Named after the American general Douglas MacArthur, Rose's earliest years were a crowded environment - 19 people in a one-bedroom house. When she was 9, she moved to live with an uncle in Barataria
She began writing songs at the age of 15, and has written over 800 songs. In 1966 she wrote the song Fire in Me Wire, which has since become a calypso anthem. Rose was the first female to win the Trinidad Road March Competition, in 1977 with her song Tempo. She won the Calypso Queen title five years running. She has also won both the Trinidad Calypso Crown and Road March competitions in 1978, the Sunshine Award in 1989 and the Trinidad and Tobago Hummingbird Medal in 2000.
CALYPSO QUEEN
Calypso Rose Lyrics
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Forgetting that the constitution is strong
Instead of respecting the long long reign
They make a plot to take down me name
I've been breaking down walls, ever since I was small
They could stand up tall and strong
Like a wrecking ball I would knock them down
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They making plot to take down me name
Everywhere I reign supreme
They want to own the Calypso Queen
No man alive or dead
Could not come and take the crown off me head
Them foolish and petty men
I don't worry about them
They been trying to take me down
But to the end I retain the crown
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They making plot to take down me name
They used to call me small island girl
Now, I travel the world
Anywhere they go
They know I am Calypso Rose, Queen of Calypso
I am the daughter of warrior
No time to rest or retire
Other have come and fought
But Calypso Rose is still singing on
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They making plot to take down me name
In this song, Calypso Rose is addressing the criticism that she has been reigning for too long as the Calypso Queen, but reminds her detractors that she is a pioneer who has broken barriers and left an indelible mark in the music industry. She notes that her longevity is a result of her adherence to the constitution of Calypso, which is her guidepost and her stronghold. Despite her success and accomplishments, she is aware that some individuals are conspiring to bring her down, but she remains resolute and unperturbed. Rose declares that no one can take the crown off her head, and that she is not just the Queen of Calypso, but a warrior who will continue to sing on.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that I reign too long
Others criticize me for being in power for too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
They fail to acknowledge the strength of my authority
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They choose to challenge my position of power
They making plot to take down me name
They are conspiring to ruin my reputation
Everywhere I reign supreme
My authority is recognized and respected everywhere
They want to own the Calypso Queen
Others want to take ownership of my title and position
No man alive or dead
No one, past or present, can take my position from me
Could not come and take the crown off me head
My position and title are secure and cannot be taken
Them foolish and petty men
Those who oppose me are foolish and insignificant
I don't worry about them
Their actions do not concern or affect me
They been trying to take me down
They have been attempting to overthrow me
But to the end I retain the crown
I will remain in power until the very end
Now, I travel the world
I have gained worldwide recognition and success
Anywhere they go
People recognize me and my position of power
They know I am Calypso Rose, Queen of Calypso
My title and reputation precede me
I am the daughter of warrior
My strength and power come from my ancestors
No time to rest or retire
I do not have time to slow down or retire from my position
Other have come and fought
Others have attempted to overthrow me
But Calypso Rose is still singing on
I continue to hold my position and maintain my power
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LINDA MCCARTHA LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that the constitution is strong
Instead of respecting the long long reign
They make a plot to take down me name
I've been breaking down walls, ever since I was small
They could stand up tall and strong
Like a wrecking ball I would knock them down
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They making plot to take down me name
Everywhere I reign supreme
They want to own the Calypso Queen
No man alive or dead
Could not come and take the crown off me head
Them foolish and petty men
I don't worry about them
They been trying to take me down
But to the end I retain the crown
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They making plot to take down me name
They used to call me small island girl
Now, I travel the world
Anywhere they go
They know I am Calypso Rose, Queen of Calypso
I am the daughter of warrior
No time to rest or retire
Other have come and fought
But Calypso Rose is still singing on
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that me constitution is strong
Instead of respecting me long long reign
They making plot to take down me name
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Lyrics
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that my constitution is strong
Instead of respecting my long long reign
They making plot to take down my name
I've been breaking down walls
Ever since I was small
They could stand up tall and strong
Like a wrecking ball I go knock them down
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that my constitution is strong
Instead of respecting my long long reign
They making plot to take down my name
Everywhere I reign supreme
The one and only calypso queen
No man alive or dead
Could come and take the crown of my head
Them foolish and petty men
I don't worry ‘bout them
They've been trying to take me down
But to the end I retain my crown
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that my constitution is strong
Instead of respecting my long long reign
They making plot to take down my name
@sweetteakuromi8405
They used to call me small island girl
Now I travel the world
Anywhere they go they know I am Calypso Rose
Queen of Calypso
I am the daughter of the warrior
No time to rest or retire
Others have come and gone
But Calypso rose is still singing on
They say that I reign too long
Forgetting that my constitution is strong
Instead of respecting my long long reign
They making plot to take down my name.
@alexba1ley
The image of her dancing down the path at every phase of her life is so beautiful. She has kept the song in her heart all this time!
@Jedipwnage
An amazing women who released an absolute banger in her 70s. Success and nothing less.
@sjohnson6326
Sending love from Jamaica 🇯🇲
@TheAILLC1
The most soothing diss track ever. What a joy listening to it
@jonfirth803
Who else could listen to this song for hours??
@suleersoy8187
me also
@luciebelinda4308
@@suleersoy8187 me too
@hristinamisevska2891
Mee
@JoJo-hl4tz
Me. Just added it to my 'feel good list'
@tigertiger8430
I have listened to it at least ten times just today