"In a musical war, perhaps it is killer
instinct that separates the winner from the
rest."
This was the second song released in 2003,
and was supposed to be a more aggressive song
for the Panorama, but unfortunately did not come
out that way in the production. As the lyrics
suggest, there is an element that distinguishes
the top echelons of the musical war, and when
one reaches the big stage, it is not just about
conquering rivalry, but it is about obtaining
superiority in music selection, arrangement, and
execution and performance with discipline and
organization. It is not about merely getting to
the finals, it is about going for victory,
otherwise how do you differentiate yourself from
the rest. It is not only at the main Panorama
event, but also maintaining a competitive edge
right through the year, attracting and
recruiting, and training in the various skills
of music literacy and performance on the
instrument individually and collectively.
We have seen so many examples in sport, where an
individual or team reaches so far, only to
collapse at the end. Perhaps it’s the killer
instinct that makes the difference.
The only premise, where unfortunately there is
debate every year, is that the judging be fair
after one has demonstrated that difference.
This song was arranged by Nervin Saunders for
the University of the West Indies (UWI) Steel
Ensemble, scored by Nervin Saunders and Avis
Bruce for the Pan in Education CD.
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Lyrics:
Verse
If yuh know yuh weak
Somewhere else then seek
Than this bad arena
Called the Savannah
Like a gladiator
Yuh come to devour
With yuh pan sticks
Start sharing licks
So doh show no mercy
No sympathy
Chorus Show dem de killer instinct
Show dem de killer instinct
Sweating from yuh head to toe
Eliminating each foe
Doh expect dem to smile and pretend
De stage have nothing like friend
Panorama competition real dread
Judges does play with yuh head
Victory is all yuh must think
Show dem de killer instinct
Bridge Now yuh know what ah talking about
Show them you not just running yuh mouth
I suggest, what is best, in this madness
What it is the best does possess
Separate them from the rest
I think killer instinct
Verse When you come to fight
They say might is right
So make sure yuh pan yard
Strong and kicking hard
So when you leave home base
Yuh could mash up de place
When de time come
For real action
And all who ain't dead
Badly wounded
Chorus
Bridge
Verse Heed some good advice
They ain't biting nice
Yes the opposition
Come to throw you down
You know the enemy
To destroy ain't easy
Strive to attest
You are the best
You ain't playing for fun
Be number one
