Bahamas Balance

Lyrics

[Verse 1] *Hello. Today I talk about the economy of The Bahamas.* _ Ré-lôu. Tudêi ai tók êbáut de i-CÓ-no-mi óv de Ba-RÁ-mas._ Sea breeze on the ledger line Ports and docks, they stay alive Numbers moving with the tide Big island dreams in a compact life [Pre-Chorus] *The GDP is seventeen billion dollars.* _ De Dji-Di-Pi iz sev-en-tiin BÍL-yan dó-lars._ That’s the engine, strong and clear Every market pulling near [Chorus] Bahamas balance, hold it steady Bahamas balance, keep it ready *The GDP is seventeen billion dollars.* _ De Dji-Di-Pi iz sev-en-tiin BÍL-yan dó-lars._ Bahamas balance, strong and proud Say it clean, say it loud [Verse 2] *The GDP per capita is over forty thousand dollars.* _ De Dji-Di-Pi per KÉ-pi-ta iz ôu-ver FÓR-ti SÁU-zand dó-lars._ One by one, the wages show How the island cash can flow *The economy is based on tourism and financial services.* _ De i-CÓ-no-mi iz bêist ón TÚ-riz-am ænd fai-NÁN-châl SÊR-vi-siz._ From harbor boats to bankroom keys That’s the way the countryీజ్ breathes [Bridge] *The Bahamas does not have income tax* No income tax, the story’s bright From sunrise work to midnight flight Keep the numbers clear in sight Island money, island light [Chorus] Bahamas balance, hold it steady Bahamas balance, keep it ready *The GDP is seventeen billion dollars.* _ De Dji-Di-Pi iz sev-en-tiin BÍL-yan dó-lars._ Bahamas balance, strong and proud Say it clean, say it loud [Outro] Tourism rolls, the service sings That’s the shape of many things Bahamas balance, hold it steady Bahamas balance, keep it ready