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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.
She Loves Me Now
Cocoa Tea Lyrics
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She loves me now, woy she loves me now...
And I sing glory glory Hallelujah--
Got to give thanks to the Father
A long time I-man waan fi stick to daughter
Ah from mi talk to the mother and the father
Them talk bout I can't get the daughter
But see it they know a natty dreadlocks take over.
I hoped and I prayed that she would surrender to me
Cos she was in love but made it too blind to see
Yet people keep spreading a whole lot of rumors on me
I can't get consent from her mama nor daddy.
But I sing, glory glory hallelujah
Got to give thanks and praises to the Father
Long time I-man want fi stick to daughter.
Ah from mi talk to the deacon and the elder
Expressing my love for my Vina
Them ah talk bout mi haffi come back tomorrow
Got to settle down and get married
But see the note say the whole a them sorry.
I hoped and I prayed that she would surrender to me
Cos she was in love but made it too blind to see
Yet people keep spreading a whole lot of rumors on me
I can't get consent from her mama nor daddy.
In "She Loves Me Now," Cocoa Tea sings about his love for a woman and his struggles to gain the approval of her family. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the joy and relief he feels knowing that she finally loves him back. The lyric "Got to give thanks to the Father" expresses gratitude for this newfound love and suggests a higher power may have had a hand in bringing them together. The mention of a "natty dreadlocks take over" suggests that perhaps the couple comes from different backgrounds or cultures, making it harder for them to gain approval from her family.
Throughout the song, Cocoa Tea describes his efforts to win over the woman's family. He speaks with her mother and father, writes letters to her siblings, and even talks to the deacon and the elder. Despite his efforts, he remains unsuccessful in getting their consent. The lyric "But see the note say the whole a them sorry" suggests that the family has already made up their mind and will not give their blessing. Despite this setback, Cocoa Tea remains hopeful and continues to pray that the woman will surrender to him.
Overall, "She Loves Me Now" is a song about the power of love despite societal barriers, and the hope that true love will one day triumph over all obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
She loves me now, woooy she loves me now
The singer is overjoyed that the woman he loves now loves him back.
And I sing glory glory Hallelujah--
The singer is filled with gratitude and is singing praises to God.
Got to give thanks to the Father
The singer is thanking God for the good things in his life.
A long time I-man waan fi stick to daughter
The artist has wanted to be with this woman for a long time.
Ah from mi talk to the mother and the father
The artist has been trying to win the approval of the woman's parents.
Send love letters with the brothers and sisters
The singer has been communicating with the woman's family members in an effort to gain their support.
Them talk bout I can't get the daughter
The woman's family members have been saying that the singer cannot be with their daughter.
But see it they know a natty dreadlocks take over.
The artist is confident that he will win the woman's heart despite her family's objections.
I hoped and I prayed that she would surrender to me
The artist has been hoping and praying that the woman he loves will reciprocate his feelings.
Cos she was in love but made it too blind to see
The artist believes that the woman was previously in love with someone else but did not see his worth.
Yet people keep spreading a whole lot of rumors on me
Others have been spreading negative rumors about the singer and his intentions towards the woman.
I can't get consent from her mama nor daddy.
The woman's parents do not approve of the artist's relationship with their daughter.
Ah from mi talk to the deacon and the elder
The singer has also sought the advice and guidance of a church elder and deacon.
Expressing my love for my Vina
The singer has been vocal about his love for the woman.
Them ah talk bout mi haffi come back tomorrow
The elder and deacon have advised the singer to return at a later time in order to discuss his relationship further.
Got to settle down and get married
The elder and deacon have advised the artist to commit to the woman and marry her.
But see the note say the whole a them sorry.
However, the artist has received a note indicating that the elder and deacon are sorry and unable to assist him in his pursuit of the woman.
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josechacon6876
Wow...brings back childhood memories. When music had a meaning and was clean! #CocoaTea.
@hellcat845
She loves me know
@shannongeorge4029
Real talk king respect
@blincolnbrown7075
Kññkmpóípo
@mildredpearlkagoda551
My child's father used to sing this song to me when I was preggie...15yrs later, am introducing it to our son.
Am glad his enjoying it
@andrearowe8103
The realest. The only man who can be on stage for hours and don't get boring. This man will have you rocking realest lyricist who can build tune on spot
@survivingsicklecell1732
Here in 2023 and still loving this master piece
@jadinekhan5118
Anyone here still listening from 2023🎧🔥
@yahairakuiperi6011
🔥
@ReggaeMusicisForYou
Nostalgia! ❤💛💚