In the land of Windrush, they came with hearts so true,
From distant islands, to start a life anew.
They sang their carol, joyously they came,
But now they wait, their dreams just not the same.

Where is the justice? Where is the care?
For the children of the sun, still waiting for what’s fair.
Their roots run deep, through toil and strife,
Like Jesus before them, they suffer for their life.

They built the roads and homes, with sweat and with their hands,
And cared for the sick, as the NHS began.
Like the shepherds in the cold night, fulfilling distant plans.
But now they face the coldness, of unfulfilled demands,

Where is the justice? Where is the care?
For the children of the sun, still waiting for what’s fair.
Their roots run deep, through toil and strife,
Like Jesus before them, they suffer for their life.

The light of the sun shines down from skies so blue,
But the promises made, have not yet come true.
They wait for the day, when justice is done,
For the children of the sun, to finally be won.

Where is the justice? Where is the care?
For the children of the sun, still waiting for what’s fair.
Their roots run deep, through toil and strife,
Like Jesus before them, they suffer for their life.

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8 of 25 Christmas carols with revised lyrics for Advent & Christmas Day reflections 2024, can be sung to the relevant tune.

Full disclosure, ChatGPT has been utilised in the developing of this revised version of The Calypso Carol which touches on current affairs with reference to the Windrush Scandal, while incorporating biblical references by or about Jesus (Luke 2:8-20, John 15:20, Colossians 3:23, Hebrews 11:13-16). The hope is that, amidst the division and suffering, a message of peace, justice, hope and reconciliation remains.