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Homemade Wine
Scrunter Lyrics
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Ah went paranging by meh neighbor (aye Miss Gloria)
And went by Miss Gloria (aye Miss Gloria)
I say madame what you have to offer (aye Miss Gloria)
She said ah have everything right here (aye Miss Gloria)
Ah doh buy whiskey neither strong rum (aye Miss Gloria)
It is against my religion (aye Miss Gloria)
Rude boy you could sample anyone
Pomcite (pom pom pom), Hog Plum, Cashew and Guava
Banana, Five Finger, Balata and Cane
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it nice
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it sweet
Ah have black cake from Joan already (aye Miss Gloria)
So right now ah doh want no more (aye Miss Gloria)
But all dem local wine you present me (aye Miss Gloria)
I got to taste some ah dem for sure (aye Miss Gloria)
Oh madame which one is yuh favorite (aye Miss Gloria)
Bring it out quick lemme taste it (aye Miss Gloria)
Is you who make and you must know (aye Miss Gloria)
I want ah good head before ah go
Citrus, Hibicus, Dandyroot, Passionfruit
Temawee, Strawberry, Aloes and Rice wine
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it nice
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it sweet
She say Cocoa wine does give me short breath (aye Miss Gloria)
And sometimes it makes me upset (aye Miss Gloria)
Maybe de seed does have it so strong (aye Miss Gloria)
Or ah leave it in de jam too long (aye Miss Gloria)
When it comes to wine I have de recipe (aye Miss Gloria)
Go out deh ask anybody (aye Miss Gloria)
Any function any party (aye Miss Gloria)
Dem people does come running running to me
Cocoa, Long mango, Carilee, Temawee
Guava, Balata, Plantain and Cane wine
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it nice
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it sweet
Paw paw, Aloes (aye Miss Gloria)
Corn wine (aye Miss Gloria)
Ah have cane wine (aye Miss Gloria)
Fig wine (aye Miss Gloria)
Pom pom pom, pom pom pom
Coconut wine (aye Miss Gloria)
Hard wine (aye Miss Gloria)
It sweet, it sweet
It nice nice nice nice nice
Scrunter's song "Homemade Wine" is a playful and upbeat exploration of the variety and appeal of homemade wine in Trinidad and Tobago. The lyrics describe the singer's visit to his neighbor, Miss Gloria, who is known for her homemade wine-making skills. The singer expresses interest in trying all the different types of wine that Miss Gloria has to offer, ranging from pomcite to hog plum to cashew to guava, and beyond. Miss Gloria is proud of her recipes and invites others to try her wine at functions and parties.
Beyond just celebrating the local love for homemade wine, the song also captures Trinidad and Tobago's rich cultural and culinary traditions. With nods to local fruits and plants like pawpaw, dandyroot, and plantain, the song highlights the unique flavors and ingredients that make up Trinidadian cuisine. The song's playful refrain ("it sweet, it sweet, it nice nice nice") emphasizes the joy and fun that come with exploring local cultures and traditions.
Overall, "Homemade Wine" is a catchy and fun song that celebrates Trinidad and Tobago's culinary and cultural heritage, as well as the pleasures of good company and simple pleasures like homemade wine.
