Carrying The Future [Song]

Uploaded by ronawa22
CARRYING THE FUTURE
By Rondell Donawa

Spoken: This song is dedicated to all the youths of Trinidad and Tobago. The future leaders of this great nation. Let's go!

Fifty years ago, Capildeo and Williams
Went to Marlborough House up there in England
From the inception to anointed leaders
Lay the foundation - our founding fathers
Yes, they played their part, they provide the start
For youths like you and me, they left us us with a grand legacy.

On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
With baton in hand, we running hard for we land
On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
We will bear the weight to carry the ship of state.

Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!
Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!

Every patriot know it is we duty
To lift and support motherland T&T
Our attitude to our predecessors must be gratitude
For they toiled and laboured
As this nation grows every youth here knows and have to understand
The mantle is in our hands.

On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
Under Red, White and Black, we'll never be turning back
On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
Let everybody know, we committed to Trinbago.

Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!
Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!

Spoken: Alright... So, fifty years have gone and we have and next fifty and ------- to go. We, as young people have to move forward. We have to be unified. We have to live in a crime free country, an educated society. Why? One time...

Golden Jubilee - what a grand achievement
Marked in history by growth and improvement
As we march forward this 21st century
We want all aboard gathered in unity
Let us shed our fears of the last fifty years
And open up a new world for every young boy and girl.

On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
Fifty years have gone and is we now to carry on
On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
We holding the key to reach the next century.

Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!
Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!

Red, White and Black!
Red, White and Black!
Fifty years!
Red, White and Black!

On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
Under Red, White and Black, we never be turning back
On the young people shoulder we carrying the future
Let everybody know, we committed to Trinbago.

Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!
Celebration time, celebration time, celebration time
This is a Jubilee lime!

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Rondell Donawa.

"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

God Bless Our Nation [Song]

Uploaded by UCkwt_VMwiD7aFCl-sYl3TSw
GOD BLESS OUR NATION
By Baker (1967)

We like a drop of rain in an ocean, like a drop in the sea
But many, many nations still got to learn from we
How we aspire and we achieve
It's so hard to believe
Unity that is so unique
It's fantastic, yes, so to speak.

It's fantastic, yes it is, the way how we live as one
In integration our lil nation is second to none
Here the Negroes, the white man, the Chinese, the Indian
We walk together in hand
In this wonderland of calypso, in this wonderland of steelband
Where I was born...God bless our Nation!

We may never invent a bomb, or on the moon ever land a man
Our population isn't yet a million
So then that is no disgrace for Trinidadians have set the pace
And proved every colour, creed and race
In this world could find an equal place.

So you see...
It's fantastic, yes it is, the way how we live as one
In integration our lil nation is second to none
Here the Negroes, the white man, the Chinese, their children
They play together in the sand
In this wonderland of calypso, in this wonderland of steelband
Where I was born...God bless our Nation!

All I can say is I am so proud
And I'm going to sing it out clear and loud
Yes, I'm proud of my people - each and every one of you
For contributing to humanity and contented beings we always will be
Whenever the stories are said how Trinidadians lived
What the world thought was dead.

So you see...
It's fantastic, yes it is, the way how we live as one
In integration our lil nation is second to none
Here the Negroes, the white man, the Chinese, the Indian
We jump together in a band
In this wonderland of calypso, in this wonderland of steelband
Where I was born...God bless our Nation!

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Baker!

"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

Trinbago Independence [Song]

Uploaded by UCrr-Mr3OnImYmOX-K47WMbw
TRINBAGO INDEPENDENCE
By Dave Lall

Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya
Trinidad, Tobago Independence,
Fifty years and counting with confidence
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya.

Eric Williams and Panday ----------------
No mind how we voting, we does unite together
Eric Williams and Panday ----------------
No mind how we voting, we does unite together
Trinidad is nice, it's a paradise
Rich culture, beautiful land
Divided we'll always fall, but together we'll always stand.

Trinidad, Tobago Independence,
Fifty years and counting with confidence
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya

-------- chutney and tassa, steelpan and calypso
Mighty Sparrow and Yankaran and Sundar Popo
-------- chutney and tassa, steelpan and calypso
Mighty Sparrow and Yankaran and Sundar Popo
Fifty years is gone ------------ country strong
Looking forward, not going back
Stand up tall and proud to salute the Red, White and Black.

Trinidad, Tobago Independence,
Fifty years and counting with confidence
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya
Trinidad, Tobago Independence,
Fifty years and counting with confidence
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya
Trinidad, Tobago Republic ka hai amada ho gaya

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Dave Lall.

