There is a notable turn in their music as well as in the lyrics from their self-named third album onwards. This attracted many new, mostly younger, fans but disgruntled those who supported them in the beginning of their career.
Stretch your Mind
Culcha Candela Lyrics
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a raggamuffin style bon once again
all a di youts and all the children
stretch your mind
stretch your mind
we easy come and we easy gon go
spread Jah lovin pan the riddim some more
foot inna the sky and a hand pon the floor and
stretch your mind
Oh lord bring us together
celebrating Jah loving forever
there ain't no thing that i-man be afraid of
stretch your mind
stretch your mind
we don't need no one fi control we
bombahole police dem can't cool we
pon di mic nobody badda than me
so me drop another one pan di scene help me sing again
lalalalalalalalalalala
all a di massiv bring
style inna the place
now
lalalalalalalalalalala
a celebration time
inna the place now
lalalalalalalalalalala
get wicked an mad
inna the place now
lalalalalalalalalalala
the fire bon hot inna
the place now
watch me sing again
we love di people when dem gwaan dong a yard
nobody talk bout where dem a come from
reggae music fi nice up di land
bring di joy back again
and bring di style and passion
all of di woman dem and all of di friends dem
tonight we a go spread some love
we bon di fire fi dem all so we send dem
blessings blessings coming straight from above
what a gwaan inna di nation now
with di goodigoodigoodi vibration now
mash all di wicked and your badmind down
with firebon hot like di sun so me sing again
lalalalalalalalalalala
all a di massiv bring
style inna the place
now
lalalalalalalalalalala
a celebration time
inna the place now
lalalalalalalalalalala
get wicked an mad
inna the place now
lalalalalalalalalalala
the fire bon hot inna
the place now
migirlbaybay nani nani nani now
se de donde vengo y pa´donde voy
migirlbaybay nani nani nani now
solo prendo el motor y le doy
prendo la gogata
para el basurero para el hombre con corbata
para el campesino para el pueblo sin plata
pal`negro pal`mestizo pal`balanco y pa`la mulata
aqui te traigo el flow que te rescata
si no entendio de que se trata
se trata de que compartomas la pinata
de que luchemos contra el que nos maltrata
por que si nos siguen tratando como rata
la raza contra ataca
well me say nuttin a go matter
me na gon cool mi a go blaze fire hotta
me buzz the style now like boom rattatatta
me tell ya straight from we heart
let me here ya say
lalalalalalalalalalala
all a di massiv bring
style inna the place
now
lalalalalalalalalalala
a celebration time
inna the place now
lalalalalalalalalalala
get wicked an mad
inna the place now
lalalalalalalalalalala
the fire bon hot inna
the place now
The lyrics to Cúlcha Candela's song "Stretch Your Mind" encourage listeners to expand their thinking and embrace unity and positivity. The song starts by calling upon the Lord to save them from pain and adopts a raggamuffin style, which is known for its energetic and vibrant sound. The lyrics emphasize the importance of stretching one's mind and opening oneself to new ideas and experiences. This is reflected in lines like "stretch your mind" and "foot inna the sky and a hand pon the floor," suggesting the need to break free from conventional thinking and explore new perspectives.
The song also promotes togetherness and celebrates love and unity. The lyrics express a desire for everyone to come together, regardless of their differences, to celebrate and spread the love of Jah (which refers to God). It highlights the need to overcome fear and embrace the power of love and unity. The lyrics further emphasize the rejection of control or oppression, stating, "we don't need no one fi control we," and the liberation that comes from expressing oneself freely.
