The Jamaicans (Tommy Cowan, Norris Weir, Martin Williams) burst on the scen… Read Full Bio ↴The Jamaicans (Tommy Cowan, Norris Weir, Martin Williams) burst on the scene in 1967 by winning the second Jamaican Festival song contest with a bit of nonsensical rocksteady called "Ba Ba Boom," a piece that had been written by Cowan and Weir. The pair continued to write, and the group had a middling successful career between 1967 and 1972 recording their frequently novelty-tinged songs (they sang "ba ba" in myriad different ways, sometimes even inventively) for producer Duke Reid and his legendary Treasure Isle label, scoring hits with "Ba Ba Boom" and the poignant "Things You Say You Love." One of their best tracks was a solid cover of Curtis Mayfield's "Dedicate My Song to You," while their original "Black Girl" was a hit for Boney M when re-recorded in 1978. The Jamaicans fall right at the cusp between ska and rocksteady, and slowed-down horn charts figure heavily in most of their tracks. When the group disbanded, Cowan went on to a successful career as a producer, as well as becoming a popular Sunsplash MC. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

Early in the Morning
Jamaicans Lyrics

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When all of the heavy hearts
Have broken their back
And all of the die-hard valentines
Are calling me back
You can find me at the restaurant
You can find me at the pool
You can find me at the mistletoe
Playing it cool, singing

Just unplug with me
What's the rush? I want to know
Just unplug with me
I don't wanna love you
I don't want your hand
But we can watch TV in the morning
Drinking coffee in my bed
I don't wanna love you
I don't have no plans, no
But you can stay over if you want to
Stay over if you can
When all of the golden bands
Are tight as a noose
And all of the Volvos thunder past
Remind me of you
Not gonna find me at counselling
Not gonna find me at the school
I'll be waiting by the mistletoe
Playing it cool, singing
Just unplug with me
What's the rush? I want to know
Just unplug with me
I don't wanna love you
I don't want your hand
But we can watch TV in the morning
Drinking coffee in my bed
I don't wanna love you
I don't have no plans, no
But you can stay over if you want to
Stay over if you can
Ah-oh
Stay over if you want to
Stay over if you can
Ahhh-oh
Stay over if you want to
Stay over if you can
Come be my companion
Come be my friend
Wanna let some steam off
You know where I am
Come be my companion
Come be my friend
If you need a companion
You know where I am
I don't wanna love you (don't wanna love you)
I don't want your hand
But we can watch TV in the morning (TV in the morning)
Drinking coffee in my bed
I don't wanna love you (don't wanna love you)
I don't have no plans, no (don't have no plans)
You can stay over if you want to (over if you want to)
Stay over if you can (Stay over if you can)
I don't wanna love you (I don't wanna love you)
I don't want your hand (I don't wanna wear your hand)
But we can watch TV in the morning (we can watch TV in the morning)
Drinking coffee in my bed (you never over my bed)
I don't wanna love you (don't wanna love you)
I don't have no plans, no (I just want you in tonight)
You can stay over if you want to (stay over if you want to)
Stay over if you can (stay over if you can)
Over if you can
Over if you can

Over if you can
Stay over if you can

Overall Meaning

The song "Early in the Morning" by Jamaicans is a tune about casual companionship and the desire for a low-pressure, commitment-free relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of being in love, and just wants to enjoy someone's company without the expectations and responsibilities that come with a long-term commitment. The line, "I don't wanna love you, I don't want your hand," makes it evident that the singer is not interested in anything serious, but rather just wants someone to "unplug" and watch TV with them in the morning while drinking coffee in bed. The lyric "come be my companion, come be my friend" further reinforces this theme of companionship without the strings attached.

The use of imagery throughout the song is also noteworthy. The "heavy hearts" and "golden bands" are used to represent the pressures and expectations of being in a serious relationship. The reference to "counseling" suggests the idea of seeking therapy or couple's counseling, which is also associated with more serious relationships. The use of the mistletoe, a traditional symbol of romance, underscores the idea that this speaker is looking for something that isn't tied up in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

When all of the heavy hearts Have broken their back
When everyone is exhausted by heartbreak and despair

And all of the die-hard valentines Are calling me back
And all of the people who are still in love are trying to reconnect with me

You can find me at the restaurant You can find me at the pool You can find me at the mistletoe Playing it cool, singing
I'm trying to have fun and not worry about love, so you might find me in various leisurely places, socializing and staying cool

Just unplug with me What's the rush? I want to know Just unplug with me
Let's just take it easy and relax together, without rushing to do anything specific

I don't wanna love you I don't want your hand But we can watch TV in the morning Drinking coffee in my bed I don't have no plans, no But you can stay over if you want to Stay over if you can
I don't want to start a romantic relationship with you, but we can spend time together in a cozy and casual way, with the option of spending the night if you choose to

When all of the golden bands Are tight as a noose And all of the Volvos thunder past Remind me of you
When I see symbols of conventional relationships and status symbols, such as wedding rings and cars, I am reminded of you

Not gonna find me at counselling Not gonna find me at the school I'll be waiting by the mistletoe Playing it cool, singing
I'm not seeking therapy or education to help me cope with love, but rather enjoying casual socializing and staying cool

Come be my companion Come be my friend Wanna let some steam off You know where I am
If you want some company and friendship, you are welcome to come to where I am and relax together

If you need a companion You know where I am
If you feel lonely or like you need a friend, I'm here for you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robin Hannibal Moelsted Braun, Cass Lowe

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