Pick A Side
Erphaan Alves Lyrics
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Everybody ready up for d mas yeah (pick a side , pick a side)
(Oh Lord) cll who ready to jump (tell dem) cll who ready to play cll who ready for Mas Ready to to make we name
cll who ready to jump harder Wave harder Jump harder Wave hard
CHORUS This side ha fire This side have energy c positive energy cnd dey cannot damage it
My side ha fire My side have energy
c positive energy cnd doy cannot damage it
CHORUS 2 up, Show meh now up Everything up. Show meh now, up Everything Up in d sky dey, tell dem to pick ah side oh
VERSE cll d pain make me stronger ch suffer no longer D harder d fight lord d victory sweet
Reach a time in meh life now Man nothing doh bother me ch full up of energy Cyah meh stop me now
PRECHORUS cll who ready to jump cll who ready to play cll who ready for Mas Ready to to make we name
cll who ready to jump harder Wave harder, Jump harder Wave hard
Yuh better pick yuh side Cuz now we ready to rido yeah
CHORUS 1
CHORUS 2
BRIDGE
Trumpet line.. Yeah Why d crew den day
Yuh better clap yuh hands now Yeah Yeah
Yuh better clap yuh hands now
Na na na na na na If yuh with me show me now
Na na na na na na Pick yuh side or do not come
Na na na na na na If yuh with me, show me now
Yuh better pick ah side Cuz now we ready to ride
CHORUS 1
CHORUS 2
OUTTRO Na na na na na na Na na na na na na
We doh wa no bad vibes in d mas (Pick ah side) Everybody ready up for d mas (Pick ah side) Na na na na na na
In "Pick A Side," Erphaan Alves urges his listeners to join him in the carnival celebration while also encouraging them to choose positivity over negativity. The song starts with the message "we doh wah no bad vibes in d mas," emphasizing the importance of keeping the carnival atmosphere positive and free of negativity. He then invites everyone to join in the celebration and pick which side of the carnival they want to be on; the "fire" and "energy" side or the negative side that cannot "damage" the positive energy.
Through the lyrics, Alves shares his personal experiences of overcoming pain and struggles, stating that they have made him stronger and more full of energy. He urges everyone to participate in the carnival and make a name for themselves, with an emphasis on jumping and waving to the rhythm of the music. Alves also includes a bridge section where he calls for those listening to clap their hands and show their support, emphasizing the sense of unity and togetherness that is integral to carnival culture.
Overall, "Pick A Side" is both a celebration of carnival culture and a call to action to choose positivity and celebrate life, even amidst struggle and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We doh wah no bad vibes in d mas (pick a side . pick a side)
We want positive energy in the Mas and if you want to participate, you must choose a side with good vibes.
Everybody ready up for d mas yeah (pick a side , pick a side)
Everyone should be prepared and choose a side to participate in the Mas.
(Oh Lord) All who ready to jump (tell dem) All who ready to play All who ready for Mas Ready to to make we name
Asking everyone who is ready to jump, play and participate in the Mas to make the band's name known.
All who ready to jump harder Wave harder Jump harder Wave hard
Encouraging everyone to jump and wave harder during the Mas.
Yuh better pick ah side Cuz now we ready to ride yeah
A warning to choose your side now because the Mas is about to start.
This side ha fire This side have energy A positive energy And dey cannot damage it
One side has great energy and a positive vibe that cannot be ruined by anyone.
My side ha fire My side have energy A positive energy And doy cannot damage it
The singer's side also has great energy and a positive vibe that cannot be ruined by anyone.
2 up, Show meh now up Everything up. Show meh now, up Everything Up in d sky dey, tell dem to pick ah side oh
Asking everyone to raise their hands and show that they are on their side, and those in the sky should also choose a side.
All d pain make me stronger Ah suffer no longer D harder d fight lord d victory sweet
The struggles in life have only made the singer stronger and they no longer suffer. The harder the fight, the sweeter the victory.
Reach a time in meh life now Man nothing doh bother me Ah full up of energy Cyah meh stop me now
The singer has reached a point in their life where nothing bothers them and they are full of energy. They cannot be stopped now.
All who ready to jump harder Wave harder, Jump harder Wave hard
Encouraging everyone to jump and wave harder during the Mas.
Yuh better pick yuh side Cuz now we ready to rido yeah
A warning to choose your side now because the Mas is about to start.
Trumpet line.. Yeah Why d crew den day
A mention of the trumpet line in the song and a question about the crew's whereabouts.
Yuh better clap yuh hands now Yeah Yeah
Encouraging everyone to clap their hands now.
Yuh better clap yuh hands now
Encouraging everyone to clap their hands now.
Na na na na na na If yuh with me show me now
Asking those who are on the singer's side to show themselves.
Na na na na na na Pick yuh side or do not come
A warning to choose your side now or not participate at all.
Na na na na na na If yuh with me, show me now
Asking those who are on the singer's side to show themselves.
Yuh better pick ah side Cuz now we ready to ride
A warning to choose your side now because the Mas is about to start.
We doh wa no bad vibes in d mas (Pick ah side) Everybody ready up for d mas (Pick ah side) Na na na na na na
Re-emphasizing that positive vibes are necessary in the Mas and everyone should pick a side now. The song ends with repeating the earlier Na na na's which were encouraging listeners to pick a side.
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@Releasede758
The best and most consistent trini soca artist in the last 5 years is kes. Hands down. This is a wonderful song. Season after season kes releases r the most consistent cohesive and impacting. Bravo teamktb!
@fleurelise997
Machel style of power here, but with Kes' lyrical brilliance. Nice!!!
@mom_of_3qtz_LK
Love this! Iโm loving the fact that this song was literally written with the live performance in mind! Canโt wait to see all the fire & energy combined
@av8689
Lulu k got that Fire !๐ฅ looking like a beauty queen
@mom_of_3qtz_LK
Lol thanks โบ๏ธ
@sanjay.b01
Road March right here๐ฅ๐ฏ
@curtlyn9239
Who say Road March! This year is Kes and Erphaan year
@aliciamohammed
Yesssssssss ๐๐ป
@sweetmeeks3490
Kes tell Dem talk to youuuu nicelyyy!!! IN YUH OWN LEAGUE
@kareecenelson2525
The replay quality of this song is beyond amazing๐. This is a perfect set up for epic performances, crowd response and a major Road March contender ๐ฅ... yass man Kees and Erphaan this what we talking about๐๐พ๐๐พ๐ฅ๐ฅ