The beginning of this song gives me chills. "Wear something red was the popular cry, and like the pavement and street they were filled with envy. Because by morning light they were covered with our blood."
One of the most beautiful songs ever song by a Trinidadian. Thank you David Rudder for paying homage to the past, and educating the present through the harmony of calypso. Keep this art form alive brother.
The name of the festival may be Hosay, but the name of the song is Hoosay. It is a play on the words "who say" (Who says) as well as the festival, a juxtaposition of the forced ignorance that refused to let Trinidad think that we could push our people to something like that, and the religion of the group who attempted to overthrow the government, killing masses of people in the process. Calypso does that, plays on words to give them multiple meanings in the telling of the story. Lyrical poetry.
Well stated Nicole, Calypso is definitely the art of social commentary. It's always topical and reflective of society and its politics. The lyrics are infused with pickong and words often have double meanings.
The name of the festival is actually Hussein and NOT Hosay! Just like it is Extempore and NOT Extempo! Trinis have a nasty habit of chopping up their words to suit them.
@@anns.7189 4 years later Ann and you have not corrected this. Words change over time. Hosay, extempo and picong are all acceptable forms. It is not chopping up words to suit them, these are cultural shifts. Just like "Trinis" is acceptable for "Trinidadians." Jeez. These purists.
After viewing the documentary on the Attempted Coup I played this for a couple friends. They knew the song but only now they understand what it is about. Salute David Rudder, RAW TALENT. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That night we carried on with our beloved Hosay in our yards, our minds and our hearts... I was only 8 at the time but I remember how my elders kept Hosay alive in such a dark, uncertain time. When you see things like that you know you're in good hands with those who hold true to what they believe in. I come form a family rich in Hosay history and to this day, it will be my fortress of inner strength defined by pureness of heart. Allah's richest blessings on those who sacrifice yearly for it!
*LYRICS* Wear something red, was the popular cry And like the pavements and streets They were filled with envy Because by morning light They were covered with our blood I tell you, not one soul here escaped the frenzy You know sometimes you're gambling king And wild is the joker And sometimes the sight of the moon Just riles up the lost, the hungry, the mad These are the troubled times That we have down in Trinidad Because under the crescent moon And above the bloody asphalt Strange dogs were barking, deep in the night Under the crescent moon I say the drums were silent But somehow the rhythm continued Oh what a sight On the night of the day It was the night of the day It was the night that they say That the martyrs died Fame, yes we’re famous as hell Why don’t you know we’re a star At long last we have made it Star like that star in the moon Shining over the tomb Dance the moon, you can’t frai Come on, dance brother dance For death is your drummer Prance sister prance, your future at stake Jump high jump low, but this Hoosay will take place Because under the crescent moon And above the bloody asphalt Strange dogs were barking deep in the night Under the crescent moon I say the drums were silent But somehow the rhythm continued Oh what ah sight On the night of the day It was the night of the day It was the night that they say That the martyrs died The power and the glory is so close at hand But the beast he was lurking For he too sits in the wings, in the wing So when we searched for the moon All we saw were the vultures But then a chosen people never worry bout these things, Bout these things So the roll of the tassa Began to sound like the rhythm of bullets And the thundering boom bass Well that was a bomb, was ah bomb In this Moslem time When the Hosay is number one Ah say, under the crescent moon And above the bloody asphalt Brother man strange dogs were barking deep in the night Under the crescent moon I say the drums were silent But somehow the rhythm continued Uh what a sight On the night of the day It was the night of the day It was the night that they say That the martyrs died Not in this house, not in this Garden of Eden Oh how we danced to the beat of this lovely lie, lovely life Until a man opened a door And showed us our other side And all our Mecca’d illusions Walked right on by Now Trini know what is uzi diplomacy Now Trini know what is SLR love In ah these troubled times Under the stars above Under the crescent moon And above the bloody asphalt Brother man strange dogs were barking deep in the night Under the crescent moon I say the drums were silent But somehow the drumming continued, Oh what a sight On the night of the day It was the night of the day Oh the night when they say That the martyrs died Under the crescent moon And above the bloody asphalt Brother man strange dogs were barking deep in the night Under the crescent moon I say the drums were silent But somehow the rhythm continued, Oh what a sight On the night of the day It was the night of the day Oh the night when they say That the magic died [Fade] Wear something red, was the popular cry And like the pavements and streets They were filled with envy Because by morning light They were covered with our blood I tell you, not one soul here escaped the frenzy You know sometimes you're gambling king - See more at: islandlyrics.com/lyrics-david_rudder-hoosay_1990s.htm#sthash.jHMEtCxf.dpuf
@trinicuteness Thank You. I'm glad. You enjoy the David Rudder song "Hoosay" from 1991. This was his best social commentary song of all time. Mr. Rudder is a true master calypsonian.
