Spoken Word: Use To Be

Revelling in a band tapping into yesteryear's compartment
Reminiscing of streets George and Parliament
When one reach the junction of Cars bay and Davy Hill
Visualize two bands clash mass men getting their fill
Suddenly spectators boom like population explosion
Revellers parading recklessly through life's confusion
Ma Ma, Reggie, Pa Pa, Ben, Boxie, George, Sam and Tanty
Played mas regardless of age but for culture triumphantly
I'm lost in use to be

When live bands were more accepted than hi fi
The horns men and the drummer got the first Bly
Pointed nose and class barriers weren't as rigid
Outlet of swinging waists displayed who are not frigid
That stretch from Cars Bay to the park is like Church Road
Even with a hill it demands the true revelry code
Volcanic transition, destination a substitution still we groove
To the beat of the band the drum and base we move
Night time jump up was opening for long awaited romance
The glory of love for a party leaving nothing to chance
Still lost in use to be

When one hits the stage it's like Sturge Park come alive
Lights, people, music, action, for pleasure we strive
That's why there was a yesterday to enhance our today
Participants hit the road with vengeance for love we play
North road, new road, George St, Parliament St, the Stage
For pleasure we rave in this and every festival we rage
Participation keeps the body in motion fulfilling satisfaction
Even with a reduced population there is profound appreciation
The sky covers us all under this blanket of entertainment
Let's wave participate cheer have fun it's for our enjoyment
That's why we're lost in use to be

Note: William "Bubbles" Galloway is a Spoken Word Contributor with MNI Alive Media