Obeah Wedding
Mighty Sparrow Lyrics


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You making yourself a pappy show Melda
You making yourself a bloody clown
Up and down the country looking for Obeah
And you perspiration smell so strong
Girl you only wasting time
Obeah wedding bells don't chime
And you can't trap me
With necromancy
Melda oh, you making wedding plans
Carrying me name to Obeah man
All you do can't get through
I still ain't goin' marry to you

The amount of incense that you burn at night
Lard and garlic stinking up me place
So much different color candles that you light
Rubbing red lavender in you face
Nastiness go cause your death
Girl no man can stand your breath
You too damn nasty get away from me

If you really want a wedding ring Melda
There are many other ways and means
Like scrubbing your teeth and bathing regular
Soap and water keeps you fresh and clean
Dress up in the latest style
Always wear a charming smile
Some koo-noo-mooloo bound to say I do

Look how many nights we hug up tight, tight, tight
All we ever know was love and peace
Now every minute is only fight, fight, fight
Till you using Obeah man for priest
You don't seem to understand



Obeah can't upset my plan
For Papa Niser
Is me Grandfather

Overall Meaning

In Mighty Sparrow's song Obeah Wedding, the singer is addressing a woman named Melda who he believes is trying to use Obeah, a type of sorcery commonly practiced in the Caribbean, to manipulate him into marrying her. The singer accuses Melda of making a fool of herself by using Obeah to the point where she has become a "bloody clown." He goes on to say that the use of Obeah will not result in him marrying her and only makes her appear desperate. Additionally, the singer accuses Melda of being unclean and using a lot of incense and other items associated with Obeah which makes him uncomfortable. In the end, the singer advises Melda to clean up her act and be herself if she wants to find love.


The lyrics of Obeah Wedding tell a story that highlights the cultural practice of Obeah in the Caribbean. The song speaks to the fear of Obeah and its potency and warns against its use in manipulating others. It also addresses the importance of cleanliness, respectability, and being oneself in finding love. Throughout the song, Mighty Sparrow's use of satire and humor captures the attention of the listener and makes a social commentary on relationships and societal standards.


Line by Line Meaning

You making yourself a pappy show Melda
Melda, you are making a fool of yourself


You making yourself a bloody clown
You are acting like a ridiculous clown


Up and down the country looking for Obeah
You are searching across the country for black magic


And you perspiration smell so strong
You are sweating profusely and the odor is overpowering


Girl you only wasting time
You are wasting your time


Obeah wedding bells don't chime
Wedding bells that are the result of black magic won't ring


And you can't trap me
You cannot capture me


With necromancy
By using black magic


Melda oh, you making wedding plans
You, Melda, are planning a wedding


Carrying me name to Obeah man
You are mentioning my name to a black magic priest


All you do can't get through
All your efforts are in vain


I still ain't goin' marry to you
I will not marry you


The amount of incense that you burn at night
You are burning a large quantity of incense at night


Lard and garlic stinking up me place
Your use of lard and garlic is causing a foul odor in my home


So much different color candles that you light
You are lighting candles of various colors


Rubbing red lavender in you face
You are using red lavender on your face


Nastiness go cause your death
Your gross behavior may lead to your demise


Girl no man can stand your breath
No man can tolerate your breath


You too damn nasty get away from me
You are too repulsive, please leave me alone


If you really want a wedding ring Melda
If you truly wish to be married


There are many other ways and means
There are other ways to achieve this goal


Like scrubbing your teeth and bathing regular
For instance, maintaining good hygiene


Soap and water keeps you fresh and clean
Washing regularly will keep you clean


Dress up in the latest style
Wear fashionable clothes


Always wear a charming smile
Wear a pleasant smile


Some koo-noo-mooloo bound to say I do
Some man will be happy to marry you


Look how many nights we hug up tight, tight, tight
We used to hug tightly for many nights


All we ever know was love and peace
Our relationship was based on love and peace


Now every minute is only fight, fight, fight
Now we argue frequently


Till you using Obeah man for priest
To the extent that you have resorted to black magic to get married


You don't seem to understand
You don't comprehend


Obeah can't upset my plan
Black magic cannot disrupt my plans


For Papa Niser
Because my grandfather, Papa Niser


Is me Grandfather
Is my grandfather




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SLINGER FRANCISCO

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@vernishageorge519

2024 and still a hit!!!

@michaelcayo5141

Bsapo

@peterramlal7799

AGREED.... Sparrow is always the best!!!๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ

@josweetlove1537

My late father was a calypso fan. I grew up hearing mostly Sparrow & Kitchener as a child in the UK. My parents were Trinis to de bone !

@cube4547

Hey! Do you know of any songs that are melodically similar to this one?

Thank you!

@andrewhovell7412

YES CONGO MAN.RIBBET. WRIGHT
SELAH.

@evrodphillips8919

Sparrow, what a genius.

@faulypi

This was just on the Apple TV show The Changeling. I am not too sure about the quality of the show but this music is great. The Mighty Sparrow is a musical genius.

@ShervonFedee

Yep your right

@christopherbird1481

my favorite song on the Juke box in GUYANA 1966.

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