And all the richest blessings to David Rudder for taking the time to know it, love it and embrace it as we have done.He is not only an artist, but a gentleman as well!
I was ah toddler when this song was composed but when I gain understand this song explain everything to me thank you mr rudder for your contribution 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
It does on the record... but it really is "Hosay"... Regardless, good upload... I dance the moon as he mentions in the song and this song raises my pores!
@nicam7769 our innocence was lost long time before this; arena massacre, hosay massacre, 1970 army coup, labour riots. it was just lost for a new generation. powerful song!
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This song raises my pores up to this day. April 2024
Mine too ❤
I am thanking you again for this song even though it makes me cry it is sooo relevant. Raoul Pantin daughter here.
This song "sends" chills through me everytime I hear it. Thank you David
One of the greatest ballads ever
The beginning of this song gives me chills.
"Wear something red was the popular cry,
and like the pavement and street they were filled with envy.
Because by morning light they were covered with our blood."
Real inspired lyrics
One of the most beautiful songs ever song by a Trinidadian. Thank you David Rudder for paying homage to the past, and educating the present through the harmony of calypso. Keep this art form alive brother.
Some real high lyrics in this one. Profound doesn't begin to describe them.
so true
So true...such depth..wow
The name of the festival may be Hosay, but the name of the song is Hoosay. It is a play on the words "who say" (Who says) as well as the festival, a juxtaposition of the forced ignorance that refused to let Trinidad think that we could push our people to something like that, and the religion of the group who attempted to overthrow the government, killing masses of people in the process. Calypso does that, plays on words to give them multiple meanings in the telling of the story. Lyrical poetry.
Our music of the Caribbean tells a lot. Very nice.
Well stated Nicole,
Calypso is definitely the art of social commentary. It's always topical and reflective of society and its politics. The lyrics are infused with pickong and words often have double meanings.
The name of the festival is actually Hussein and NOT Hosay! Just like it is Extempore and NOT Extempo! Trinis have a nasty habit of chopping up their words to suit them.
Richie, that word is PIQUANT and NOT pickong!
@@anns.7189 4 years later Ann and you have not corrected this. Words change over time. Hosay, extempo and picong are all acceptable forms. It is not chopping up words to suit them, these are cultural shifts. Just like "Trinis" is acceptable for "Trinidadians." Jeez. These purists.
King David one of the greatest talents of Trinidad
Kelvin Ramjattan there is a Trinidad Artiste named King David 😉
Still listening on the last day of April, 2021
After viewing the documentary on the Attempted Coup I played this for a couple friends. They knew the song but only now they understand what it is about. Salute David Rudder, RAW TALENT. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Many people thing 1990 was about the coup and didnt understand this song.
These lyrics are still relevant today. David is a prophet and a poet
Heard this song on the radio yesterday. I just had to find it today. Such a lyrical history lesson.
Happy independence Trinidad 🇹🇹 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🌹🌹💯💯💯💯👌
That night we carried on with our beloved Hosay in our yards, our minds and our hearts... I was only 8 at the time but I remember how my elders kept Hosay alive in such a dark, uncertain time. When you see things like that you know you're in good hands with those who hold true to what they believe in. I come form a family rich in Hosay history and to this day, it will be my fortress of inner strength defined by pureness of heart. Allah's richest blessings on those who sacrifice yearly for it!
2018 and this song still resonates
*LYRICS*
Wear something red, was the popular cry
And like the pavements and streets
They were filled with envy
Because by morning light
They were covered with our blood
I tell you, not one soul here escaped the frenzy
You know sometimes you're gambling king
And wild is the joker
And sometimes the sight of the moon
Just riles up the lost, the hungry, the mad
These are the troubled times
That we have down in Trinidad
Because under the crescent moon
And above the bloody asphalt
Strange dogs were barking, deep in the night
Under the crescent moon
I say the drums were silent
But somehow the rhythm continued
Oh what a sight
On the night of the day
It was the night of the day
It was the night that they say
That the martyrs died
Fame, yes we’re famous as hell
Why don’t you know we’re a star
At long last we have made it
Star like that star in the moon
Shining over the tomb
Dance the moon, you can’t frai
Come on, dance brother dance
For death is your drummer
Prance sister prance, your future at stake
Jump high jump low, but this Hoosay will take place
Because under the crescent moon
And above the bloody asphalt
Strange dogs were barking deep in the night
Under the crescent moon
I say the drums were silent
But somehow the rhythm continued
Oh what ah sight
On the night of the day
It was the night of the day
It was the night that they say
That the martyrs died
The power and the glory is so close at hand
But the beast he was lurking
For he too sits in the wings, in the wing
