We Be Burnin
Sean Paul
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Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo (Smoke it yo) It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo (Voke it yo) We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo (Coke it yo) Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow So when yuh see di S.P. floatin', don't provoke him Cau di weed weh we smokin' need fi soakin' Best ting fi di meditation And di best hygrade a Jamaican When we a bun a weed we supportin' and promotin' Lau di crack and di coke ting yeah we soakin' Herb a di healin' of di nation Legalize it right now we wanna blaze one Everyday, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say We be earnin' dollars turnin'g cau we mind deh pon we pay Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J Legalize it, time you recognize it This purple haze it mek mi crazy Mek mi write new tune yeah dat's what pays me But I'm not di only occupation Goin' to get some I give yuh education When a farmer grows it he knows to close it Economical benefit help fi those who a fi Deh yah pon di hard jugglin' Cau di system only keep man strugglin' Studyin' people a use it don't abuse it Cau di concentration well reputed Dat's why herb man dem a di wise one And it found on di grave of King Solomon And it good fi di eye sight and di chest sight And it give yuh nuff insight just gimme di light And, mek we blaze it we should a neva waste it Again, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J Legalize it, time you recognize it Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo (Smoke it yo) It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo (Voke it yo) We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo (Coke it yo) Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow So when yuh see di S.P. floatin' don't provoke him Cau di weed weh we smokin' need fi soakin' Best ting fi di meditation And di best hygrade a Jamaican Cau we know it as a great ting no debatin' While dem incarceratin' true dem hatin' Cau dem don't wanna see we a remain calm Even though dem got dem sirene on Everyday, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J Legalize it, time you recognize it Again, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J Legalize it, time you recognize it Again, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J Legalize it, time you recognize it Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo (Smoke it yo) It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo (Voke it yo) We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo (Coke it yo) Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow
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Written by: CEZAR CUNNINGHAM, DELANO THOMAS, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, STEVEN MARSDEN, MICHAEL JARRETT, CRAIG MARSH
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10 facts about this song
Song Record"We Be Burnin'" is a song by Jamaican reggae artist Sean Paul from his third studio album, "The Trinity."
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Chart PerformanceIn the US, the song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Sean Paul’s 5th top ten hit on the chart.
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Album SuccessThe song helped contribute to the success of "The Trinity" album which has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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UK Chart Record"We Be Burnin'" topped the UK singles chart in September 2005, becoming Sean Paul's second number one hit in the UK.
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Controversial LyricsThe song initially caught controversy due to its explicit lyrics referencing marijuana use. This lead to two separate versions of the song, one known as the 'Legalize It' version, and a radio-friendly version known as the 'Recognize It' version.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for this song was directed by Jessy Terrero, who is known for working with other big names in the music industry such as 50 Cent, Ne-Yo, and Wisin y Yandel.
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Awards NominationThe song received a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 49th Grammy Awards in 2007, but lost to Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack".
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In Popular Culture"We Be Burnin'" has been featured in several video games including "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA" in the US and "SingStar Anthems" in Europe.
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World Renowned ProducerThe song was produced by Rohan 'Snowcone' Fuller who's a well-known music producer credited with Sean Paul's international breakthrough.
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Crossover Success"We Be Burnin'" is one of Sean Paul's biggest crossover hits, consolidating his following in the reggae and dancehall genres, while also earning him mainstream pop and hip-hop fans worldwide.
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