Telling unemployed people that they have been denied a job opportunity because they are overqualified is never a pleasant experience, even for those without any kind of educational background. These people cannot help but feel depressed, rejected and deceived, especially after being promised jobs by our government. What a puzzle! Preston Wallace Jr., affectionately known as “Puzzle”, a great Bahamian artist portrays his personal experiences on the topic of the unfortunate reality of the unemployed Bahamians in his song titled “Jobless”. It further analyzes the current state of the Bahamian economy by describing how Bahamians should make an emotional appeal to the government to create jobs. Furthermore, he questions how it is possible that Bahamians who have earned a college degree are unemployed or have very low-income jobs compared to those who have high-paying jobs in the country without any academic qualifications. Puzzle has its finger on the pulse of Bahamian society, documenting current events and our social realities. He does this by using a repetitive sympathetic tone, vivid imagery, and figurative language. Puzzle captures the public's attention and then implores former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and his government to provide sufficient jobs for our Bahamian citizens. For example, in a sympathetic and repetitive tone, Wallace makes an emotional appeal to the government and highlights the difficulties of life by singing: "Tell Ingraham I need a job, my neighbor just got robbed, things aren't easy, the things are so difficult, even the Rastas say." oh my god, man Ingraham, man, give me a job, my neighbor just got robbed, things aren't easy, man, things are so hard, I love when Jungaliss says oh ya oh ya oh ya oh... .. middle of paper... ...and the problems and trials that Bahamians face and captures the attention of his audience through captivating lyrics while explaining a social yet economic issue to the government. Thus, Puzzle Song conveys an informative message, pleading with the government to develop a plan to increase our economic growth. He illustrates his personal experiences that he has encountered as an example of the unfortunate reality of the unemployed in the Bahamas, especially those who have recently graduated. After hearing the lyrics, listeners see Puzzle as a knowledgeable individual who fully understands how the job market works in the Bahamas: it doesn't matter what you are or what you have, it revolves around who you know. Wallace is able to capture the public's attention and therefore advises the government to be more thoughtful and sincere towards our Bahamians.
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