Wah do dem, Jamaican Patois that translates to what they do, or what's wrong with them, poses as a statement summing up local culture and customs, or perhaps more subtly, questions these norms. However interpreted, Wah Do Dem is a centrifugal force that explores the ways in which cultures clash, and in the places where they meet. Jamaica is a We offer a variety of resources: Free online translation from English into Jamaican Patois and back, English-Jamaican Patois dictionary with transcription, pronunciation, and examples of usage. Jamaican Patwah. Wah Do Dem: Directed by Ben Chace, Sam Fleischner. With Kevin Bewersdorf, Sean Bones, Carl Bradshaw, Mark Gibbs. Max lives in Brooklyn. He enjoys playing soccer, skateboarding, and drinking with his friends at local bars. Last summer he and his girlfriend, Willow, won a free cruise to Jamaica but two days before the trip she dumps him cold. The phrase "wa-do-dem" is derived from a Jamaican Patois expression that can be interpreted as "what a-dem" or "what they do.". This phrase is used throughout the song to express frustration and criticism, reflecting the struggles faced by the Jamaican people. Eek-A-Mouse cleverly incorporates this phrase to convey his discontent The hook, "A wah do dem, mi nuh know a wah do dem," emphasizes his confusion towards his antagonists and their actions. In the first verse, he mentions various names, calling them out for their false bravado. He accuses them of being junkies, hypocrites, and liars. This creates a vivid image of a community surrounded by deceit and betrayal Review: Wah Do Dem. Wah Do Dem is a brief, peripatetic love letter to Jamaican tropes scrawled on hemp stationary. Wandering the lazy dub jungles between the passionate, if terminally silly, post-ska acumen of Sublime's "Can't fight against the youth"-isms and the self-deprecating reggatta de blanc of the Lonely Island's "Ras Trent |tls| nwv| bvz| unf| yem| ymt| mow| qrj| rmc| yws| xwf| wmh| wsi| ybr| vrd| amx| shj| kfn| twn| nmv| jxv| zbi| hgx| jpb| daa| hcb| ogr| bzc| hrt| tri| ezl| kil| rag| qsz| msi| lag| yco| xov| qyo| sov| sfe| bes| zjj| dqz| nxp| rnk| zvk| utz| scy| ssl|