Rupee - I AM A BAJAN (with lyrics)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
  • New music for Crop Over 2011 from Rupee! Since its release this song has been sweeping the country with a sense of National Pride and positivity. Due to the demand, this video was made to provide the lyrics.

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  • @cynthiasemenuk3490
    @cynthiasemenuk3490 8 лет назад +88

    white Canadian, married to black Bajan for 35 years, gone one year ago, made me bajan true, true, true...cry whenever I hear this song, sooo sweet, thanks Rupee

    • @cynthiasemenuk3490
      @cynthiasemenuk3490 8 лет назад +12

      cynthia was my wife/angel, I am her husband, this is her email

    • @ravisdb
      @ravisdb 4 года назад +6

      you giving us your entire life story here my friend hahahahaha all jokes aside I this are well

    • @Nobody-gr7hs
      @Nobody-gr7hs 2 года назад +1

      My aunt moved to Canada and my cousin and my other cousin are from Canada

  • @RUPEETV
    @RUPEETV  12 лет назад +57

    Would just like to shout out everybody on here continuing to show my music and this song in particular, so much love! I wasn't able to be a part of Crop Over this year, but your support is allows me to still be a part of it even though I'm not there. I'm out here on the road representing you all! much love
    Rupee

    • @chronixxkeinesorge6184
      @chronixxkeinesorge6184 2 года назад +6

      Am here to cheer my brothers and sisters. Love you all . Love from Africa..Gambia

  • @russellwestern6997
    @russellwestern6997 9 месяцев назад +8

    Was born in QE hospital St Michael to a South African mother who died giving birth to me. My dad is half Canadian and took us to England when I was 5. That was 1990. I came back in 2017 and haven't wanted to leave since!!!!!

  • @romanlangmead8661
    @romanlangmead8661 8 месяцев назад +4

    I just came across this song I would love to see Barbados someday, much love from Canada,

    • @keishana-kn1eg
      @keishana-kn1eg 8 месяцев назад +1

      Aww you would love it here

    • @mrcaleb7728
      @mrcaleb7728 6 месяцев назад +1

      from there, this song raised me

    • @romanlangmead8661
      @romanlangmead8661 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@mrcaleb7728 there's a few songs that we have here in canada that would do the same for me. I would love to see barbados someday. It looks like paradise.

  • @alecia6027
    @alecia6027 10 лет назад +22

    Am a Jamaican and I love this song so much !!

  • @TiffaniSharice
    @TiffaniSharice 8 лет назад +141

    I am a Bajan daughter!! 💙💛💙💛 🌴 Happy 50th Barbados!!

  • @MZreality29
    @MZreality29 11 лет назад +11

    I am Trinidadian and I love this song... Its about time other countries show some island pride ,like Trinidad and Tobago does every year... Trini to the Bone.... Big up Barbados ... one love !!

    • @v.t.8752
      @v.t.8752 Год назад +1

      We already had a song about Barbados by the Merrymen. Ignorant comment

  • @viewmann200
    @viewmann200 10 лет назад +50

    I'm of Afro-Guyanese and Bajan heritage learned today that my father is half Bajan and my paternal grandfather and his side of the family were born and raised Bajans. Proud to be a part of this culture. Always listened to Ruppe but completely forgot he was Bajan.

    • @tibea9239
      @tibea9239 8 лет назад +3

      Rihanna is the same thing

    • @viewmann200
      @viewmann200 8 лет назад +2

      +Ti Bea true but she was born in Barbados so she claims it more

    • @tibea9239
      @tibea9239 8 лет назад +7

      ***** but isn't rihanna mother guyanese plus her whole mother side is guyanese so it doesn't matter if she was born in Barbados because she is still half guyanese and bajan

    • @viewmann200
      @viewmann200 8 лет назад +8

      +Ti Bea yeh her mom is Guyanese and I believe her dad is Bajan and Dutch. But I was saying she doesn't really rep any others except Barbados

    • @allisonclarke1017
      @allisonclarke1017 4 года назад +1

      viewmann200 welcome

  • @246lyricist
    @246lyricist 12 лет назад +18

    Respect all the other countries that appreciate Barbados. Nuff love! BARBADOS STAND UP!

