Lyrics
There's no airline on time today
There are no flights arriving on time today.
For a 12 hours blizzard caused flight delay
A blizzard lasting 12 hours caused flight delays.
Outside sleeps jamaica montego bay
People are sleeping outside in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
At the gate ain't no room no rest no privacy
At the gate, there's no space, no rest, and no privacy.
The island whispers goodbye
The island gives a sense of saying goodbye softly.
If you ever feel lonely, come by
If feeling lonely, one is welcome to come.
The night is yours and you are mine
The night belongs to everyone, and a sense of belonging exists.
Waagwaan Jamaica, don't cry
Greetings to Jamaica, implying not to worry or be sad.
Waagwaan Jamaica, don't cry
A repetition, emphasizing the message not to be sad in Jamaica.
Way down full moon port antonio
Referring to Port Antonio under the full moon's light.
I've seen you glitter like silver and gold
Observing the beauty of Port Antonio shining brightly.
White rum calms the one who's hope is gone
Suggesting that white rum soothes those who have lost hope.
The earth gives all we need the herb heals everyone
Highlighting nature's provisions and the healing power of herbs.
The island whispers goodbye
A repetition of the island bidding goodbye quietly.
If you ever feel lonely, come by
Inviting those feeling lonely to seek solace in Jamaica.
The night is yours and you are mine
Emphasizing a shared sense of ownership of the night.
Waagwaan Jamaica, don't cry
A repetition of the greeting to Jamaica, urging not to be upset.
Waagwaan Jamaica, don't cry
Reiterating the message not to be sad in Jamaica.
The island whispers goodbye
A repetition of the island bidding goodbye softly.
If you ever feel lonely, come by
Encouraging those feeling lonely to seek comfort in Jamaica.
The night is yours and you are mine
Reaffirming a shared ownership of the night.
Waagwaan Jamaica, don't cry
A repetition of the greeting to Jamaica, advising against sadness.
Waagwaan Jamaica, don't cry
Reiterating the message not to be sad in Jamaica.
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