A Happy Birthday Barbados

The Forty Third Independence of Barbados is celebrated on November 30, 2009 having previously attained our Independence from Britain in 1966 on that date. The Rt. Hon. Errol Walton Barrow was the then Prime Minister and is considered the father of Independence in Barbados for the pivotal role he played in achieving this milestone in the island’s history. To honor “Dipper” Barbados has made him a national hero, named a park after him, a roundabout, put his face on the $50 bill, erected a statue of him in Independence Square and recently named the Creative Arms building at the University after him. We can scarcely celebrate Independence Day with out thinking of Dipper. But for many reasons this island is great and for this I say Happy Birthday!

 

A Happy Birthday Barbados

 

After some forty three years

Hoorays and celebrative cheers

Alternate Governments with a changing head

Proletariats and aristocrats who were peacefully led   

Proudly we can rise before other nations to stand and say

Yes we thrived independently and we are better off today

Bajans rehearse your chorus and strike up your song 

In plenty sing, and in time of need when this fair land was young

Rejoice my brothers and sisters it’s a festive day

There’s much delight past and present that in a big way

Has made life in the island a paradise

Days of novel wonders and nights just as nice

An area symbolized by the flag with blue sea, golden sands and blue sky

You can go to interesting attractions that catch the eye

Beautiful people and places, with scrumptious things to eat

An anthem that’s with emphatic pride sung by even the man in the street

Refrains in Calypsos for national concerns and social commentary 

Bajans’ greatness reflected in our Pride and Industry

And recently all the world celebrated our son and daughter too

Doing their best in entertaining and on their World Athletics debut

Our Island presents many chances for the success of all of us

So in appreciation I want to extend the wish for A Happy Birthday Barbados!

 

 

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A Happy Birthday Barbados!

Forty Third Independence

 

AFter some forty three years

Hoorays and celebrative cheers

Alternate Governments with a changing head

Proletariats and aristocrats who were peacefully led   

Proudly we can rise before other nations to stand and say

Yes we Thrived independently and we are better off today

Bajans rehearse your chorus and strike up your song 

In plenty sing, and in time of need when this fair land was young

Rejoice my brothers and sisters it’s a festive day

There’s much delight past and present that in a big way

Has made life In the island a paradise

Days of novel wonders and nights just as nice

An area symbolized by the flag with blue sea, golden sands and blue sky

You can go to interesting attractions that catch the eye

Beautiful people and places, with scrumptious things to eat

An anthem that’s with emphatic pride sung by even the man in the street

Refrains in Calypsos for national concerns and social commentary 

Bajans’ greatness reflected in our Pride and Industry

And recently all the world celebrated our son and daughter too

Doing their best in entertaining and on their World Athletics debut

Our Island presents many chances for the success of all of us

So in appreciation I want to extend the wish for A Happy Birthday Barbados!

 




 

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