Federation (1962 Version)

Lyrics

[Verse 1] People want to know why Jamaica run From the Federation Well they want to know why Jamaica run away From the Federation Jamaica have a right to speak she mind That is my opinion And if you believe in democracy You'll agree with me [Chorus] But if they know they didn't want federation And they know they don't want to unite as one Independence was at the door Why didn't they speak before This is no time to say you ain't federating no more! [Verse 2] When they didn't get the capital site That nearly cause big fight When Sir Grandley Adams took up his post That even made things worse They bawling, "We ain't want no Bajan premier Trinidad can't be capital for here!" So the grumbling went on and on To a big referendum [Chorus] But if they know they didn't want federation And they know they don't want to unite as one and only one I say to tell the Doctor you're not in favor Don't behave like a blasted traitor How the devil you mean you ain't federating no more! [Verse 3] Sorry but no Federation again I think it's a big shame After so much efforts and energy Put by everybody Right now it's only a memory We failed miserably Some may say we shouldn't have parted But it's Jamaica who started [Chorus] If they know they didn't want federation And they know they don't want to unite as one Just tell the Doctor you're not in favor Don't behave like a blasted traitor This is no time to say you ain't federating no more! [Verse 4] Federation boil down to simply this: It's dog eat dog and survival of the fittest Everybody fighting for independence Singularly Trinidad for instance We going get it too so don't bother But I find we should all be together Not separated as we are Because of Jamaica [Chorus] If they know they didn't want federation And they know they don't want to unite as one Tell the Doctor! Tell the Doctor you're not in favor Don't behave like a blasted traitor How the devil you mean you ain't federating no more! Outside, man!