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sung by “QP The Quiet Prince”
composed by Lloyd Cupido
click here for lead sheet
LYRICSVerse 1
Many years
ago, it was very hard
For women beat pan in Trinidad
But nothing has changed anywhere you
go
Women beating pan all over Trinbago
The way they’re playing they have
plenty energy
Especially when playing in a party
There taking this thing very
seriously
And they start to represent our
country
Chorus
Play the pan
baby
(I want to hear it)
Play the pan baby
(Please don’t refuse it)
Play the pan baby
(Play it in the party)
Play the pan baby
(Jump up like you crazy)
Verse 2
The Prime
Minister he should be happy
To know that women playing pan in
this country
And they’re taking part in
competition
So we all should show our
appreciation
Some of them playing the rhythm
section
Also the cello and the tenor pan
When they play the music sounding so
sweet
When you start to dance you must
move your feet
Chorus
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Break
Beat the pan, beat the pan (x4)
Verse 3
This
Panorama in the savannah
Some people can’t wait
They just don’t want to be late
It’s an occasion for pan men and pan
women
They must understand what it take to
be a champion
It’s plain to see we’re proud of our
culture
But we have to try and make it
better
Anyone that says pan music dying
They really don’t know what the hell
they’re saying
Chorus
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“QP The Quiet Prince”
Lloyd Cupido aka “QP The Quiet Prince” has also been known as “QP” in the music world. After many years of singing Calypso and Soca music he was able to reach his goal, releasing his first CD entitled ‘Jam With QP,’ consisting of songs such as Mas Man Coming Down, Spokes, Neighbour Neighbour, Been There Done That and many more.
Cupido is originally from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, which is the heart and soul of Carnival. He migrated to the United States, where he composes and arranges all his songs. He is also able to promote calypso music away from his homeland which gives him much joy. For many years he has been performing in Trinidad and the United States, and is looking forward to doing more in promoting the culture of his homeland.
Pan Jam was the song released by Cupido for the 2014 panorama season, and he was on track again with 2015’s Pan Jubilation. He is returning to the musical landscape for 2017 with Pan In The Party, featured here.
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