Jamaica Jerk-Off
Elton John Lyrics
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It's enough to wake the dead
Oh, she turning on the radio
And dancing on my head
It's no good living in the sun
Playing guitar all day
Boogalooing with my friends
Come on, Jamaica
In Jamaica all day
Dancing with your darling
Do Jamaica jerk-off that way
Come on, Jamaica
Everybody say
We're all happy in Jamaica
Do Jamaica Jerk-off that way
Let the ladies and the gentlemen
Be as rude as they like
On, the beaches, oh, in the jungle
Where the people feel all right
So do it, Jamaica
Got plenty for you and me
Honky tonking with my baby
In that deep blue sea
The song “Jamaica Jerk Off” by Sir Elton John is referenced in the album “Too Low for Zero” which was released in the year 1983. The song talks about living in Jamaica, relaxing and enjoying life. It starts with a reference to a woman who wakes up in the morning and turns on the radio while dancing. The lyrics are interesting as they depict the feeling of being carefree and enjoying the little things in life. Elton sings about how it's no good living in the sun, playing guitar and boogalooing with friends all day in a very erotic way. This can be interpreted as the idea of people in Jamaica not having to worry about the everyday hustle of life and being content with the simpler way of living their lives.
The chorus talks about the idea of everyone being happy in Jamaica and the locals engaging in the Jamaica Jerk-Off, a popular dance that involves shaking your body and arms in a jerking motion. The lyrics also refer to the different ways people can have fun in Jamaica, such as the beaches or the jungle, where people are allowed to be as rude as they like. The song essentially talks about the pleasurable and laid-back way of living in Jamaica and how the people there are always happy and content. Overall, it can be interpreted as a tribute to the island country of Jamaica and its unique way of living.
Line by Line Meaning
When she gets up in the morning
The morning is not the same when a person who is loved wakes up with you
It's enough to wake the dead
The person who wakes up is so alive and full of energy, it is like she could raise people from the dead
Oh, she turning on the radio
She enjoys all the various kinds of music she gets ferried away with
And dancing on my head
The artist is saying that by occupying a lot of space on his mind he is not able to concentrate on work
It's no good living in the sun
Life can't be just happiness, there should be a balance between good and bad
Playing guitar all day
Staying productive and working hard all the time
Boogalooing with my friends
It's good to spend time with friends and having fun
In that erotic way
Doing or enjoying something that's erotically pleasing, non-sexual shall be done more at times
Come on, Jamaica
Inviting everyone to come together, celebrate and have fun
In Jamaica all day
Being in Jamaica, with its beaches, people, and music all day long
Dancing with your darling
Dancing with someone you adore or care for
Do Jamaica jerk-off that way
Enjoy and live life in the Jamaican way, carefree and with joy
Everybody say
Everyone agrees that
We're all happy in Jamaica
Gathering together and having a relaxed and tranquil way of life in Jamaica
Let the ladies and the gentlemen
Allowing everyone to let loose, get wild and be free
Be as rude as they like
No one's opinions should matter, be yourself and live life however you like
On, the beaches, oh, in the jungle
Enjoying yourself in every aspect of Jamaica, from the beaches to the jungles and everything in between
Where the people feel all right
Jamaicans have a relaxed state of mind and they all feel content with the way they live
So do it, Jamaica
Inviting and encouraging everyone to enjoy the Jamaican atmosphere and all it has to offer
Got plenty for you and me
Jamaica has a lot to offer, such as food, music, and culture
Honky tonking with my baby
Hanging out with someone special, savoring Jamaica's good vibes
In that deep blue sea
Jamaica's clear and vibrant ocean is a perfect place to relax and enjoy life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Peter Harthen
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not like todays crap
Peter Harthen
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Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....