Artist: Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Chaka Demus, Dave Morales
Label: Virgin Records America, Inc.
Release Date: 24 April 1996
Genres: Reggae
The girl has got the touch
What she got is a little something
That kind of girl
Maxi Priest just make them know
She’s the kind of woman
Who lets you know
When she knows what she wants
She won’t let go
Takes you to a place of your fantasy
Walks you to the door
But she holds the key
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
No matter who you are
Or what you do
She knows how to click
In everything you do
She can make you hot
When it’s cold outside
Take you on a high
Even make you fly
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
Mmmmmmm, she’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my
love life rolling
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my
that that that
Girl to make you break your
silence and speak
Just a glimpse upon the
silhouette make my knees
Get weak mmmmm
Baby, baby so unique a reggaematic
Lover lover make her life complete
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
She’s the kind of woman
Who knows the street
And even under pressure
She’s smooth and sweet
No complications
Just attitude
Believe in what she’s got
And she won’t get used
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
Well I’m weak to her touch
So vulnerable to her blush, love struck
That girl I got an instant crush
You can call me a lush, infatuation or just lust
The girl possess the stuff to
Make the man them oh ah
Holy moses Lord it could have been me
Caught up in this trap and didn’t wanna be
But I ain’t no fool I was one step ahead
I had to let go cause I was over my head
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
Gangster kind of lover
Cause she’s the shaggy kind of girl
Let them know
Sexy kind of lover
Let them know
Maxi kind of lover
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my love life flowin’
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
She’s the kind of girl to keep my that that girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
I got to let them know
She’s the kind of girl that captivates your soul
A rude girl type of lover
Shaggy and Maxi definately on the girl them case
If I get your name and your telephone number
We can get together baby sooner than later
But if you walk away then we’re gonna be strangers
Won’t you take the chance? I can make it much better
I don’t really know you but I’m trying to get over
You looked so good I just had to walk over
I wondered if your name is Lisa, Tammy or Mona
And if you spare the time I can tell you about me
‘Cause I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
‘Cause I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
I’m the type of man who can hold it together
And even if it rains I can be your umbrella
So tell me what to do so I can hold you much closer
Baby won’t you give me just your name and your number?
Or is there someone else? I don’t see no ring
And if you say no we can do our thing
It’s looking like you’re free, is it true that you’re single?
So maybe we can get together baby and mingle
‘Cause I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
So, if I get your name or your telephone number
We can get together baby sooner than later
But if you walk away than we’re gonna be strangers
So if you take the chance baby things will get better
‘Cause I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
‘Cause I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
Not gonna leave you, put your trust in me, baby
Not gonna leave you, put your trust in me
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, yes I am
Yes, I’m the man with the fun, I don’t hit and run
There’s so much injustice here
I see it every day
Time and time we’ll try to change
And never find a way
We’ll climb the mountains for and wide
To find the truth behind the lies
Here I am just searching for some peace
Just watching the world go by
Counting the clouds up in the sky
I’m hoping for a new tomorrow
Without sadness and sorrows in my life
There is so much hate around
We need to find some love
So much disillusion
I just got to rise above
There is so much going down
To keep my feet on solid ground
Got to find an answer to my payers
Just watching the world go by
Seeing all the lonely people pass me by
I’m hoping for a new tomorrow
Without sadness and sorrows in my life
My life, in my life, in my life, ooh yeah
In my life, on yeah
Come along now, now, now, now
Come along now, now, now, now
You need to spend some time to look into yourself
And watch the river flow into the sea
You travel down a highway, not knowing where it goes
And listening to the music as it flows
Just watching the world go by
Counting the clouds up in the sky
Getting all those complications
And those mad situations out of my life
Just watching the world go by
Seeing all the lonley people pass me by
I’m hoping for a new tomorrow
Without sadness and sorrows in my life
Just watching the world go by
Counting the clouds up in the sky
Getting all those complications
And those mad situations out of my life
Just watching the world go by
Seeing all the lonley people pass me by
I’m hoping for a new tomorrow
Without sadness and sorrows in my life
Just a castaway on an island lost at sea-o
Another lonely day, no one here but me-o
More loneliness than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall, fall into despair-o
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
A year has passed since I wrote my note
But I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend a life but love can break your heart-o
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
My message, my message
Message in a bottle
My, my, my, my Lord
Woke up this morning, I don’t believe what I saw
A hundred million bottles washed up on the shore
Seems like I’m not alone in being alone
A hundred million castaways looking for a home
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Sending out an SOS
Message in a bottle
Sending out, sending out, sending out
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Preaching to the world, my Lord
Preaching to the world
My message, my message
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
My Lord, my Lord
[Maxi Priest:]
You can go if you wanna
You can stay if you like
You can do almost anything
But you don’t run my life
I don’t need you ultimatums
I can’t deal with no stress
You don’t run no part of me
I’m different from the rest
Don’t need another heartache
Heartbreak Lover
‘Cause I’m a boombastic kind of lover
[Beres Hammond:]
You can do nothing now to please me
You don’t fit my style
You can even try and sweet talk me
Only for a while
Don’t ask your friends to call me
I won’t change my mind
I tell you it’s all over now
Don’t waste you time
[Buju Banton:]
Has it ever occured to you
That I’m a man whos heart can be broken
Woy, woy, woy woman
I want to speak to you
Don’t you hurt me over and over again
Where me way?
