Stevie Wonder
JR.Dynamite Edits Lyrics
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Everybody say yeah (yeah!)
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Everybody say yeah (yeah!)
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Just a little bit of sou-ou-ou-oul (sou-ou-ou-oul)
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Well I know
Everybody had a good time
Now if you want me to,
if you want me to
I’m gonna swing the song, yeah
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Say yeah! (yeah!)
[Ed Sheeran:]
Everyone’s feeling pretty
It’s hotter than July
Though the world’s full of problems
They couldn’t touch us even if they tried
[Beyoncé:]
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley’s hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block
[Ed Sheeran:]
Didn’t know you
Would be jammin’ until the break of dawn
I bet nobody ever told you that you
would be jammin’ and jammin’ and jammin’, jam on
[Ed Sheeran:]
They want us to join their fighting
But our answer today
Is to let all our worries
Like the breeze through our fingers slip way
[Beyoncé:]
Peace has come to Zimbabwe
Third World’s right on the one
Now’s the time for celebration
‘Cause we’ve only just begun
Didn’t know you
Would be jammin’ until the break of dawn
I bet nobody ever told you that you
Would be jammin’ until the break of dawn
Didn’t know you
Would be jammin’ until the break of dawn
would be jammin’ and jammin’ and jammin’
would be jammin’ and jammin’ and jammin’, jam on
[Gary Clark Jr.:]
People keep on learnin’
Soldiers keep on warrin’
[Beyoncé:]
World
[Gary Clark Jr.:]
Keep on turnin’
‘Cause it won’t to be too long
[Beyoncé:]
Powers keep on lyin’
While your people keep on dyin’
World keep on turnin’
‘Cause it won’t be too long
[Beyoncé & Gary Clark Jr.:]
I’m so darn glad he let me try it again
‘Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
I’m so glad that I know more than I knew then
keep on tryin’ till I reach my highest ground
I’m so darn glad he let me try it again
‘Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
I’m so glad that I know more than I knew then
keep on tryin’ till I reach my highest ground
[Beyoncé:]
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon
The song "Stevie Wonder" by JR. Dynamite Edits is a mashup of Stevie Wonder's classic "Higher Ground" and Gary Clark Jr.'s "Third Stone from the Sun/If You Love Me Like You Say" with added verses by Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran. The lyrics evoke a sense of unity and joy, encouraging listeners to clap their hands and revel in the power of soul music.
The song starts with Beyoncé's ad-libs, getting the energy up with calls to "say yeah!" and "clap your hands just a little bit louder." As the song progresses, Ed Sheeran's mellow voice takes over, juxtaposing the joyful mood with a more reflective tone. He acknowledges the world's problems but celebrates the fact that they can't get in the way of good music.
Beyoncé's verses pay tribute to Bob Marley and Zimbabwe, emphasizing the universality of soul music and its power to bring people together. Later, Gary Clark Jr. takes the mic, delivering a powerful message about the need to keep learning and fighting against injustices.
Overall, "Stevie Wonder" is a celebration of soul music, blending different artists and genres to create a unique sound that inspires listeners to clap their hands and "jam on."
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody say yeah (yeah!)
Encouraging everyone to acknowledge and participate enthusiastically in the moment
Say yeah! (yeah!)
Repeating the request for enthusiastic participation
Just a little bit of sou-ou-ou-oul (sou-ou-ou-oul)
Acknowledging the presence of soul music in the environment
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Asking the crowd to amplify their engagement with the music
Well I know
Everybody had a good time
Now if you want me to,
if you want me to
I’m gonna swing the song, yeah
Reflecting on the positive atmosphere of the moment and offering to adapt the music as desired by the crowd
Everyone’s feeling pretty
It’s hotter than July
Though the world’s full of problems
They couldn’t touch us even if they tried
Observing that despite the world's challenges, the present moment is overwhelmingly positive
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley’s hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block
Describing the local setting for the celebration and the music playing
Didn’t know you
Would be jammin’ until the break of dawn
I bet nobody ever told you that you
would be jammin’ and jammin’ and jammin’, jam on
Expressing surprise and appreciation for the endurance of the party and the music
They want us to join their fighting
But our answer today
Is to let all our worries
Like the breeze through our fingers slip way
Rejecting conflict and promoting a more carefree attitude
Peace has come to Zimbabwe
Third World’s right on the one
Now’s the time for celebration
‘Cause we’ve only just begun
Celebrating positive progress in other parts of the world and highlighting the potential for more to come
People keep on learnin’
Soldiers keep on warrin’
Reflecting on the ongoing nature of learning and conflict in the world
Powers keep on lyin’
While your people keep on dyin’
World keep on turnin’
‘Cause it won’t be too long
Calling out corruption, injustice, and inequality in society and predicting inevitable change
I’m so darn glad he let me try it again
‘Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
I’m so glad that I know more than I knew then
keep on tryin’ till I reach my highest ground
Expressing gratitude for a second chance to improve, and promoting perseverence to achieve greater things
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon
Encouraging everyone to maintain their energy and enthusiasm
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