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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.
My Girl
Cocoa Tea Lyrics
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18 and over
Hmmm yeahh
Girl, won't you go home
Go home to your mama, your mama
Go home to your papa, your papa
You too young to be me lover
You must be 18 and over
I've been checking you out but you are too young girl
And a girl like you will bring problems into my world
Cause if I pick you up girl it's pain an misery, for me
Cause you are a girl and that is so rude, as rude as can be
Go home to your mama, your mama
Go home to your papa, your papa
You are too young to be my lover
To be seh me lover
Oohh yeah oooh yeah hmmm
Talking to your sandra
Talking to your charma
Or even marcia...
You are too young to be my lover
Girl, won't you go home [? ]
Go home to your mama, your mama
Go home to your papa, your papa
Check me two years later Oooh hey
To young to be my lover, yeah
To young to be my lover So, girl, won't you go home?
Go home to your sista, your sista
Go home to your brother, your brother
And go home to your aunty, your aunty
Go home to your uncle, your uncle
I can't love you Can't you see you can't love me?
You are too young
Can't you see [? ]
And your mama can't agree
Your papa don't want to see you loving me.
Go home to your mama, your mama
Go home to your papa, your papa
You are too young to be my lover
Check me two years later
The song "18 and Over" by Cocoa Tea is a cautionary song about a younger woman who is pursuing him romantically, but he cannot reciprocate due to her age. The song is directed towards any young woman who has not yet turned 18 years old. Cocoa Tea is telling her to go home to her mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, or uncle, and stay away from him until she turns 18 and becomes a legal adult. Cocoa Tea knows that a girl like her would only bring problems into his life, and any romantic involvement with her would cause pain and misery for him.
By telling the young girl to go home to her family, Cocoa Tea is sending a clear message that he does not condone underage relationships or interactions. He knows that her parents would not want her to be romantically involved with an older man, and that it would cause strife within her family. Cocoa Tea is also pointing out the legal ramifications of engaging in a romantic relationship with a minor. Through his lyrics, he is advocating for responsible and lawful behavior towards younger individuals.
Overall, the song "18 and Over" by Cocoa Tea is a message to young women that they should wait until they are 18 years old and legally able to make their own decisions before engaging in any romantic relationships with adults. Cocoa Tea is advocating for legal and responsible behavior, and he urges young girls to go back to their families until they are old enough to make their own choices in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this one is reserved for 18 and over,
This song is intended for adults who are 18 years old or older.
Girl, won't you go home
I suggest you leave because you are too young for me.
Go home to your mama, your mama
Return to your mother who will take care of you.
Go home to your papa, your papa
Go back to your father who can protect you.
You too young to be me lover
You are not of legal age to have a romantic relationship with someone older.
You must be 18 and over
You need to be at least 18 years old to be with me.
I've been checking you out but you are too young girl
I have noticed you but I know that you are not mature enough for me.
And a girl like you will bring problems into my world
A young girl like you can cause complications in my life.
Cause if I pick you up girl it's pain an misery, for me
If I pursue a relationship with you, it will bring me pain and hardship.
Cause you are a girl and that is so rude, as rude as can be
It is socially unacceptable and inappropriate for me to be with a girl who is too young.
Talking to your sandra
You may chat with your friend Sandra.
Talking to your charma
Or confide in your friend Charma.
Or even marcia...
You may even talk to your friend Marcia.
Girl, won't you go home [? ]
I'm asking you to leave my sight because you are underage.
Check me two years later Oooh hey
Come back when you are older and can legally be with me.
To young to be my lover, yeah
You are too young to be in a romantic relationship with me.
To young to be my lover
I cannot have a love affair with someone who is underage.
So, girl, won't you go home?
I am asking you to leave and return to your family.
Go home to your sista, your sista
Head back to your sister who can take care of you.
Go home to your brother, your brother
Return to your brother who can protect you.
And go home to your aunty, your aunty
Go back to your aunt who can give you guidance.
Go home to your uncle, your uncle
Return to your uncle who can help you be safe and happy.
I can't love you
I cannot have romantic feelings for you.
Can't you see you can't love me?
It's not possible for us to be in love.
You are too young
You are not old enough for me to fall in love with you.
And your mama can't agree
Your mother wouldn't approve of your young age pursuing an older man.
Your papa don't want to see you loving me.
Your father would not want to see you involved with a man who is much older than you.
You are too young to be my lover
You are underage to be in a romantic relationship with me.
Check me two years later
Come back after two years when you are of legal age and can be with me.
Writer(s): Colvin George Scott
Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yair M.
I love this guy
HedaMorrigan
Best song. And 0 dislikes. Cocoa Tea ;)
Dee Blyden Wilcox
he sings pure love songs thats juz so real that u juz got to love
Thomas John
Awesome
Yair M.
JAH BLESS!!!
patrick mugambi
so real man
Africansoundboy
Coming from the country riddim
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