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Long time ago, when I was a young boy
I saw that movie "Mutiny on the Bounty"
Starring my idol, Marlon Brando
And I felt a yearning for that great adventure

So many nights I woke up out of a dream
A dream of blue seas, white sands
Paradise birds, butterflies
And beautiful warm-hearted girls

Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
Our love is my sweet memory
Sun of Jamaica, Blue Lady Malaika
Someday I'll return, wait and see

Walk in the sand and I'm happy with you
We shall be loving and true
Oh, I sure love Malaika with all of my heart
I will always be faithful and true, yeah, true

But now as I grew older
This burning desire became so strong
That I bought me a ticket to fly home

And then I found you
And we fell in an eternal love
Right from the beginning

The stars falling down from the smoothing lagoon
The palms swaying under the moon
We were swimming out into the calm and crystal sea

In that fateful night I thought to myself
I'll do everything I can, save up every dime
And one day I'll return, come back home to you
And then I'll stay forever, forever

Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
Our love is my sweet memory
Sun of Jamaica, Blue Lady Malaika
Someday I'll return, wait and see

Walk in the sand and I'm happy with you
We shall be loving and true
Oh, I sure love Malaika with all of my heart
I will always be faithful and true, yeah, true

Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
Our love is my sweet memory
Sun of Jamaica, Blue Lady Malaika
Someday I'll return, wait and see





Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika

Overall Meaning

The Cool Band's song "Sun in Jamaica" is a tale of a young boy who grows up idolising Marlon Brando and dreams of a great adventure, inspired by the movie "Mutiny on the Bounty" he saw as a child. He has recurring dreams of paradise, with blue seas, white sands, paradise birds, butterflies and beautiful warm-hearted girls. The lyrics of the song are contemplative as the grown-up protagonist thinks about his burning desire and wishes to return to Jamaica to be with his true love, Malaika, forever.


As he grew older, the singer bought a ticket to fly home and found his true love with whom he fell in an eternal love right from the beginning. The stars fall down from the smoothing lagoon, the palms sway under the moon, and they swim out into the calm and crystal sea. The singer is happy with Malaika, and they would always be loving and true to each other. In that fateful night, he decides to do everything he can, save up every dime and return to Jamaica to stay with Malaika forever.


The song's lyrics are a beautiful expression of finding one's true love and home. It talks about the yearning we all feel for finding our paradise and expresses the deep love that can last a lifetime.


Line by Line Meaning

Long time ago, when I was a young boy
The singer reminisces on his childhood, setting the stage for a story about a persistent longing for adventure.


I saw that movie 'Mutiny on the Bounty'
The singer saw a film that inspired his desire for something more in life.


Starring my idol, Marlon Brando
The singer's idol, Marlon Brando, was the lead actor in the film that sparked his imagination.


And I felt a yearning for that great adventure
The artist experienced a strong desire for adventure after watching the film.


So many nights I woke up out of a dream
The artist frequently dreamed of idyllic locations and experiences, possibly influenced by the film he saw as a child.


A dream of blue seas, white sands
The singer dreamed of picturesque landscapes, likely inspired by tropical locations depicted in the film he saw.


Paradise birds, butterflies
The singer dreamed of exotic and beautiful creatures, conjuring up images of paradise.


And beautiful warm-hearted girls
The artist imagined being surrounded by beautiful and compassionate women, adding to the allure of adventure.


Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
The artist equates his dreams of adventure and beauty with the idea of Jamaica and a woman named Malaika.


Our love is my sweet memory
The artist romanticizes his past experiences and connections, which he holds as cherished memories.


Someday I'll return, wait and see
The singer desires to pursue his dreams of adventure and find his way back to the people and places that he loves.


Walk in the sand and I'm happy with you
The artist finds contentment and happiness in spending time with someone special, walking along a sandy beach.


We shall be loving and true
The singer vows to be loyal and loving in his relationships, emphasizing the importance of these qualities.


Oh, I sure love Malaika with all of my heart
The singer expresses his deep and intense love for a woman named Malaika.


But now as I grew older
The singer reflects on how his desires and priorities have changed over time, leading him to pursue his dreams more ambitiously.


This burning desire became so strong
The artist's yearning for adventure and life experiences grew more intense as he aged, motivating him to take concrete steps towards realizing his dreams.


That I bought me a ticket to fly home
The artist takes action to pursue his dreams, buying a plane ticket that will take him closer to his desired location and experiences.


And then I found you
The singer meets someone special who becomes an important part of his journey and brings him closer to the things he desires.


And we fell in an eternal love
The singer and his partner fall in love, forming a powerful and lasting connection that propels them both forward on their journey.


Right from the beginning
The artist emphasizes that their love was strong and immediate, with a powerful chemistry that set them on the path to a shared future.


The stars falling down from the smoothing lagoon
The artist describes a magical and romantic setting, with stars appearing to fall from the sky into a placid lagoon or body of water.


The palms swaying under the moon
There is a sense of beauty and tranquility in the setting, as palm trees sway beneath the light of the moon.


We were swimming out into the calm and crystal sea
The singer and their partner enjoy the beauty of the natural setting, swimming together in clear water that creates a sense of peace and calmness.


In that fateful night I thought to myself
The artist has a moment of realization, recognizing the importance of their journey to pursue their dreams and find true love.


I'll do everything I can, save up every dime
The singer is committed to their goals, vowing to do everything in their power to achieve their dreams and make their return to a special person and place.


And one day I'll return, come back home to you
The singer envisions a future where they are reunited with a loved one and return to a place that holds deep and meaningful memories for them.


And then I'll stay forever, forever
The singer desires a permanent and lasting connection to the person and place that holds such significance for them, committing to staying for the long-term.


Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
The artist continues to associate their journey and dreams with the idea of Jamaica and a woman named Malaika.


Our love is my sweet memory
The artist cherishes their memories of past experiences and connections, including the deep love they feel for someone special.


Someday I'll return, wait and see
The singer remains committed to their journey, holding onto hope that they will someday return to a place and person that hold immense meaning for them.


Oh, I sure love Malaika with all of my heart
The singer reaffirms the depth and intensity of their love for Malaika, emphasizing its importance in guiding and motivating their journey.


I will always be faithful and true, yeah, true
The artist reiterates their commitment to being loyal and true in their personal relationships, highlighting the importance of these values in guiding their journey towards fulfilling their dreams.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WOLFGANG JASS, ECKEHARDT STEIN WOLFF

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