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Enemy Calypso
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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Enemy Calypso by Barbara Rosen — Lyrics
The majority of people, as we go through life,
attempt to get by with minimal strife
between friend and neighbor, husband and wife.
But, as all of us know, it's a very sad fact
that some will be offended by the way we act,
even when we take pains to exercise tact.
But our John has got no enemies.
I don't know how he does it; though I aim to please,
I must not have reached perfection
for I've got a fine collection
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About Enemy Calypso
Barbara Rosen's Enemy Calypso is a humorous secular art song for solo voice, set in English. The text paints a witty picture of human relationships, contrasting the singer's own predicament of acquiring numerous adversaries with the effortless social grace of 'John', who appears to have none. The lyrics explore the often-frustrating experience of unintentionally offending others, even when one tries hard to be tactful. This engaging piece offers a relatable and light-hearted commentary on navigating social interactions, making it a charming choice for recital programming.
