Tiny- Bon Appetit (Calypso 2025)

Performed by: Tiny
Written by: Kerine Williams-Figaro
Editted by: Sheldon Nugget
Music Composed and Produced by: Sheldon Nugget
Guitar: Andy Edwards
Background Vocals: Stacy D, Sheldon Nugget & Tiny
Mixed and Mastered by Neil Subero
Recorded at Nugg Vision Studios.
The calypso "Bon Appetit" employs the metaphor of a party to critique various public servants in Trinidad and Tobago who, despite their roles to serve the populace, prioritize personal interests over public duty. This approach aligns with the traditional role of calypso as a form of "folk poetry set to music," providing social commentary and holding individuals accountable through satire and humour.
The Calypso addresses politicians, likening them to chefs hired to cater a party but who serve only their friends. This imagery highlights the betrayal felt by citizens when elected officials, entrusted to represent all, instead favour a select few. This Calypso criticizes politicians for neglecting essential legislation, such as gang and bail reform bills, due to partisan politics, thereby failing their constituents.
It also focuses on law enforcement officers, depicted as security personnel at the event. While they are diligent in minor enforcement, such as issuing fines for outdated laws, they are notably absent when serious crimes occur, reflecting a misalignment of priorities and a neglect of their primary duty to protect citizens.
It also turns to leaders of cultural organizations and healthcare professionals. The calypso criticizes instances where leaders use their positions for personal gain, such as awarding themselves prizes or favouring associates, thereby undermining the integrity of cultural institutions. Healthcare professionals are admonished for redirecting patients to private practices due to shortages in public facilities, suggesting a conflict of interest and exploitation of their roles.
Finally, this piece serves as a call to action, urging public servants to realign with their foundational duties. It emphasizes the need for politicians to enact just laws, for police officers to focus on crime prevention, for doctors to honour public health commitments, and for cultural leaders to lead with fairness. The final verse underscores the collective responsibility to prioritize national interest over personal gain.
The recurring chorus reinforces the central question, "Who are you serving?" challenging public servants to reflect on whether their actions benefit the broader community or merely themselves. By framing Trinidad and Tobago as a party where everyone has a role, the calypso effectively critiques societal issues, urging a recommitment to genuine public service.
This calypso exemplifies the genre's power to provide social commentary, using satire and metaphor to address complex issues in an engaging and thought-provoking manner.

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Good song good lyrics

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