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Federation

by Mighty Sparrow

on Vigilance (2001), Live on Stage (2007)

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 eh 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 premier
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 eh 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 eh 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 eh federating no more?... Outside, man