...There goes the neighborhood Poor, Poor Trinidad When I think of what you gave I feel so bad For everyone else, the party with flavor For you it's just an unreturned favor Trinidad, let me set the record straight I owe you more than I can pay Please forgive me as I try hard to explain I was born and raised American Descendant of slaves and Africans But I didn't know home until I found pan from your land and my hands seemed to understand First time that I heard a sweet steel band Playing some rootsy Caiso jam Felt so good couldn't believe that I had found pan from your hand But how can I repay the island If I donate all I make, make no mistake There's no way it could equate All that I've gained That's why I say... Poor, Poor Trinidad when I think of what you gave I feel so bad You played me a pan, sang a calypso What kind of a man, can't handle quid pro quo? Poor, Poor Trinidad You must feel like you've been had Soca and steelband, even the limbo For nothing in your hand, you let them go But just cheer up Trini Cheer up cheer up Cheer up Trini One day one of us gonna find a way to repay you Every day I should send a thank you card Addressed to every great pan yard Let them know how high is my regard Send a beautiful bouquet to honor Spree Raise a glass to celebrate Ellie Shout to Boogsie and Ray for showing Me pan with their hand But how can I repay the island If I donate all I make, make no mistake There's no way it could equate All that I've gained That's why I say... Poor, Poor Trinidad When I think of what you gave I feel so bad You played me a pan, sang a calypso What kind of a man, can't handle quid pro quo? Poor, Poor Trinidad You must feel like you've been had Soca and steelband, even the limbo For nothing in your hand, you let them go But just cheer up Trini Cheer up cheer up Cheer up Trini One day one of us gonna find a way to repay you Poor, Poor Trinidad You must feel like you've been had For everyone else, it takes them away For you it's just every day

Whether you know it or not I love you madly Nothing you could do would stop it We're forever tied Even if you changed your mind And chose another guy I would still give to you gladly All pride aside But I need you tonight Don't go to sleep on me Together we can sing in harmony Hold on tight Gonna take you on a ride If that's alright. Is that alright? How can I show you how much I appreciate you I show you my heart and you touch it When you ask for more And when I've been feeling down but you say You're coming to see me That's when I just can't wait to Open the door Because I need you tonight Don't go to sleep on me Together we can sing in harmony Hold on tight Gonna take you on a ride If that's alright. Is that alright? Move in your seat or get on your feet When you feel the heat...bon apetit I want to feed your desire, hunger for love and attention A little careless fun, your soul's stimulation Yeah, I need you tonight Don't go to sleep on me Together we can sing in harmony Hold on tight Gonna take you on a ride If that's alright. Is that alright?

Tonight I'm gonna string up the white lights Crush up enoiugh ice Sweep off the patio, let everybody know We gon' have a party here So put on that red skirt I'll iron my good shirt The band's on the way and I might play We gon' have a party here I tell you this feeling has taken a hold of me It lifts me up and sets me free And now that spirit's got the best of me I'll surrender to the ecstasy I'm full to the ceiling I feel like I'm worry free This big ol' world was too heavy Now all I'm lifting is my voice to sing And all I carry is the tune in me But in truth I say I really didn't know if we would be okay But that was yesterday With what I know today Come what may (Have no fear) We gon' have a party here Tonight my vibe won't be denied I can't stay inside I'm gonna string up the white lights Crush up enoiugh ice Sweep off the patio, let everybody know We gon' have a party here So put on that red skirt I'll iron my good shirt The band's on the way and I might play We gon' have a party here Like a kid on a new bike who finally learns to ride A joy that's pure fills me inside The perfect thrill is just too good to hide I couldn't hold it if I tried But if truth be told I haven't had this feeling since I was eight years old Memory is good as gold Reminds me to be bold Tighten up my hold (and have no fear) We gon' have a party here Tonight my vibe won't be denied I can't stay inside I'm gonna string up the white lights Crush up enoiugh ice Sweep off the patio, let everybody know We gon' have a party here So put on that red skirt I'll iron my good shirt The band's on the way and I might play We gon' have a party here Tonight while this mood's so right Tonight let my soul take flight