Chaka Demus & Pliers are Jamaicans John Taylor (Chaka Demus) and Everton Bo… Read Full Bio ↴Chaka Demus & Pliers are Jamaicans John Taylor (Chaka Demus) and Everton Bonner (Pliers) active together since 1992: one of the most successful acts in Jamaican music; the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts. Both Chaka Demus and Pliers had established successful solo careers prior to combining their efforts. They are best known for their hits "Murder She Wrote" and "Tease Me". They had more commercial success with mainstream pop fans after their collaboration in the early 90s than either ever had in their solo careers.

Pitta Patta
Chaka Demus & Pliers Lyrics

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Have you ever been inside
On a rainy rainy night
Holding your baby tight
Well, I have
Have you ever had your dreams
Long forgotten schemes

Coming true it seems

That I have
Have you ever been to bed
With music in your head
Forgetting your daily bread
Well, I have
Tell you friend it′s true
It's a pretty thing to go through
Just between me and you
Yes, I have

(The rain is coming down)
Pitta patta, pitta patta
Coming down on my roof top
(The rain keeps coming down)
Me and my baby holding tight
Doing alright, I hope it never stops

(The rain is coming down)
Pitta patta, pitta patta
Coming down on my roof top
(The rain keeps coming down)
Me and my baby holding tight
Doing alright, I hope it never stops

Aww, man
I left the car out in the rain
With all the windows down
Aww, honey, oh. forget it

A-tell your friend it′s true
It's a pretty thing to go through
Just between me and you
Yes, I have

(The rain is coming down)
Pitta patta, pitta patta
Coming down on my roof top
(The rain keeps coming down)
Me and my baby holding tight
Doing alright, I hope it never stops

(.)

(The rain is coming down)
Pitta patta, pitta patta
Coming down on my roof top
(The rain keeps coming down)
Me and my baby holding tight
Doing alright, I hope it never stops

(The rain is coming down)
Pitta patta, pitta patta
Coming down on my roof top
(The rain keeps coming down)

Me and my baby holding tight
Doing alright, I hope it never stops

Overall Meaning

The song "Pitta Patta" by Chaka Demus & Pliers is a cover of the original song by Ernie Smith. The song is about the beauty of being inside with your loved one during a rainy night. The lyrics describe the feeling of being warm and protected inside while the rain falls calmly on the roof. The singer reminisces about the special moments he has experienced with his loved one during such occasions. He talks about forgetting about his daily routine and just enjoying the moment with his special someone. He emphasizes the fact that it is a feeling he wishes everyone could experience.

The chorus of the song, "Pitta patta, pitta patta, coming down on my rooftop" follows the beat of the rain as it falls on the roof. It gives way to the drums that mimic the sound of the rain, creating a perfect ambiance for the song. The line "Me and my baby holding tight, doing alright, hope it never stops" shows how much the singer wants to hold onto the moment of safety and warmth.

Overall, "Pitta Patta" is a comforting song that portrays the beauty of being with someone you love during a rainy night. It gives the listener a feeling of safety and comfort, and takes them back to cherished memories of similar experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever been inside
Have you experienced being inside during a rainy night?

On a rainy rainy night
During a night that is heavily pouring rain

Holding your baby tight
Hugging your loved one tightly

Well, I have
The singer has experienced this

Have you ever had your dreams
Have you experienced your dreams?

Long forgotten schemes
Plans that were forgotten long ago

Coming true it seems
Those plans are coming true

That I have
The singer has experienced this

Have you ever been to bed
Have you ever gone to bed?

With music in your head
With a song still in your mind

Forgetting your daily bread
Forgetting about your responsibilities

Well, I have
The singer has experienced this

Tell you friend it's true
The singer wants to share that it's a nice experience

It's a pretty thing to go through
It's a beautiful thing to experience

Just between me and you
This experience is just between us

Yes, I have
The singer has experienced this

(The rain is coming down) Pitta patta, pitta patta
The sound of the rain falling

Coming down on my roof top
The rain is falling on the singer's rooftop

(The rain keeps coming down) Me and my baby holding tight
The singer and their loved one are embracing each other

Doing alright, I hope it never stops
They are content and hope the rain never ends

Aww, man
The singer is expressing disappointment

I left the car out in the rain
The singer left their car exposed to the rain

With all the windows down
And the windows were left open

Aww, honey, oh. forget it
They dismiss the mistake and move on

A-tell your friend it's true
The singer wants to emphasize the previous statement

(.)
Instrumental break