Jamaica
Simons Lyrics


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Down the way where the nights are gay
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
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

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

Overall Meaning

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

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