Premier Wheately's 2010 song ‘I wanna fly’ takes the airways after 14 years
The song, which was played during this morning’s June 24, 2024, edition of ‘Da Morning Braff’ left listeners shocked to hear the now Premier Dr Wheatley singing and rapping about social issues.
“I want to fly, so high, in the sky, some days I want to run away, that’s what my mother says,” were the first lines after a short piano intro.
With a catchy chorus and lyrics meant to inspire, the song has more of a R&B/Hip-Hop crossover sound rather than the traditional sounds of the Caribbean like reggae, and soca or even the native fungi folk style sounds of the VI.
'Problems will follow you'- Premier
The Premier, speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), said the song was released back in 2010, however, on listening to the words and lyrics, they still remain relevant to today's generation of social issues and challenges.
The chorus further added, 'Problems will follow you, you have to find another way," regarding finding new ways to overcome challenges.
Host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' regarded that song as a 'power song' and one that is part of a series of music poems for the freedom of the nation.
Other social issues covered in the song included poverty, nepotism, crime, politics and charting a new course for the Virgin Islands.
See below the full song:
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27 Responses to “Premier Wheately's 2010 song ‘I wanna fly’ takes the airways after 14 years ”
The Braff this morning was a “Yes Man” show until Ms. Thomas called in with facts then they all got quiet
I miss THAT guy.... anybody know where he went?
"I Wanna Fly"
Woke up this morning, gotta catch my flight,
First-class ticket, man, I’m living it right.
Got my Gucci suitcase, and my shades on tight,
I’m the Slowande, ready to take flight!
Chorus:
I wanna fly, oh so high,
Government money, watch it fly by.
First class to Paris, Rome, and Dubai,
But what do I do? Oh, I just wanna fly!
Paris was lovely, didn’t do much there,
Had some croissants, and strolled through the square.
Checked out the Louvre, took a selfie or two,
Met with no one, but I liked the view!
I wanna fly, oh so high,
Taxpayer money, it’s no pie in the sky.
First class to Tokyo, Madrid, and Shanghai,
But what do I bring back? Oh, I just wanna fly!
Bridge:
Lay flat seats and champagne on ice,
Flying so high, I’m living so nice.
Governance? Nah, I’ll do that later,
Right now I’m just a frequent flyer debater.
Rome had the Colosseum, it was quite the sight,
Took a gondola in Venice, what a fancy night!
Went to a meeting? Nope, didn’t find the time,
But hey, that tiramisu was oh so divine!
Chorus:
I wanna fly, oh so high,
Public funds vanish with a wink of an eye.
First class to Sydney, Moscow, and Mumbai,
What did I achieve? Oh, I just wanna fly!
Back in the BVI, they’re asking for a plan,
They want results, but I’m just one man.
Spent all the budget on my globetrotting spree,
But hey, that’s politics, at least for me!
I will leave that short list there for you and perhaps my fellow citizens can add theirs below and rate y'all. My grade for you is 30% and thats because today is kind to people day because it should be lower. How would you rate yourself?