme the light
And pass the dro
Bust another bottle of moe
Gal dem in a me sight
And I gots know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Causle I'm in a the vibes
And I got my dough
Bust another botte of moe
Girl dem lookin' hype
And I gots to know

Could I be your protector
Your buff in every sector
Everyman around dem
Want to turn your inspector
But you no let them sweat ya
No grill you with no lecture
But dem power drill
Or dem feul injector
Dem a infector
Disease collector
Nuff of dem a gon on
Like dem wan come wreck ya
Done out the part
Where you got in your center
But you know
You don't let them guy affect ya

Jus' gimme the light
And pass the dro
Bust another bottle of moe
Gal dem in a me sight
And I gots know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Causle I'm in a the vibes
And I got my dough
Bust another botte of moe
Girl dem lookin' hype
And I gots to know

One
Two
Three
Four
Five of them
Situation gettinh really live again
Girl dem want to Fi hang out with
The players and the riders de
Beside of them and dem say
Dem tired of the liars
Dem friars and connivers
Will never get inside of dem
Dem clyder dem
Especially the money hider dem
Watchie watchie girl bout dem
A try fi make bride of dem
Denied again
Some of them move like a spiderman
Girl dem say nah
Open wide again

Jus' gimme the light
And pass the dro
Bust another bottle of moe
Gal dem in a me sight
And I gots know
Which one is gonna catch my flow
Causle I'm in a the vibes
And I got my dough
Bust another botte of moe
Girl 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 »

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Written by: Troy Rami, Sean Henriques

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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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