About Peter J.
Singer/Songwriter, Peter J. started performing in 1978 playing folk, bluegrass and country music. Peter's first guitar was purchased by cashing in on the silver market that went through the roof around 1979. He took $98.00 in worthless silver coins and cashed them out for $993.00 and bought a Martin HD 28 which he still plays today.
Over the years Peter has written many songs but it was only after heading south during a major snow storm in the northeast and landing on the small island of Bonaire that he began writing island style music AKA Jimmy Buffett. Peter has visited the islands and the Keys of Florida many times and each time he comes back he sits and writes songs about island adventures and island romance.
Living on Island Time was recorded in 1992 at Bay Farm Studios, Kingston Ma. The Album was released in April of 2006. Peter is currently working on some new songs and plans to combine these with some old favorites for a new album. Peter resides in a small sea coast town with his wife Anne, two sons and two mischievous dogs.
Martinique
Peter J. Lyrics
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Hoist up the sails,
And pull up the anchor,
Belay the halyards' and trim the jib and main sails.
Hoist up the colors,
And batten the hatches,
We're gonna sail on down to Martinique.
Verse:
I hate to leave this old coast of Mexico,
The good times here like always have been good to me.
The women here just know how to treat their men just right,
Oh, how I hate to leave... So... [Chorus:]
Verse:
I found a little place a little hide away.
One that the tourist have not yet found.
A bottle of tequila, a lady and a sun that's hot,
Is all you need, and all you've got... So... [Chorus:]
Verse:
Looking back across the waves I begin to smile.
As the coastline settles in the sea.
I look ahead as the sun climbs high above.
Good by Mehico, hello Martinique!... So... [Chorus:]
The lyrics to Peter J.'s song "Martinique" describe someone who is leaving their current location in Mexico to head down to the island of Martinique. The chorus sets the scene for the journey, instructing for the sails to be hoisted up, the halyards to be belayed, and the jib and main sails to be trimmed. It reinforces the idea that the journey is an adventure, with the colors being hoisted up and the hatches being battened down.
The first verse expresses a sense of reluctance to leave behind the good times in Mexico, particularly the women who treat their men well. This sentiment is echoed again in the second verse, where the singer has found a secluded spot away from tourists and enjoys the simple pleasures of tequila, a lady, and the hot sun. The final verse, however, shows the singer looking ahead to their destination with excitement, bidding farewell to Mexico and welcoming Martinique.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a carefree journey, filled with adventure and new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoist up the sails,
Raise the sails on the ship
And pull up the anchor,
Retrieve the anchor from the bottom of the sea
Belay the halyards' and trim the jib and main sails.
Secure the ropes and adjust the front and main sails
Hoist up the colors,
Raise the flag on the ship
And batten the hatches,
Secure the hatches to prevent water from entering the ship
We're gonna sail on down to Martinique.
We will travel by boat to the island of Martinique in the Caribbean Sea
I hate to leave this old coast of Mexico,
I am sad to leave this part of Mexico
The good times here like always have been good to me.
I have always enjoyed my time here
The women here just know how to treat their men just right,
The women here treat their partners very well
Oh, how I hate to leave... So...
I really don't want to leave
I found a little place a little hide away.
I discovered a secluded place
One that the tourist have not yet found.
Few tourists have discovered this place
A bottle of tequila, a lady and a sun that's hot,
All you need is a bottle of tequila, a lady, and the hot sun
Is all you need, and all you've got... So...
That's everything you need
Looking back across the waves I begin to smile.
I smile as I look back at the waves
As the coastline settles in the sea.
The coastline begins to disappear into the sea
I look ahead as the sun climbs high above.
I look forward as the sun rises in the sky
Good by Mehico, hello Martinique!... So...
I say goodbye to Mexico and hello to Martinique
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.