Lyttle recorded "Turn Me On" in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2001. His strong live performances of soca influenced by hip hop and r&b made the song a hit throughout the Caribbean.
The song started finding its way into clubs in the UK. It was officially released as a single in the UK in late 2003 and reached Number 2 in its first week, spending seven weeks in the Top Ten of the UK singles chart. It later reached #11 in Finland and #3 in Australia; and was a hit in another 12 countries. The single was released in the U.S. in 2004 and the video was added to MTV on 24 May 2004. "Turn Me On" eventually peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Kevin Lyttle signed with Atlantic Records in 2003. His self-titled album was released on July 27, 2004 in the U.S. The second single "Last Drop" has been released in markets outside the U.S., and has reached the top ten in Finland, top 20 in Switzerland and top 40 in the Netherlands, Sweden and Australia.
Kevin Lyttle's most recent release is called "Fyah". Songs include the title song, as well as "Come See Me" featuring Lexxus and "Something About You," which is co-produced by Kevin Rudolf ("Let It Rock" featuring Lil Wayne.)
Home For Carnival
Kevin Lyttle Lyrics
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Is long time ah been away and ah miss meh Carnival
So dis year I'm on a plane, heading to de festival
Vincy Mas' ah love you, ah can't do without ya
For you there's a special place inside my heart
Ah comin' for mas and fun in de July sun
[chorus:]
Ah comin' home (home for Carnival)
Tell dem ah cyah miss de festival again
Ah comin' home (home for Carnival)
Home (home for Carnival)
[verse 2:]
Crossover to Bajan country, I'm going Cropover
Ah intend to wuk up until meh waistline blister
Cropover ah love you, ah can't do without ya
See me Kadooment Day from St. Ann to Spring Garden
A celebration of life for you and me
[chorus]
[verse 3:]
Is New Years Day and already I'm in T&T
De land of steelpan, mas and sweet Calypso
Well Trini ah love you, ah can't do without ya
Is dhal and roti, wild meat, Smokey & Bunty
Dem sexy woman waiting to drive me crazy
[chorus]
[bridge:]
Well ah coming, I'm coming home
I am a Caribbean citizen
And I gotta come home (home for Carnival)
I gotta come home
Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada
Ah Comin' (home for Carnival)
Guyana, Antigua, St. Martaan, Tortola
Ah Comin' (home for Carnival)
Trinidad, Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas
Ah Comin' (home for Carnival)
St. Thomas, St. Vincent, St. Vincent, St. Vincent,
St. Vincent, ah love ya (home for Carnival)
Ah love you, love you, love you, love you, whoa
Ah love you, love you, love you, love you, whoa
(home for Carnival) [repeat til end]
The song "Home for Carnival" by Kevin Lyttle is a celebration of the Caribbean spirit, particularly the various festivals and carnivals that take place across the region. In the first verse, the singer expresses his longing for the Vincy Mas carnival in St. Vincent, which he has been away from for a long time. He declares his love for the festival and his intention to fly down to take part in the festivities once again. The chorus reiterates this sentiment, with the singer emphasizing that he cannot miss the carnival again and that he is coming home to be a part of it.
The second verse sees the singer heading to Barbados for the Cropover festival, where he plans to wuk up (dance) until his waistline blisters. He proclaims his love for the festival and how important it is to him, mentioning its culminating event, Kadooment Day. He talks about how Cropover is a celebration of life and togetherness, reflecting the joy and spirit that these festivals bring to people. The third verse takes him to Trinidad and Tobago for the New Year's Day celebration, where Trini-style roti, wild meat, and beautiful women await him. He expresses his fondness for the land of steelpan, mas, and sweet Calypso, which are all integral aspects of Trinidadian culture.
The bridge of the song reinforces the singer's identity as a Caribbean citizen and how much he loves and appreciates the various cultures and festivals that make up the region. He rattles off a long list of countries, including Dominica, St. Lucia, Grenada, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, signifying how widespread and universal these festivals are. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the Caribbean identity and the joy and togetherness that these festivals bring to the region.
Line by Line Meaning
Is long time ah been away and ah miss meh Carnival
It's been a long time since I've been away and I miss my Carnival celebration
So dis year I'm on a plane, heading to de festival
This year, I'm taking a plane to the festival
Vincy Mas' ah love you, ah can't do without ya
I love Vincy Mas and I can't imagine missing it
For you there's a special place inside my heart
Vincy Mas holds a special place in my heart
Ah comin' for mas and fun in de July sun
I'm coming for the celebration and fun in the July sun
Cause ah cyar miss de Carnival again
I can't miss the Carnival celebration again
Ah comin' home (home for Carnival)
I'm coming home for the Carnival celebration
Tell dem ah cyah miss de festival again
Let them know that I can't miss the festival celebration again
Crossover to Bajan country, I'm going Cropover
I'm crossing over to Bajan country for the Cropover celebration
Ah intend to wuk up until meh waistline blister
I intend to dance so much that my waistline will be sore
Cropover ah love you, ah can't do without ya
I love Cropover and can't imagine missing it
See me Kadooment Day from St. Ann to Spring Garden
You'll see me on Kadooment Day from St. Ann to Spring Garden
A celebration of life for you and me
It's a celebration of life for both you and me
Is New Years Day and already I'm in T&T
It's already New Year's Day, and I'm in T&T
De land of steelpan, mas and sweet Calypso
T&T is the land of steelpan, mas, and sweet Calypso
Well Trini ah love you, ah can't do without ya
Trini, I love you, and I can't imagine missing your celebration
Is dhal and roti, wild meat, Smokey & Bunty
I'll indulge in dhal and roti, wild meat, Smokey & Bunty in T&T
Dem sexy woman waiting to drive me crazy
There are sexy women waiting to drive me crazy in T&T
Well ah coming, I'm coming home
I'm coming home to the Caribbean
I am a Caribbean citizen
I'm a citizen of the Caribbean
And I gotta come home (home for Carnival)
And I have to come home for the Carnival celebration
Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada
I'm also excited to visit Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Grenada
Guyana, Antigua, St. Martaan, Tortola
I'm also excited to visit Guyana, Antigua, St. Maarten, and Tortola
Trinidad, Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas
I'm also excited to visit Trinidad, Tobago, Jamaica, and Bahamas
St. Thomas, St. Vincent, St. Vincent, St. Vincent, St. Vincent, ah love ya
I love St. Thomas and St. Vincent, I love them both
(home for Carnival)
I'm coming home for the Carnival celebration
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isherta Nanton
The fact that I’m still listening this even in 2022 shows how amazing this song is . 🇻🇨🇻🇨
andy gumbs
Same😭
HANCÉBEATS
Bring back music like this!!!! 😟😥😧😩
Terrence Cummings
I stepped off the plane that year (2006) in Trinidad singing this song, and dancing through customs. LOL This song was for ALL of the Caribbean. All of us can relate to this.
david benjamin
😅🤣😆😂 nice vibes
Disciple Of Jesus Christ
That’s what I call music 🎶 ❤
mckenzie williams
Still a hit in 2021
Lala4ever S
Ayyyyeee 12 years strong 💪🏻 n I’m here oooooo loving this seeet jam!!!
J’Quan Meyers
Still listening in 2019‼️
Lysander Charles
Big mood