Lyrics
noun LIH-riks ˈlɪrɪks
Also spelled: lirics, lyric
Meaning
Beyond song words, in Jamaican slang 'lyrics' means smooth talk or a chat-up line — the charming, persuasive words a man uses to court a woman. To have good lyrics is to be verbally skilled and convincing.
Examples
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“Him a chat pure lyrics to di girl.”
He's giving the girl all his smooth talk.
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“Yuh lyrics weak, she nah listen.”
Your chat-up game is weak, she's not interested.
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“Di deejay lyrics sharp.”
The deejay's bars are sharp.
The musical sense, of a performer's verses.
Origin
From English 'lyrics' (song words), extended in Jamaican speech to any smooth or persuasive talk, especially in courtship.
How it's used
Context tells you whether it means song verses or flirtatious talk. 'Him have nuff lyrics' means he is a smooth talker.