Shiny Suit Scandal
Mighty Politrickster
Calypso
About
This lively Calypso tune pulses with syncopated percussion from congas and steel drum accents, propelling an upbeat island groove that captures Trinidad's festive spirit. Witty narrative lyrics deliver satirical storytelling about a corrupt politician's scandalous fling, enhanced by call-and-response vocals that engage listeners in humorous harmony. Acoustic production with guitar, bass, and brass evokes a raw, live ensemble feel straight from the Caribbean streets.
Lyrics
Well, gather 'round, hear the tale unfold, Of a big man talkin' gold, but pockets full of mold.
He struts in town with a shiny suit so fine, Promisin' roads and schools by next sunshine. But the bridge done fall, and the kids still walk miles, While his belly full from the people's piles. He dances at the fete, winkin' at the crowd, But his wife's callin' home, voice ringin' loud. Caught with the dancer, lipstick on his collar, Now the whole island buzzin' like a bee in holler.
Oh, what a scandal, what a sweet disgrace! Politician playin' fool in this merry chase. We laugh and we sway, under moonlit sky, Corruption's the rhythm, and we all get by!
Get by!
Yeah, we get by!
Sweet lie!
Oh my, oh my!
Daily grindin', we hustle in the heat, Taxes risin', but no meat on the street. He points at the sky, says rain comin' soon, But drought got us thirstin' under that blue moon. Scandal sheet printin' his midnight fling, With the neighbor's girl who can really sing. He swears it's all fake, just a jealous plot, But we see the truth in the texts he forgot.
Oh, what a scandal, what a sweet disgrace! Politician playin' fool in this merry chase. We laugh and we sway, under moonlit sky, Corruption's the rhythm, and we all get by!
Get by!
Yeah, we get by!
Sweet lie!
Oh my, oh my!
Carnival comin', he wants the throne again, Paradin' with promises, thicker than sin. We pelt our woes in a witty refrain, While he hides his deals in the pourin' rain. Love affair tangled with power and greed, Leaves us all smilin' at his desperate plead. From market to beach, the story don't cease, In this island life, we find our release.
Oh, what a scandal, what a sweet disgrace! Politician playin' fool in this merry chase. We laugh and we sway, under moonlit sky, Corruption's the rhythm, and we all get by!
Get by!
Yeah, we get by!
Sweet lie!
Oh my, oh my!
Now slow it down, feel the heartbeat pulse, He thinks he's clever, but we're no fools. One day the tide turn, wash his tricks away, Till then we jam, in our joyful fray.
Oh lord, have mercy!
Mercy now!
On this clown!
Take him down!
Oh, what a scandal, what a sweet disgrace! Politician playin' fool in this merry chase. We laugh and we sway, under moonlit sky, Corruption's the rhythm, and we all get by!
Get by!
Yeah, we get by!
Sweet lie!
Oh my, oh my!
Fade out the laughter, but the story lingers on, In every step, every song till the dawn. Yeah, we get by... oh my, oh my...
Shiny Suit Scandal
Mighty Politrickster
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