Federation [Song]

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FEDERATION
By Mighty Sparrow

People want to know why Jamaica run from the Federation
Well, they want to know why Jamaica run away from the Federation
Jamaica have a right to speak she mind, that is my opinion
And if you believe in democracy, you'll agree with me.

But if they know they didn't want Federation [Federation]
And they know they don't want to unite as one
Independence was at the door, why didn't they speak before?
This is no time to say you ent federating no more.

When they didn't get the capital site, that nearly cause big fight
When Sir Grantley Adams took up his post, that even made things worse
They bawling, "We ent want no Bajan premiere! Trinidad can't be capital for here!"
So the grumbling went on and on to a big referendum.

But if they know they didn't want Federation [Federation]
And they know they don't want to unite as one and only one
I say to tell the Doctor you not in favour, don't behave like a blasted traitor
How the devil you mean you ent federating no more?

Sorry, but no Federation again, I think it's a big shame
After so much efforts and energy - Goodbye everybody!
Right now it's only a memory, we fail miserably
Some may say we shouldn't help part it, but is Jamaica wey start it.

If they know they didn't want Federation [Federation]
And they know they don't want to unite as one
Just tell the Doctor you not in favour, don't behave like a blasted traitor
This is no time to say you ent federating no more?

Federation boil down to simply this - is dog eat dog and survival of the fittest
Everybody fighting for Independence singularly, Trinidad for instance
We going get it too, so don't bother, but I find we should we all be together
Not separated as we are because of Jamaica.

If they know they didn't want Federation [Federation]
And they know they don't want to unite as one... Tell the Doctor!
Tell the Doctor you not in favour, don't behave like a blasted traitor
How the devil you mean you ent federating no more?... Outside, man!

Source: The lyrics posted on this blog are often transcribed directly from performances. Although it is my intention to faithfully transcribe I do not get all the words and I have a knack for hearing the wrong thing. Please feel free to correct me or to fill in the words that I miss by dropping me a message via e-mail. I'd be forever grateful. Thanks in advance!

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"Patria est communis omnium parens" - Our native land is the common parent of us all. Keep it beautiful, make it even more so.

Blessed is all of creation
Blessed be my beautiful people
Blessed be the day of our awakening
Blessed is my country
Blessed are her patient hills.

Mweh ka allay!
Guanaguanare