"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

Gem Of The Caribbean [Song]

Uploaded by kpmmusic123
GEM OF THE CARIBBEAN
By Drupatee Ramgoonai

Weee...! This is jam. This is a Jubilee jam!
Weee...! This is a sweet Independence jam
This is a 50th Independence jam.

As far as India and Africa, ancestors from lands afar
Travelled across those lonely waters
Oh, how they toil and how they suffer
To make their contribution and to build this nation
Their great sacrifice went a long, long way
From a British colony they set T&T free
Now we celebrating Independence Day.

Oh yes, oh yes, Trinbagonians we are blessed!

Wear your Red, Black and White with pride
Raise your national flag, show them far and wide
For the past long and hard fifty years,
As a nation we govern our own affairs
We are truly an independent nation
Sweet T&T, the gem of the Caribbean
Sweet T&T, the gem of the Caribbean.

Ending slavery and indentureship
Fighting oppression - a long and hard trip
Gaining their rights to free expression
Freedom of worship to practice tradition
The colonial masters, they had to give in
Seeing in their struggles they were determined
Now let this little nation come join hands and pray
And say thanks to God for Independence Day.

Oh yes, oh yes, Trinbagonians we are blessed!

Wear your Red, Black and White with pride
Raise your national flag, show them far and wide
For the past long and hard fifty years,
As a nation we govern our own affairs
We are truly an independent nation
Sweet T&T, the gem of the Caribbean
Sweet T&T, the gem of the Caribbean.

Weeee! Fifty years of sweet Independence!

Back in '62 was liberation
We had our own nation to govern
Fifty years of Independence
We're now a nation with experience
The journey was long and hard, was no bed of roses
We build sweet T&T to make it what it is
From Governor to President and Prime Minister
May the Great Almighty bless our leaders.

Oh yes, oh yes, Trinbagonians we are blessed!

Wear your Red, Black and White with pride
Raise your national flag, show them far and wide
For the past long and hard fifty years,
As a nation we govern our own affairs
We are truly an independent nation
Sweet T&T, the gem of the Caribbean
Sweet T&T, the gem of the Caribbean.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Drupatee Ramgoonai!

"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

Jubilation Time For Trinbago [Song]

Uploaded by TheMusicforlife17
JUBILATION TIME IN TRINBAGO
By Mohip Poonwassie

Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Let's celebrate today our Independence Day
It's jubilation time in Trinbago
Everyone celebrating for so
From Mayaro to Toco, Los Iros to Scarborough
We dancing to chutney and calypso.

In 1962, fifty years aback
We national flag flew as they lowered the Union Jack
United as one as the anthem was sung
For the declaration at President's Ground
In 1962, fifty years aback
We national flag flew as they lowered the Union Jack
United as one as the anthem was sung
For the declaration at President's Ground
The whole country join in celebration,
Finally independent nation
The whole country join in celebration,
Finally independent nation.

Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Let's celebrate today our Independence Day
It's jubilation time in Trinbago
Everyone celebrating for so
From Mayaro to Toco, Los Iros to Scarborough
We dancing to chutney and calypso.

Mih aji used to say, "Don't be ungrateful
For what we have today we must be thankful.
Remember Papa Willy - Father of the Nation
Sir Clark and Hassanali, men of great vision."
Mih aji used to say, "Don't be ungrateful
For what we have today we must be thankful.
Remember Papa Willy - Father of the Nation
Sir Clark and Hassanali, men of great vision
They lay the foundation years ago
For the propagation of Trinbago
They lay the foundation years ago
For the propagation of Trinbago."

Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Let's celebrate today our Independence Day
It's jubilation time in Trinbago
Everyone celebrating for so
From Mayaro to Toco, Los Iros to Scarborough
We dancing to chutney and calypso.

Asphalt and oil, sugar, sand and sea
We country's rich soil boost the economy
Our sport ambassadors and diverse culture
We culinary flavours make us so popular
Asphalt and oil, sugar, sand and sea
We country's rich soil boost the economy
Our sport ambassadors and diverse culture
We culinary flavours make us so popular
As we celebrate this Golden Jubilee,
We must appreciate our sweet T&T
As we celebrate this Golden Jubilee,
We must appreciate our sweet T&T.

Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Let's celebrate today our Independence Day
It's jubilation time in Trinbago
Everyone celebrating for so
From Mayaro to Toco, Los Iros to Scarborough
We dancing to chutney and calypso.

Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Let's celebrate today our Independence Day
It's jubilation time in Trinbago
Everyone celebrating for so
From Mayaro to Toco, Los Iros to Scarborough
We dancing to chutney and calypso.

Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Sabase nache, dholak bajaye
Let's celebrate today our Independence Day!

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Mohip Poonwassie, for this sweet song celebrating our nation.

"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

Trinity [Song]

Uploaded by caribbeancrew
TRINITY
By Creig Camacho

In a land not far away, you'll meet an old retired soldier
Who left his home searching for an answer
He says, Lend me your ears and I'll tell you 'bout my islands
Where the trade winds sing, the people are the dancers.
A place where citizens are proud as they are free [proud and free]
The common factor is a strong unity
With every colour, creed and race, they live as one
Breathing, living under the sun.

I remember the day so clearly, off for school at 7:30
Breaking biche at the periods after lunch
Heading straight for the Oval with Big Bird start his over
And Blue Food blowing shell like a champion
Hit the Savannah for oysters when the cricket done
A coconut water, next a real nice cold one
I must get a roast corn on the highway back to South
The Trini people know what I'm talking 'bout
Crab and dumpling in a Store Bay, doubles down by the Croisee
Sucking sugar cane when you peel it with your teeth
Sancoche Saturday evening, black pudding Sunday morning
Macaroni pie and stew make your lunch complete
Parang and pastelle, Christmas time is here again
With garlic pork, ham, sorrel and the ponche-a-creme
Any time is a good time for a box ah dead
November 19, check out the Sea of Red.

Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea
Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, wait for me, don't leave me
'Cause I'm coming home real soon.
[Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, wo-oh oh oh my Trinity.]

Television as a youthman, checking all your favourite programs
Mastana Bahar, Best Village and Play Your Cards Right
Your kick-up flicks with your old man, starring Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan
Excitement start from the time time they turn off all the lights
Castor oil from your mother when your tummy hurt
Licks from your teacher when you ent do your homework
Riding on your chopper trying to catch the girls
A Trini woman - most precious in the world.
Waiting months for the Carnival, the time of year is so crucial
Hugging and drinking with people that you never meet
The J'ouvert mas' is a killer, not to mention Panorama
And Peter Minshall bringing splendour to the streets
Toilet paper flying high in Skinner park
Cheering on your choice for Soca Monarch
Come Ash Wednesday, is back to work to again
Don't worry, be happy, soon is a long weekend.

Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea
Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, wait for me, don't forget me
'Cause I'm coming home real soon.
[Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, wo-oh oh oh my Trinity.]

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Creig Camacho!

"Wo-oh oh oh my Trinity, wait for me, don't forget me
'Cause I'm coming home real soon."

"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

We Are [My Trindad And Tobago] [Song]

Uploaded by Rembunction
WE ARE [MY TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO]
By Rembunction

My Trinidad and Tobago, wo-oh woh, my Trinidad and Tobago
Keep my heart full of fire that burns so bright
Dedicated to everything that's right
Keep unity and equality in La Trinity.

We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are [so brave, so bold]
We are, [building] we are, we are, [stronger] we ay-ay are [growing together]
We are, [climbing] we are, we are, [higher] we ay-ay are [reaching further]
We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are.

This land is my land and my legacy
Our forefathers and foremothers fought vehemently
United so that we stand independently
Celebrating our nation's first half century.
With a culture so inherently in all ah we
I love the way we walk and talk with rhythm and such melody
I salute my country.

My Trinidad and Tobago, wo-oh woh, my Trinidad and Tobago
Keep my heart full of fire that burns so bright
Dedicated to everything that's right
Keep unity and equality in La Trinity.

We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are [so brave, so bold]
We are, [building] we are, we are, [stronger] we ay-ay are [growing together]
We are, [climbing] we are, we are, [higher] we ay-ay are [reaching further]
We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are.

We are mas', pan and calypso birthed from her womb
We are bright Chaconia flowers in full bloom
We're the speedy Cocrico, the Scarlet Ibis in full flight
We are kings and queens and scholars
We's a soca fete in the night
We are food and mood and gas and crude
And such a breezy attitude
This longitude and latitude, I always show my gratitude.

We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are [so brave, so bold]
We are, [building] we are, we are, [stronger] we ay-ay are [growing together]
We are, [climbing] we are, we are, [higher] we ay-ay are [reaching further]
We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are.

Oh island, oh island here in the sea
Let us keep swimming in oceans of integrity
Aspiring and achieving with real unity
Believing and nurturing that philosophy
And though we are not free of controversy,
I always need you close to me
I cherish our democracy and our history.

My Trinidad and Tobago, wo-oh woh, my Trinidad and Tobago
Keep my heart full of fire that burns so bright
Dedicated to everything that's right
Keep unity and equality in La Trinity.

