Black Stalin - We could make it if we try (with lyrics)

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2010
  • Black Stalin- urging people to come home
    So the Treasury broke and they say that recession jamming
    And so to foreign countries Trinis start migrating
    They lose faith in their country, they say we gone down the drain
    They say no more could we see happy times again
    But the will to recover in my people I have confidence
    Although many may seem to feel that I talking nonsense
    But the majority of we decide we not going to run
    Because now is the time to show we patriotism.
    For we country facing its darkest hour
    So our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want you always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, life will be much sweeter.
    From the time Trini analyse just what was the problem
    Yes, we start making very positive moves to solve them
    We fire the old set of managers we had working
    And is a new group we went and we bring in
    And if the goods we require, them new managers not supplying
    When election time come back 'round is new ones we bringing
    For if is one thing about my people I could guarantee
    That they would never ever put party before country.
    And now we country facing its darkest hour
    And our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want you always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, life will be much sweeter.
    When the Treasury was full and happy times some was enjoying
    Is in Morvant and Laventille poor people was living
    Now the Treasury flat and the country come back to square one
    Poor people remain on the same old ghetto in John John
    But to get we economy return today on sound footing
    Is the same poor people 'Ten days' and COLA they taking
    And without social unrest, poor people paying the price
    Because they know for their country nothing too much to sacrifice.
    And now we country facing its darkest hour
    So our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want you always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, life will be much sweeter.
    Any time that we hear that Trinbago is facing a crisis
    As loyal citizens it's our duty to stay and assist
    For we know to weself there could never become a day
    When our debts to this country we can repay
    So who want to go could go, I have no objection
    But while outside I want you to have some consideration
    That your country of birth is in its worst day in history
    And we must do what we can regardless where we may be.
    Our country facing its darkest hour
    And our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want we always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try life will be much sweeter.
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, more try, more try, life will be much sweeter...
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Komentáře • 217

  • @dariusbalgobin
    @dariusbalgobin Před 8 lety +61

    Imagine this still relevant today.. more than ever...

  • @neetabiroo5663
    @neetabiroo5663 Před 3 lety +113

    This man is a GEM please honour him before he passes, bless u sir you will always be my favorite calypsonian ❤❤

    • @Trinijenful1
      @Trinijenful1 Před 3 lety +5

      Lyrics for days....

    • @leslie-annbilly6106
      @leslie-annbilly6106 Před 3 lety +4

      I second that motion. Give him his crown NOW!

    • @kaficlarke5009
      @kaficlarke5009 Před 2 lety +3

      @@leslie-annbilly6106 agree 💯... honour him now

    • @allankhan8754
      @allankhan8754 Před rokem +11

      Too late to late shall be the 😢 😭

    • @taratelemaque8295
      @taratelemaque8295 Před rokem +3

      So true the greatest. I hope his legacy stays on. I love his songs his dance and the way he moves on a stage.

  • @rennidudesmanramsaran7063
    @rennidudesmanramsaran7063 Před 4 lety +27

    Breed born and raised in marabella🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 the home of this legend loving the vibes he brings 2020.

  • @shirlymartin7660
    @shirlymartin7660 Před rokem +38

    R.I.E.P peace Leroy Calistie "the black man"another legend has left us but you will always live on forever in our hearts🕊🕊🕊💓💓💓

  • @dislanddiva9330
    @dislanddiva9330 Před rokem +13

    Your many years of hits will remain in our hearts always....Rest easy Black Statlin🙏🏽💔🇹🇹⚘️

  • @nancyjerningan4057
    @nancyjerningan4057 Před 3 lety +31

    Whose listening 2021 ? The world is facing its darkest hour. T&T can make it if we try.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @MsT9981
    @MsT9981 Před rokem +11

    Rest in Peace. Leroy Calistie, (Black Stalin) your music will always and forever resonate with us

  • @winstonifill6176
    @winstonifill6176 Před 10 lety +26

    Up too today, the Caribbean remains one of the most political stable places in the world. Its because of social commentaries like this that keep us going.

  • @the_shadow_healer
    @the_shadow_healer Před 4 lety +16

    As an Amuru-Khan, I first heard this song at Carifesta 2019 in Trinidad, cant remember the brother who performed it. But I haven’t stopped playing this song ever since, the words are as powerful today as when this song came out. We will make it!!!

  • @TomNovice
    @TomNovice Před 11 lety +12

    Trini been away far too long. Love this guy and his feelin'when he sings.

  • @mauricegaskin5694
    @mauricegaskin5694 Před 8 lety +41

    when ever I am feeling down this song is always an inspiration for me. great song by a true Caribbean icon. we can make it if we try just a little harder.

