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Duration4:45

Cabinet Crook's Carnival Cha-Cha

Panman Pariah

Calypso

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An infectious Calypso banger pulsing with syncopated percussion on congas and bright steel drum accents, propelling an upbeat island groove that invites everyone to sway. Witty narrative lyrics roast a corrupt politician's scandals through clever storytelling and lively call-and-response vocals in the chorus. Raw acoustic production featuring guitars, bass, brass, and spirited ensemble vocals captures the authentic street-party energy of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.

Lyrics

intro

Well, gather 'round, hear the tale so fine, 'Bout a leader who shines, but his pockets align. He talks big game, with a wink and a grin, But the truth comes out when the party's in spin.

verse

He promised the roads would be smooth as silk, Schools full of books, no more bitter milk. But his briefcase bursts with the people's gold, While we hustle daily in the heat and cold. Drives a shiny car to the fancy ball, Kisses the missus, then sneaks down the hall. With a dancer so fine, in sequins aglow, Scandal brewin' where the wild winds blow.

chorus

Oh, Honorable Slick, what a tricky trick! Stealin' our dreams with a hypocrite kick. Dance all night, but the bill we pay, Carnival king in the light of day!

Everybody sing: Slick, Slick, what a mess!

Corruption groove, can't confess!

Oh yeah, sing it back: What a mess!
verse

Mornin' comes, he's on the TV screen, Smilin' wide, like nothin's ever been. "Vote for me, I'll fix it all," he cries, But his lover's laughin' with tears in her eyes. Taxes rise, the poor folks scrape, While he jets away on a secret escape. Daily grind for you and me, He feasts on scandal, wild and free.

chorus

Oh, Honorable Slick, what a tricky trick! Stealin' our dreams with a hypocrite kick. Dance all night, but the bill we pay, Carnival king in the light of day!

Everybody sing: Slick, Slick, what a mess!

Corruption groove, can't confess!

Oh yeah, sing it back: What a mess!
bridge

Now the crowd's wakin', the whispers grow loud, Papers screamin' from the rooftops proud. Will he fall or spin another lie? We laugh and sway as the truth draws nigh. No more blind faith in his silver tongue, Time to rise, let the real song be sung.

chorus

Oh, Honorable Slick, what a tricky trick! Stealin' our dreams with a hypocrite kick. Dance all night, but the bill we pay, Carnival king? Not today!

Everybody sing: Slick, Slick, go away!

Corruption's done, hip hip hooray!

Oh yeah, sing it loud: Hooray!
outro

So here's to the fools who lead us astray, We'll calypso on, brighter tomorrow's way. Laugh at the scandal, shake off the chain, People united, we break the game.

Fade with cheers: Hooray, hooray!

Cabinet Crook's Carnival Cha-Cha

Panman Pariah

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