    • @aidenabram3972
      @aidenabram3972 Год назад

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  • @mirowollsten2271
    @mirowollsten2271 7 лет назад +5

    I am from finland. 3 years ago i went to Barbados with my family. I just love barbados so much it is heaven for me!!!

  • @carlpodd
    @carlpodd 11 лет назад +3

    I am an Englishman married to a lovely Guyanese woman with Bajan heritage & we both love this song

  • @briandaniels8474
    @briandaniels8474 5 лет назад +5

    I am an adopted Bajan :) I have been 7 times to the lovely island. A few times during CropOver. Love it there. Its my second home

  • @michelamangion3433
    @michelamangion3433 11 лет назад +6

    i am from Malta also a very very small island like Barbados and this song just makes me proud im from an island !!!!! Malta land of sun and sea aswell

  • @jeff937
    @jeff937 7 лет назад +2

    I'm a Bajan Canadian 🇨🇦 and I love my Land Barbados I love you

  • @RUPEETV
    @RUPEETV  13 лет назад +7

    @babywalapoppa I made this song because I felt that amidst all the negative vibes out there, we needed to put Barbados back into the positive light that has shone upon it for so long...so we can see the true reflections of this gem!

    • @georgestraker3692
      @georgestraker3692 2 года назад +1

      Song still resonates so beautifully...Barbados an awesome place to holiday...come for de fun

  • @v.t.8752
    @v.t.8752 6 лет назад +18

    This song is so lyrically brilliant! On my heart I put my hand and pledge allegiance so true, Barbados I will always love you!

  • @BajanGirl019
    @BajanGirl019 10 лет назад +5

    Barbados is my home!! Beautiful country filled with beautiful people. I will be coming back this year.

  • @asfmouse1244
    @asfmouse1244 9 лет назад +107

    Im not even Bajan but I love this song and Barbados

    • @ravisdb
      @ravisdb 4 года назад +6

      I am a canadian & trinidadian 🇹🇹 and I love this song... you can replace Barbados with any country you want and it will stil be just as good

    • @mu-bw8oj
      @mu-bw8oj 3 года назад

      Me too

    • @mu-bw8oj
      @mu-bw8oj 3 года назад

      Me too

    • @paulchaplin8719
      @paulchaplin8719 3 года назад

      Me to

    • @fyp.m4ri
      @fyp.m4ri 3 года назад

      @@ravisdb not really cuz the song is specificaly aimed at barbados

  • @Luvikat1
    @Luvikat1 11 лет назад +15

    My daughter was loving this song before she was 1 year old and could even babble a word, now, she is not 2 as yet, but everytime she sees a Bajan flag, she sings"I am a baban" ! So we all love this song! Excellent job Rupee and Happy 46th Independence Barbados! We have come a long way as a people and we still have a journey ahead of us to go! So let's do it together!

  • @mashyawilliams9868
    @mashyawilliams9868 8 лет назад +6

    I celebrated my 30th in Barbados staying at a villa on Sandy Lane August of 2012 and in that moment I became a cousin to that island.. I heard this song so many times during the parades, juvie', etc... It's encompasses my ENITRE time on the island.. I absolutely LOVED my Bajan experience!!!!!! Will be going back again...

  • @annieswalef3705
    @annieswalef3705 8 лет назад +3

    mi love this song cause mi late grandmother she was a bajan an mi is proud to mi bajan roots mi qwaan inna august

  • @steven22ful
    @steven22ful 13 лет назад +1

    I've listened 2 this i dnt even knw how many tyms...luv it,luv it,luv it...I'm not a Bajan but I'm an island boi...i was away from ma island home for 2 years n now i'm back but i'm leavin again nxt year...this tym I'l listen 2 dat song 2 get me goin...nothin can replace island lyf

  • @quinsongumbs71
    @quinsongumbs71 13 лет назад +1

    not a Bajan from Anguilla. But living in England for the past 2 yrs..THIS HERE MAKE ME MISS HOME!!! CYAHHHHHHHHH WAIT TO REACH BACK!