Did it ever occured to you
That I’m a a man whose heart can be broken
Woy, woy, woy girl a want to speak to you
Don’t hurt me over and over again I lame
[Maxi Priest:]
You can go if you wanna
You can stay if you like
You can do almost anything
But you don’t run my life
I don’t need you ultimatums
I can’t deal with no stress
You don’t run no part of me
I’m different from the rest
Don’t need another heartache
Heartbreak Lover
‘Cause I’m a boombastic kind of lover
[Beres Hammond:]
You can do nothing now to please me
You don’t fit my style
You can even try and sweet talk me
Only for a while
Don’t ask your friends to call me
I won’t change my mind
I tell you it’s all over now
Don’t waste you time
[Buju Banton:]
Heartache what me fear spread it everywhere
Woman me honor you dolly me know come ya fe jeer
Pat says she loves me and me wonder if she care
The woman I’m looking for must be somewhere out there
See Buju ya, Maxi Priest, Beres Hammond gone clear
Type of man fe make the girl them chat
Armhouse and carousing that we don’t want
Raise up gal picnee ’cause we don’t stop dance
In God I believe ooh yeah
In God I believe ooh yeah
We rise to another day
So many things to say
Here comes the rain
I know it won’t be long
Hope makes me carry on
My life is worth all the pain
So I’m working hard to find some kind of peace of mind
It’s what I need to achieve
And even in times of doubt my faith I can’t leave with out
In God the King I believe
One Day I know my Lord
Love will take over oh yeah
One day I know
We will cross over oh well
So I walk an endless road
Carrying my heavy load
I know that I’m not alone
And when the day is done
I know the time has come
To give my thanks once more
One Day I know my Lord
Love will take over oh yeah
One day I know
We will cross over oh well
So I walk an endless road
Carrying my heavy load
I know that I’m not alone
And when the day is done
I know the time has come
To give my thanks once more
Soon one day I know
We will cross over
Now there is a time and a place
We’ve got to run the race
Now there is a lesson to learn, teach them
So we never give up the fight
When we believe we’re right
We can overcome
One Day I know my Lord
Love will take over oh yeah
One day I know
We will cross over oh well
So I walk an endless road
Carrying my heavy load
I know that I’m not alone
And when the day is done
I know the time has come
To give my thanks once more
Soon one day I know
Love will take over
Got to believe it
We will cross over I know I know
Oh one day love will take over
I know one day love will cross over
The girl has got the touch
What she got is a little something
That kind of girl
Maxi Priest just make them know
She’s the kind of woman
Who let’s you know
When she knows what she wants
She won’t let go
Takes you to a place of your fantasy
Walks you to the door
But she holds a key
That girl ooh that kind of girl, gangsta kind of lover
That girl ooh that kind of girl, smooth type of girl
No matter who you are
Or what you do
She knows how to click
In everything you do
She can make you hot
When it’s cold outside
Take you on a high
Even make you fly
That girl ooh that kind of girl, gangsta kind of lover
That girl ooh that kind of girl, smooth type of girl
Mmmmmmm, she’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my love life rolling
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my
That that that girl
To make you break your silence and speak
Just a glimpse upon the silhouette
My knees get weak
Mmmmmmm, baby baby so unique
A reggaemantic lover lover make her life complete
That girl ooh that kind of girl, gangsta kind of lover
That girl ooh that kind of girl, smooth type of girl
She’s the kind of woman who knows the street
And even under pressure she’s smooth and sweet
No complications just attitude
Believes in what she’s got and she won’t get used
That girl ooh that kind of girl, gangsta kind of lover
That girl ooh that kind of girl, smooth type of girl
Well I’m weak to her touch
So vulnerable to her blush, love struck
That girl I got an instant crush
You can call me a lush, infatuation or just lust
The girl possess the stuff to
Make the man them oh ah
Holy Moses Lord it could have been me
Caught up in this trap I didn’t wanna be, I know
But I ain’t no fool I was one step ahead, yeah
I had to let go cause I was over my head
That girl ooh that kind of girl
Gangsta kind of lover
That girl ooh that kind of girl
Cause she’s a Shaggy kind of girl
That girl ooh, let them know
That kind of girl, sexy kind of lover
That girl ooh, let them know
That kind of girl, Maxi kind of girl
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just kind of girl to keep my love life flowin’
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
She’s the kind of girl to keep my that that girl
That girl ooh, I got to let them know
That kind of girl
