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Hey Hey Scandal Man

Steelpan Satirist

Calypso

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An infectious calypso groove pulses with syncopated percussion, steel drum accents, and an upbeat island rhythm, capturing the raw energy of Trinidad street performances. Witty narrative lyrics roast political scandals through storytelling and lively call-and-response vocals, backed by acoustic guitars, bass, congas, and brass for authentic Afro-Caribbean festivity. The track's humorous satire delivers sharp social commentary in a festive, live-ensemble style.

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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah hey! Hey! But backroom deals make the poor man cry Money vanish quick like rum in the night He had said love out of sight Oh, scandal man What you done now? Steal the people's dream Take the last bowl Laugh and sing We know you like A lip so true Cut like sharp knife Hey, hey! Hey, hey! Laugh and sing We know you like Laugh and sing We know you like A lip so true Cut like sharp knife Hey, hey! Hey, hey! Hey! One day we rise No more fool play Vote him out Send him away Street gone party Feel the joy flow No more chains Let freedom grow Scandal and gone Hey, hey! Goodbye Reach for the sky Hey! Hey! Scandal and gone Hey, hey! Goodbye We sing loud We sing loud Reach for the sky Hey!

Hey Hey Scandal Man

Steelpan Satirist

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