We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are [so brave, so bold]
We are, [building] we are, we are, [stronger] we ay-ay are [growing together]
We are, [climbing] we are, we are, [higher] we ay-ay are [reaching further]
We are, [one heart] we are, we are, [one soul] we ay-ay are.

I bleed Red, White and Black and there's no turning back
I see hope for the future, we must take it further
So much here to treasure, gifted beyond measure
We've done such great things and continue to do much more.

My Trinidad and Tobago, wo-oh woh, my Trinidad and Tobago
Keep my heart full of fire that burns so bright
Dedicated to everything that's right
Keep unity and equality in La Trinity.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Rembunction! Beautiful, beautiful images and sentiments.

"We are mas', pan and calypso birthed from her womb
We are bright Chaconia flowers in full bloom
We're the speedy Cocrico, the Scarlet Ibis in full flight
We are kings and queens and scholars
We's a soca fete in the night
We are food and mood and gas and crude
And such a breezy attitude
This longitude and latitude, I always show my gratitude."

"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

We Are Conquerors [Song]

Uploaded by intercrackamal
WE ARE CONQUERORS
By Kes The Band

Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh

Go for gold, go for glory,
It's your time, tell your story,
It's all that you dreamed of and more
Put up a fight and don't give up,
You'll find a way and reach the top.
'Cause you know we believe you can make it,
It's your chance, time to take it,
It's all that you dreamed of,
It's all that you dreamed of ...yeah.

Passion and energy
We want the whole world to see,
Show me determination,
You got it, you have it
You know this day would come,
Your journey's just begun
We'll live this moment
Yeah, we believe that you...

Can show the world, show the world,
Let's show the world that we are conquerors
Show the world, show the world,
Let's show the world.

Join the team, join this mission,
Twin island, one nation ...wo-oh
Courage, inspiration
You can reach,
There's no limitation ...yeah

Passion and energy
We want the whole world to see,
Show me determination,
You got it, you have it
You know this day would come,
Your journey's just begun
We'll live this moment
Yeah, we believe that you...

Can show the world, show the world,
Let's show the world that we are conquerors
Show the world, show the world,
Let's show the world.
Can show the world, show the world,
Let's show the world that we are conquerors
Show the world, show the world,
Let's show the world.

Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh
Wo-oh woh woh woh woh

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

Mother Trinbago [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
MOTHER TRINBAGO
By Rikki Jai [2012]

Trinbago, oh how I love you with every beat of my heart
Trinbago, oh how I need you, together we'll never part
Trinbago, oh how I love you.

I salute you lady, for creating history
I must welcome you, her majesty
All the way from Siparia, an independent lady
Happy Anniversary T&T
I glad for my country, independent is we
Man, woman, boy and girl we free
-------------, enjoy the fifty years
Freedom for we country, freedom for unity,
Freedom from slavery, freedom everybody
Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Everybody in the country, time to celebrate.

Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I love you so
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I will never, never let you go.

Independence again, leh we rise up and ring Jubilee in our country
Yes, we celebrating, happy times we having
Let's proclaim and live happily.

Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I love you so
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I will never, never let you go.

The French and the Spanish, America and British
There were once here in we colony
But the late Doctor Willy get Independence for we
So we could control we destiny
No more Mother India or Mother Africa
Lebanon, Syria or China
Together we aspire, together we achieve
Freedom for we country, freedom for unity
Freedom from slavery, freedom everybody
Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Everybody in the country, time to celebrate.

Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I love you so
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I will never, never let you go.

Independence again, leh we rise up and ring Jubilee in our country
Yes, we celebrating, happy times we having
Let's proclaim and live happily.

Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I love you so
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago, I will never, never let you go.

This the time for Jubilee, this is the time for Jubilee
National colours in the sky, national colours in the sky
This the time for Jubilee, this is the time for Jubilee
National colours in the sky, national colours in the sky.

Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Everybody in the country, time to celebrate.

Land of the humming bird, "freedom" - that is the word
Reflection time in our country
Free from physical slavery, now let's get free mentally
Respect each others equality
Today, our nation's leader is a woman
Treat her with love, care and dignity
Forward Red, White and Black, yes, we on the right track
Freedom - woman power, freedom - a bright future
Freedom in parliament, freedom is government.

Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Put up your rag now, put up your flag now
Everybody in the country, time to celebrate.

Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago
Mother Trinbago, Mother Trinbago.

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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A Note From The Gull

Wonderful powerful rhythm and positive vibe. Thank you, Rikki Jai! I love this song.

