Denyse Plummer - Nah Leaving

2001 Dimanche Gras Calypso Monarch finals, a winning performance by the Queen.

[@donnamarcelle7802]

Rip queen denyse.. 1 of the best kaiso songs ever written performed by a dynamic entertainer. Fly with the angels now 🙏❤

[@thakid171981]

Back here again to pay homage. Thank you Mother Denyse. Sleep well. 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@rennidudesmanramsaran7063]

Every time I hears this sound it brings tears to my eyes it shows how patriotic we 🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago really are. Thank you Denise 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹💯💯💯

[@colinderrick6887]

But did you encourage her when she started and she received so much Chuupzz???

[@sexyreds221]

​​@@colinderrick6887he would have been a child when she started eh and he is now deceased.

[@camilleinlondon]

​​@@colinderrick6887she rose above that and forgave and succeeded and moved on. She'll want u to do the same. Join her fans in wishing that she transitions well. That's all

[@EmpressKhama]

I'm a Jamaican and this song definitely speaks volumes and shows the immense love she has for her country. Out of Many, One People a dey sa she born a dey sa she a ga dead love it.

[@hassanroberts1888]

Shay876

[@chrisb3437]

Shay876 Caribbean unite lol

[@ancestralmemory2321]

Thank you for the love Jamaican sis.

[@alanna4850]

R.I.P Denyse Plummer. Thank you for this gem of a song and so many more.

[@affor3]

Personally, this is T&T's second National Anthem!!!!

[@avalaroche7876]

Well done Denise, you really did not leave, you died right here in T&T, rest easy sister in the arms of your Saviour

[@winslausmoore2894]

The day of her passing. I played this Calypso we take our heroes for granted. Now she's no more. Her time has come. She did what the Master sent her to do❤ MA your soul R I P

[@Stephen_a.p]

Just as she sang in her song Heroes. She is a true hero. She is now in the presence of her Lord

[@Pixielush]

The hairs are raising on the back of my neck, I'm feeling very nostalgic, I lived in Trinidad for 7 years, living in England but love love to go back and see my family one day. The words in this song means so much.

[@kimberlypaul221]

She expressed Sweet T&T in one song. Should be the Anthem. 🇹🇹❤️rip to the woman who made my first Carnival in Trinidad the best! ❤️🖤

[@sylviaalexlopez795]

I am a born Trini, living here in Kansas U.S.A. Here will never be my home like Trinidad. Sweet Sweet Trinidad., my home. Love this song by Denise Plummer. It really depicts a true trini!!!!!!!!!!

[@kingdoc3262]

I was born in USA living in Trini. Wherever you are, when your away from your childhood place you resort to the best of memories past 😊But for many truth is there were other kinds of memories with it too encouraging us to go elsewhere 😂 What I learned to do is Never Ever Compare. Enjoy where you are for the greatness of what is in front of you. This is usually found by contributing. Contributing your friendship to others and understanding with empathy the less than ideal you may get back. All to help yourself and others find happiness within. With that attitude I've enjoyed each place I've been from that moment on. I hope this helps. Oh and please say hi to Dorothy, the scarecrow, the Lion and the Wizard of Oz 😅

[@lionheart8673]

Earth moving performance.. sealed this song as a classic

[@kittywhite1924]

Classic❤

[@carolinequinn4191]

So beautiful. We've lost a massive presence in Denise. What a spirit. 😢

[@verlenejoseph7711]

As we celebrate your life and your legacy and our 61st independence in a few days 1 of your greatest song ever..may your beautiful soul sleep in eternal peace 🤍🤍🤍

[@andrewadams3499]

she sang this song so powerful and patriotic

[@eugenejoseph6912]

As a Grenadian I love this song she is a true trini I'm still listening in 2017

[@mikelarry1478]

Dammm I love my country ...still here in 2018 nah leaving ...just awesome ..Trini to the bone

[@triniallan]

A truly strong woman to reach this point after what she went through on her debut in 1986 in Skinner Park. She has truly persevered. A true, ture TRINI. We love you Denyse.

[@raretrini]

patrick A I agree totally. She was treated so badly by the public, just because of skin colour/race. It's really sad. She must really be passionate about the art form to have persevered like she did. I really admire her.

[@jasonpeli2649]

There is nothing white about Denise Plumber. The drums of Africa are echoed in her Voice. I say a true Caribbean woman a descendant of African parent . A true Calypsonian.

[@intheendthetruthwillconque8597]

As a little girl I grew up hearing this song, on another Caribbean island. Always loved this song. Gives me chills. Sad to learn she had it rough in the beginning because of her skin colour. She did not make herself. People just ignorant. Beautiful rendition. This is Kaiso.

