Kaya
Ronnie Davis Lyrics
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Wake up and turn me loose
Wake up and turn me loose
For the rain is falling
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
I'm so high, i even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighbourhood, so
Here i come again
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
Feelin' irie i
Feelin' irie i
Feelin' irie i
'cause i have some kaya now
I feel so high, i even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighbourhood, so
Here i come again
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now, lord
For the rain is falling
(kaya now, kaya, kaya) huh
The lyrics to "Kaya" by Ronnie Davis describe a desire to escape the rainy weather and find comfort in the use of marijuana. The repeated phrase "wake up and turn me loose" can be interpreted as a plea to be set free from the restrictions of everyday life, and to indulge in a carefree mindset. The lyrics also suggest a heightened sense of happiness and freedom that is experienced under the influence of the drug, with the singer proclaiming he feels so high that he touches the sky, and that he is "irie" (a Jamaican term meaning "feeling good").
While the song can be interpreted as promoting drug use, it also serves as a commentary on the socio-economic and political climate of Jamaica during the time it was written (1970s). Cannabis use was illegal, but widely accepted and heavily relied on by many Jamaican citizens as a way to cope with poverty and oppression. The song's lyrics reflect this reality, with the repeated refrain of "got to have kaya now" as a call to action for those struggling to find relief in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up and turn me loose
Please wake me up from my slumber and free me from my confinement
For the rain is falling
This is an urgent plea, as the rain is currently pouring down
Got to have kaya now
I need to acquire some kaya (cannabis) as soon as possible
I'm so high, i even touch the sky
The use of kaya has elevated my senses to the point where I feel almost weightless
Above the falling rain
I am transcending the mundane aspects of life and experiencing a higher level of consciousness
I feel so good in my neighbourhood, so
The use of kaya has made me feel at ease and comfortable in my surroundings
Here i come again
I am returning to my regular routine with a renewed sense of energy and purpose
Feelin' irie i
I am feeling happy and content
'cause i have some kaya now
This feeling of contentment is directly related to having access to kaya
(kaya now, kaya, kaya) huh
Repeating the phrase 'kaya now' emphasizes the urgency and importance of acquiring cannabis
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.