This is my island in the sun Where my people have stoiled since time begun I may sail on many a sea But shores will always be home to me Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest water, your shining sun As morning breaks the heaven on high I lift my heavy load to the sky Sun come down with a burning glow Mingles my sweat with the earth below Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest water, your shining sun I see women on bended knees Caught in cane for the family I see men by the water's side Cast their net at the surging tide Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest water, your shining sun I hope the day will never come I can't awake to the sounds of drums Never let me miss carnival Calypso sounds philosophical Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest water, your shining sun All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest water, your shining sun Thank you.