Island In The Sun
This is my island in the sunWhere my people have toiled since time begunI may sail on many a seaHer shores will always be home to me
Oh, island in the sunWilled to me by my father's handAll my days I will sing in praiseOf your forest, waters,Your shining sand
As morning breaksThe heaven on highI lift my heavy load to the skySun comes down with a burning glowMingles my sweat with the earth below
Oh, island in the sunWilled to me by my father's handAll my days I will sing in praiseOf your forest, waters,Your shining sand
I see woman on bended kneeCutting cane for her familyI see man at the watersideCasting nets at the surging tide
Oh, island in the sunWilled to me by my father's handAll my days I will sing in praiseOf your forest, waters,Your shining sand
I hope the day will never comeThat I can't awake to the sound of drumNever let me miss carnivalWith calypso songs philosophical
Oh, island in the sunWilled to me by my father's handAll my days I will sing in praiseOf your forest, waters,Your shining sand