"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

Unity [Song]

Uploaded by Trinnilicious4life
UNITY
By Sundar Popo

Any help with the lyrics of this beautiful song would be appreciated.

Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.
Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.

Trinidad Tobago the land of steelpan, limbo and calypso
Where creed and race enjoying this place
Is chutney and tassa for so.
Trinidad Tobago the land of steelpan, limbo and calypso
Where creed and race enjoying this place
Is chutney and tassa for so.

Discipline, production, tolerance with love and honesty
Discipline, production, tolerance with love and honesty
Join the band of unity in the land of T&T.

Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.
Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.

Our government of Trinbago want you all to share
This glorious, magic moment when love is in the air;
Our government of Trinbago want you all to share
This glorious, magic moment when love is in the air.

Peace and brotherhood of man is the song we sing,
Peace and brotherhood of man is the song we sing;
Unity and harmony is the message that we bring.

Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.
Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.

When we think of the West Indies, we think of Trinidad
Our hearts are free, our minds are free
Free from being sad.
When we think of the West Indies, we think of Trinidad
Our hearts are free, our minds are free
Free from being sad.

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------------ jai jai, Trinidad.

Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.
Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.

We can boast of racial unity, international harmony
The land of sunshine, wealth and beauty
Blessed with the name La Trinity
We can boast of racial unity, international harmony
The land of sunshine, wealth and beauty
Blessed with the name La Trinity.

Warmest love and hospitality is the land of T&T
Warmest love and hospitality is the land of T&T
We can proudly stand in the Caribbean as one loving family.

Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.
Trinidadian aur Tobagonian in our rainbow nation
------------------------ Trinidad aur Tobago.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Sundar Popo!

"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

Sweet T&T [Song]

Uploaded by rbaboo2
SWEET T&T
By Ravi Babooram

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T

If you go America, it not like T&T
If you go to Canada, it not like T&T
If you go to Grenada, it not like T&T
If you go to Guyana, it not like T&T.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

Doctor Eric Williams lay the foundation
For T&T to be a free nation
Free from Mother England, free from slavery
Now T&T is a free society
We have we own constitution and government
The law of the land is the parliament
The Red, White and Black does drive me insane
Is pure Trini blood flowing through my vein.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

If you go America, it not like T&T
If you go to Canada, it not like T&T
If you go to Grenada, it not like T&T
If you go to Guyana, it not like T&T.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

T&T, our country is a blessed place
Here you will find every creed and race
Scholars, doctors, lawyers and musicians
In the 20th century we invented the steelpan
We also have sportsmen of the high calibre
--------- Ato Boldon and Brian Lara
The beauty of we women is beyond compare
Penny, Giselle, Wendy went where the air is rare.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

If you go America, it not like T&T
If you go to Canada, it not like T&T
If you go to Grenada, it not like T&T
If you go to Guyana, it not like T&T.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

This twin island republic boast of unity
Nowhere in the world this you'll ever see
Indian, Chinese, Syrian and African
All living in harmony in one nation
Mutual respect for each other religion
We learn to embrace each others tradition
Divali, Eid, Christmas we all celebrating
Trinidad and Tobago, oh what a blessing.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

If you go America, it not like T&T
If you go to Canada, it not like T&T
If you go to Grenada, it not like T&T
If you go to Guyana, it not like T&T.

Sweet T&T, my sweet T&T, sweet T&T, my sweet T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T
There is no other place in the world like T&T.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Ravi Babooram!

"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

Time To Celebrate [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
TIME TO CELEBRATE
By O'Neil Bhajman (2012)

Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago - land of soca, chutney, calypso
Rainbow county in all its glory run by a prestigious lady
Fifty years it gone already since that declaration
An independent nation free from the mighty England.

Tropical island in the sun, everybody living as one
Is here I born and raised and I proud to be a Trinbagonian.
Time to celebrate, time to celebrate, time to celebrate, time to celebrate
Every creed and race find an equal place
Tell the whole nation to start the celebration
Jump and celebrate, wave and celebrate
Put up yuh hand and celebrate, jump up and celebrate
Jump and celebrate, wave and celebrate
Put up yuh hand and celebrate, jump up and celebrate.

Take a journey through my county, be amazed by its beauty
Buccoo Reef and the Nylon Pool, you must visit the Bird Sanctuary
Light a deya for Divali, take a walk through Felicity
And if is Paraidse you looking for, Maracas Beach is the place for sure.

