Homemade Wine
Scrunter Lyrics


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Leh we go

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)
I have homemade wine in all description (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

Overall Meaning

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




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@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

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Man, I dont even drink, but I swear no other song lights the Christmas spirit in me like this classic

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Who here close to Christmas

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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!

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Top Christmas song Scrunter for years.

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Scrunter one of old time favorites.. Sangre Grande Massive ✨🔥🔥

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Just love it.I can play Christmas music any time of year

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