  • @savagequeen1360
    @savagequeen1360 7 лет назад +11

    I'm from Barbados I went there last summer that was my first time being there it was cool

  • @Richieblaxxx
    @Richieblaxxx 11 лет назад +1

    Barbados big up to Barbados am not even Bajan but nuff respect from Jamaica to Barbados one love we all are one Unity bless

  • @shelaynemarshall-gilkes2260
    @shelaynemarshall-gilkes2260 4 года назад +13

    Everytime I hear this song I get anointed goose bumps! Rupee you are truly gifted by God!!

  • @Thatboymeher
    @Thatboymeher Год назад +3

    I’m an Armenian-Iranian, well I’m fully, 100% Armenian, but was born in Iran, during COVID I turned into somewhat of a geography nerd and fell in love with Barbados, the culture, the people, the country as a whole, and many more, I wish to one day live there and be a part of your guys’ community, and honestly I feel like knowing this sing is probably a pretty important step in the progress 😂💙💛

    • @aidenabram3972
      @aidenabram3972 Год назад +1

      Good Afternoon to be able too many people are not not the first time since the the first time since the best 58the to be a Joke about the first 4544555559594449months

  • @joshfields7585
    @joshfields7585 11 лет назад +1

    I'm a bajan but I grow in the US but I love Barbados it's my home and NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT FORM ME OR ANY BAJAN IN THIS WORLD

  • @BajanGirl019
    @BajanGirl019 5 лет назад +7

    Happy Independence Day 🇧🇧, I still jam to this song

  • @moniquer9803
    @moniquer9803 9 лет назад +14

    U can't help but swell with madd pride when you hear this song love my people!! #Barbados #bajanpride #team246

  • @shanereid4785
    @shanereid4785 2 месяца назад +2

    Proud to be a Barbadian (246) to the world🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

  • @kevinfranco2109
    @kevinfranco2109 12 лет назад +4

    Im From Guyana But This Song Speaks For All The Caribbean Islands!! Proud To Be From The Islands Its Nothing Better!!

  • @anishachanderb
    @anishachanderb 9 лет назад +3

    Feeling the true spirit and warmth of beautiful Bims inside my soul as i hear this tune. Although i am not Bajan, infact i am a British born Asian- Barbados feels like my home away from home. So welcoming, full of beauty and definately the gem of the Caribbean. Best food, best soca music, best island ever! Only visted 3 occasions so far on one month long stays, but one day i will make it my home too!! Big respect :-)

  • @kandygirl5754
    @kandygirl5754 7 лет назад +46

    100% Bajan and PROUD of it !!!! Happy 50th, Barbados!!!! Love ya BADDDDDDD!!!!!!!

  • @Sweetcupcakes09
    @Sweetcupcakes09 12 лет назад +2

    My dad is Bajan and my mom is Jamaican!!! Both amazing islands so beautiful and pure! I really love this song I heared this song at my God mothers bbq.... I got so happy because I'm tired of elephant man and dancehall music -_- finally a nice song to represent Bajans

  • @kymaniskeete8797
    @kymaniskeete8797 7 лет назад +93

    Barbados is the best😌 50 years I love u barbados

    • @jdxe
      @jdxe 7 лет назад +2

      i am a born in barados really

    • @kidgaminggaming5731
      @kidgaminggaming5731 7 лет назад +3

      WAYO me too

    • @nikkihay8314
      @nikkihay8314 6 лет назад +1

      me too I was born a bajan

    • @apar6842
      @apar6842 4 года назад +1

      As me to I even sing it every day

  • @18552122
    @18552122 11 лет назад +2

    I'm half bajan and Jamaican!!!! I love this

  • @bajan29
    @bajan29 11 лет назад +6

    I can truly say i am a proud Bajan, don't matter where i go i will always big you up BARBADOS.