[@kittywhite1924]

Trini to the BONE.

[@kingdoc3262]

Just learning about this. Some only see what others do to them. They lack empathy intelligence to realize what they are still doing to others.

[@Aindera1]

The fist time I heard this song I was in a maxi taxi on my way to school and I still remember this rendition bringing tears to my eyes as a teenager. That same weekend, I was having a very heated conversation with my uncle because we Trinis do not know about doing things in half measure, with the discussion being about who was going to win Calypso Monarch. Of course the first name out of my mouth was Denyse Plummer's Nah Leaving and this was before I heard any of the other calypsos that year. I distinctly remember my uncle (now deceased) arguing with me that it was never going to happen but I guess he did not listen to the lyrics to understand how powerful this song was. Mind you this was the first and only time I ever took any real interest in the Calypso Monarch winner because I always found some of the other artists compositions to be racially divisive. If only we could all listen to the lyrics and understand the true meaning of being a Trinbagonian, diversity of culture, diversity people, diversity of thought, all coming together to make the world a better place for everyone.

[@judithb6318]

Nah Leaving, bring tears to my eyes. I love my T&T. 41 years in US can never call this place home.

[@chrisb3437]

Judith Bigford it's not the same

[@cheriee3840]

What a performance! RIP to a legend!

[@natillefox1]

I CRYING LIKE CRAZY, I MISS MY COUNTRY, 15 YRS AWAY, AM GOING HOME AND WHEN I REACH, I NAH LEAVIN.

[@roymoses3652]

A true daughter of the soil; may you rest in peace.

[@louismartin4078]

Pure classic with bags of patriotic passion.

[@True-trini]

This song never fails to produce chills. This was truly inspired. Who want to flee could flee, poor service, bad road, greedy politicians, whatever! Who go fix it if we flee?

[@colinderrick6887]

Exactly!! And that is why the vacum exists in all the Caribbean islands all kind of crooks and frauds have jumed in and settled in thank you very much!!!!

[@alexistimothy9554]

Rip😢 Grow up listing to your beautiful songs you will ❤always be a true Trine 😢😢😢

[@nolley2108]

These words really cut deep into your soul when because of circumstances you are not living in your own country.

[@fittman384]

R.I.P Queen u will be missed. A next icon we lost 💔💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@edwin1030]

This is an excellent song. I can feel her patriotism and I'm not even Trini. Her second song that year, Heroes, was great as well. Much-deserved crown.

[@RoadNetworkTV]

She passed away yesterday

[@edwin1030]

@@RoadNetworkTV yes I heard. Very sad. RIP

[@kittywhite1924]

2023 and still love listening to this patriotic song that makes me very proud to be a Trini to de bone.

[@gigibasanta9826]

An instant classic. Also, it is not easy to command that big stage on Sunday night. Check the tribute in the middle of Renegades’ championship performance of Hookin’ Meh (2019)

[@dayokefentse8228]

Lol! Nice seeing you here. You catch me wherever I look!! /d

[@verlenejoseph7711]

" Here way conceive meh" is Here ah go dead..😢sip🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@karendias700]

RIP Denyse Plummer...love this song...a Classic!!!

[@lenapayne2573]

Rest easy.....I love this song you will be missed

[@Trinicuban83]

13 years later....still loving this song!!!

[@HollyBynoe]

Thank you Denyse. Fly high with the ancestors. 🤍🕊️🕯️

[@gracefullybeautiful1]

I get goosebumps everytime I hear this song.

[@kittywhite1924]

Our ANTHEM, RIP Denyse, your music will survive till eternity and many who never got a chance to see you or meet you will still enjoy and appreciate.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@itsy-bitsyjulien5196]

2020... I still nah leaving... I❤T&T 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@visionoracle3504]

This masterpiece leeches to my heart with strong emotional National identity. There’s something awesome in these interwoven lyrics and infectious tune that speak belonging and prestige to the soul. Classical and ageless.

[@jaelcaribe]

this was an explosive performance. She always perform best , but this night she was untouchable

[@lionheart8673]

So true

[@user-qu7jv8nt2x]

One the most meaningful and passionate patriotic sound ever

[@Goodnessgraciouswe]

I left but I love u and my culture especially Trinidad 🇹🇹 my heart never left Denise

[@edwinblack4178]

hahaha I aa go lie yuh make meh laugh when ah read d first of your statement

[@Mingoao]

Stop calling dem white Trinis.. they just Trini. . Trini aint about da skin, but what's within. and for your info Denyse's mother is African (Black).

