Island in the Sun

This is my island in the sun
Where my people have toiled since time begun
I may sail on many a sea
Her shores will always be home to me

Oh, island in the sun
Wielded to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise of
Your forest, waters, your shining sand

As morning breaks the heaven on high
I lift my heavy load to the sky
Sun comes down with a burning glow
Mingles my sweat with the earth below

Oh, island in the sun
Wielded to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise of
Your forest, waters, your shining sand

I see woman on bended knee
Cutting cane for her family
I see man at the waterside
Casting net at the surging tide

Oh, island in the sun
Wielded to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise of
Your forest, waters, your shining sand

I hope the day will never come
When I can't awake to the sound of drum
Never let me miss the carnival
With calypso songs philosophical

Oh, island in the sun
Wielded to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise of
Your forest, waters, your shining sand

Mmmmmmmm
Mmmmmmmm
Ooooooooh
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