Sly Leader's Goodbye
Trinidad Trickster
Calypso
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An infectious Calypso groove pulses with syncopated percussion and steel drum accents, propelling witty narrative lyrics that skewer political hypocrisy through storytelling flair. Call-and-response vocals rally the crowd in festive rebellion, backed by acoustic guitars, bass, and congas for an authentic Trinidadian live ensemble vibe. Upbeat and raw, it captures the satirical spirit of kaiso street songs in under 140 seconds of rhythmic revelry.
Lyrics
We'll gather round, hear the tale and whine We'll gather round hear the tale and whine A story sweet like rum the truth you'll find Down the street, where the big man struts so fine Promising gold but his pockets shine He shakes your hand then slips away at night He shakes your hand then slips away at night With secrets hid in the pale moonlight Talks of justice, but his deals go deep Rise up now, with a wink and a grin The game's turned round let the change begin We were born to win we were born to win Work the fields, he feeds today's wine Rise up now, with a wink and a grin The game's turned round, let the change begin Oh, what a joke, this leader so sly Dancing with trouble under every sky Sing it loud, let the people reply No more fooling, time to goodbye, goodbye No more fooling, time to say goodbye Goodbye One day you'll wake to an empty throne Echoes of laughter in the wind alone No more tricks, no more grand parade Just the truth we sang, unafraid So raise your voice, let the good times roll We've got the power, we've got the power Heart and soul, no more fooling Time to say goodbye Oh, oh, oh, goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye
Sly Leader's Goodbye
Trinidad Trickster
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