I’m a typical case, I ain’t come to boast
Living with my wife in her casa East Coast
Pretty bungalow; two mango tree
Three dogs – Peppa, Jet and Choo
And if you ask me the best, ah not sure who
They each got their smartness, each got their way
It depends if they’re hungry and what time of day
My mother said, “In life there’ll be times when the tides are high
And the boat will be rocking as you try, just never give up, never give up
It’s hard to believe but you gotta believe
To achieve whatever you need to achieve, just never give up, never give up.
Unna better put a couple dollars away.”
Now the cost of living rising every day
And now I understand what she was trying to say
It’s Guyana that keeps me holding on. It’s Guyana that makes me carry on.
I was up in the grocery getting some beans
Me and the whole East Coast it seems
I was also planning to get some bread
But the price tag brother, nearly kill me dead
Kindly write a letter begging somebody please
Help me understand these hospital fees
The way it’s going now clickety click
Only rich people can afford to be sick
(CHORUS) My mother said (etc.)
It’s Guyana that keeps me holding on. It’s Guyana that makes me carry on.
It’s hot like pepper but it will get better
Don’t let yourself give in to the pressure
Eat margarine instead of butter
Don’t let yourself fall into the gutter
Keep on grooving keep your backside moving
Sooner or later you’ll see things improving
Think positively. Don’t think bitter.
You got your metem and your pumpkin fritter
(CHORUS)
It’s Guyana that keeps me holding on. It’s Guyana that makes me carry on.
My momma told me listen to your momma she knows
Don’t go puttin’ nothin’ up in your nose
If you go drugging or drinking rum
Momma gonna come and beat you tail like a drum
Things are really kinda tough in town
But sooner or later it will turn around
So hold strain steady wid curry and souse
And always have some pigeon peas in the house
It’s Guyana that keeps me holding on. It’s Guyana that makes me carry on.
It’s Guyana that keeps me holding on. It’s Guyana that makes me carry on.
