Long live the Queen! This year is the 50Th. anniversary of the twin island republic independence but it appears that our navel string is still buried in the United Kingdom. The reference to 'mamapoul man' is a reference to our indulgence for things foreign. The bottom line is that she is spanking the government, the business section and the country as a whole for living in a fools paradise.
We boldly tell people we are an independent nation, a republic yet still we depend on the colonial master for so much. In some cases we have given up our rights and freedoms for simplistic indulgences. Praise the calysonian for recognizing and speaking up for those who don't have the forum to do the same.
Singing Sandra is a powerful singer and can be regarded as the premiere lady chanteuse of the twin island republic. When she sings she commands the audience to pay attention to her lyrics. Even when she pointedly talks about 'manicou man' no one will take offence and would in return say Kaiso, Kaiso, Kaiso commanding the chanteuse to do it again...
The following information came with the Music Blast from KMPMUSICSTUDIO, Palmiste, Trinidad:
This is the brand new release from Singing Sandra called "ON REACHING FIFTY". The Chanteuse is staring us in our eyes and asking some serious questions regarding "our true sense of INDEPENDENCE". This has to be one of the stronger contenders for 2012. Take note that this is the Republic's 50Th. year anniversary (golden anniversary no less) of our Independence!
"ON REACHING FIFTY" - She is asking us this question, 'are we truly independent or do our colonial masters still run de show..."
Production Notes:
Written by Christophe Grant; The music is a production of KMPMUSIC Studio.
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!
"On Reaching Fifty" - Singing Sandra