My dear
Thought you would like this. It was a performance put up by the then principal and me at a Teacher’s Day function some years ago(more verses have been added).Even if I say so, it was quite a hit !!
You will remember your days here and all that you had to do to adjust and fit in….
The lyrics are mine. The tune is from an old favourite dialogue song “Gallagher and Sheen”.
More song and music in your own present life!!
The principal, being the principal, cannot help but cause a lot of problems for college students.
It is the job of the counsellor to sort these out amicably.
Now and then the two get together to discuss and explain why things are happening the way they are in the college….
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The lyrics:
The normal font is sung by me, the bold font by Fr. Frazer.
Fr. Frazer…… Fr. T!
1). Oh Fr. Frazer Yes, Fr. T?
This is quite a college that I see we’re in.
Everybody looks so rare, freaked-out clothes and coloured hair
What is this age and place we’ve landed in
Oh Fr. T! Dear Fr T!
We’re most privileged in this great place to be
Well known throughout this land, you’ll see here a glorious band….
It’s a circus, Fr. Frazer
No, it’s Xavier’s, Fr. T
2) Fr. Frazer! Yes, Fr. T?
Our library has more than books, we’re told
Eager students walk right in, new assignments to begin
And the book shelves there are not remote controlled
Fr. T. Dear Fr. T!
You have got to learn to read between the lines
While our lads and lassies read, they’re fulfilling other needs…..
Intellectual, Fr. Frazer?
Interpersonal, Fr. T!
3) Oh Fr. Frazer Yes, Fr. T?
You’ve imposed a ban that’s quite a legacy
In short, will you explain what it is that Xavier’s gains
With trouser lengths and hemlines way below the knees?
Oh Fr. T. Can’t you see?
It’s only academic standards we must raise
Here in Xavier’s one must know. What to hide and what to show
You’re narrow minded, Fr. Frazer!
But not short-sighted, Fr. T.!
4) Dear Fr. Frazer Yes, Fr. T?
In the good old days we danced a classic waltz
A partner we would hold – not too close if she had a cold
And our steps were perfect! Never any faults!
Fr. T! Dear Fr. T!
Modern dancing, it has gone through quite a change
Now they’re jumping in the dark, like deranged electric sparks!
Hip-hop dancing Fr. Frazer?
Gangnam style..Fr. T
6) Oh Fr. Frazer Yes, Fr. T
Academics takes up everybody’s time
Autonomy you’ll admit, keeps them mentally quite fit
Through CIAs, assignments and deadlines
Fr. T. Oh Fr. T!
There’s this young man I did meet the other day
He had a grin from ear to ear, another hurdle he did clear!
High GPA dear Frazer?
ATKT, Fr. T!
7) Dear Fr. Frazer! Yes, Fr. T?
Could you tell us what it’s like to be on top?
Is it easy? Is it tough? Do you think you’ve had enough?
Like some students do you want to take a drop?
Oh Fr. T! Dear Fr. T!
There are joys and tears for one who is a head
Some days life is like a dream, other days I want to scream……
It’s hair-raising, Fr. Frazer!
Not for you dear, Fr. T!
8) Fr. Frazer Yes Fr. T?
Do you think it’s worth it, teaching Xavierites?
Often I am at a loss, I don’t seem to get across
I am spent with weary days and sleepless nights
Dear Fr. T! Oh Fr. T!
Keep your chin up things will turn out really fine
Our young people here today are worth more than I can say!
We’re their teachers, Fr. Frazer!
They’re our students, Fr. T!
They’re our teachers Fr. Frazer!
We’re their students, Fr. T!!