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Duration4:09

Big Man Slippery Pole

Lord Scandalpan

Calypso

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A vibrant Calypso track pulsing with syncopated percussion and an upbeat island groove, highlighted by twinkling steel drum accents and infectious call-and-response vocals. Witty narrative lyrics roast a corrupt politician's scandals, empty promises, and lavish lifestyle in classic Trinidadian storytelling style. Raw acoustic production featuring steelpans, guitars, bass, and congas delivers an authentic, live ensemble feel full of festive Caribbean satire.

Lyrics

Well, gather round, hear the tale I'm telling About a leader who promises heaven But delivers hell in He struts in with a smile Wild as the sea Says he'll fix the roads Make the poor folks free But his pockets get fat While we scrape for crumbs Building mansions, high leaving us numb He dances at parties, champagne in hand Whisper sweet lies to the voters Vandal breaks, photos in the press Part with the neighbor's wife in a fancy dress Oh, what a joke this big man showed Promising gold, but it's gold we know Singing loudly Let the laughter roll Politicians dance on a slippery pole Hey, did y'all Hey, what a shame Hey, what a shame Daily Brian's saying But we play the game Morning commute in the Rainforest Street Our hoes wallow, tires can't make ends meet He flies first class While we hustle hard just to put food on the plate Scandal to rise, secrets in the night He shines so bright Oh, what a joke this big man showed Promising gold, but it's gold we know Singing loudly Let the laughter roll Politicians dance on a slippery pole Hey, did y'all Hey, what a shame Daily Brian's saying But we play the game Now the crowd's waking Whispers turn to roar No more blind faith We ain't fools anymore From the market stalls To the corner bar We're writing our story Raising the bar He'll twist and he'll turn But the truth cuts deep Time for new rhythm No more sleep Carnival coming He joins the bandwagon Stomping his feet But we see through the mask The glittering gleam Scandal stack High like a Batman's dream Daily life grinding Bill's polytope He laments tower We answer the call One day we'll rise Leave him dancing alone Fully equipped Oh, what a joke this big man showed Promising gold, but it's gold we know Singing loudly Let the laughter roll Politicians dance on a slippery pole Hey, did y'all Hey, what a shame What a shame Daily Brian's saying But we play the game So laugh while you can Big man, your time's near People united We got no fear Calypso truth ringing Clear as the bell Story's just starting Wait and you'll tell So laugh while you can Big man, your time's near People united Calypso truth ringing Story's just starting Wait and you'll tell Story's just starting So laugh while you can You'll tell Hey, what a joke Hey, what a joke Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow Fade out slow

Big Man Slippery Pole

Lord Scandalpan

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