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Cocoa Tea (Calvin Scott) born in Rocky Point, Clarendon was one of many vocalists who emerged from the dancehall 'explosion' of the early 80's in Jamaica. His honeyed voice brought him a healthy following with a marvellous vitality and purity of vocal tone.
He has recorded with most of the top producers on the island at one time or another and his body of work includes; 'Lost Me Sonia', 'Rocking Dolly', 'Good Life', 'Heathen' and countless others worth checking out.
Cocoa Tea (born September 3, 1959 as Calvin George Scott, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae dancehall singer, songwriter, and DJ. He was popular in Jamaica from 1985, but has become successful worldwide only since the 1990s. One of his most famous songs is "Rikers Island", which was later put into a dub version by Nardo Ranks entitled "Me No Like Rikers Island" (featured on Dancehall Reggaespanol) which was released the same year as the original Rikers Island. He also gained fame with the song "18 and Over". He gained notoriety in March 2008 after releasing a song titled "Barack Obama" in support of the U.S. Presidential candidate by the same name.
Come Again
Cocoa Tea Lyrics
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mi afi tell dem again
ago tell dem again
alright.
biyubi yubi yubi yubabiyube
biyubi yubi yubabeng beng.
biyubi yubi yuba bing
coco tea jah jah know coco tea will come again.
The lyrics to Cocoa Tea's song "Come Again" seem to be about the singer's confidence and determination despite facing opposition or setbacks. The repetition of "mi afi tell dem again, ago tell dem again" shows that he has already made his point, but he is willing to repeat himself to ensure that he is heard. The use of "alright" and the nonsensical lyrics like "biyubi yubi yuba" add a playful and upbeat tone to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
i said i tell dem already
I have already alerted them to this fact.
mi afi tell dem again
I must tell them again because they either did not believe me or forgot.
ago tell dem again
I am going to tell them again.
alright.
Okay.
biyubi yubi yubi yubabiyube
Nonverbal sounds of the music.
biyubi yubi yubabeng beng.
More nonverbal sounds of the music.
biyubi yubi yuba bing
Even more nonverbal sounds of the music.
coco tea jah jah know coco tea will come again.
The artist, Coco Tea, believes that he will have another chance to correct the situation.
alright.
Okay.
Contributed by Alice N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris l
El classico
@jamesruka6613
Just heard of him in 2024, by reading the comments i just realized it was 80's song. Respect Cocoa tea
@user-ps4ei5ow8l
Simplicity and Suddleness within the TNT dancehalls... Ah Christmas refurbished into Reggae Signals,so creative... Anybody listening inna 2023.... Has he retired,or is his music still Jammin... Respect💯💯💯
@DanielNjihia-lx6fr
Friday 23feb 2024 still a big tune 🎙️💯 cocoa tea 💪💪💪💪
@peteronwuaso6991
Still as fresh and green as when I first listened to it while in primary school. Ever green. Respect. Jah Bless
@user-ld7me8ml8i
this Reggae Dub was dope in 89, 90, 91, then way back in lagos Nigeria...
@emy-jayemmanuel9325
God bless you bro. This song took me back in time. I've replayed it over and over. Thanks man
@madgestye1325
This was the jam in the 90's. Still jamming to it today.
@revolutionrasta1
We were jamming to it way back in 1985
@texcity2004
wrong ..Late 1980s