Tropical island in the sun, everybody living as one
Is here I born and raised and I proud to be a Trinbagonian.
Time to celebrate, time to celebrate, time to celebrate, time to celebrate
Every creed and race find an equal place
Tell the whole nation to start the celebration
Jump and celebrate, wave and celebrate
Put up yuh hand and celebrate, jump up and celebrate
Jump and celebrate, wave and celebrate
Put up yuh hand and celebrate, jump up and celebrate.

The land of oil beneath the sand,
From the empty oil drum we make the pan
They say good things always come in two
That's why Trinbago is a twin island
Carnival is the greatest show where everybody come together
And just like the Partnership, we will rise forever.

Tropical island in the sun, everybody living as one
Is here I born and raised and I proud to be a Trinbagonian.
Time to celebrate, time to celebrate, time to celebrate, time to celebrate
Every creed and race find an equal place
Tell the whole nation to start the celebration
Jump and celebrate, wave and celebrate
Put up yuh hand and celebrate, jump up and celebrate
Jump and celebrate, wave and celebrate
Put up yuh hand and celebrate, jump up and celebrate.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, O'Neil Bhajman.

"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

Rising [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
RISING
By Rajin Dhanraj [2012]

Fifty years now come and gone
And still, look, we going strong
We don't depend, is we money spend on our nation
We live by democracy, a self-governing body
Our one nation move as one, no segregation ...oh-oh
Now every Trini proud to call this country our own
Take a stand for our land
There is no place like home.

We country rising, we Trini rising
No criticising, we people rising
No backbiting, forward we going
We country rising, T&T rising
We proud of we past, we hope that it last
The future is up to we
Help build a better sweet T&T ...ey-ey, ey-ey
Help build a better sweet T&T.

People, they calling on we, time to do our duty
Is blood, sweat and tears throughout the years of pain and sorrow
Our fathers may be ---------,- their price was heavy to pay
Our base is strong, we moving on for a better tomorrow ...oh-oh
I look around and I see soldiers of a country
Now we sending a message to all troops
"Rally for T&T."

We country rising, we Trini rising
No criticising, we people rising
No backbiting, forward we going
We country rising, T&T rising
---------------- so answer the call
You say that you's a Trini
Help build a better sweet T&T ...ey-ey, ey-ey
Help build a better sweet T&T.

Trini, we second to none, let's serve our humble nation
'Cause we want to be the best we could be for the future
Our leaders play a part, they give all their soul and heart
We get a start, now do your part to take us further ...oh-oh
Look how T&T strive fifty years, how we free
We fighting hard to stamp out the bad in the society.

We country rising, we Trini rising
No criticising, we people rising
No backbiting, forward we going
We country rising, T&T rising
United is all, divided we fall
You say you love your country
Help build a better sweet T&T ...ey-ey, ey-ey
Help build a better sweet T&T.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Rajin Dhanraj!

"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

Welcome To T&T [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
WELCOME TO T&T
By Ramdeen Maharaj a.k.a Falco (2012)

Welcome, welcome to T&T - the land of soca and chutney
Where everybody live happy, unite like on big family
You'll find a Chinee woman marry an Indian man
You'll find an Indian woman marry an African.

You will find love, you will find joy
You will have fun under the sun
You will make friends, it will be fine
Yes, you would have a real good time.

A hot doubles will start your day
Pelau will take your breath away
A bake and shark, you'll want to stay
You'll want a roti everyday
Maracas beach and our sexy ladies, they will blow your mind.

Welcome welcome to Chaguanas where you will shop until you drop
Then take a trip to the country, so many cultures you would see
You will love the parang people when you go to Paramin
And meet the Amerindians - a nation tradition.

You will find love, you will find joy
You will have fun under the sun
You will make friends, it will be fine
Oh, you would have a real good time.

Respect every religion, Hindu, Islam and Christian
Take part in all celebration, never discriminate no one
Though we have problems, we always resolve them among ourselves
And when election time is here and racial tension fill the air
A party get their victory, we come back like a family
And everybody living like one big family
Yes, everybody liming like one big family.

You will find love, you will find joy
You will have fun under the sun
You will make friends, it will be fine
Yes, you would have a real good time.

We celebrate at Carnival, no one can miss this bacchanal
When soca music hit the street and people moving to the beat
When masqueraders parade through the city, steelpan fill the air
And every nation meet as one under the warm Caribbean sun
The rich the poor, the old, the young
The black, the white 'til morning light
And everybody living like one big family
Yes, everybody liming like one big family.

You will find love you will find joy
You will have fun under the sun
You will make friends, it will be fine
Yes, you would have a real good time.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Ramdeen Maharaj.