  • @sheleenbaynes3082
    @sheleenbaynes3082 Před 4 lety +31

    2020 I'm here

  • @debrayoung7040
    @debrayoung7040 Před 3 lety +8

    A futuristic legend. 🇹🇹 listen up. “We can make if we try.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ryanholder4501
    @ryanholder4501 Před 4 lety +6

    I was a youth man when I hear these tunes, and they were just sweet to me at the time. These Tunes has so many lyrics and messages. Very relevant to what's going on today. Musicians use their music to bring the message to the masses. Amazing Music, Never gets old for me. Sweet for days, Baje.!

  • @bnarine3011
    @bnarine3011 Před 8 lety +134

    Imagine a song sung some 15 years ago could be so relevant now.

  • @sunshinelizzy1
    @sunshinelizzy1 Před 5 lety +7

    He sings,
    He can guarantee, that we don't put party before country.. nuh uh, if one party don't win, hands down, the followers not lifting a finger to help. Just sit their blaming.
    Trinidadians needs start giving and stop only wanting
    to get from the country. Build the country man.

  • @davidmarshall8973
    @davidmarshall8973 Před 8 lety +19

    so relevant today in our sweet T & T, but we will recover great is T & T and GOD bless our nation

  • @lisaphillip3606
    @lisaphillip3606 Před 2 měsíci +1

    May 2024 honoring a legend ❤🇹🇹🙏

  • @tillycarpette2505
    @tillycarpette2505 Před 6 dny

    July 11th 2024 who’s listening to the Great BS He Was The Best RIP..Sir🥰🥰🤣🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @kevinlaborde3807
    @kevinlaborde3807 Před 4 lety +39

    Who still listening sweet t&t

    • @christianacabrera2458
      @christianacabrera2458 Před 3 lety +2

      Christiana Cabrera From Trinidad but living in St Thomas VI alway listening to my sweet soca music. Trini to the bone 🇹🇹

    • @shazeemhosein6811
      @shazeemhosein6811 Před 3 lety

      2020 October 25th listening

  • @normanmirex899
    @normanmirex899 Před rokem +3

    Rest easy legend. I came across this song few months ago and I thought it was deep. Didn't know anything about the legend because I am from east Africa in a country called Kenya in Mombasa city but I have deep respect.

  • @kernorr7805
    @kernorr7805 Před 5 lety +12

    I got up this morning and was studying how could my land be a failed state? Trinidad is rich in human resource and as the black man said "we could make it if we try"

  • @nulyn3054
    @nulyn3054 Před 6 lety +6

    Listening in 10/2017.... good music NEVER gets old... 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @martyjayy3324
    @martyjayy3324 Před 4 lety +6

    Classic Kaiso....Strong Lyrical Message That Will Always Be Relevant,
    Black Stalin Reign Supreme !!

  • @hansverschoormans
    @hansverschoormans Před 10 lety +12

    Moving, moving, emotional!!!

  • @rizzlev4657
    @rizzlev4657 Před 5 lety +7

    Grew up hearing this play at home. Such a classic. I love it.

  • @cabralbarriteau-foster555
    @cabralbarriteau-foster555 Před 7 lety +39

    this song is timeless. Been listening to stalin since I was a child

  • @novelinricketts4801
    @novelinricketts4801 Před rokem +2

    Well played inning. This is a Song for the Caribbean Islands.
    S.I.E.P

  • @elvisjames8063
    @elvisjames8063 Před 4 lety +6

    This song is so meaningful it give encouragement can be use for the whole caribbean all of us trying to make it ej true Antiguan

  • @markroberts4475
    @markroberts4475 Před rokem +4

    Rip to a legend your music will live on ...

  • @hazzydefault7308
    @hazzydefault7308 Před 2 lety +9

    Beautifully done. A song that represents the current times. We can make it if we try………. Yes we can by being vaccinated and social distancing. Trinidad has the most beautiful calypsos, Caisos etc and performers. When I hear the steel drums, the hairs on my skin raise because the sounds of the steel drums are the sweetest sounds my ears can hear. Sweet T&T. Black Stalin rendered this beautifully. I listen to it over and over again.

    • @gmailuser3134
      @gmailuser3134 Před 2 lety

      Your pores raise when you saw 20,000 plus people without masks dancing & twerking on each other in those fetes last week?

    • @chrisfindley2957
      @chrisfindley2957 Před rokem

      vaccine....the biggest HOAX of 2019 -2022

  • @kickstand801
    @kickstand801 Před rokem +2

    R.I.P to one of T&Ts finest. May your legacy live on.