So when we searched for the moon
All we saw were the vultures
But then a chosen people never worry bout these things,
Bout these things
So the roll of the tassa
Began to sound like the rhythm of bullets
And the thundering boom bass
Well that was a bomb, was ah bomb
In this Moslem time
When the Hosay is number one
Ah say, under the crescent moon
And above the bloody asphalt
Brother man strange dogs were barking deep in the night
Under the crescent moon
I say the drums were silent
But somehow the rhythm continued
Uh what a sight
On the night of the day
It was the night of the day
It was the night that they say
That the martyrs died
Not in this house, not in this Garden of Eden
Oh how we danced to the beat of this lovely lie, lovely life
Until a man opened a door
And showed us our other side
And all our Mecca’d illusions
Walked right on by
Now Trini know what is uzi diplomacy
Now Trini know what is SLR love
In ah these troubled times
Under the stars above
Under the crescent moon
And above the bloody asphalt
Brother man strange dogs were barking deep in the night
Under the crescent moon
I say the drums were silent
But somehow the drumming continued,
Oh what a sight
On the night of the day
It was the night of the day
Oh the night when they say
That the martyrs died
Under the crescent moon
And above the bloody asphalt
Brother man strange dogs were barking deep in the night
Under the crescent moon
I say the drums were silent
But somehow the rhythm continued,
Oh what a sight
On the night of the day
It was the night of the day
Oh the night when they say
That the magic died
[Fade]
Wear something red, was the popular cry
And like the pavements and streets
They were filled with envy
Because by morning light
They were covered with our blood
I tell you, not one soul here escaped the frenzy
You know sometimes you're gambling king - See more at: islandlyrics.com/lyrics-david_rudder-hoosay_1990s.htm#sthash.jHMEtCxf.dpuf
@trinicuteness Thank You. I'm glad. You enjoy the David Rudder song "Hoosay" from 1991. This was his best social commentary song of all time. Mr. Rudder is a true master calypsonian.
This song raises my pores. Haven't heard it in over a decade!
And all the richest blessings to David Rudder for taking the time to know it, love it and embrace it as we have done.He is not only an artist, but a gentleman as well!
Lyrical gold, I miss real artistes
Writing this on July 27, 2016....still gives chills
The Trini version of the "1990" release still tears me up. Amazing song writer.......a true griot.
Genius pure genius
this song gives me goosebumps!! I LOVE IT!!!
Who's still listening in September 2019?
Relevant on a global scale!!!
Still an emotional song in 2018
I was ah toddler when this song was composed but when I gain understand this song explain everything to me thank you mr rudder for your contribution 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
oh god!! i cannot believe this!! i have 10 years searchign for all this albums songs!! i am so happy i cried!! thank you so much!!
This guy is a true poet.
I love this song. So beautiful.
2020 we need this music
It's on the titled track album Rough & Ready from 1991. I hope you're enjoying the song.
Love all of his songs
Memories! My childhood was amazing
Song2LongUnsung democracy
David rudder democracy
THe KIng giving a Beautiful Narrative about the Hosay Observance.
this song touches me very i love it and i also feel the vibe
It does on the record... but it really is "Hosay"... Regardless, good upload... I dance the moon as he mentions in the song and this song raises my pores!
Beautiful music!
Still listening to today 27/7/2020
@nicam7769 our innocence was lost long time before this; arena massacre, hosay massacre, 1970 army coup, labour riots.
it was just lost for a new generation. powerful song!
real good song, u don`t really get like these anymore!
Rip Abu bakr
thank you very much........:)
2021 and going
King David Rudder......
I love up another BadJohn of KAISO!!
its been years since ive heard this
Hoosay nice song
33 years.... how time flys
❤
thanks very much..............your advice was very helpful
❤😊
Well, it says Hoosay on the record Rough and Ready by David Rudder.
@mathiasgonsalves Make sure to install RealPlayer onto your computer. Make sure. You have the settings set on your RealPlayer. Then you'll see the logo of RealPlayer "Download This Video" displayed on your upper right of any UA-cam video. Make sure. You also install a video file converter. To change the Flash Video file into AMV, MPEG 4, WMV files. Good Luck to you. My friend. Take Care.
Tobagoian Trini 26 June 2021
Somebody plz post the video!!!
ua-cam.com/video/bBRix702q4I/v-deo.html
anybody has the video for this song???????
sorry ehh i grew listening to this song but i never knew wat it was about. Did they ban hoosay ohh something. After the coup. Thats what i thinking
No it was not banned. He just referred to the attempted coup to hosay, seeing it was a Islamic terrorist who attempted the coup.
how about u purchase the song and give the artist his credit deserved
Been looking for this song rel rel long..wat album is it on?
Anyone has a link to the original video?
ua-cam.com/video/bBRix702q4I/v-deo.html
Could somebody please tell me where I can find the video for this song?
Do you celebrate hoosay?
@cool4rocknroll i'm a student and would like to use this video in a presentation..........how can i download this video?
I heard he sang this song because of abu bakr
YOU don't like hin don't make a comment or thumbs down just shhhh
Josea