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Big Man Tumble

Baron Bacchanal

Calypso

About

This upbeat Calypso track pulses with syncopated percussion and steel drum accents driving an infectious island groove, layered with witty narrative lyrics delivering sharp social commentary on political scandals. Call-and-response vocals invite listeners into the festive storytelling, backed by acoustic guitars, bass, and congas for a raw, live ensemble feel straight from Trinidad's streets. Humorous and relaxed, it captures the essence of kaiso tradition with minimal processing for organic Caribbean authenticity.

Lyrics

intro

Well, gather 'round, me friends, hear de story unfold, 'Bout de leader who promised gold, but left us in de cold.

verse

He strut down de street with a smile wide as de sea, Talkin' 'bout jobs and homes for you and for me. Buildin' bridges to nowhere, pockets full to de brim, While we waitin' in line for a drop from his whim. He dance at de party, champagne flowin' free, But de bill come tomorrow, paid by you and by me. Lover on de side, hidin' in de shade, Whisperin' sweet lies while de truth start to fade.

chorus

Oh, what a scandal, what a funny affair! Big man tumble down, catch him unaware. We laugh and we sing, let de truth ring out clear, No more foolin' around, time to disappear!

Disappear, oh yeah!
verse

Mornin' coffee gossip, everybody know de tale, How he promise de moon, but deliver de fail. Fancy car and jewels for his secret delight, While we patchin' our roofs in de pourin' rain night. He point fingers elsewhere, blame de wind and de tide, But we see through de smoke, nowhere left to hide. Daily grind keep us strong, we rise up and sway, Turn his big talk to rhythm, chase de blues away.

chorus

Oh, what a scandal, what a funny affair! Big man tumble down, catch him unaware. We laugh and we sing, let de truth ring out clear, No more foolin' around, time to disappear!

Disappear, oh yeah!
bridge

Now de people's awake, no more blind to de game, We dance to our beat, shout his name in shame. From de market to de corner, story spread like de fire, Tomorrow's a new day, lift our spirits higher.

outro

So here's to de scandal, de laugh and de song, We move on together, where we all belong.

Disappear, oh yeah! Fade away...

Big Man Tumble

Baron Bacchanal

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