Barbados cultural icon, The Mighty Gabby has been appointed the Cultural Envoy / Ambassador of Barbados [2003.]

Anthony "Gabby" Carter now sits on the throne which was ordained for him for many years, since he claimed the role as the messenger of the people bringing us immortal classics such as:

Emmerton [Voted Barbados' #1 song - 2002]
Jack
Hit It
[Government] Boots
Culture
West Indian Politician
Riots In De Land
Well Done

"Life is a stage we live on
Fully engaged since we born
Playing a role that we’ve been given
By the Creator who watches on
Sometimes it seems life is hard
You will receive only bad
Don’t be afraid; don’t give up the struggle
Keep your head high; you will get by

CHORUS
And you will be playing your role well
You will be avoiding hell
And at the end of your days
At your setting sun
The Creator will say to you
Well Done Well Done
Well Done Well Done
Well Done

Act II will come; be prepared
Sadness and bliss will be shared
Then suddenly things will get better
Don’t be complacent; see the future
Save all you can; build your need
But don’t ever sow seeds of greed
Love your neighbour as you love your person
Life will be complete; life will be sweet

CHORUS
And you will be playing your role well
You will be avoiding hell
And at the end of your days
At your setting sun
The Creator will say to you
Well Done Well Done
Well Done Well Done
Well Done

Act III will be Father Time
Creeping on you down the line
Don’t feel ashamed when you no longer
Can rendezvous like youngsters do
Show them the ways; all the walls
Help them avoid life’s pitfalls
Helping them through is really helping
Your own offspring do the same thing"

Words & Music by: The Mighty Gabby
© Anthony “Gabby” Carter – Ice Records Ltd

Music of the Islands