"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

Trini All The Way [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
TRINI ALL THE WAY
By Heeralal "HERO" Rampartap [2012]

31st of August 1962, Independence day was achieved for me and you
Fifty years of independence, come let's rejoice
Fifty years of independence, come let's rejoice
Our nation owned its freedom and liberty of choice
Trinidad and Tobago, zindabad
Trinidad and Tobago, zindabad.

And no matter where I go, I representing Trinbago
And I don't care what they say, 'cause I'm a Trini all the way ...ey-ey, ey-ey
We celebrate Trinbago ...oh-oh, oh-oh
Red, White and Black we display ...ey-ey, ey-ey
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way.

Let us never forget who lay the foundation
To achieve an independent twin island nation
Doctors Eric Williams and Rudranath Capildeo
Doctors Eric Williams and Rudranath Capildeo
We salute your memory for your contribution
We salute your memory for your contribution.

And no matter where I go, I representing Trinbago
And I don't care what they say, 'cause I'm a Trini all the way ...ey-ey, ey-ey
We celebrate Trinbago ...oh-oh, oh-oh
Red, White and Black we display ...ey-ey, ey-ey
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way.

Today we stand together, proud of our diversity
Our people food and culture blended in harmony
We must defeat all the evils, this we should believe
We must defeat all the evils, this we should believe
'Cause together we aspire, together we achieve
'Cause together we aspire, together we achieve.

And no matter where I go, I representing Trinbago
And I don't care what they say, 'cause I'm a Trini all the way ...ey-ey, ey-ey
We celebrate Trinbago ...oh-oh, oh-oh
Red, White and Black we display ...ey-ey, ey-ey
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way.

Our music brings us together, unifying everyone
Just look at Carnival and equality under the sun
Display your national colours to the world, show it proud
Display your national colours to the world, show it proud
Long live Trinidad and Tobago and sing the chorus loud
Long live Trinidad and Tobago and sing the chorus loud.

And no matter where I go, I representing Trinbago
And I don't care what they say, 'cause I'm a Trini all the way ...ey-ey, ey-ey
We celebrate Trinbago ...oh-oh, oh-oh
Red, White and Black we display ...ey-ey, ey-ey
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way.

We must take a stand against all the crime and hate
This is a cause to which we must ourselves dedicate
Let's bring back our paradise called sweet T&T
Let's bring back our paradise called sweet T&T
The time has come to take back our beloved country
The time has come to take back our beloved country.

And no matter where I go, I representing Trinbago
And I don't care what they say, 'cause I'm a Trini all the way ...ey-ey, ey-ey
We celebrate Trinbago ...oh-oh, oh-oh
Red, White and Black we display ...ey-ey, ey-ey
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way
'Cause I'm a Trini all the way.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Hero!

"Today we stand together, proud of our diversity
Our people food and culture blended in harmony
We must defeat all the evils, this we should believe
We must defeat all the evils, this we should believe
'Cause together we aspire, together we achieve
'Cause together we aspire, together we achieve."

"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

In My Land [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
IN MY LAND
KI & JMC 3veni [2012]

I know, you know, we staying here forever
I know, you know, we staying here forever
This is my heaven on earth, this is your heaven on earth
it is a festive rebirth and we catching it
This is my heaven on earth, this is your heaven on earth
This is a festive rebirth.

Where do we go when the sun calling we name? [My name, your name, we name]
And where do we go when the world don't ease the pain? [We dey, we dey]
- to Trinidad and Tobago!

Independence in my land, Independence in my land

Say freedom is a gift from the heavens, we waited so long ...yey, yey yeah
And freedom always energise we, ah say we had to move one ...yey, yey, yeah

I just want to stay right here forever ...oh yeah
And even if I stray too far, I hear the voices calling me.

Where do we go when the sun calling we name? [My name, your name, we name]
And where do we go when the world don't ease the pain? [We dey, we dey]
- to Trinidad and Tobago!

Independence in my land, Independence in my land.

From the valley to the highest mountain, the magic just hypnotising
So I going to sing this song of praise, have everybody high and jumping.

I just want to stay right here forever ...oh yeah
And even if I stray too far, I hear the voices calling me.

Where do we go when the sun calling we name? [My name, your name, we name]
And where do we go when the world don't ease the pain? [We dey, we dey]
- to Trinidad and Tobago!

Independence in my land, Independence in my land.

I know, you know, we staying here forever
I know, you know, we staying here forever
This is my heaven on earth, this is your heaven on earth
It is a festive rebirth and we catching it
This is my heaven on earth this is your heaven on earth
This is a festive rebirth.

