Jamaica
Simons Lyrics
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And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls swinging to and fro
I must declare that my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Down at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackie rice and salt fish is nice
And the rum is good any time of year
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Leave a little girl in Kingston town
Leave a little girl in Kingston town
The song "Jamaica" by Paul Simon describes the beauty and joy of Jamaica. The first stanza describes the beauty of Jamaica; the gay nights, the daily sunshine on the mountain tops, and the singers' experience of taking a trip on a sailing ship to Jamaica. The second stanza expresses the singer's sadness in leaving Jamaica and a little girl behind in Kingston town. The third stanza talks about the sounds of laughter and dancing girls, which made the singer fall in love with the place.
The last stanza of the song is about the Jamaican market. It talks about how the women carry valuable things on their heads while they cry out the availability of the local food, such as Ackie rice and salt fish. The stanza also refers to the rum that is good to be consumed throughout the year. The song "Jamaica" is a heartwarming and joyful tribute to the beauty of Jamaica, and the singer’s love, which he has left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the way where the nights are gay
In a lively atmosphere, where nightlife is vibrant
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
A place with pleasant weather and scenic views
I took a trip on a sailing ship
I embarked on a voyage on a ship
And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop
I visited Jamaica during my journey
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
I regret to inform you that I am leaving
Won't be back for many a day
I will be away for a long time
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I'm feeling depressed and dizzy
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
I left someone special behind in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter everywhere
Joy and merriment fill the air
And the dancing girls swinging to and fro
Girls dancing with rhythmic movements
I must declare that my heart is there
I admit that my emotions are still tied to Jamaica
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
Despite traveling to many places
Down at the market you can hear
At the market, sounds of people doing business
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Women calling out while carrying heavy loads
Ackie rice and salt fish is nice
A popular Jamaican dish made of ackee fruit and salted fish
And the rum is good any time of year
Jamaican rum is enjoyable in any season
Leave a little girl in Kingston town
Repeating that I left someone special in Kingston town
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Irving Burgie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bettanswe
Its upsetting YT is destroying genuine content. I'd sign the petition if you make one Simon! Don't give up! Bless
@badoing7390
If your content isn't advertiser friendly YouTube don't give a fuck about you :(
@jaseallenson316
Its mind blowing how they dont demonetize many videos that offer nothing but negative vibes but then they have issues with this content. It just shows the fucked up agenda of social media(which is no different than tv(hollywood)
@tjack49er
Add me to the people who would sign a petition.
Your content isn’t controversial or plain stupid but rather entertaining and educational, unlike the majority of YouTube videos it actually has value
@traciewalker8506
@@tjack49er
Absolutely agree!!
@Peachez-
Omg seriously, it’s all good content what did they not like on it?
@MrFloridaKeyzMuzic
Damn near one of my favorite channels to watch every week... As Chucky normally says... There Must Be A Way
@sqaddie
Real talk "there must be a way "👍🏽👊🏽🇬🇧🇯🇲
@Peachez-
Pay attention to the fact that he pulled down all the videos so that chucky air bnb won’t get any advertising
@sqaddie
@@Peachez- oh,I never realized that, thanks for highlighting the other side of "s" 👍🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