[@aliciamirelleemmanuel8965]

Very true...her mom is black Venezuelan and her dad is white (I think Scottish or Irish). I have a friend that I went to high school with, she's Trini born (I think she's from Blemont if I do recall). She's black with Scottish decent from her grandfather. Also, I dated a guy who's white but was born and raised in Trinidad (I don't considered him white though). Trini people comes I'm different nationalities and skin tones. So at the end of the day, they're Trini. #Period!!!

[@catherinefarah8468]

I always loved that Calypso of hers. Love!

[@nevillemanning4878]

We say Several Thanks for the musical Legacy .Do Rest Well Our Beloved Sistren.

[@toytoy2604]

RIP to a Caribbean treasure.

[@tc2334]

Om Sadgati. Once a calypsonian, always a calypsonian. May her legacy live on for as long as Trinidad and Tobago rise above the surface of the ocean. ❤🇹🇹

[@lynettevillaroel8341]

One of my favorite song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lissanne2381]

The best please play her song this country is one love😅

[@kingdoc3262]

We just lost another wonderful icon. This song struck a chord with me right away back when she first sang it. She outlined the darkness of Trinidad and Tobago and pushed forth the light of Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. Beautifully done. Alas, the ignored climbing death rate trail claimed her. May she contribute to the awakening and inspiring the living of actually doing something to stop opposing but doing something to cease the ever powerful Robber of Life spirit deeply embedded in many women and men. Thank you for your contributions Denyse Plummer making my stay of greater value..

[@josephjones7251]

All of Trinidad and Tobago captured in this song a really beautiful performance and one deserving of the monarch

[@acharles3374]

Luv her colorful attire...

[@nishideo9054]

❤ Lady, RIP. You were a true patriot. I am too shy for that. Nice song.😊

[@ruthparsons1249]

I lived in TT 15 winters in TT on a boat and I loved this woman and her music. This gives me goose bumps. What a gift.

[@nishideo9054]

❤ nice song. RIP

[@nadszie]

RIP Denyse Plummer...another great gone.😢

[@FricaJames]

Classic!!! I'll always remember her performance in Antigua when I was a little girl. I can still see it. I was soooo impressed! A reason I'll always make music...

[@jason5813]

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago....."together we aspire, together we achieve."

[@BarbaraLake]

The lady sang it at our concert last night - as magical as ever!

[@nobody-wj2bo]

First time seeing this artist perform she's awsome!

[@lisamcdonald4215]

Rest in peace Greetings from Grenada

[@dtecta9539]

Thank you sister you stay true to your word (YOU NAH LEAVE) respect earn REST WELL.

[@esoterictrini]

Song is so sweetly poignant, could bring tears to your eyes.

[@user-lp4fu6nu7e]

Timeless tribute to our country. RIP queen Denise.

[@SocaSpice73]

RIP 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@Trinavara]

Still nah leavin!! Happy Independence my country!

[@222empress]

RIp Queen Denyse!! 🇹🇹 🇹🇹Thank you!!!

[@PNTTVReacts]

Will always be one of two of my favorite calypso songs EVER!

[@nadiag7243]

A living legend! I believe she won the title that year however I wish it was a tie with Shadows Yuh looking for horn! I love both songs! Where now in 2014 do you hear such wonderfully and sensible lyrics with such dynamic performances!

[@edwinblack4178]

Yes you do but good songs will last a lifetime

[@DC-vw7yf]

Rest in Peace, Denyse. Thank you for being an example of perseverance!

[@martingranderson9879]

This song will always be in my blood and vains. She is a legend!! Her voice is iconic long live mrs Plumber 🎉🎉 We love you.❤

[@infinityx33]

I live in the USA now and this song always reminds me that I am a trini first and forever!!!

[@cooltrinichick007]