  • @jj.styles7616
    @jj.styles7616 Год назад +2

    Happy 56 years of independence!!! Barbados🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

  • @johnryadsahib4351
    @johnryadsahib4351 9 лет назад +22

    Love this song! One love from Guyana

  • @danielleforte6186
    @danielleforte6186 11 лет назад +2

    I don't know boy but this was my song for this year. Even have my classmates in the US tuned in. Choreographed two pieces to it.. I in love with this year..Thanks Rupee..nuff respect

  • @kevynsken
    @kevynsken 13 лет назад +8

    @RUPEETV: I greatly appreciate this song. It embodies perfectly everything about Barbadians and the beautiful island we are honored to call home. Thank you for showcasing such a beautiful talent from this Bajan brother. I am a Bajannn!! Forever I Love Bimshire!

  • @TheArtandSoulofMusic
    @TheArtandSoulofMusic 6 лет назад +8

    We love Barbados. Thank you from Manchester, UK

  • @ChristieCora
    @ChristieCora 10 лет назад +3

    Heard this whilst on a holiday in 2011. We stayed at Almond Beach Village (Now called Almond Beach Resort). Miss this place.

  • @stanellgiddings941
    @stanellgiddings941 4 года назад +5

    I am Guyanese 💯‼
    But everytime I hear this song I'm Bajan💯♥️

  • @Quing_Joji
    @Quing_Joji 10 лет назад +4

    I love this song I used it for a project at my school. A report I did on Barbados I'm proud to be Bajan

  • @v.t.8752
    @v.t.8752 Год назад +2

    Back again to 🍾 🥂 🎉 Happy Independence to the Republic of Barbados 🇧🇧. Love ya bad! ❤️

  • @naimerouse1687
    @naimerouse1687 5 лет назад +2

    I'm a bajan and wright now I am in Guyana I MISS my HOME LAND.
    Wright now I could CRY😢😢😢💖💖It's my HEART.💖😢🌹

  • @dianachandler1543
    @dianachandler1543 8 лет назад +25

    i love this song i live in Barbados BLUE YELLOW AND BLACK WHOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nathanwalcott1502
    @nathanwalcott1502 7 лет назад +2

    I'm a Bajan! I love my home and people. I ❤ You Barbados!❤

  • @NorthCanadianGirl
    @NorthCanadianGirl 12 лет назад +3

    remember my good memories from Barbados! I am soo downloading this song on iTunes! Thx you Rupee! You are a wonderful singer!!

  • @mrblackman7777
    @mrblackman7777 12 лет назад +1

    Bajan born living in Toronto and boy you right mek me wan shed a tear and ting ya NO PLACE LIKE BUHBADUS

  • @elizagraham1804
    @elizagraham1804 3 года назад +3

    Happy Independence 2020💙💛🇧🇧

  • @bishusarkar
    @bishusarkar 13 лет назад +2

    i went to barbados in the summer and i can honestly this was the song of our tour. I listen to this song everyday to remind me of such good memories

  • @barbadosgirl2010
    @barbadosgirl2010 12 лет назад +1

    REPPING THIS SONG ,FLAG VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG !!!!I'M CANADAIN BUT DE HUSBAND IS A BAJAN !!!!!!!!!!!! I HEAR THIS SONG AND IT JUST MAKE'S YOU FEEL SO WARM IN SIDE FA REAL!

  • @MsJdam
    @MsJdam 12 лет назад

    I have just got back from Barbados. The people are amazing. What a place. I have serious holiday blues. I have to go back xx

  • @carlyD123
    @carlyD123 5 лет назад +3

    Love it! This song is too, too sweet! I love Barbados! I AM A BAJAN!!!!

  • @oneikadoll8172
    @oneikadoll8172 2 года назад +1

    I’m Jamaican but I love this song & the little island 🏝

  • @paulettefelix4999
    @paulettefelix4999 11 лет назад +1

    I am a proud Bajan no matter where I roam Barbados will always be my home!

