“Grease & Island Power” Original song about Tåli Engine 1

Verse 1

Another day at Tåli, sun barely even rise,

Mechanic Leader shaking head, “Ai, look at this surprise.”

Engine 1 acting stubborn, like it get its own mind,

Electrician II already crawling where the wires hide.

Pre‑Chorus

Schedule changing every hour,

Like the wind across the tower.

But we stay, ‘cause we know how—

Guam need power right now.

Chorus

We’re fighting with Engine 1,

’Til the island lights stay on.

Bolts and breakers, sweat and fire,

Doing our part for Guam Island Power.

When the shift finally done,

And we drag our bodies home…

We smell like grease,

But that’s the scent of keeping Guam strong.

Verse 2

Mechanic Leader barking, “Pass the wrench—no, the other one!”

Electrician II laughing, “Bro, this engine just having fun.”

Turbo whining, gauges climbing, something rattling in the back,

But we’ve danced this dance before—Tåli crew always bounce back.

Pre‑Chorus

Every hour brings new orders,

Supervisor change the borders.

But we grind, ‘cause we know why—

Island power never die.

Chorus

We’re fighting with Engine 1,

’Til the island lights stay on.

Bolts and breakers, sweat and fire,

Doing our part for Guam Island Power.

When the shift finally done,

And we drag our bodies home…

We smell like grease,

But that’s the scent of keeping Guam strong.

Bridge

Some folks never see the nights

We spend under diesel lights.

But we know the work we do—

Guam stay bright because of this crew.

Final Chorus

Still fighting with Engine 1,

’Cause the island count on us.

Mechanic hands, electrician trust,

Running on grit more than luck.

And when we finally head home,

Exhausted to the bone…

We smell like grease—

But that’s the smell of keeping Guam strong.