Line by Line Meaning
oh lord save me from pain
Please protect me from suffering and distress
a raggamuffin style bon once again
We bring back the energetic and vibrant raggamuffin style
all a di youts and all the children
Both the youth and children are included in this message
stretch your mind
Expand your thinking and open your mind to new possibilities
we easy come and we easy gon go
We live life with ease, without attachment or resistance
spread Jah lovin pan the riddim some more
Promote love and positivity through the rhythm of the music
foot inna the sky and a hand pon the floor and
We're dancing with our foot in the sky and a hand on the floor, expressing ourselves freely
stretch your mind
Once again, expand your thinking and open your mind to new possibilities
Oh lord bring us together
We pray for unity and togetherness
celebrating Jah loving forever
We rejoice in the eternal love of Jah (God)
there ain't no thing that i-man be afraid of
I am not afraid of anything
stretch your mind
Continuously expand your thinking and open your mind to new possibilities
we don't need no one fi control we
We do not require anyone to control us
bombahole police dem can't cool we
The police cannot suppress or intimidate us
pon di mic nobody badda than me
On the microphone, no one is better than me
so me drop another one pan di scene help me sing again
I release another song on the scene, join me and sing along
watch me sing again
Observe me as I sing once more
we love di people when dem gwaan dong a yard
We show love to the people when they are back at home
nobody talk bout where dem a come from
No one discusses where they come from
reggae music fi nice up di land
Reggae music is here to bring joy and positivity to the land
bring di joy back again
We want to restore the feeling of joy
and bring di style and passion
We also bring our unique style and passion
all of di woman dem and all of di friends dem
All the women and friends are included and celebrated
tonight we a go spread some love
Tonight, we will share love with others
we bon di fire fi dem all so we send dem
We ignite the fire for everyone and send them blessings
blessings blessings coming straight from above
The blessings received are coming directly from a higher power
what a gwaan inna di nation now
What is happening in our nation right now?
with di goodigoodigoodi vibration now
We create a positive and uplifting vibration
mash all di wicked and your badmind down
We overcome and defeat wickedness and negative thoughts
with firebon hot like di sun so me sing again
With intense passion, I sing once more
migirlbaybay nani nani nani now
My girl, baby, nani nani nani now
se de donde vengo y pa´donde voy
I know where I come from and where I'm going
solo prendo el motor y le doy
I just start the engine and go for it
prendo la gogata
I light up the engine
para el basurero para el hombre con corbata
For the garbage man and the man in a suit
para el campesino para el pueblo sin plata
For the peasant and the people without money
pal`negro pal`mestizo pal`balanco y pa`la mulata
For the black, mixed, white, and mulatto individuals
aqui te traigo el flow que te rescata
Here I bring you the flow that rescues you
si no entendio de que se trata
If you didn't understand what it's about
se trata de que compartomas la pinata
It's about sharing the piñata
de que luchemos contra el que nos maltrata
To fight against those who mistreat us
por que si nos siguen tratando como rata
Because if they keep treating us like rats
la raza contra ataca
The race retaliates
well me say nuttin a go matter
Well, I say nothing will matter
me na gon cool mi a go blaze fire hotta
I will not calm down, I will ignite a hot fire
me buzz the style now like boom rattatatta
I captivate with my style, like a powerful explosion
me tell ya straight from we heart
I'm speaking directly from my heart
let me here ya say
Let me hear you say
migirlbaybay nani nani nani now
My girl, baby, nani nani nani now
se de donde vengo y pa´donde voy
I know where I come from and where I'm going
migirlbaybay nani nani nani now
My girl, baby, nani nani nani now
solo prendo el motor y le doy
I just start the engine and go for it
lalalalalalalalalalala
Singing 'la' sounds
all a di massiv bring
Everyone in the crowd is bringing
style inna the place now
Their own unique style is present
a celebration time
It's time to celebrate
inna the place now
In this specific location
get wicked an mad
Get crazy and intense
inna the place now
In this specific location
the fire bon hot inna
The fire is burning hot in
the place now
The current location
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OMAR DUQUE, HANNO GRAF, MATTHIAS HAFEMANN, MATTHAEUS JASCHIK, LARS BARRAGAN DE LUYZ, JOHN MAGIRIBA LWANGA, OSMAN FERNANDO PERDOMO
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