Fantastic Friday: De Bouncin' Start
Super Blue Lyrics
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Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa!!
Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa!!
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
Bouncing, bouncing
Lord ah pray and ah pray
For a day like today
Bright and shinning
Soca Glory
Everyone with a flag
And a smile on they face
Lordy dory
Of every creed and race
Phenomenal, lovely atmosphere
If the lord is our shepard
Who shall we fear
Aye yeye yeye, the party start
Fantastic Friday
Sincerely from your heart
Thank God is Friday
I'm just here to say I love you
Fantastic Friday
A voice from out the blue
Thank God is Friday
Friday mash up the place
Friday in front they face
Friday red, white and black
Friday, I'm back
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
Bounce all over
Hallo hallelujah
Thank God for soca
Hallo hallelujah
We are blessed by the best
I suggest, we thank the Father in heaven
For every soca that was written
To inform, educate, entertain and feel
Culturally, we preach and we teach
Like the sunrise,
Please open your eyes
Yuh done know
How the tune does go
Aye yeye yeye, the party start
Fantastic Friday
Sincerely from your heart
Thank God is Friday
I'm just here to say I love you
Fantastic Friday
A voice from out the blue
Thank God is Friday
Friday mash up the place
Friday in front they face
Friday red, white and black
Friday, I'm back
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
Bounce all over
Hallo hallelujah
Thank God for soca
Hallo hallelujah
May I preach some soca
Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa!!
Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa!!
Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa!!
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Rags and Rags rags
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
Bouncing, boucing
Wave the rags
And the flags
to the stars
Bounce yuh body and let go
In Trinidad ant Tobago
Thank the Lord, our God
For Garfield Blackman
Ras Shorty I, for soca vision
Mr Greg, I'm not here to beg
My bread
Ah back to explode
Aye yeye yeye, the party start
Fantastic Friday
Sincerely from your heart
Thank God is Friday
I'm just here to say I love you
Fantastic Friday
A voice from out the blue
Thank God is Friday
Friday mash up the place
Friday in front they face
Friday red, white and black
Friday, I'm back
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
De bouncing start
Bounce all over
Hallo hallelujah
Thank God for soca
Hallo hallelujah
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Water and powder
Rags and Flags
Rags and Rags rags
The lyrics of Super Blue's "Fantastic Friday" celebrate the excitement and energy of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival, particularly the Friday before the parade known as "Fantastic Friday." The song expresses gratitude to God for the joy and unity that soca music and Carnival bring to people of all races and creeds. The repeated phrases of "Water and powder" and "Rags and flags" refer to traditional elements of Carnival costumes and revelry - water and powder are thrown on participants as a form of celebration, while flags and colorful fabric are used to adorn costumes and decorate the streets. The refrain of "De bouncing start" emphasizes the infectious, upbeat nature of the music and the joyful start to the Carnival season.
The song includes a nod to significant figures in the history of Trinidad and Tobago's music, including Garfield Blackman (also known as Lord Shorty I), who invented soca music in the 1970s, and Gregory Isaacs, a reggae artist who was popular in Trinidad and Tobago. The lyrics also touch on the cultural importance of music as a tool for education, entertainment, and expression. Overall, "Fantastic Friday" is a tribute to the vibrant and diverse culture of the Caribbean, and to the power of music to bring people together in celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa! Supa!!
Chanting "Super" repeatedly
Water and powder
A reference to the traditional way of playing mas (dressing up for Carnival) by covering oneself with a mixture of water and powder paint
Rags and Flags
Another reference to traditional mas, specifically to the costumes made out of scraps of cloth or flags
De bouncing start
The start of an energetic and lively event, with the implication that everyone will be dancing and jumping around
Lord ah pray and ah pray
A prayer for a great day like today
For a day like today
A joyful day that is worth giving thanks for
Bright and shinning
The sun is shining brightly
Soca Glory
Celebrating the glory of the soca music genre
Everyone with a flag
Everyone waving flags to show their national pride and love for the music
And a smile on they face
Everyone is happy and enjoying themselves
Lordy dory
An exclamation of surprise and amazement
Of every creed and race
Celebrating the diversity of the people who are all united by their love of soca music
Phenomenal, lovely atmosphere
An amazing and beautiful environment
If the lord is our shepard
A biblical reference to Psalm 23, implying that as long as God is leading us, we have nothing to fear
Who shall we fear
There is no need to fear anyone or anything if we trust in God
Aye yeye yeye, the party start
An excited exclamation that the party is starting
Fantastic Friday
A great day to celebrate and have fun
Sincerely from your heart
A genuine expression of love and appreciation
Thank God is Friday
Thanking God for the end of the work week and the start of the weekend
I'm just here to say I love you
Expressing love and happiness to the people who are enjoying the music
A voice from out the blue
A sudden and surprising announcement or comment
Friday mash up the place
The energy and excitement of the Friday parties and celebrations will make everything lively and fun
Friday in front they face
Everyone is facing forward, ready to party and have a good time
Friday red, white and black
The colors of the national flag of Trinidad and Tobago, often used to celebrate during Carnival
Friday, I'm back
A declaration that they are back to celebrate and have fun
Bounce all over
A call to dance and jump around
Hallo hallelujah
An exclamation of joy and excitement
Thank God for soca
Expressing thanks and gratitude for the soca music genre and the positive emotions it brings
We are blessed by the best
Acknowledging that they are fortunate and lucky to have the best soca music in the world
I suggest, we thank the Father in heaven
Encouraging others to thank God for the blessings they have received
For every soca that was written
Acknowledging the hard work and creativity that musicians put into creating soca songs
To inform, educate, entertain and feel
Recognizing the various ways that soca music can affect people's emotions and attitudes
Culturally, we preach and we teach
Soca music is an important part of Trinidadian culture and traditions, and can teach important lessons and values
Like the sunrise, Please open your eyes
Just like the sunrise brings light and awareness, soca music can help people see things in a new way
Yuh done know, How the tune does go
Assuming that everyone knows the popular soca songs
Wave the rags
Encouraging people to wave their costumes and flags
To the stars
Holding up the rags and flags high above their heads
Bounce yuh body and let go
Dancing and letting loose
In Trinidad and Tobago
Celebrating the twin island nation and its rich culture and traditions
Thank the Lord, our God
Giving thanks to God for everything they have
For Garfield Blackman
Honoring the musician Mighty Sparrow, whose real name is Garfield Blackman
Ras Shorty I, for soca vision
Honoring the late musician Ras Shorty I, who was credited with inventing the soca music genre
Mr Greg, I'm not here to beg
Acknowledging Mr. Greg, a popular soca musician, and declaring that they are not begging for money or anything else
My bread
A slang term for money or income
Ah back to explode
Excited to start dancing and having fun
Writer(s): LYONS AUSTIN, NELSON JULIAN
Contributed by Landon W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.