Big Tings – English Lyrics

• By: Sean Paul
• Album: No Caption Riddim

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the vibrant world of Jamaican Patois with Sean Paul's 'Big Tings'. The song's title itself is a popular Patois phrase, offering a perfect entry point to understanding the nuances of the language. Through its energetic lyrics celebrating success, you can learn common slang and expressions, all while enjoying a classic dancehall beat. This track is special because it not only gets you dancing but also provides a glimpse into the cultural expressions of Jamaica.

[English]

When we party, we shell out bars

Man a big-time superstar

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Tings poppin' off in the club

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Girl dem nah stop show wi love

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Wi a buy out the bar, that's what's up

Yah man a real bad player, we no need no sub

And anything wah yuh want, I'm the plug

Literally mi a wah tek har fi party

Way yah bounce pon riddim like she bounce pon cocky

She a press back on me right like Jacqui

Pon the tracky when mi drop it and mi just nah stop it

Energy mi gi yuh right on top

And she get ecstatic when she ride the rocket

Yeah, and while I'm at it, mi check nine gal 'bout some sexual topic

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Tings poppin' off in the club

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Girl dem nah stop show wi love

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Wi a buy out the bar, that's what's up

Yah man a real bad player, we no need no sub

And anything wah yuh want, I'm the plug

So we set it in the streets

New York nights, yo mi clean, so mi sweet

Gal dem love all mi drip, mi a...

Take over the club and she see it later on

She give me head inna the front seat like...

Gal take one for the team

And she group in different fi the wax and repeat, oh gosh

That's what them start call me when them see the proper gal

And when we f**k properly, oh yeah

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Tings poppin' off in the club

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Girl dem nah stop show wi love

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Wi a buy out the bar, that's what's up

Yah man a real bad player, we no need no sub

And anything wah yuh want, I'm the plug

Literally mi a wah tek har fi party

Way yah bounce pon riddim like she bounce pon cocky

She a press back on me right like Jacqui

Pon the tracky when mi drop it and mi just nah stop it

Energy mi gi yuh right on top

And she get ecstatic when she ride the rocket

Yeah, and while I'm at it, mi check nine gal 'bout some sexual topic

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Tings poppin' off in the club

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Girl dem nah stop show wi love

Big tings poppin' off in the club

Wi a buy out the bar, that's what's up

Yah man a real bad player, we no need no sub

And anything wah yuh want, I'm the plug

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering for celebration or entertainment verb - to celebrate or have a good time with others
superstar /ˈsuːpərstɑːr/ B2	noun - a highly celebrated and successful person, especially in entertainment
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - a venue where people gather to dance, drink, or socialize
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
player /ˈpleɪər/ B1	noun - someone who takes part in a game or sport; also a person who is skilled at influencing others, especially romantically
plug /plʌɡ/ B2	noun - a device for stopping the flow of liquid or gas; also a person who supplies or promotes something verb - to connect or attach something with a plug; slang – to supply or promote something
bounce /baʊns/ B2	verb - to move up and down repeatedly; to rebound noun - a lively, rhythmic movement, often used in music or dance contexts
drop /drɒp/ B1	verb - to let something fall; to release or make something fall noun - a small amount of liquid that falls; a sudden decrease
ecstatic /ɪkˈstætɪk/ C1	adjective - feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joy
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ B2	noun - a missile or vehicle propelled by rocket engines, used especially for space travel
sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ B2	adjective - relating to sex or the reproductive process; involving sexual activity
topic /ˈtɒpɪk/ B1	noun - the subject of a discussion, study, or piece of writing
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having the pleasant taste of sugar; also used to describe something pleasant or charming
drip /drɪp/ B2	noun - a small drop of liquid; in slang, a fashionable style or impressive outfit verb - to let liquid fall in drops
head /hɛd/ A2	noun - the upper part of the human body containing the brain and face verb - to lead or be in charge of something
proper /ˈprɒpə(r)/ B1	adjective - correct or appropriate; suitable for a particular purpose