Patrice Roberts is a young Trinidadian, who is rapidly edging her name amon… Read Full Bio ↴Patrice Roberts is a young Trinidadian, who is rapidly edging her name among the elite in the music industry. Patrice Roberts has been the premier soca artiste in the Caribbean for more than a decade and has established herself as the leading draw at major events in New York City, Miami, Toronto and London and throughout the Caribbean Diasporas. Patrice Roberts is recognized as a leading performer in the soca music genre and is highly regarded as a great songwriter.

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.

Somebody
Patrice Roberts Lyrics

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Hey!
Ah feel like dancing, lookin
For ah partner, come here
Tuh dance with me.

Ah lookin fuh,
Somebody,
Somebody,

Somebody,
Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody to dance with me.

I am in de mood, in de mood fuh somebody

Yeah, music sweeter than food
Have me feelin fuh somebody
Ooo yeah,
Meh head bad
Meh head bad
Me head bad
De only ting that I need now is somebody
To cool me down.

Ah lookin fuh,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody to dance with me.

Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Push back, push back, push back,
Push back, push back, push back,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Now come up, come up, come up,
Come up, come up, come up.

Pressure in de place, why not get me
Somebody, somebody, eh, eh
And is fire in meh waist
When ah whining up on somebody
Why,
Meh head bad
Meh head bad
Me head bad
De only ting that I need now is somebody
To cool me down.

Ah lookin fuh,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody to dance with me.

Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Push back, push back, push back,
Push back, push back, push back,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Now come up, come up, come up,
Come up, come up, come up.

Hey!
Ah feel like dancing,
Lookin, for ah partner, come here
Tuh dance with me.

Ah lookin fuh,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody to dance with me.

Ah lookin fuh,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody,
Somebody to dance with me.

Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Push back, push back, push back,
Push back, push back, push back,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Now come up, come up, come up,
Come up, come up, come up.

Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Whine up, whine up, whine up,
Push back, push back, push back,
Push back, push back, push back,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,
Whine down, whine down, whine down,

Now come up, come up, come up,
Come up, come up, come up.

Overall Meaning

The song "Somebody" by Patrice Roberts is a dynamic soca party anthem that calls for a partner to dance with. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the singer's search for "somebody" to dance with, signaling a need for companionship and connection on the dancefloor. The lyrics convey a sense of pure joy and excitement for life, with the music being described as "sweeter than food." The song also emphasizes the physicality of dancing, with lyrics like "whine up" and "push back" urging the listener to move their body in sync with the rhythm.

The song has a pulsing, energetic beat that is common in soca music, and it features both English and Trinidadian dialect. The repetition of the word "somebody" in the chorus is a common trope in soca music, emphasizing the social nature of the genre as well as its roots in Caribbean carnival culture. The lyrics also mention feeling "fire in meh waist" while dancing, underscoring the sexuality inherent in the dance.

Overall, "Somebody" is a fun, upbeat party song that celebrates the joy of dancing and the power of human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey!
The singer greets the audience.

Ah feel like dancing, lookin For ah partner, come here Tuh dance with me.
The singer is in the mood to dance and is asking someone in the audience to be her partner.

Ah lookin fuh, Somebody, Somebody, Somebody, Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh Somebody, Somebody, Somebody, Somebody to dance with me.
The singer is expressing her desire to dance with someone and is looking for a partner.

I am in de mood, in de mood fuh somebody
The singer is in the mood to dance with someone and is ready to find a partner.

Yeah, music sweeter than food Have me feelin fuh somebody Ooo yeah, Meh head bad Meh head bad Me head bad
The singer is enjoying the music so much that it makes her feel like dancing and forgetting about everything else.

De only ting that I need now is somebody To cool me down.
The focus of the singer's thoughts is on finding someone who can dance with her and help her cool down.

Whine up, whine up, whine up, Whine up, whine up, whine up, Push back, push back, push back, Push back, push back, push back, Whine down, whine down, whine down, Whine down, whine down, whine down, Now come up, come up, come up, Come up, come up, come up.
The singer is giving instructions for a dance move called 'whine up' and encourages the audience to follow along.

Pressure in de place, why not get me Somebody, somebody, eh, eh And is fire in meh waist When ah whining up on somebody
The singer feels the pressure in the room and wants someone to dance with her. Dancing with someone makes her feel more relaxed and produces a fiery sensation in her body.

Ah lookin fuh, Somebody, Somebody, Somebody, Ah tellin yuh, ah feelin fuh Somebody, Somebody, Somebody, Somebody to dance with me.
The singer is still looking for someone to dance with and expresses her desire to find a partner.

Hey! Ah feel like dancing, Lookin, for ah partner, come here Tuh dance with me.
The singer reiterates her desire to dance and invites someone to join her on the dance floor.

Whine up, whine up, whine up, Whine up, whine up, whine up, Push back, push back, push back, Push back, push back, push back, Whine down, whine down, whine down, Whine down, whine down, whine down, Now come up, come up, come up, Come up, come up, come up.
The singer repeats the instructions for the dance move, encouraging the audience to participate.

Writer(s): Patrice Roberts, Ramon Mcdowall

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