  • @Crazydrunk86
    @Crazydrunk86 13 лет назад +1

    Im not a Rupee fan nor am i bajan...but this song is tuff man...Guyanese giving 2thumbs up...keep it goin Bai

  • @aliward2667
    @aliward2667 5 лет назад +5

    Still proud to be a Bajan ! Happy 52nd Independence to the best rock we got 🇧🇧

  • @amber95487
    @amber95487 8 лет назад +52

    Bajan American over here 🇧🇧/🇺🇸

  • @sheenastafford9157
    @sheenastafford9157 7 лет назад +7

    I😍😍😍 this song and I proud to be a Bajan,

  • @briannalynnherd
    @briannalynnherd 10 лет назад +2

    My mother was born in Barbados and I am PROUD to be half bajan

  • @normawilliams7292
    @normawilliams7292 4 года назад +2

    I,lovelovelovelovelovelovelovethis,barbados,caribbean,,music

  • @RUPEETV
    @RUPEETV  13 лет назад +3

    Just giving a shout out to let y'all know I'm seeing all the comments and I'm grateful. There are some comments on here...about two of many posted, lol, that are plainly malicious and destructive. I'm not entertaining this type of behavior ...I'm about uplifting Barbados and the Caribbean as a whole and in engaging sensible discussion...thats what I promote and this song reflects that and what we will continue to do...again..again..nufff love to all the people on here...twitter and facebook...

  • @a.sekayi715
    @a.sekayi715 5 лет назад +3

    Happy 52nd Independence Barbados! 😁😍😋💞 (Trinibajan here!)

  • @tishahill3858
    @tishahill3858 7 лет назад +13

    I love you Barbados
    Happy 50th Independence Barbados

  • @normawilliams7292
    @normawilliams7292 4 года назад +2

    I,love,lovelovelovelovethis,barbados,caribbean,music

  • @carriem.7701
    @carriem.7701 11 лет назад +2

    Went there for a camp and it was so nice to see the Bajans proudly dancing! :)

  • @Ultimantegamer780
    @Ultimantegamer780 9 лет назад +118

    Im not a Bajan but i love this song and barbados

    • @brownsugars2001uk
      @brownsugars2001uk 9 лет назад +10

      parents bajan and happy to be a decent !

    • @bladesmediaproductions4521
      @bladesmediaproductions4521 3 года назад +3

      Then you are one of we ….you are a Bajan !!!😎🥃🇧🇧❤️

    • @angelahowell5054
      @angelahowell5054 3 года назад

      @@brownsugars2001uk ll000000000pp pop

    • @fuzzys1oth
      @fuzzys1oth 2 года назад +2

      I'm mostly white but my dad's parents are from Carribean islands. My grandma was from Barbados🇧🇧 and my grandpa is from either st lucia 🇱🇨 or st Vincent 🇻🇨

    • @zaizentoriayzaizentoriay8193
      @zaizentoriayzaizentoriay8193 2 года назад +2

      Yea respect 🙏

  • @normawilliams7292
    @normawilliams7292 3 года назад +2

    I.love.love.lovelove.this.barbados..caribbean.music

  • @normawilliams7292
    @normawilliams7292 4 года назад +2

    I,lovelovelovelovelovelovelvelovethis,barbados,caribbean,music,,,

  • @MrArkmay
    @MrArkmay 10 лет назад +3

    Always listen to this when I can........feel them roots

  • @joancarter2685
    @joancarter2685 7 лет назад +2

    1000% Barbadian!!! Happy 50th Birthday; my HOME Barbados!!!!!!Love Snowcone💙

  • @diva9999999999999999
    @diva9999999999999999 12 лет назад +12

    I AM PROUD TO BE A BAJAN!!!

  • @normawilliams7292
    @normawilliams7292 3 года назад +2

    Rupee.i.am.loveing.your.music.keep.it.comeing

  • @RUPEETV
    @RUPEETV  13 лет назад +27

    wow...can't believe we are at 28 000 views already....love you all so much! This song just continues to climb in such an amazing way. I continue to hear such powerful stories from people all over...some in tears! No lie!
    i can't wait until I am able to let you guys see the official video! Stay tuned!

