Country Road
Toots and The Maytals Lyrics

Almost heaven, West Jamaica
West Jamaica is the heavenly place I am in, surrounded by beautiful mountains and a river that shines in the moonlight.

True ridge mountains
These mountains are real and high, giving us a sense of security and protection.

Shining down the river
The moon shines its light on the river, making the water appear like it's reflecting stars.

All my friends there
My friends from West Jamaica are there with me, enjoying the same beautiful scenery that I am witnessing.

Older than those ridge
My friends have been there longer than the mountains around us have existed, making them wise and experienced.

Younger than the mountains
Despite being there for a long time, my friends are still younger in spirit than the mountains surrounding us.

Blowin' like a breeze
We are carefree and enjoying life, just like the breeze blowing through the mountains.

Country roads take me home
I yearn to go back home and experience the comfort and familiarity of my hometown.

To the place I belong
My true home is where I feel a sense of belonging, a place where I am accepted and loved for who I am.

West Jamaica, my ol' mama
My mother and West Jamaica are both dear to me, their love and care providing warmth and comfort in my heart.

I heard her voice
I remember my mother's voice calling out to me, filled with love and concern.

In the mornin' hour she calls me
My mother often calls me in the morning, concerned about my well-being and eager to hear my voice.

Said "Son you remind me of my home far away"
My mother relates my love for my hometown to her feelings of homesickness for her own home far away.

Drivin' down the road I feel a sickness, I sure did
Traveling away from my hometown makes me feel homesick and unwell, missing the familiar sights and sounds that bring me comfort.

All my memories, all gathered 'round her
The memories of my hometown and my mother are all precious to me, providing a sense of comfort and belonging.

My my lady swingin' through the water (water)
I remember my mother swinging through the water, enjoying herself and making memories with me.

Dark and dusty painted on the sky
The sky is painted in shades of dark and dusty colors, adding to the beauty of the scene around me.

Misty taste of moonshine
The moonshine is misty and adds to the beauty of the night sky, making it feel even more surreal and magical.

Tears fall out my eyes
The beauty and memories of my hometown and my mother are so precious to me that they bring tears to my eyes.

Go, get ahead together
Let us move forward in life together, encouraging and supporting each other through thick and thin.