  • @Desocaman
    @Desocaman Před 7 lety +15

    Sounds sweeter and better every time

  • @sheresenedd4831
    @sheresenedd4831 Před 4 lety +7

    In light of covid 19 we should reflect on this song and abide together to get through this dreadful virus

  • @lisaking3126
    @lisaking3126 Před 4 lety +5

    Still love this song ❤️💙❤️💙💙❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙

  • @diaramitchell7259
    @diaramitchell7259 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sang this for my graduation in 2022 my teacher knew what she was talking about.😊

  • @lennardgordon6112
    @lennardgordon6112 Před 8 lety +11

    Great music by a great man. Sweet sounds. l

  • @akilcharles3473
    @akilcharles3473 Před rokem +1

    Another great Trini legend gone but not forgotten, R.I.P Leroy Calistie aka Black Stalin.🙏🕊

  • @fabian419
    @fabian419 Před 6 lety +4

    A classic by the black man..

  • @kirbysammysamuel
    @kirbysammysamuel Před rokem +1

    RIP Legend Dr. Leroy Black Stalin Caliste

  • @samanthajf1818
    @samanthajf1818 Před 4 lety +2

    Relevant in 2020 We can make it if we try!!....

  • @ogdenjohn8507
    @ogdenjohn8507 Před 8 lety +4

    great music Trini those days I remember will never forget big up Trini

  • @mekeliamiller4831
    @mekeliamiller4831 Před rokem +3

    Rest In Peace to a cultural icon!!!

  • @curtisjoseph9577
    @curtisjoseph9577 Před rokem +1

    He died this morning. What a loss, hope that his legacy lives on

  • @loveniawarner8884
    @loveniawarner8884 Před 8 lety +9

    Thank you very much for adding the lyrics.

  • @edmundatkinson5424
    @edmundatkinson5424 Před 3 lety +1

    Icon icon icon🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Jah bless him

  • @Calypsocalover
    @Calypsocalover Před 10 lety +34

    One of the few remaining great masters of the beloved art-form of Calypso/Kaiso.. A very powerful and patriotic song. relevant to all peoples of all nations. If we all try a little harder, we can make it.

  • @sheleenbaynes3082
    @sheleenbaynes3082 Před 2 lety +1

    2022 I'm backkkkkk my favorite calypsonian

  • @jemutaiegline8206
    @jemutaiegline8206 Před 4 lety +5

    Been listening to the raggae version of the song but this classical is more lit!

  • @triniislandstud2571
    @triniislandstud2571 Před 5 lety +3

    😘😘😘😘 One love my heart feels so gd being able to play this song I love it

  • @CleopatraStjohn
    @CleopatraStjohn Před rokem +1

    You will be sadly missed RIP.🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️We love you

  • @christiancopland6008
    @christiancopland6008 Před 7 lety +6

    In god we put our trust...

  • @chocolaterosetrini7230
    @chocolaterosetrini7230 Před 5 lety +1

    2018 and still listening... great icon of all time❤️ black

  • @andrepeters420
    @andrepeters420 Před rokem +2

    Sleep in eternal peace #blackmanout

  • @naghtingalejocelyn6991
    @naghtingalejocelyn6991 Před 7 lety +2

    thank you again for your goog lyrics Mister Staline.god bless you

  • @theodorehopkin6706
    @theodorehopkin6706 Před rokem +1

    A Caribbean classic so relevant for today

  • @mastatrooper9940
    @mastatrooper9940 Před 2 lety +5

    Black Stalin's contribution to the art form should not go unrecognized. The Man is a Master...

  • @saturinegray986
    @saturinegray986 Před rokem

    RIP great man grew up listening to u will b missed 4 a long time.

  • @marinavictory3165
    @marinavictory3165 Před 6 lety +2

    God bless our nation 🇹🇹

  • @shereecenelson2873
    @shereecenelson2873 Před rokem

    We would do it ❤ thanks again for your lovely contribution. 🙏🏼❤💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

  • @teniciawilliams6087
    @teniciawilliams6087 Před 4 lety +2

    Still relevant still play at every house party I go too in t and t

  • @nycomedy2905
    @nycomedy2905 Před 8 lety +4

    Makes me stronger to think . Yes I have life good through God Love!!!

