Bacchanalist
Kerwin Du Bois Lyrics
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Oh bacchanal
Oh (I ready for it...)
Oh bacchanal
Oh (I ready for it...)
Oh bacchanal
Oh (I ready for it...)
Oh bacchanal
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal! (I ready for it...)
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal! (I ready for it...)
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Bacchanal!
Hello and greetings
First time we meeting
Ah hope yuh not leaving
Jus stay ah lil bit
I'll keep it formal
Please jus act normal
I grow up in de
House of bacchanal
And this foot is mine (is mine)
Ah go jump if ah want to
Wave up or bend down and wine
This foot is mine (is mine)
Ah go stamp on de ground and
You cyah tell me what to do
Cause I fete in de night
Then go on de road
We nuh stoppin, ah going whole day
I fete in de night
Then jump up on de road
We nuh stoppin, ah going whole day
Now everybody watch dis
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
Ah want yuh to watch dis
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
I love plenty
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
I love plenty
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
When I in meh costume
Sexy and well groom
Jus gimme some room
To wine ah lil bit
De road is meh symbol
Follow de signal
And find yuhself in
De house of bacchanal
And this foot is mine (is mine)
Ah go jump if ah want to
Wave up or bend down and wine
This foot is mine (is mine)
Ah go stamp on de ground and
You cyah tell me what to do
Cause I fete in de night
Then go on de road
We nuh stoppin, ah going whole day
I fete in de night
Then jump up on de road
We nuh stoppin, ah going whole day
Now everybody watch dis
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
Ah want yuh to watch dis
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
I love plenty
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
I love plenty
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
Bacchanal
See aye aye yi yi, ya yi
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
See aye aye yi yi, ya yi
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
Oh bacchanal
The song Bacchanalist by Kerwin Du Bois is a celebration of the Caribbean carnival culture and the love for bacchanal or wild partying. The song opens with a repetition of the word "bacchanal" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus repeatedly declares the love for bacchanal and the readiness for it. The verses describe the carnival culture where people come together to party, dance, and jump to the rhythm of the music. The singer welcomes the listener to the carnival culture and explains that he grew up in the house of bacchanal. He asserts his freedom to dance and party as he pleases and invites others to follow the signals and join in the fun.
Throughout the song, the theme of individuality and sovereignty is emphasized. The singer claims his right to jump, wine, and stamp on the ground, expressing his freedom to do what he wants. The song also highlights the importance of costumes in the carnival culture. The singer describes himself as "sexy and well groomed" when he puts on his costume and invites others to give him some room to wine a lil bit. The overarching message of the song is that bacchanal is a way of life, a cultural expression that brings people together to have fun and experience the freedom of self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh bacchanal
The excitement and revelry of a wild party
Oh (I ready for it...)
Excitement and eagerness to engage in wild partying
Bacchanal!
A call to party and celebrate wildly
Hello and greetings
A polite greeting when first meeting someone
First time we meeting
The first time the artist is meeting someone
Ah hope yuh not leaving
The singer hopes the other person will stay
Jus stay ah lil bit
A request for the other person to stay a little longer
I'll keep it formal
The artist will maintain a polite and proper demeanor
Please jus act normal
A request for the other person to behave properly
I grow up in de
House of bacchanal
The artist is accustomed to wild partying
And this foot is mine (is mine)
Ah go jump if ah want to
Wave up or bend down and wine
The singer has the freedom to dance and move their body as they wish
Cause I fete in de night
Then go on de road
We nuh stoppin, ah going whole day
I fete in de night
Then jump up on de road
We nuh stoppin, ah going whole day
The artist enjoys partying all night and into the daytime without stopping
Now everybody watch dis
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
Ah want yuh to watch dis
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
The singer wants everyone to see and acknowledge their ability to party hard
I love plenty
Bacchanal
The singer loves wild partying
When I in meh costume
Sexy and well groom
Jus gimme some room
To wine ah lil bit
The singer enjoys dancing and showing off in a costume
De road is meh symbol
Follow de signal
And find yuhself in
De house of bacchanal
The road represents a path to wild partying, and the artist invites others to follow and join in
See aye aye yi yi, ya yi
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
See aye aye yi yi, ya yi
I'se ah bacchanalist
I'se ah bacchanalist
The artist chants and boasts about their partying skills
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.