Soca Train
Maximus Dan Lyrics

Maximus de gladiator
Referring to himself as the mighty gladiator

Hotter than a radiator
Stating that he is extremely hot or on fire

Representing Jah de creator
Saying that he represents Jah, the divine creator

Whoa, whoa... whey we tell dem now
Asking why he should tell anyone anything and making a rhetorical statement

Me and the youth who love the reggae
Referring to himself and young people who enjoy reggae music

And ah singing it night and day
Claiming that he sings reggae music day and night

But the people in the country
Referring to the people in the country he lives in

Doh wah meh to Doh wah meh to
Saying that they do not want him to do something (possibly perform reggae music)

Dey say we ain't no Jamaican
Claiming that people say he is not Jamaican (even if he is)

You in the land of Kaiso and Pan
Saying that he is in a land where Kaiso and Pan (music instruments) are popular

Sing the music of yuh nation
Encouraging people to sing the music of their nation

I tellin yuh I tellin yuh
Repeating his previous statement for emphasis

Dey want to wine, dey want to grind Woman in front and man behind
Describing how people dance to the music

If I not doing that, then I wastin' time So I tell them...
Saying that if he is not dancing, he feels like he is wasting his time

When I decide to jump on de Soca Train Ride on the Soca Train I gettin down on the Soca Train See me how I gettin down on the Soca Train Ride on the Soca Train I gettin down on the Soca Train
Referring to the popularity of Soca music, and how he is enjoying it and joining in

On the Train, I meet a good friend Who know meh from way back when Introducing me once again He tellin meh He tellin meh
Referring to meeting an old friend who introduces himself again

Maximus be very careful of the bad mind and grudgeful Cause dey know yuh well capable I tellin yuh I tellin yuh
Giving advice to beware of people who may be envious of his capabilities

Trust none of dem, dem ain't yuh friend Dem a pretend, look out for them They want to put you inside the lion den So ah tell dem...
Warning to not trust anyone who may not really be a friend

Too much fighting up on de Soca Train Yes on the Soca train Fighting up on the Soca train No more lovin up on the Soca Train On the Soca Train Fighting up on the Soca Train
Saying that there are too many conflicts on the Soca Train and not enough love

Artists ah go behind yuh back With promoter and a big shot Want to know yuh price so dem could go Lower than that Lower than that
Claiming that other artists may be dishonest and try to pay less than they should for his performances

In the end, who makin' money Cyah be you and surely not me Yuh bringing down the level of the Industry Industry
Stating that someone other than him is making money, and criticizing the music industry

You'll realize, if we despise We cannot rise, open yuh eyes Wise'n up for all of us to survive So we tell dem...
Saying that if people are too negative, they cannot succeed, and to wise up for survival

Too much cuttin up on the Soca Train On the Soca train Dey cutting up on the Soca Train See them how they crutchin' up on the Soca Train On the Soca Train, Soca Train
Complaining about people cutting in line or acting recklessly on the Soca Train

Some of them ah get a one hit And feel they already make it But the next year dem ain't sure to be In the mix up In the mix up
Saying that some people may have a hit song, but their success may not last, and may not be included in the mix next year

You got to be consistent In order to be permanent And to all of yuh fans yuh got to be Excellent Excellent
Saying that to have permanent success, one must be consistent and excellent to fans

Doh let the fame go to your brain remain the same Doh ever change, doh let yuh career go down the drain So meh tell dem...
Advising to stay humble and not let fame lead to a decline in one's career

Too much hyping up on the Soca Train On the Soca train They hyping up on the Soca Train Too much supastars on the Soca Train On the soca Train, Soca Train
Complaining about people hyping themselves up and acting like superstars on the Soca Train

See me how I gettin down on the Soca train, ride on the Soca Train, I gettin down on the Soca Train Everybody gettin down on the Soca Train, Soca Train, Soca Train
Reiterating how he and everyone else are enjoying the Soca Train and the music