  • @izraelsil
    @izraelsil Před rokem

    The legend himself .. Black Stalin 🚀

  • @svenjoseph3313
    @svenjoseph3313 Před rokem

    I know right see it everyday of life with ppl u know understand

  • @kadmielfloyd6800
    @kadmielfloyd6800 Před 3 lety +1

    i had to do a school assignment using this song and i really glad i chose it because it was the only song on the list that i listened to and loved from the others my music teacher sent

  • @deborahjames1070
    @deborahjames1070 Před 3 lety +1

    A classic..Bless Up Black Stalin

  • @Pinkosity
    @Pinkosity Před 13 lety +3

    thanks so much for posting this classic

  • @allanjones9935
    @allanjones9935 Před 9 lety +4

    My reconnect to the Caribbean moments.

  • @ubarcusaugier6627
    @ubarcusaugier6627 Před rokem +1

    "Timeless" R.I.P Legend ❤💚💛

  • @MrTerryj64
    @MrTerryj64 Před rokem +1

    RIP sir

  • @ebunny5
    @ebunny5 Před 7 lety +23

    We cud make it if we try T&T! 👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍

  • @kittywhite1924
    @kittywhite1924 Před rokem

    Sweetness galore, RIP.
    We could make it if we try.❤❤❤

  • @emmanuelsharpe4899
    @emmanuelsharpe4899 Před 3 lety +1

    2020 and still listening✌❤

  • @marcolopo
    @marcolopo Před rokem

    RIP black stalin I love your song so much. We did a show on your song and i singed it along with my friends RIP LEGEND.

  • @031limit031
    @031limit031 Před rokem

    REST IN POWER, THE LEGENDARY BLACK STALIN!

  • @elishajackman7613
    @elishajackman7613 Před rokem

    Enjoying this in August 2022 in my apartment in NYC 🇺🇸

  • @nikkishaaustin1731
    @nikkishaaustin1731 Před 7 lety +3

    we could make it if we try " yes man

  • @Gazacommandment
    @Gazacommandment Před 4 lety +1

    Wonderful tune

  • @neishaguy
    @neishaguy Před rokem +1

    R.I.P Dr Leroy Calliste aka The Black Stalin

  • @kennethablack2844
    @kennethablack2844 Před 3 lety

    2020 I am here. So very true in this present time. 2022 and i still here

  • @trini_goddess9890
    @trini_goddess9890 Před 3 lety +1

    😻😻 wow so talented love this song omg I'm going to show this to my grandmother 😻❤

  • @waheedamohammed6989
    @waheedamohammed6989 Před 7 lety +3

    so true

  • @ApostleMaureen
    @ApostleMaureen Před 3 lety +1

    Yes we can make it if we are willing to try yes try a little more kindness try a little patience no road rage no discriminating because of race or age or gender or religious choice love is all we really need nice song love it

  • @jazzywillams8165
    @jazzywillams8165 Před 4 lety +1

    Good music

  • @sheleenbaynes3082
    @sheleenbaynes3082 Před 5 lety +3

    My favorite calypsonian

    • @yvonnebarnes3425
      @yvonnebarnes3425 Před 4 lety +1

      I miss him in the tent .....thank heavens for recordings i can hear him when I feel like it..

  • @deanramnarine7343
    @deanramnarine7343 Před 2 lety

    Watching in 2021 for HOPE............. Party is being put before country !!!

  • @blah3854
    @blah3854 Před 8 lety +2

    well come to Trinidad and Tobago......ssdd....and year.....thanks stalin.....and i trying still.....

  • @Harriesti08
    @Harriesti08 Před 7 lety +2

    i love the into of this song.

  • @sheleenbaynes3082
    @sheleenbaynes3082 Před 3 lety +1

    2021 I'm backkkkk

  • @davidmckenzie3700
    @davidmckenzie3700 Před 5 lety +1

    Boss tune

  • @chadalous
    @chadalous Před 3 lety

    in 2012 still relevant.....stay strong t&t....

  • @rodneybest652
    @rodneybest652 Před 10 lety +2

    love this song

  • @gaillouis1618
    @gaillouis1618 Před rokem

    ty i needed this for my school

  • @patgopaul2965
    @patgopaul2965 Před rokem +1

    I love his song 🎵 😍

  • @kaceyweston388
    @kaceyweston388 Před rokem +1

    RIP LEGEND 💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @shalenelewis2031
    @shalenelewis2031 Před rokem

    Yr legacy will live on.Sleep in peace Mr Leroy Calliste.Hope his name will be added to SAPA

  • @nigelb.8497
    @nigelb.8497 Před 5 lety +1

    Classic....!!!!

  • @nicholasmoolchan6077
    @nicholasmoolchan6077 Před 9 lety +1

    True today more than ever !

  • @willymueller3278
    @willymueller3278 Před 6 lety +1

    Man, whatta goooood song !

  • @nathifamelville5589
    @nathifamelville5589 Před rokem

    RIP Black Stalin 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