Carnival
Destra Lyrics

Yeah, baby you know how we do
The singer is speaking to someone familiar, saying they know what to expect from him/her.

You, me
The singer and the addressee are together and part of the carnival celebration.

You tell your friends I'll tell mine
Each of them will inform their own circle of acquaintances about the event.

It's that time again
Carnival has come around once more, and it's time to celebrate.

Carnival in T and T Is so special to all ah we Like we need blood in we vain That's how we feel about Port-of-Spain
Carnival is a deeply ingrained part of the culture of Trinidad and Tobago and the people's love for their capital Port-of-Spain runs deep.

When the posse them come in town Beating pan and ah bongo drum Is madness everywhere Carnival is ah true freedom Make ah noise or ah joyful sound And jump up in the air
When the revellers arrive in town, the music and dancing create a sense of frenzy, as Carnival represents a true sense of freedom and self-expression that encourages everyone to make noise and celebrate.

Everybody take ah jump, take ah jump, take ah jump up now Start to wave, start to wave, start to wave up now Start to wine, start to wine, start to wine up now Because, it's Carnival
The chorus is an invitation to all to join in dancing, waving and wining, as it's Carnival and everyone should make the most of it.

So put yea rag them in the air, in the air, in the air Stomp yea foot them on the ground, on the ground, on the ground And lemme see you jump around, jump around, jump around And let them know we comin' down, comin' down, comin' down
The song encourages even those not familiar with Carnival to take part by waving rags/towels, stomping feet on the ground, and jumping around to show they're part of the celebration.

All the pettiness have to down We is the soca vagabonds Is madness everywhere Marinating under the sun Dis is how we does all come one And jump up in the air
During Carnival, all differences and pettiness should be put aside, as people from all walks of life become one, under the sun, as 'soca vagabonds', jumping together and celebrating life.

So put yea bumper like ah truck, like ah truck, like ah truck And lemme see yea push it back, push it back, push it back And now yea ready take ah jump, take ah jump, take ah jump Well lemme see yea jook it up, jook it up, jook it up And lemme see yea roll
This verse is a call to people to move their bodies, especially their hips and buttocks, and dance with abandon.

Seasons come and seasons go But Carnival will last From Port-of-Spain straight to S'ando Take it out, take it out and play ah mas'
Carnival is a timeless celebration that will continue for years to come, from Port-of-Spain to S'ando, and people should keep playing their mas' (masquerade costumes).

Carnival when when I comin' down Jumpin' to dis crazy song People spreading rumors in town Machel is ah mad man You know you love bacchanal Is part of they festival All that is Carnival
The singer talks about how, during Carnival, he is jumping to the crazy song, despite some people spreading rumours that he's crazy. But he knows that people love to party, dance and revel in this festival, which represents everything that is Carnival.

So put yea flag them in the air, in the air, in the air Stomp yea foot them on the ground, on the ground, on the ground And lemme see you pull yea rag, pull yea flag, pull yuh rag And let them know we comin' down, comin' down, comin' down So push yea bumper like ah truck, like ah truck, like ah truck Well lemme see yea push it back, push it back, push it back And when yea ready take ah jump, take ah jump, take ah jump up now Because, it's Carnival
The singer continues to call on people to wave, stomp, pull, and push, as he encourages them to jump and take part in all the festivities that Carnival has to offer.

Watch the ride, Push it, push it, push it And everybody take ah, take ah, take ah And lemme me see yea push it, push it, push it And everybody take ah, take ah, take ah And lemme me see yea now Like ah truck, like ah truck, like ah And lemme me see yea take ah wave, take ah wave, take ah And lemme me see yea take ah jump, take ah, take ah And when yea ready push it, push it, push it Yeah, ha
The singer continues to encourage everyone to push through and keep the party going, wave and jump, and enjoy Carnival to the fullest, as it's a time to let loose and have fun.