Submitted by Daneicia Cockrell
Oh, we gatherin’ now, that’s what they say,
Come back home, share your dreams and pray,
From London to New York, come back on the scene,
Bring your skills, you know what I mean.
But I watch how we treat those who return,
Often cold shoulders, why we gotta learn?
Barbadian hearts should be open wide,
Yet sometimes it feels like we push ’em aside.
We gathering, we gathering, come and join the crew,
But tell me, are we really honoring you?
Let’s lift up our own, give the grassroots a stage,
Authenticity’s the key, let’s turn the page!
I see the business class, oh, they strut and preen,
Actin’ like royalty, while the local scene’s unseen,
Why scorn the ones who dared to explore?
They tackled the world, now they knockin’ at our door.
“New Nigga,” they say, what a hurtful game,
But it’s the journey that brings us to claim our name.
Folk got tales of struggle, of wisdom and pain,
But all we do, sometimes we just complain.
We gathering, we gathering, but who’s getting the love?
The locals just workin’ like the angels above.
Let’s cherish the bond, let’s celebrate the best,
‘Cause the heart of Barbados, it beats in our chest.
Oh, by 2030, we need drastic change,
We can’t raise our heads if we keep playin’ strange.
Authenticity’s the glue, it’s how we draw the line,
From community roots, our tourism will shine!
So I’m calling on the leaders to open their eyes,
The collaboration’s key, that much is no surprise.
Engage with returning folk, hear their sweet refrain,
Together we can build, and break this old chain.
Why not set the stage, let our stories unfold?
Highlight the locals, let their wisdom be gold.
‘Cause if we honor each other, firsthand from our core,
We’ll design Barbados for the world to adore!
We gathering, we gathering, let our spirits entwine,
With authenticity shining, our futures align.
So raise up your voice, let the rhythm be true,
In this beautiful island, let’s honor me and you!
Oh, we gatherin’, oh yes, that’s a start,
But the real journey begins when we open our heart.
Let’s come together, it’s time for a change,
In Barbados united, let’s rearrange!
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