Jamaica
Disarmory Lyrics
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Ya!
Jamaica!
Jamaica!
Oh
Jamaica!
Where the sun shine and me on it with yah
Hit em with the rhythm that I spit yah
So much things under the sun yah
In Jamaica
Hah!
You dont know what you know son
I know I dont know son
You a jump on the gun huh?
In the street straight murder yah
Maybe stripper dance with cinnamon yah
Oh, In Jamaica!
Caribbean boy yah!
You come from Jamaica be proud boy!
Brother why you live this life huh?
Under the sun where the light expose yah?
Jah fi dont-a-like-a
The way that you livin-a
Oh in Jamaica!
Caribbean girls they all can a see ya
Hidden from the inside you call yourself a player!
You say Then
"Fill em with the venom yah
Oh because Im such a killer yah"
Then nobody like-a-yah
Your spirit full of poison yah
Nobody wanna taste ya
Oh, oh
Nobody wanna taste ya
Oh in Jamaica!
These lyrics to Disarmory's song "Jamaica" paint a vivid picture of the beauty and contradictions found in Jamaica. The song opens with a celebration of Jamaica, with the artist basking in the sunlight and showcasing their rhythm. There's an acknowledgment that Jamaica holds a multitude of experiences and secrets beneath its sun, suggesting that there is more to this place than meets the eye.
The lyrics take a turn, questioning the actions and choices of someone living in Jamaica. There's a sense of disapproval and concern for this person's lifestyle, with references to guns, murder, and even strip clubs. It is implied that their behavior is not aligned with the acceptance and love that should be present within Jamaican culture.
The artist then turns to address someone directly, using the term "brother" to emphasize the shared connection and understanding. They question why this person is living a life that is exposed to the harshness of the sun, disapproving of their choices. There's a mention of Jah, which refers to God in Jamaican Patois, suggesting that their actions are not in alignment with their faith.
The lyrics conclude by exploring the repercussions of this person's behavior. The artist highlights the way this individual presents themselves as a player and a killer, creating an aura of toxicity. They imply that nobody wants to be associated with this person, as their spirit is tainted and poisonous.
Overall, "Jamaica" presents a contrasting image of the country, showcasing its beauty, rhythm, and sunshine, while also addressing the dark underbelly and questioning the choices made by individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing excitement or surprise
Ya!
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation
Jamaica!
Referring to the country of Jamaica
Jamaica!
Reiteration of the reference to Jamaica
Oh
Expressing excitement or surprise
Jamaica!
Referring to the country of Jamaica
Where the sun shine and me on it with yah
Enjoying the sunny weather in Jamaica
Hit em with the rhythm that I spit yah
Impressing others with the music I create
So much things under the sun yah
Many experiences and opportunities exist in Jamaica
In Jamaica
Referencing the location of the mentioned experiences
Hah!
Exclaiming with amusement or satisfaction
You dont know what you know son
Acknowledging that one's knowledge is limited
I know I dont know son
Recognizing personal limitations in knowledge
You a jump on the gun huh?
Impulsively taking action without careful consideration
In the street straight murder yah
Violence occurring in the streets of Jamaica
Maybe stripper dance with cinnamon yah
Possibly observing exotic dance performances in Jamaica
Oh, In Jamaica!
Reiterating the focus on Jamaica
Caribbean boy yah!
Identifying oneself as a boy from the Caribbean region
You come from Jamaica be proud boy!
Encouraging pride in one's Jamaican heritage
Brother why you live this life huh?
Questioning someone's chosen lifestyle
Under the sun where the light expose yah?
Being in a place where one's actions are revealed
Jah fi dont-a-like-a
Implying disapproval from a higher power
The way that you livin-a
Critiquing someone's lifestyle choices
Oh in Jamaica!
Emphasizing the connection to Jamaica
Caribbean girls they all can a see ya
Noticing that Caribbean girls are aware of one's presence
Hidden from the inside you call yourself a player!
Being deceptive about one's true intentions
You say Then
Introducing a statement or argument
"Fill em with the venom yah
Using aggressive or harmful tactics
Oh because Im such a killer yah"
Asserting oneself as a dangerous or formidable person
Then nobody like-a-yah
Acknowledging that others are not fond of oneself
Your spirit full of poison yah
Having a negative or toxic attitude
Nobody wanna taste ya
Others do not want to engage with or experience one's negative energy
Oh, oh
Exclaiming in dismay or realization
Nobody wanna taste ya
Repeating the notion that others do not want to engage with negativity
Oh in Jamaica!
Reiterating the focus on Jamaica
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: William Roberts
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