Jamaica Farewell
Jamaica Farewell: A Heart's Journey through Caribbean Rhythms
Lyrics
Down the way where the nights are gay
Refers to a place where the evenings are lively and joyful.
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
Describes a location where the sun consistently illuminates the mountain peaks.
I took a trip on a sailing ship
Expresses the singer's journey on a sailing ship.
And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop
Upon reaching Jamaica, the singer made a brief stop.
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Indicates the singer's departure and regretfully states the need to leave.
Won't be back for many a day
Specifies the extended duration of the singer's absence.
My heart is down, my head is turning around
Describes emotional turmoil with a heavy heart and a dizzying head.
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Reveals leaving behind a girl in Kingston town, implying a romantic separation.
Sounds of laughter everywhere
Portrays a lively atmosphere with laughter all around.
And the dancing girls swinging to and fro
Highlights dancing girls adding to the vibrant scene.
I must declare that my heart is there
Declares the singer's heart is in Jamaica despite traveling extensively.
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
Conveys the singer's travels from Maine to Mexico.
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Reiterates the departure, expressing sadness.
Won't be back for many a day
Confirms a prolonged absence from the current location.
My heart is down, my head is turning around
Repeats the emotional struggle of a heavy heart and a swirling head.
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Reaffirms the separation from a girl in Kingston town.
Down at the market you can hear
Depicts a market scene with audible cries from women carrying goods on their heads.
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Describes the market atmosphere.
Ackie rice and salt fish is nice
Lists "Ackie rice" and "salt fish" as desirable food items.
And the rum is good any time of year
Mentions the availability of good rum throughout the year.
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Expresses continued sadness about the departure.
Won't be back for many a day
Reiterates the prolonged absence.
My heart is down, my head is turning around
Restates emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Confirms the singer leaving a girl in Kingston town.
Leave a little girl in Kingston town
Repeats the acknowledgment of leaving a girl in Kingston town.
Leave a little girl in Kingston town
Reiterates the departure's impact on leaving a girl behind in Kingston town.
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