Shal’s career began as a DJ with the Jugglers Sound System where he quickly… Read Full Bio ↴Shal’s career began as a DJ with the Jugglers Sound System where he quickly developed into one of the most prolific DJs in the industry. His passion for music and interacting with people when combined with his unique trademark voice, led to him landing his own radio program on the ever-popular 96.1WEFM radio station where he has been for the last ten years.

During this period, Shal’s diversity became well known when he entered the television arena as host of a carnival program called, The Net; fans were now able to put a face to the voice. As a result of its success, the program was evolved into the weekly hit series ‘Friday Night Live’ on Synergy TV, which he hosted for five (5) years.

As his quest to develop into a household name continued, Shal has been making waves in the Soca arena and is now considered a well respected soca artiste who has energized soca fans worldwide. In just a few years he has quickly moved up the ranks and has worked with the likes of the queen of soca herself- Destra Garcia, Canadian based Kerwin Dubois, fellow television host and soca artiste "Jaiga" TC, Screw and others. His musical offerings to date include many hit collaborations such as:

Love Somebody with Destra Garcia
Gal Farm with Kerwin Dubois
Bum Bum Ville
Police with Screws
Defend it - Doh drag d flag
Trouble
Motivation

Motivation
Shal Marshall Lyrics

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Ah see yuh by yuh self now yuh limin Alonee!
Yuh jump in front de stage and yuh Pumpin alonee!
Yuh hand up in de clouds like, yuh head In ah zoneee!
Onee, ayeee!
Ahhh!
Ohhh!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!

De way yuh wine yuh waist, and de way Yuh drop that bumpah!
Ohhh!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!
Gyal yuh buss de place, when yuh fire Blaze ah wah yuh, Show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de spot Gyal make it drop, flex on de ground, Jus twerk it like that!
An love how yuh wine and twerk it like that Gyal, show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de Spot gyal make it drop, ah wah push it up On youuuu!
How yuh wine it like soooo?!
O-o-o GOSH that wine is ah motivation Now yuh have it in rotation, control my Imagination, When yuh start tuh perform, that behind Could crash de nation, But yuh make me feel elation, when yuh start Tuh wine and get onnn, onn!
Onnn!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!
De way yuh wine yuh waist, and de way Yuh drop that bumpah!
Ohhh!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!
Gyal yuh buss de place, when yuh fire Blaze ah wah yuh, Show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de spot Gyal make it drop, flex on de ground, Jus twerk it like that!
An love how yuh wine and twerk it like that Gyal, show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de Spot gyal make it drop, ah wah push it up On youuuu!
How yuh wine it like soooo?!
Dem cyah take yuh staaaaaa-aaaaa-aagee!
Yuh mash up de plaaaaa-aaaaa-eee-acee!
Yes I'm so amaaaaaaa-aaaa-eee-azeed!
Gyal yuh turnin me on, when yuh wine and Get on!
Onn!
O-o-o GOSH that wine is ah motivation Now yuh have it in rotation, control my Imagination, When yuh start tuh perform, that behind Could crash de nation, But yuh make me feel elation, when yuh start Tuh wine and get onnn, onn!
Onnn!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!
De way yuh wine yuh waist, and de way Yuh drop that bumpah!
Ohhh!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!
Gyal yuh buss de place, when yuh fire Blaze ah wah yuh, Show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de spot Gyal make it drop, flex on de ground, Jus twerk it like that!
An love how yuh wine and twerk it like that Gyal, show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de Spot gyal make it drop, ah wah push it up On youuuu!
How yuh wine it like soooo?!
Oh, na, na, nah!
Like yuh need ah winin partner!
De way yuh wine yuh waist, and de way Yuh drop that bumpah!
Ohhh!
Oh, na, na, nah!

Like yuh need ah winin partner!
Gyal yuh buss de place, when yuh fire Blaze, I'm so amaaaaaaa-aaaa-eee-azeed! Amaaaaaaa-aaaa-eee-azeed!

Overall Meaning

The song "Motivation" is a fun and upbeat soca tune by Trinidadian artist Shal Marshall. The lyrics speak to the power and allure of a woman's dancing and how it can inspire and motivate the men around her. The chorus repeats the phrase "Like you need a wining partner," which refers to the practice of dancing closely with a partner in soca and other Caribbean styles of dance.

The verses describe a woman who is dancing alone on stage, but commanding attention with her moves. The lyrics praise her confidence, skill, and sex appeal, and describe how she has the ability to "buss" or destroy the competition with her dancing. The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "O-o-o GOSH that wine is a motivation," emphasizing the idea that the woman's dancing is not only entertaining, but inspiring and motivating to those around her.

Overall, "Motivation" is a celebration of the power of dance and the attraction between men and women in Caribbean culture. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, but ultimately focused on the joy and energy of dancing and partying.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah see yuh by yuh self now yuh limin Alonee!
I see you standing alone by yourself

Yuh jump in front de stage and yuh Pumpin alonee!
You jump in front of the stage and dance alone

Yuh hand up in de clouds like, yuh head In ah zoneee!
Your hand is up in the clouds and you're in a trance

Like yuh need ah winin partner!
It's like you need a dance partner

De way yuh wine yuh waist, and de way Yuh drop that bumpah!
The way you move your waist and drop your butt is impressive

Gyal yuh buss de place, when yuh fire Blaze ah wah yuh, Show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de spot Gyal make it drop, flex on de ground, Jus twerk it like that!
Girl, you're killing it with your moves, show me more, twerk it on the spot

An love how yuh wine and twerk it like that Gyal, show meh wah yuh got, bubble on de Spot gyal make it drop, ah wah push it up On youuuu!
I love the way you move, show me more, twerk it on the spot and push it up on you

How yuh wine it like soooo?! O-o-o GOSH that wine is ah motivation Now yuh have it in rotation, control my Imagination, When yuh start tuh perform, that behind Could crash de nation, But yuh make me feel elation, when yuh start Tuh wine and get onnn, onn! Onnn!
Your dance moves are so good, they are motivating me. Your moves control my imagination and make me feel elation

Dem cyah take yuh staaaaaa-aaaaa-aagee! Yuh mash up de plaaaaa-aaaaa-eee-acee! Yes I'm so amaaaaaaa-aaaa-eee-azeed!
They can't handle your performance, you're killing it and I'm amazed

Like yuh need ah winin partner!
It's like you need a dance partner

De way yuh wine yuh waist, and de way Yuh drop that bumpah!
The way you move your waist and drop your butt is impressive

Gyal yuh buss de place, when yuh fire Blaze, I'm so amaaaaaaa-aaaa-eee-azeed! Amaaaaaaa-aaaa-eee-azeed!
You're killing it and I'm amazed

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