She’s the kind of girl that captivates your soul
That kind of girl
A rude girl type of lover
That kind of girl
Shaggy and Maxi Priest definitely on the girl them case
Now listen to dih man call Maxi Priest
Man call Pleirs, dih man cal Chhaka Demus
Is just the three of us wh nuh bogus
Music dis is coming from dih flick of our wrist
We nah dis so listen to this
Ah tell yuh this
Happy days are here again
People gather round and tell your friends
It’s great to be alive with a smile on your face
Cause that’s allright
No you don’t have to worry about your diamonds and pearls
You don’t have to play around those kind of girls
You don’t have to be the man who’s high and fly
And that’s no lie
Oh singing happy days are here again
Everything we got is heaven sent
Think about how lucky we ought to be
Cause life’s the key
And if yuh happy just clap your hands
And if you happy just stamp your feet
We a celebrate life Jah know say it sweet
Listen dih rythm you just can’t sleep
People go to work, people go to school
People go to church to learn the golden rule
People like to party, people love the sun
Every day’s a bonus when you’re having fun
Oh singing happy days are here again
Everything we got is heaven sent
Think about how lucky we ought to be
And if you just rich give to dih poor
The Father will love you more and more
And if you strong you help the weak
You turn yuh back you self defeat
Bap ba du bap spap
And if yuh happy just clap your hands
And if you happy just stamp your feet
We a celebrate life Jah know say it sweet
Listen dih rhythm you just can’t sleep
Just think about the people who are fighting at war
Give me just a reason what they’re fighting for
Life could be so nice if we inderstood
Learn to take the bad, like we take the good
Oh singing happy days are here again
Everything we got is heaven sent
Think about how lucky we ought to be
You just don’t understand
I was home just the other day
When someone told me
That you’re still with the man
That you left long time ago
Oh I’m not tryin’ to play in your love affair
But you mean so much to me
When I see those teardrops in your eyes
It all comes back to me
Oh my little sister
I can be your shoulder to cry on
But you’re a big girl now
And you can’t waste your life away ooh
Golden teardrops, chasing rainbows
Will help you to ease your mind
But you’ve got to let go sometime
Golden teardrops, chasing rainbows
Will help you to ease your mind
But you’ve got to let go sometime
Oh my little sister
I’m not tryin’ to tell you what to do
But the wounds that I thought
Would have healed by now
Are still tearing you apart
I can dry your eyes
But I won’t tell you lies
But you got to be strong
Need to take control of your life
Golden teardrops, chasing rainbows
Will help you to ease your mind
But you’ve got to let go sometime
Golden teardrops, chasing rainbows
Sometime sometime ooh yeah
Chasing rainbows chasing rainbows
Oh my little sister
I can dry your eyes
But I won’t tell you lies
But you got to be strong
Need to take control of your life
Golden teardrops, chasing rainbows
Will help you to ease your mind
But you’ve got to let go sometime
Golden teardrops, chasing rainbows [x2]
I’m ready for you ooh baby
Are you ready for me
Are you ready for me ooh baby
Cause I’m ready for you
Say let’s do it my way
Show you the right way
Just you wait and see
When you get to know me
You won’t be lonely
Let’s take it naturally
Girl don’t you play me
There’s no more maybe’s
I want you here with me
Someone to rely one
A shoulder to cry on
I say that love is the key
Listen nana
I’m ready for you ooh baby
Are you ready for me
Are you ready for me ooh baby
Cause I’m ready for you
I need some affection
Sweet loving injection
Can’t you see what I mean
There’s no escaping
Don’t keep me waiting
I need you constantly
Listen nana
I’m ready for you ooh baby
Are you ready for me
Are you ready for me ooh baby
Cause I’m ready for you
I need some affection
Sweet loving injection
Don’t you see what I mean
There’s no escaping
Don’t keep me waiting
I need you constantly
I’m ready for you ooh baby
Are you ready for me
Are you ready for me ooh baby
Cause I’m ready for you
So let’s do it my way
Show you the right way
Just you wait and see
When you get to know me
You won’t be lonely
Let’s take it naturally
I’m ready for you ooh baby
Are you ready for me
Are you ready for me ooh baby
Cause I’m ready for you
This one’s for you baby
This time I’ll make things right
Listen
Lately I’ve been thinking that we need some time together
Nothing ever seems to go the way we planned
I used to think that nothing would ever come between us
And what we have is slipping right through our hands
Ain’t it enough to say I love you
Ain’t it enough to know I care
What would it take to prove that I need you
I’ll do anything, I swear
You’re always trying to tell me
That I never understand you
The trouble is you never get what I say
