- Also written
- Bun fiyah, Fire bun
What “Bun fire” means
Bun fire is an exclamation of strong condemnation, calling for something to be burned away. In Rastafari speech, fire is a purifying force, and "bun fire pon..." (burn fire on...) condemns what the speaker sees as wicked or corrupt. It is also used in dancehall and casual speech as a forceful rejection.
Examples
Bun fire pon badmind people!
Down with envious people!
How to use it
Strong and emphatic, associated with Rasta and reggae and dancehall lyrics. It expresses rejection, not a literal call to violence, but it is confrontational.
Cultural context
Many roots reggae and dancehall songs use "bun fire" (or "fire bun") against Babylon, injustice or things the artist condemns.