Island in the Sun

Text & Musikk : Sikkert Harry Belafonte

This is my island in the sun
where my people have toiled since time begun,
Tho I may sail on many a sea
her shores will always be home to me.

Refr.:
Oh, island in the sun
willed to me by my father's hand.
All my days I will sing in praise
of your forests, waters your shining sand.

When morning breaks the heaven on high
I lift my heavy load to the sky.
Sun comes down with a burning glow
mingles my sweat with the earth below.

Refr.:
Oh, island in the sun osv…..

I see woman on bended knee
cutting cane for her family.
I see man at waters side.
Casting nets at the surging tide.

Refr.:
Oh, island in the sun osv…..