You never listen to my side of the story
So tell me, do I really have to beg you to stay
Tell me tell me tell me baby
Ain’t it enough to say I love you
Ain’t it enough to know I care
What would it take to prove that I need you
I’ll do anything, I swear
Much too far from being over
Much too close to let it go
It’s our time to get it back together
Cause I can’t stand to lose you right now
Ain’t it enough to say I love you
Ain’t it enough to know I care
What would it take to prove that I need you
I’ll do anything, I swear [x3]
Cry, human cry
Cry cry ooh Lord
There’s a dark place in the heart of the city
Where no one goes
People up-town won’t admit it
They don’t wanna know
Children on the sidewalk looking so sad
People out there they got bad intentions
And there’s nothing to lose
Human cry cry cry
Human cry from the battlefield
Human oooh Lord
Human cry oh Lord
Shattered dreams of forgotten souls
Who struggle to exist
People on the hill won’t come near
Afraid to take the risk
Looking for a way out that’s not there
Desperate faces everywhere so hungry
Searching for shelter
Human cry cry cry
Human cry from the battlefield
Human oooh Lord
Human cry oh Lord
Fragile the place is fragile
We’re on the edge of all tomorrows
And you just can feel the tension
Tearing us apart
We’re gonna let go if we lose a heart
Ooh oh the place is fragile
Say it’s midnight on the street
Graffiti everywhere
And in a fortress on higher ground
People live in fear
No this ain’t no distant dream
It’s in our own backyard
Look all around you
Human cry cry cry
Human cry from the battlefield
Human oooh Lord
Human cry oh Lord
Yeah just making it with you girl
Holding you tight, squeezing you right
And I won’t let it slip away
When I feel the taste of your sweet embrace
I couldn’t let it slip away
I don’t know how I got here
But I’m in the place
And the music’s rocking in my soul
No time to waste
The party is raging and I’m getting hot
And until I get to know you girl
I’m not gonna stop
Dancing with you cheek to cheek
And I feel your heat
And the words you whisper in my ears
They sound so sweet
Holding you tight, squeezing you right
And I won’t let it slip away
When I feel the taste of your sweet embrace
I couldn’t let it slip away
Being here with you girl just takes me away
To another place, another time
Ooh I love your way
The music is playing, we’re rocking in time
And you’re really getting to me girl
You’re blowing my mind
Holding you tight, squeezing you right
And I won’t let it slip away
When I feel the taste of your sweet embrace
I couldn’t let it slip away [x3]
The girl has got the touch
What she got is a little something
That kind of girl
Maxi Priest just make them know
She’s the kind of woman
Who lets you know
When she knows what she wants
She won’t let go
Takes you to a place of your fantasy
Walks you to the door
But she holds the key
CHORUS
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
That girl(ooh) that kind of girl
No matter who you are
Or what you do
She knows how to click
In everything you do
She can make you hot
When it’s cold outside
Take you on a high
Even make you fly
CHORUS
Mmmmmmm, she’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my
Love life rolling
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my
That that that
Girl to make you break your
Silence and speak
Just a glimpse upon the
Silhouette make my
Knees
Get weak mmmmm
Baby, baby so unique
A reggaematic
Lover lover make her life complete
CHORUS
She’s the kind of woman
Who knows the street
And even under pressure
She’s smooth and sweet
No complications
Just attitude
Believe in what she’s got
And she won’t get used
CHORUS
Well I’m weak to her touch
So vulnerable to her blush, love struck
That girl I got an instant crush
You can call me a lush, infatuation or just lust
The girl possess the stuff to
Make the man them oh ah
Holy moses Lord it could have been me
Caught up in this trap and din’t wanna be
But I ain’t no fool I was one step ahead
I had to let go cause I was over my head
CHORUS
Gangster kind of lover
Cause she’s the shaggy kind of girl
Let them know
Sexy kind of lover
Let them know
Maxi kind of lover
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my love life flowin’
She’s outspoken
I’m heartbroken
She’s the kind of girl to keep my that that girl
CHORUS
I got to let them know
She’s the kind of girl that captivates your soul
Showcasing Maxi Priest’s talent for shaping reggae, dancehall, and soul into a distinctly pop-oriented and commercial amalgam, Man with the Fun happens to be one of Priest’s better efforts, simply because the quality of the production and songwriting is uniformly first-rate throughout the record. The smooth sounds of Priest’s voice and the seamless production hold your interest until the album arrives at high points like Maxi’s duet with Shaggy, “That Girl.”