Patrice Roberts began her career as early as 1992 at age 9. In 1995, Patrice Roberts and her panel of “back ups”, entered the Sangre Grande Junior Calypso Monarch Competition, in which she placed first. This earned her rave reviews and standing ovations where ever she performed.
In 2000, she was named “Toco personality winner” which brought to her another wave of recognition. In 2001, Patrice Roberts cupped the “National Junior calypso monarch”, “National Junior soca monarch” and National Library calypso monarch, which earned her a chance to perform at the Junior Carnival in Miami. She also performed in Barbados at the Crop over festival where she shared the stage with the likes of Allison Hinds.
In 2003, at the age of 17, Patrice performed at the Royal Oprah house in London, England. Later ion that year, she again won the National Junior Calypso Monarch. In 2003, she became the 2nd runner up in both the National Junior soca monarch and the Junior calypso monarch. She also graced the stages of the international Soca Monarch, in which she mesmerized the already sold out crowds.
On July 13th 2003, Patrice Roberts performed at “the Africa House” in the United States. On August 6th, she performed at K.C. Hideaway and later on the 29th she performed at the Brooklyn Museum in the U.S. On September 20th, she performed at Super P’s launching held at the palace in the U.S. On 28th September, she again performed at “the Africa House” in the United States.
In 2006, Patrice Roberts became the youngest female artiste to win a road march with the song “Band of the year” which she jointly sang with Machel Montano. She has been described as one of the best soca artiste in the Caribbean. Some of her many hits included: “Love of my life”, “The Islands”, “Band of the year”, “Light it up”, “Always Be”, “Sugar Boy”, “Till Tomorrow”, “Culture” and “Wuking up”, Patrice also appeared at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.
Push Up On It
Patrice Roberts Lyrics
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Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Cause a feeling to wuk
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Ah not stopping no way no how
And this bumpa keep turning boy
Push un on it
Why you telling me that ah rude
And you don′t like my attitude
This ain't no time for talking boy
Push up on it
Ooh woah oh eh
No matter what i do for this man everytime he keep complaining
Ah try to reason work it out everytime boy is still de same ting
Ah fed up what to do it ehm? again
Ah taking control this is what i have to say
Go down go down an jook
Boy you better get behind me and wuk
(Come on)
Go down go down (yeah) go down go down
Yeah stick it and come back up
Boy you better go down go down and jook
Boy you better get behind me an wuk
Hold onn, go down go down
Yeah go down go down
Yeah stick it and come back up
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Cause a feeling to wuk
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Cause a feeling to wuk right now
Ah not stopping no way no how
And this bumpa keep turning boy
Push up on it
Why yuh telling me that i rude
And you don't like my attitude
This ain′t no time for talking boy
Push up on it
Ooh woah oh eh
He like he own way but ah feel that is time for some compromising
Ah know he weakness on a platter that is how i′ll serve it to him
He will be calling out my name
Ah have him doing everything i ask of him
Go down go down and jook
Boy you better get behind me and wuk
(Come on)
Go down go down (yeah) go down go down
Yeah stick it and come back up
Boy you better go down go down an jook
Boy you better get behind me and wuk
Hold onn, go down go down
Yeah go down go down yeah stick it and come back up
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Cause a feeling to wuk
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Don′t stop it (just push up on it)
Cause a feeling to wuk right now
Ah not stopping no way no how
And rhis bumpa keep turning boy
Push up on it
Why you telling me that ah rude
And you don't like my attitude
This ain't no time for talking boy
Push up on it
Ooh woah oh eh
No matter what i do for this man everytime he keep complaining
Ah try to reason work it out everytime boy is still the same ting
Ah fed up what to do with ehm? again
Ah taking control this is what i have to say
Go down go down and jook
Boy you better get behind me and wuk
(Come on)
Go down go down (yeah) go down go down
Yeah stick it and come back up
Boy you better go down go down and jook
Boy you better get behind me and wuk
Hold onn, go down go down
Yeah go down go down yeah stick and come back up
DON′T STOP IT!
"Push Up On It" by Patrice Roberts is a song that celebrates female empowerment and confidence. The song opens up with the singer, Patrice Roberts, claiming her position as a leading figure of the female community by calling the song the "gyul anthem." She encourages the vocalist to not hold back and keep pushing forward with their desires. She repeats the phrase, "Don't stop it. Just push up on it" multiple times to emphasize the importance of taking control of one's own desires and not letting anyone derail them from it. She further warns the opposite gender not to undermine them by explaining that this isn't the time for talking and that they should "push up on it." The artist makes a point to mention that she's not stopping no matter what and will keep pushing forward.
The chorus is repetitive and further emphasizes the importance of perseverance and pushing forward with one's desires. She not only encourages the listeners to push on and not give up, but she also goes ahead to explain that our other gender will never be satisfied regardless of what we do for them. Despite this, we should remain determined to stand our ground and to fight for our desires. The artist further explains that we should take control and create a space for ourselves where we can thrive. We should not wait for anyone to give us permission. Instead, we should take control and push up on it.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye, patrice again, is the gyul anthem
Patrice is back with a new anthem for girls.
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Keep going and push harder.
Cause a feeling to wuk
Create a good feeling and make it work.
Ah not stopping no way no how
I won't stop at any cost.
And this bumpa keep turning boy
My butt keeps moving.
Push un on it
Push harder on it.
Why you telling me that ah rude
Why are you calling me rude?
And you don't like my attitude
You do not appreciate my behavior.
This ain't no time for talking boy
We need to get to action now.
Ooh woah oh eh
No specific meaning; just a vocal expression.
No matter what i do for this man everytime he keep complaining
No matter what I do, my partner keeps complaining.
Ah try to reason work it out everytime boy is still de same ting
I try to work things out, but it's always the same.
Ah fed up what to do it ehm? again
I am frustrated and don't know what to do anymore.
Ah taking control this is what i have to say
I am taking control and speaking my mind.
Go down go down an jook
Lower yourself and thrust forward.
Boy you better get behind me and wuk
You should follow my lead and move with me.
Yeah stick it and come back up
Thrust forward and return to the starting position.
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Keep going and push harder.
Ah not stopping no way no how
I won't stop at any cost.
And rhis bumpa keep turning boy
My butt keeps moving.
Why yuh telling me that i rude
Why are you calling me rude?
Don't stop it (just push up on it)
Keep going and push harder.
Writer(s): Adam Elias, Patrice Roberts, Emmanuel Rudder, Dwain Antrobus, Kitwana Israel, Nesta Boxill
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carolharper4401
love, love, love this song. Patrice Roberts is the boss of soca music.
@carolharper4401
Love this song. I didn't realize how much I miss soca music. Love Patrice
@timeless617
Patrice you did it again! Love it!
@jelinthemix
Love this one !! Go Patrice
@vickyhalm7424
DJ JEL Di Soca Analyst its crop over 💖
@yulakahwebb7669
I love this song 💖
@MssJerkin
Just love it !!
@sheldontrinivicejohnson
love this song!!
@carolharper4401
Love, love, love this song.
@soca___j
still jammin to Patrice from 2015
pure fyre 🔥🇯🇵