Where do we go when the sun calling we name? [My name, your name, we name]
And where do we go when the world don't ease the pain? [We dey, we dey]
- to Trinidad and Tobago!

Independence in my land, Independence in my land.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, KI & JMC 3veni!

"Where do we go when the sun calling we name? [My name, your name, we name]
And where do we go when the world don't ease the pain? [We dey, we dey]
- to Trinidad and Tobago!"

"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

Show Your Love [Song]

Uploaded by mrdoll25
SHOW YOUR LOVE
By Nigel Salickram [2012]

Every day I hear people talking
The country seems to be divided between so many races
But I hope and I pray this ent happening
Shall we put our hands in each others throats because of promises?
Don't let politicians separate us in our land
Is right here we born, all Trinbagonians are one ...ah-ha

Show your love, show your love, I say
Show your love in every way
Show your love, show your love, I say
Don't wait for another day
Everybody must live in harmony
One people, one love, one family
Let them know this is we country and you proud to be a Trini.

Every day our lives keep on changing
Man becomes man's worst enemy to achieve fame and glory
But amidst all the thing that is happening
Trinbago is always a paradise where love keeps on growing
Don't let tradition make us change our direction
Let us all sing the song, "Trinbago is moving on."

Show your love, show your love I say
Show your love in every way
Show your love, show your love i say
Don't wait for another day
Everybody must live in harmony
One people one love one family
Let them know this is we country and you proud to be a Trini.

Every day we live we keep learning
To dwell in peace and harmony in our rainbow country
How we live with each one is so loving
Is something the world does be grieving for - to be in unity
Don't let positions separate us as a nation
We must work hand in hand to complete this foundation.

Show your love, show your love, I say
Show your love in every way
Show your love, show your love, I say
Don't wait for another day
Everybody must live in harmony
One people, one love, one family
Let them know this is we country and you proud to be a Trini.

Every day we face different trials
Side by side, shoulder to shoulder helping one another
Forget race, forget creed, forget colour
The blood that is flowing through our veins shows you are my brother.
Don't let racialism lead us all into destruction
Love must be in the hearts of every Trinbagonian...ah-ha

Show your love, show your love I say
Show your love in every way
Show your love, show your love I say
Don't wait for another day
Everybody must live in harmony
One people, one love, one family
Let them know this is we country and you proud to be a Trini.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Nigel Salickram, for the uplifting music and message.

"Every day we face different trials
Side by side, shoulder to shoulder helping one another
Forget race, forget creed, forget colour
The blood that is flowing through our veins shows you are my brother."

"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

Land Of Paradise [Song]

Uploaded by CaribbeanMuzic
LAND OF PARADISE
By Rooplal G [2012]

Is fifty years and we happy, celebrating 'cause we happy
Is fifty years and we happy, celebrating 'cause we happy
So hold your heads up high, put your flags in the sky
High, high, high, high!

Trinidad and Tobago, land of paradise
Trinidad and Tobago, so nice, so nice
Trinidad and Tobago is the place to be
Trinidad and Tobago, here for you and me.

It's a celebration of our nation,
Sweet T&T, [Sweet T&T] land of unity [land of unity]
It's a celebration of our nation,
Sweet T&T here for you and me.

Two little islands side by side
One nation so full of pride
From the slave ship and Fatel Rozack
We never think about going back
Things may be hard but still so nice
'Cause all ah we know how to sacrifice.

Trinidad and Tobago, land of paradise
Trinidad and Tobago, so nice, so nice
Trinidad and Tobago is the place to be
Trinidad and Tobago, here for you and me.

It's a celebration of our nation,
Sweet T&T, [Sweet T&T] land of unity [land of unity]
It's a celebration of our nation,
Sweet T&T here for you and me.

People with a natural rhythm
The beat of the tassa and the oil drum
From Arrival to Emancipation
On the way to a great nation
This land we build with sweat and tears
So the ship could sail another fifty years.

Trinidad and Tobago, land of paradise
Trinidad and Tobago, so nice, so nice
Trinidad and Tobago is the place to be
Trinidad and Tobago, here for you and me.

It's a celebration of our nation,
Sweet T&T, [Sweet T&T] land of unity [land of unity]
It's a celebration of our nation,
Sweet T&T here for you and me.

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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A Note From The Gull

Thank you, Rooplal G! Beautiful sentiments and a captivating, energising chutney/tassa/latin beat.

"Two little islands side by side
One nation so full of pride
From the slave ship and Fatel Rozack
We never think about going back
Things may be hard but still so nice
'Cause all ah we know how to sacrifice."

"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