West Indian
Vibes High: Embracing West Indian Rhythms with Alison Hinds
Lyrics
Play Soca Play Soca Play Soca Play Soca
Expresses the enthusiasm and repetition of playing Soca music, a genre associated with Caribbean culture.
If yuh vibes ever good (a-Ha) Body looking rude (Yea) Forever looking nice 'Cause yuh always in a lime You's a West Indian Yea yea yea You's a West Indian Yea yea yea Gyal put yuh and on yuh knee (a-Ha) Wine to the beat (Yea) Bend low Touch yuh toe You know what ah mean Like a West Indian Yea yea yea You's a West Indian Yea yea yea (Show meh, show meh, show...)
Highlights the positive vibes, attractive appearance, and social nature of West Indian individuals who enjoy spending time in a lively atmosphere.
We always wa' dance with somebody The rhythm inside we keep moving (Moving yea) It deep in we veins and we love it (Hey hey hey) We always on time for a party (Yea)
Emphasizes the love for dancing, with the rhythm ingrained in the culture, and the readiness to attend parties.
It doh' have a time of day Or anywhere we go When Soca music play cll the women wining low
Indicates that Soca music transcends time and place, creating a universal appeal, especially when it comes to women dancing.
We will never miss a next Carnival We will never miss a good Bacchanal We go make a Mas' for the festival We go tear it down in the Savannah
Commits to never missing a Carnival or Bacchanal, events synonymous with celebration and revelry, and expresses readiness to participate in the festival.
Where the vibes ever good cnd we in the mood Put yuh hands them high (High) cnd shout it to the sky You's a West Indian
Celebrates the good vibes and mood at Carnival, encouraging the audience to raise their hands and acknowledge their West Indian identity.
(Yes) Yea yea yea You's a West Indian (What) Yea yea yea Gyal put yuh and on yuh knee (Yes) Wine to the beat (Wine it now) Bend low Touch yuh toe You know what ah mean Like a West Indian Yea yea yea You's a West Indian Yea yea yea (Low)
Reiterates the West Indian identity, involving dancing, bending low, and touching toes as characteristic expressions of the culture.
We make it we business to party The rhythm inside we keep moving (Moving yea) It deep in we veins and we know it (Deep yea) So put on the chune' start the dancing yeah
Reaffirms the commitment to enjoying life by making partying a priority, with the rhythm deeply embedded in the culture.
It doh' have a time of day Or anywhere we go When Soca music play cll the women wining low
Repeats the idea that Soca music transcends time and place, creating a universal appeal, especially when it comes to women dancing.
We will never miss a next Carnival We will never miss a good Bacchanal We go make a Mas' for the festival We go tear it down in the Savannah
Reiterates the commitment to never missing key cultural events, Carnival and Bacchanal, and participating in the festival with enthusiasm.
Where the vibes ever good cnd we in the mood Put yuh hands them high (High) cnd shout it to the sky You's a West Indian (Yes) Yea yea yea You's a West Indian (Yes we are) Yea yea yea Gyal put yuh and on yuh knee (Yes) Wine to the beat (Uh huh) Bend low Touch yuh toe You know what ah mean Like a West Indian (What) Yea yea yea You's a West Indian Yea yea yea
Encourages celebrating the good vibes and mood at Carnival by raising hands and acknowledging the West Indian identity, emphasizing the cultural expressions through dance.
Hey Uh uh uh Hey hey woo Hey bend down Yea yea yea Play Soca (Yea) Play Soca (Yea) Play Soca (Yea) Play Soca (Yea) Uh uh uh Hey hey woo Hey come again Yea yea yea Play Soca (Yea) Play Soca (Yea) Play Soca (Yea) Play Soca (Yea)
Expresses excitement and encourages playing Soca music again, reinforcing the lively and celebratory atmosphere associated with West Indian culture.
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