Verse 1
(Octave Doubling begins here, main vocal track)
Johnson Island, sitting in Ward 6, Timeanai, Pobuma LLG.
Years have come and gone, we've been left out of basic services. (Singjay Style applied to the whole verse)
(Screams and Shouts on key words in this line)
No proper healthcare (Shout), no reliable transport, no decent shelter (Scream), and as a result, our people suffer.
(Whispered Vocals applied to this section for dramatic effect)
So many newborn babies, men, and women dying, (Doubled Tracked Lead on this line) folks living in broken homes, and struggling (Vocal Chopping on 'struggling') to get their catch to market.
Chorus
(Three Styles Harmony on this first line)
We're the people who form the Ward, the LLG, the Province, and the country as a whole. (Round Singing or Canon effect on the list: 'Ward, LLG, Province, country')
(Harmonized Duet leads the line, followed by Call and Answer)
Don't leave us behind, (Call)
Out of all the basic services we deserve. (Answer - Choir/Backing Vocals)
Verse 2
(Singjay Style returns, main vocal track)
Thank you, Honorable Pomat, for stepping up as a true leader.
You've served so many, the good and the bad people alike. (Preacher and Choir: Choir interjects "True Talk!")
You done this, not by your own might, but by the will of God. (Whispered Vocals applied to 'will of God')
You and the Education Division have surely seen our struggles. (Doubled Tracked Lead on this final line)
Chorus
(Three Styles Harmony on this first line)
We're the people who form the Ward, the LLG, the Province, and the country as a whole. (Round Singing or Canon effect on the list: 'Ward, LLG, Province, country')
(Harmonized Duet leads the line, followed by Call and Answer)
Don't leave us behind, (Call)
Out of all the basic services we deserve. (Answer - Choir/Backing Vocals)
Suggested Outro/Ending
(Optional addition for a powerful finish)
(Repeat the title phrase using deep, rhythmic Rast Chants and end with a final Scream and Shout)
Rast Chants: Johnson Island! Now is the time! We need the services! (FADE OUT / FINAL SHOUT)
