One by One

from Carnival of the Ghosts by KOBO TOWN

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Beautiful Digipak package with 18-page booklet with lyrics.

Includes unlimited streaming of Carnival of the Ghosts via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 2 days

Purchasable with gift card

$10 USD or more

lyrics

ONE BY ONE

There is a rumour going round
There is a rumour someone was going down
There is a tension in the air
Soon everybody was rushing to be there
Was it true, what is the use
Such outdated questions get the modern mind confused
Was it true, what is the use
Of a reputation when we want to be amused

There is a rumour going round
A rumour like a fire is spreading through the town
There is a gallows in the square
To serve as a warning for dissenters to beware
Everyone is rushing to be there
Everyone with a noble intention to declare
On the square, on the little lit-up screen
Where everyone clamours to be noticed, to be seen

Everybody wants to be a star
To be a hero in a revolutionary war
Everyone just wants to shine
The more we try to step out, the more we fall in line

Written by Drew Gonsalves

Published by Stonetree Music, Administered Worldwide by District 6 Music Publishing Ltd.

credits

from Carnival of the Ghosts, released April 8, 2022

license

about

KOBO TOWN Toronto, Ontario

Founded by Trinidadian-Canadian Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town is named after the historic neighborhood in Port-of-Spain where calypso was born. Kobo Town takes the intricate wordplay of Caribbean music and runs it through a 21st Century filter. In the world of Kobo Town calypso, roots reggae, and acoustic instrumentation meet innovative production techniques, social commentary and indie rock attitude. ... more

contact / help

Contact KOBO TOWN

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like KOBO TOWN, you may also like:

KOKOROKO
by Kokoroko

supported by 10 fans who also own “One by One”

Reminds me of a dear person I lost. Love it. peperunas
go to album
Aban
by The Garifuna Collective

supported by 9 fans who also own “One by One”

A new landmark album for Belize! BRIZ
go to album
Eghass Malan
by Les Filles de Illighadad

supported by 9 fans who also own “One by One”

Inspirational. Love the vocals and the simple yet captivating melodies. Thank you, ladies x arinasingh
go to album
Chutney Boy
by Natalie Yorke

featured on Bandcamp Radio Feb 7, 2023
go to album
Stay Up Zimbabwe (Limited Dance Edition Nr. 6)
by Bro. Valentino

Songs that reflect the revolutionary spirit of the Caribbean in the 1970's; a blend of calypso and Soca melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 4, 2017
go to album
Blow ’Way
by Lancelot Layne

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jul 10, 2018
go to album
At Pioneer Works
by Les Filles de Illighadad

supported by 8 fans who also own “One by One”

I love these women. the voices mesh together perfectly; also the world music is exceptional. I have all of their albums and they're all excellent. Give them a listen. Steve Lake
go to album