Remo Fernandes - India, I Cry

It was on a cold night in 2006 I had an opportunity to witness Remo playing live at Hotel Le Meridien Mina Sayahi, Jebel Ali where he gave a fusion concert (East meets West) along with British Rock Band "Jethro Tull".

Ian Anderson of 'Jethro Tull' has one thing in common with Remo Fernandes or vise versa. He is a master of Flute just like Remo. I cannot forget the way he stood on stage posing like "Krishna" (ಮುರಳಿ ಮನೋಹರ) playing Flute. Remo's "Flute Song" won great response from the audience comprising mostly of Europeans and few Indians asking for more.

I have been a fan of Remo since my school days. The first number I remember having heard of Remo is titled as "Ocean Queen" probably from his maiden album.

I look forward to hear him singing more for India, our country. Long live Remo, long live true patriotism.

India, I cry / I cry, India

You were the world’s spiritual flower,

Now you’re just a starving nuclear power.

We’ve built the tall, ivory tower

While the slums outside, grow by the hour.

Your ministers rape you,

Your neighbours love to hate you

Your people forsake you

Your movies stagnate you

Your gods divide you

Your godmen misguide you.

Your devils in disguise,

are on the rise!

India, I cry / I cry, India

Goa, I cry / I cry, Goa

Paradise of sea and sky

How we suck and bleed you dry

We can’t look you in the eye

As we watch you …slowly die.

Your miners corrode you

Your Princess erodes you

Your builders dig your grave

Your protectors just the slave

Your sons fight each others

They have no unity

They have no guts to move their butts

Against the enemy

India, I cry / I cry, India

Goa, I cry / I cry, Goa

India, I cry / I cry, India