  • @kzeloud4172
    @kzeloud4172 9 лет назад +4

    Proud half Bajan remember this been on all day in2010

  • @normawilliams7292
    @normawilliams7292 3 года назад +2

    Rupee..i.lovelovelovelovethis.barbados.caribbean..music

  • @Jaylilah
    @Jaylilah 13 лет назад

    Aw Man! Reminds me how much i love my country!!! Im Swollen with pride Rupee! I Love My Land too!!!! how could you not!?

  • @chloemaynard2259
    @chloemaynard2259 9 лет назад +13

    L💜VE this song

  • @singingsuperstar0717
    @singingsuperstar0717 13 лет назад

    GEM OF DE CARIBBEAN SEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love my land hear. Barbados too sweet. Rupee I LOVE this song. Yuh know yuh's a bajan if.....CROP OVER SWEET FUH DAYS

  • @DevinRuiz-Eversley
    @DevinRuiz-Eversley 9 лет назад

    Proud bajan!!!! Bajan for life!!! Gif bless the island of Barbados

    • @michaelbelgrave1201
      @michaelbelgrave1201 9 лет назад

      RANGERS 4EVER what song is this: i make you my lover lover?

    • @DevinRuiz-Eversley
      @DevinRuiz-Eversley 9 лет назад

      Michael Belgrave​ this song is about how proud of a bajan someone really is and im that real proud one

  • @heysamaraikyourelookatmyyo7880
    @heysamaraikyourelookatmyyo7880 7 лет назад +2

    Luv u! Luv my Bajan roots!😘😸❤💓💟💞🏝🌈

  • @juliebovell7696
    @juliebovell7696 3 года назад +3

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @ezerers2
    @ezerers2 13 лет назад

    Bajan to di world!! CROP OVER' Sorry I missed it this year, but mi gwan try it fi next year. One LOVE-German Bajan! Christchurch Ich vermisse dich!

  • @SherisseArjoon
    @SherisseArjoon 7 лет назад +1

    I'm not a Bajan, but I listen to this song like all the time, it's truly an awesome song

  • @valeriedeland6097
    @valeriedeland6097 8 лет назад +1

    Reminds me of my trip and the fun I had dancing at the street party with my friend! Loved it!!

  • @VEriin1
    @VEriin1 12 лет назад

    im english and i miss barbados i used to go there all the time had houses out there and everything so still loving the blue, yellow, black and blue

  • @spatastiksalon8925
    @spatastiksalon8925 11 лет назад +3

    IM PROUD TO BE A BAJAN. BARBADOS YOU ARE MY HOME AND I LOVE YOU.

  • @nikkihay8314
    @nikkihay8314 6 лет назад +3

    I am a bajan !!! 😘😄😃😍 I love Barbados is my home and no matter where I am love Barbados

  • @briannalynnherd
    @briannalynnherd 11 лет назад +2

    Love this song ! Proud to be half bajan !

  • @samaramcleod1617
    @samaramcleod1617 10 лет назад +2

    How can people dislike this sing its the best!¡!!¡!!!!!!¡

  • @briannabryant5212
    @briannabryant5212 8 лет назад +14

    Proud to be half bajaaaaan

  • @RumKay90
    @RumKay90 13 лет назад

    LOOOOOVE THIS !!! Barbados is such a beautiful island !!! Hope to be back there soon. Big up to all my Caribbean People ! MASSIVE ! Love from the French West Indies

  • @kymaniskeete8797
    @kymaniskeete8797 7 лет назад +19

    barbados i love u very much and everyone in it
    👑😆

    • @shaquonhaynes6319
      @shaquonhaynes6319 5 лет назад

      TheOmega Rosalina 😍🤑👹⚽🏀💓💓❤️

  • @Kemiawattie
    @Kemiawattie 13 лет назад

    just came back from Barbados...fell in love with the song...i(and the country) totally understand your pride for your country...its a beautiful place!!! keep up the good work rupee!!!

  • @samuelwaithe7831
    @samuelwaithe7831 Год назад +1

    Happy independence Barbados I love u 🇧🇧♥️🇧🇧

  • @nalinagala6412
    @nalinagala6412 8 лет назад +17

    Happy Independence Barbados