Lyrics NAH LEAVING Performed by Denyse Plummer They say mih country so stressful, so tense With race hate, young jail bait, too much violence Girl pack up and go, this sweet Trinbago I tell dem no way (no way) How de people small-minded, macocious and loud Of bobol and scandal they boastful and proud Yet somehow I see, all this foolery As window dressing, dey still ah blessing. You see ah just eat ah curry-cue, peas, rice and cascadou Blue crab and callaloo, mih neighbor just gimme Nah leaving (nah leaving) Meh navel string so deep and freedom doh come cheap. Where else in de world you know sweet pan and calypso People just overflow two days in the street Nah leaving (nah leaving) Is here wey conceive me, is here ah go dead. I see a people creative who must overcome Make magic from old steel, from rusty oil drum So why should I fear, some tears here and there I tell dem no way (no way) Camaraderie so special like natural instinct Dey meet you by de river, is come take ah drink Outspoken but kind, no silent bad mind So forget New York and and all de old talk. You see ah just drink some babash brew, puncheon rum and Mountain Dew Ah hot plate ah Pelau too mih macomere just give me Nah leaving (nah leaving) Meh navel string so deep and freedom doh come cheap. Where else in de world you know, jump high then wine down low And if you don't get on so, dey watch you ------ Nah leaving (nah leaving) Is here wey conceive me, is here ah go dead. Mayaro, Maracas Bay (nah leaving) De Savannah wey children play (nah leaving) De sorrel, de mauby bark (nah leaving) De corn soup, de bake and shark (nah leaving) De Oval, see Lara bat (nah leaving) De picong, de tit-for-tat (nah leaving) De ritual of Carnival (nah leaving) De Soca Chutney Bacchanal (nah leaving) I wake up one morning and before I stretch Is fry bake, ---- doubles, meh nostril done ketch And there for my view, an ocean so blue I'm going no where (no where) Hummingbirds and black birds dat sing in de trees Chaconia and spices dat waft in de breeze Wild meat by de grap, agouti and lappe In forest grazing, it so amazing. You see ah just watch ah football match wey Trini and Yankee clash So much ----- mih posse lash, mih head still dizzy Nah leaving (nah leaving) Mih navel string so deep and freedom doh come cheap. Where else in de world you know milk and de honey flow Vagrants does bend down low and dance in ah drain Nah leaving (nah leaving) Is here wey conceive me, is here ah go dead. Barb wire, roll wire, we living in jail But somehow I know, true peace will prevail As folks will recall, our problems are small I'm going no where (no where) De heart of my people is of solid gold Like Soca dey move you with rhythm and soul So who want to leave, because dey believe Dat out dey easy, I say dey crazy. You see ah just eat ah curry-cue, peas, rice and cascadou Blue crab and callaloo, mih neighbor just gimme Nah leaving (nah leaving) Meh navel string so deep and freedom doh come cheap. Where else in de world you know sweet pan and calypso People just overflow two days in the street Nah leaving (nah leaving) Is here wey conceive me, is here ah go dead. Manning and Gypsy, [nah leaving] The bacchanal in UNC [nah leaving] -------- and Skinner Park [nah leaving] They eat you like a bake and shark [nah leaving] Iwer and Super [nah leaving] Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah leaving Nah leaving...........

[@brento.8900]

Rest In Paradise, Ms. Plummer

[@meandxui.6239]

What a beautiful love song to Trinbago ❤🤍🖤. Walk good 🕊🕊🕊

[@Trinihotty]

i came back from trini after a 12 day trip... i did not want to come back... i feeling sad now... this song bring just such sweet memories... i crying now!!!

[@lynettevillaroel8341]

❤❤❤❤❤ nah leaving fly with the angels.

[@syzmiktv664]

I was 7 years old when I first year this song in #Montserrat BIG TUNE!!!

[@woody3108]

this song make me feel a sense of incredible pride

[@IamZindzhi]

Thank you for posting this video...to see a QUEEN in action. Next time I go to the islands....I'm NAH LEAVING!!!

[@MrPicopet]

This woman is a true underrated artiste and a real GEM to TT.

[@stephonmaclean6336]

Ishwar Seunath I think it is stupid

[@gordongaskin7343]

Good combination Peter a Guyanese & Plumber a Trini🇬🇾🇹🇹🇬🇾🇹🇹

[@hannah8377]

Rest in peace

[@duaneedwards8223]

Rest easy Queen D❤🎉

[@jennlinx]

Denyse Plummer is such an awesome woman! So proud to be Trini

[@thakurramjattan2391]

Now heard that she has passed away ... So sad r.i.p ... May God guide you please God

[@RoadNetworkTV]

RIP Ms Plummer 27-8-2023😢😢😢

[@shardiacharles6788]

Rest in peace Ms. Plummer 🤍🕊️

[@bernadettepierre7935]

Brings tears to my eyes....every time I hear this....

[@yvetteluequi4484]

R.l.P🙏

[@tonylegere9889]

RIP Denyse, love you and blessings to your family.

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

Rest in peace, my condolences to the family

[@KKA868]

La Trinity > Right here > Nah Leaving .... this woman loved the life of TriniBago RIP Queen Denyse! Sing praises with Sandra and the other Heroes

[@leronesouvenir]

One the greatest songs ever written and I'm Guyanese

[@nishideo9054]

❤ Never heard a more satirical comical joke than this before😊 Lady, RIP😊

[@dionnemcnic]

She did :) The Calypso Monarch, Calypso Queen and Young King competitions

[@Yendijackson]

RIP QUEEN 🕊️🕊️❤

[@melbabiee]

It's amazing how much talent is in these two islands, I love being Trini(:

[@jackiewynter2858]

she won the year a well desered great performance

[@joshuaedwards5780]

The sweetest 💯💥