Sweet Jamaica
Mr. Vegas Lyrics


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Now warm and easy
Lord
Big up man like Josey Wales
A said there's nothing like sweet sweet Jamaica
Mi and mi brethen dem siddon pon di corner
Light up the fire and a boil some green banana
Later wi haffi go igloo out a Hellshire
Ohoo. Ohoooho. oh. ooh
Mek a little stop by mi gyal fren Lorna
Long time mi nuh si har and a long time mi want ah
Blaze up the music inna dah side a dah bimma yah
Ohoo. Ohoooho. oh. ooh
I feel like jamming into the reggae beat
Bubble up your body just a move your feet
I feel like jamming to the sweet vibration
Oooh Sweet Jamaica
If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Raise it to the sky let me see your hand
If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Lord have mercy (I like mi sweet Jamaica)
Sweet Jamaica
Sweet Jamaica
Dah die die woieee
Sweet Jamaica
Dah die die woieee
Sweet Jamaica
Sweet sweet Jamaica wi nah lef yah
Love wi ackee and wi saltfish wi nah left yah
Soft yam and banana
Wi nah lef yah
And mi big flour dumplin
Mi nah left yah
Aint nothing like the sweet cool breeze a jamdown
String up the sound
Hole heap a vibes can't done
Reggae music beautiful and people just a have fun
Jerk pan a blaze and hole heap a fish a steam down
Wi proud a wi island
Lord a God, mi say wi proud a wi island
Come Mr Vegas wi proud a wi island
Outlaw Josey Wales mi say mi proud a mi island
Sweet Jamaica
If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Raise it to the sky let me see your hand
If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Sweet Jamaica
Die doooo
Sweet Jamaica
I yeaaaa
Sweet Jamaica
Dah die die woieee
Sweet Jamaica
Dah die die woieee
Sweet Jamaica
Sweet Jamaica
Sweet Jamaica
Sweet Jamaica (Mai mai mai)
Sweet Jamaica
Proud a wi Island
Proud a wi Island
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If you love Jamaica let me see your hand




Raise it to the sky let me see your hand
If you love Jamaica let me see your hand

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Jamaica" by Mr. Vegas is a celebration of the beautiful island nation, its culture, and its people. The opening lyrics, "Now warm and easy, big up man like Josey Wales" set the laid back and positive tone of the song. Mr. Vegas then goes on to sing about the things that make Jamaica special to him, like "sweet sweet Jamaica" and the food, ackee and saltfish, yams, and flour dumplings. He also mentions going to Hellshire beach and visiting his friend Lorna, all while enjoying the reggae music and beautiful scenery of Jamaica. The chorus of the song encourages listeners to show their love and pride for Jamaica by raising their hands.


The song is not only a love letter to Jamaica but also a celebration of the positive things that can come from music and community. Mr. Vegas sings about the joy and friendship that can be found through music and how it unites people. He also emphasizes the importance of being proud of one's country and culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Now warm and easy
Feeling relaxed and comfortable


Lord
Expression of emphasis or emotion


Big up man like Josey Wales
Give respect to an admired person


A said there's nothing like sweet sweet Jamaica
Jamaica is a unique and special place


Mi and mi brethen dem siddon pon di corner
Me and my friends are hanging out on the street corner


Light up the fire and a boil some green banana
Cooking some food over a fire


Later wi haffi go igloo out a Hellshire
Later, we have to go take a dip in the cool waters of Hellshire beach


Ohoo. Ohoooho. oh. ooh
Singing sounds of enjoyment and excitement


Mek a little stop by mi gyal fren Lorna
Stopping by to see my female friend Lorna


Long time mi nuh si har and a long time mi want ah
It's been a while since I've seen her and I've missed her


Blaze up the music inna dah side a dah bimma yah
Playing music loudly from the car


I feel like jamming into the reggae beat
I feel like dancing to the reggae music


Bubble up your body just a move your feet
Move your feet and dance energetically


I feel like jamming to the sweet vibration
I feel like dancing and enjoying the positive feelings


Oooh Sweet Jamaica
Expression of admiration for Jamaica


If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Asking for a show of appreciation for Jamaica


Raise it to the sky let me see your hand
Raising the hand to show appreciation


Lord have mercy (I like mi sweet Jamaica)
Expression of gratitude for Jamaica


Sweet Jamaica
Repeating admiration for Jamaica


Dah die die woieee
Expression of excitement and enjoyment


Sweet sweet Jamaica wi nah lef yah
We will never leave Jamaica's side


Love wi ackee and wi saltfish wi nah left yah
We love the traditional Jamaican food and will never leave it


Soft yam and banana
Soft and sweet yam and banana


Wi nah lef yah
We will never leave Jamaica


And mi big flour dumplin
Large Jamaican dumplings made with flour


Mi nah left yah
I will never leave Jamaica


Ain't nothing like the sweet cool breeze a jamdown
The sweet, cool breeze in a Jamaican party is incomparable


String up the sound
Set up the music system


Hole heap a vibes can't done
The good feeling and positive energy is endless


Reggae music beautiful and people just a have fun
Reggae music is wonderful and people are enjoying themselves


Jerk pan a blaze and hole heap a fish a steam down
The jerk chicken is cooking and lots of fish are being steamed


Wi proud a wi island
We are proud of our island


Lord a God, mi say wi proud a wi island
Expression of pride for Jamaica


Come Mr Vegas wi proud a wi island
Mr Vegas also expresses pride for Jamaica


Outlaw Josey Wales mi say mi proud a mi island
Outlaw Josey Wales is also proud of Jamaica


Die doooo
Expression of enjoyment


I yeaaaa
Expression of excitement


Proud a wi Island
Repeating pride for Jamaica


If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Asking for another show of appreciation for Jamaica


Raise it to the sky let me see your hand
Raising the hand again to show appreciation


If you love Jamaica let me see your hand
Asking for one final show of appreciation for Jamaica




Writer(s): Orville Burrell, Clement Dodd, Clifford Ray Smith, Indra Denys Rudder, Joseph Sterling

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Andrea Dee

I don't care about all the negative things people say about Jamaica I love my island and my people i am a proud Jamaican!

Vanessa Albert

I would like to come to your Jamaica one day!

John Harvey

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guv and paullie x

Jamacian born st Andrews, grew up portland ,paradise x

guv and paullie x

I an I st Andrews born near porland ,mi proud, if you love jamacia lek mi see dhem hand, jamacia and proud

Extra-Ordnaire

Who talks shit about jomaica? The way we love your music youโ€™ll be shocked lol

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Gaolatlhe Kebonye

One thing I like about Jamaicans is that they are very very proud of where they belong,big up๐Ÿ’œ

Jacqueline Davis

Big up st Elizabeth burn savannah

Jacqueline Davis

Big up my country Jamaica Jamaica

Jacqueline Davis

Iam born Jamaican

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