Savannah Grass
Kes Lyrics


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Oh na na na
Oh na na na
Mmmm ay ay
If you know yeah
Then you know yeah, ay

We are all on the ground, yeah
We holding it down, yeah
We open we story, yeah
Itโ€ฒs savannah j'ouvert morning
Jโ€ฒouvert morning, everybody coming in, ay
We ready, they ready to go, yeah

We go make them jump
We go make them turn up
We go make them wine
We go make them free up
Is the place of bacchanal
In this sweet botanical, this Carnival

I want you to find your way everybody on stage
Oh, Lord, oh
If you coming down from the mountains, oh God, oh
When the rhythm beating in town
See we jumping on the
The Savannah Grass, the Savannah Grass
You could see it all when the dust raise
Oh, Lord, oh
When the people tell yuh they cannot wait
Oh, God, oh
When the spirit jumping in town we coming around
The Savannah Grass, the Savannah Grass

We up with the sun, yeah
We take over town, yeah
We making the most, yeah
Two days is not enough, no!
It's love we feeling
Look everybody revalling
They ready they ready for more, yeah!

We go make them jump (Jump!)
We go make them turn up
We go make them wine
We go make them free up
Is the place of bacchanal
In the place so magical, this Carnival

I want you to find your way everybody on stage
Oh, Lord, oh
If you coming down from the mountains, oh, God, oh
When the rhythm beating in town
See we jumping on the
The Savannah Grass, the Savannah Grass
You could see it all when the dust raise
Oh, Lord, oh
When the people tell yuh they cannot wait
Oh, God, oh
When the spirit jumping in town we coming around
The Savannah Grass, The Savannah Grass

Ohh na na na
Savannah j'ouvert morning
Mm
Oh na na na
Ay ay

If you know yeah (Make them jump)
Then you know (Make they turn up)
Make them wine
Make them free up
We all on the ground yeah
We holding it down yeah




We open the store yeah
Savannah Jโ€ฒouvert morning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kes's song "Savannah Grass" tell the story of a Caribbean Carnival celebration, specifically the early morning J'ouvert festivities that take place in the savannah or open grassy areas. He sings about how everyone is ready to join in the revelry and shake off their worries, as they come together to dance, jump, and free up in the place of bacchanal. The excitement is palpable as the town takes on a carnival atmosphere, with people coming from near and far to join in the fun.


The chorus urges everyone to find their way to the stage, whether they are coming down from the mountains or just from down the street. Kes sings about how the rhythm is beating in town, and you can see the dust raising as everyone jumps and dances in unison. He celebrates the love and feeling of community that permeates the scene, as everyone comes together to make the most of the two days of celebration.


Overall, this song is a celebration of Caribbean culture and the spirit of carnival, encouraging everyone to let loose and let the music move them. It embodies the feeling of unity and joy that comes from celebrating with friends and strangers alike.


Line by Line Meaning

We are all on the ground, yeah
We are all present and accounted for, on the same level and ready for action.


We holding it down, yeah
We are keeping things under control and maintaining a sense of order.


We open we story, yeah
We are sharing our histories and experiences in an open and honest way.


It's Savannah j'ouvert morning
It's the morning of the celebration before the main Carnival event in Savannah, and everyone is excited and ready to go.


J'ouvert morning, everybody coming in, ay
Everyone is coming together to celebrate on this special morning.


We ready, they ready to go, yeah
We and everyone else are ready to begin the festivities and have a good time.


We go make them jump
We will get others excited and energized to enjoy the celebration.


We go make them turn up
We will cause a high level of excitement and energy among the participants.


We go make them wine
We will get people to dance and enjoy themselves.


We go make them free up
We will encourage people to let go of their inhibitions and have a good time.


Is the place of bacchanal
This is the location of the party where anything goes.


In this sweet botanical, this Carnival
The environment is filled with sweet and enjoyable things, it is Carnival time.


I want you to find your way everybody on stage
Come together and join in to create a unified experience.


If you coming down from the mountains, oh God, oh
Even if you are coming from afar, you are welcome to join in the celebration.


When the rhythm beating in town
When the music is playing in the city,


See we jumping on the Savannah Grass, the Savannah Grass
People are excited and dancing on the Savannah Grass.


You could see it all when the dust raise
When the excitement level rises, you can see everything more clearly.


When the people tell yuh they cannot wait
When everyone is eagerly anticipating the festivities.


When the spirit jumping in town we coming around
When the excitement is at its highest, we come together to celebrate.


We up with the sun, yeah
We are up and ready to start the day with excitement.


We take over town, yeah
We are the ones who are leading the festivities and bringing everyone together.


We making the most, yeah
We are making the most of this celebration and living in the moment.


Two days is not enough, no!
The celebration is so enjoyable that two days is not enough time to fully experience it all.


It's love we feeling
The celebration brings out feelings of love and joy in everyone involved.


Look everybody revalling
Everyone is excited and enjoying themselves.


They ready they ready for more, yeah!
Everyone is eager for more excitement, and the celebration is far from over.


Ohh na na na
A joyful and exuberant sound.


Savannah j'ouvert morning
The celebration is taking place in Savannah on this special morning.


Mm
An expression of enjoyment and pleasure.


Oh na na na
A joyful and exuberant sound.


Ay ay
An expression of excitement and energy.


If you know yeah
If you are familiar with this type of celebration,


Then you know (Make them jump)
Then you know how to get people excited and energized to celebrate.


Make they turn up
Encourage everyone to fully participate and enjoy themselves.


We all on the ground yeah
We are all present and ready to enjoy the celebration.


We holding it down yeah
We are keeping things under control and maintaining a sense of order.


We open the store yeah
We are sharing our histories and experiences in an open and honest way.


Savannah Jโ€ฒouvert morning
The celebration is taking place in Savannah on this special morning.




Writer(s): Hans Dieffenthaller, J On Dieffenthaller, Jelani Shaw, Kees Dieffenthaller, Riad Boochoon

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@mynameiswoman

Culture at its best ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘. I'm not even trini and tears came to my eyes. Bless Trinidad and Tobago from the sister country Guyana. #onecaribbean #onepeople.

@julieroberts9314

khanlie you stole my comment lol
I was moved. Made me feel some type away!
Ah real good one

@mynameiswoman

@@julieroberts9314 yep. Love it. My husband is trini and thanks to him I get to experience the TT carnival every yr for the last 6 yrs. It's just beautiful and glorious. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@KimDoucetFitness

Julie Roberts I feel you, saw this yesterday on IG and got goosebumps

@kerryleeboucaud5171

Thank u this comment is very genuine

@kingjulien1726

Today I'll call curry chicken, chicken curry, a tribute just for u. ๐Ÿ‘ appreciate the love

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@keinnnaM

I know this a Trinidad song but this feel like a whole Caribbean song to me. Man this song gonna be a classic

@josephmorrison2534

Mona Chiedu ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

@beepboop8484

It is a whole Caribbean song โค

@cassimirmedford4760

Soca 2020

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