Lyrics
Because di riddim it cool, riddim it nice, riddim it sweet, riddim in check
Expressing satisfaction with the rhythm, describing it as cool, nice, sweet, and in check.
'cause some a dem a big up dem mout'
Some individuals are boasting with their mouths.
But dem know how fi check
Confident assertion that they know how to handle the situation.
'cause mi cooler dan dem, cooler dan ice, cooler dan di north pole
Claiming to be cooler than others, comparing oneself to ice and the North Pole.
'cause dem want fi go test di rude bwoy but dem just can't do it
Others want to challenge the speaker (rude bwoy) but lack the ability to do so.
Whole heep dem want fi tackle and want fi impress
Many want to engage or impress, possibly in a confrontational manner.
But you know say di artikal rude bwoy comin' live and direct
The speaker asserts their identity as an "artikal rude bwoy" (authentic rude boy).
Because some a dem a big, some a dem small, some a dem kinda sweet
Describing the diversity in size and personality among people.
Nowadays girls dem just look how di Tukka eat
Modern girls observe the speaker's lifestyle and preferences.
'cause dem want see mi nice, want see mi sweet, want see mi now and everywhere
Desire for others to see the speaker as nice and sweet, present everywhere.
'cause mi sit pon top a di riddim and just don't care
The speaker sits confidently on the rhythm, unconcerned about others' opinions.
Because dem want see mi test, want see mi dis, want see mi now and like a dat
Others want to witness and challenge the speaker, mirroring previous sentiments.
Because you know say di Tukka Yoot mi just a bubble pon di spot
Expressing the speaker's lively and energetic presence on the rhythm.
Because you know say mi nice, know say mi sweet, know say mi better dan di rest
Reiteration of the speaker's positive qualities, claiming superiority over others.
Who know see di Tukka Yoot, come catch him live and direct
Encouraging others to witness the speaker's performance live and direct.
Know mi all over town, know me six foot two, and mi come in a dance, you know mi do it for you
Providing additional details about the speaker's physical presence and purpose at a dance.
Cooler, cooler dan ice
Repetition of the claim of being cooler than ice.
Nicer, nicer dan breeze
Stating that the speaker is nicer than a breeze.
Ready fi di nice up any dance because you know mi do wid ease
Expressing readiness to enhance any dance effortlessly.
Follow mi now one, follow mi now
Inviting others to follow the speaker's lead in a dance sequence.
Follow mi now two, follow me
-And three and four
-'cause you know say di Tukka Yoot mi come fi knock pon your door
Asserting the speaker's intention to knock on others' doors, possibly metaphorical.
But enuff a girls nowadays dem just like how mi chat
Noting the speaker's popularity due to their conversational style.
'cause a riddim and blues, riddim and blues
Mentioning different music genres (riddim and blues, riddim and jazz).
Riddim and blues, riddim and jazz
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