Line by Line Meaning
Leh we go
Let's go
Ah went paranging by meh neighbor (aye Miss Gloria)
I went caroling to my neighbor (Miss Gloria)
And went by Miss Gloria (aye Miss Gloria)
And stopped by Miss Gloria's home
I say madame what you have to offer (aye Miss Gloria)
I asked her what she had to offer me
She said ah have everything right here (aye Miss Gloria)
She replied that she had everything I needed right there
Ah doh buy whiskey neither strong rum (aye Miss Gloria)
I don't buy whiskey or strong rum as it is against my religion
It is against my religion (aye Miss Gloria)
She explained that it was against her religious beliefs
I have homemade wine in all description (aye Miss Gloria)
Instead, she offered me homemade wine in all kinds
Rude boy you could sample anyone
You can try any of them, my friend
Pomcite (pom pom pom), Hog Plum, Cashew and Guava
Pomcite, Hog Plum, Cashew, and Guava wines
Banana, Five Finger, Balata and Cane
Banana, Five Finger, Balata, and Cane wines
I want some homemade wine, madame gloria
I want some of your homemade wine, Mrs. Gloria
Gimme some homemade wine, it nice
Give me some homemade wine, it's nice
Ah have black cake from Joan already (aye Miss Gloria)
I already have black cake from my friend Joan
So right now ah doh want no more (aye Miss Gloria)
So, for now, I don't want any more
But all dem local wine you present me (aye Miss Gloria)
But I have to try all of the local wines that you're presenting to me
I got to taste some ah dem for sure (aye Miss Gloria)
I definitely have to taste some of them for sure
Oh madame which one is yuh favorite (aye Miss Gloria)
I wonder, Mrs. Gloria, which one is your favorite?
Bring it out quick lemme taste it (aye Miss Gloria)
Bring it out quickly and let me taste it
Is you who make and you must know (aye Miss Gloria)
Since it's you who made them, you must know best
I want ah good head before ah go
I want to get a good buzz before I leave
Citrus, Hibicus, Dandyroot, Passionfruit
Citrus, Hibiscus, Dandelion Root, and Passionfruit wines
Temawee, Strawberry, Aloes and Rice wine
Temawee, Strawberry, Aloes, and Rice wines
She say Cocoa wine does give me short breath (aye Miss Gloria)
She mentioned that Cocoa wine gives her short breath
And sometimes it makes me upset (aye Miss Gloria)
And sometimes it upsets her stomach
Maybe de seed does have it so strong (aye Miss Gloria)
Perhaps the seeds are too strong in flavor
Or ah leave it in de jam too long (aye Miss Gloria)
Or maybe she left it in the jam too long
When it comes to wine I have de recipe (aye Miss Gloria)
But when it comes to wine, she knows the recipe
Go out deh ask anybody (aye Miss Gloria)
You can go out there and ask anybody about it
Any function any party (aye Miss Gloria)
At any function or party
Dem people does come running running to me
People come running to her for her wine
Cocoa, Long mango, Carilee, Temawee
Cocoa, Long Mango, Carilee, and Temawee wines
Guava, Balata, Plantain and Cane wine
Guava, Balata, Plantain, and Cane wines
Paw paw, Aloes (aye Miss Gloria)
Papaya, Aloes, and other wines too
Corn wine (aye Miss Gloria)
Corn wine too
Ah have cane wine (aye Miss Gloria)
I also have cane wine
Fig wine (aye Miss Gloria)
And fig wine too
Pom pom pom, pom pom pom
Pom pom pom, pom pom pom
Coconut wine (aye Miss Gloria)
And don't forget the Coconut wine
Hard wine (aye Miss Gloria)
And some hard wine too
It sweet, it sweet
It's sweet, really sweet
It nice nice nice nice nice
It's real nice
Contributed by Lily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amitramdhan2592
people will come and go. live for a while then eventually die, but the magic of such memorable music as such is that they will last forever. songs like this one will live on to bring the true trini christmas spirit. play it in your cars during christmas shopping and hear them in the malls. its bound to get you in the mood for the season. merry christmas...
@1law_273
Facts uts 2022 and we still be playing scrunter
@lestercharles8522
Man, I dont even drink, but I swear no other song lights the Christmas spirit in me like this classic
@ciexll
Who here close to Christmas
@kooleenpadilla7207
Me
@thevianna100
this brings back memories sisnce i was 5 now 14 my mom plays trini parang for every christmas and plays it loud! but I LOVE IT!! I live in trinidad but u can't get enough of this genious music A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
@randyroopnarine1980
Top Christmas song Scrunter for years.
@ibjrdion
Scrunter one of old time favorites.. Sangre Grande Massive ✨🔥🔥
@leslieanna67
Just love it.I can play Christmas music any time of year
@Randy-Roberts
+leslie augustus Me 3..Just love Christmas music in any genre.