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Vanishing Villa Promises
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Vanishing Villa Promises

Lord Lampooner

Calypso

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An infectious Calypso groove pulses with syncopated percussion, steel drum accents, and upbeat island rhythms, underpinned by acoustic guitars, bass, and congas for a raw, live Trinidadian ensemble vibe. Witty narrative lyrics deliver sharp satirical storytelling on political corruption, enhanced by lively call-and-response vocals that invite the crowd to join the festive mockery. Minimal processing keeps the organic, humorous energy authentic to Afro-Caribbean street kaiso traditions.

Lyrics

Well, gather round now, hear the tales so fine Bought a lead of flashing gold but stealing every dime He talks sweet words make the people cheer But behind the smile corruption crystal clear Down in the market, folks line up for bread, big man drive by Big man drive by in his shiny new riding stare He promised bridges over rivers running dry But the money vanished like smoke up to the sea Shake the worker's hands, then off to the villa with his secret plans Building mansions tall, while the poor stay low Singing his praises, but ween us astray Calypso truth, it cut like a knife Big man running, but we know your life Heed us astray Calypso truth, it cut like a knife Big man running, big man laughing Heeding us astray Calypso truth, it cut like a knife Big man running, but we know your life One day the people rise Take back the power, take back the power No more sweet talk, no more shiny lies Hear the rhythm calling feel the fire ignite So lift your voices let the satire ring So lift your voices let the song we sing No more corruption, no more deceitful game Tomorrow brighter, remember his name Big soul night, what the bills we pay Big man laughing, bleeding eyes Heed us astray Calypso truth, it cut like a knife Big man running, big man running Heed us astray We know your life One day the people rise No more fooling around Take back the power from the king with the crown No more sweet talk, no more shiny lies Big man's time done We claiming our rights So lift your voices let the sun rise Hear the rhythm calling feel the fire ignite So lift your voices let the satire ring Big man trembling at the song we sing No more corruption, no more deceitful game Tomorrow brighter, remember his name Fade away Calypso forever, truth light the way Big man trembling at the song we sing No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game Tomorrow brighter, remember his name Fade away Big man trembling at the song we sing No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game No more corruption, no more deceitful game

Vanishing Villa Promises

Lord Lampooner

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