Oh Jamaica
Jamaica's Resilience: A Musical Ode to Strength and Struggle
Lyrics
Oh Jamaica, oh Jamaica
Expressing affection and connection to Jamaica
Oh Jamaica, you're always on my mind
Reiterating the constant presence of Jamaica in the singer's thoughts
Oh Jamaica, oh Jamaica
Continuing the expression of love and connection to Jamaica
Oh Jamaica, you’re always on my mind
Affirming that Jamaica is always on the singer's mind
Jamaica, men have called you since
Referring to Jamaica and its historical associations since the time of Columbus
Columbus sailed the shores
Highlighting the historical timeline from Columbus to the present
From John Hawkins to Henry
Mentioning historical figures like John Hawkins and Henry Morgan associated with Jamaica
Morgan and many more
Indicating that various individuals admired Jamaica, possibly for its attributes
They all loved you for your
Noting appreciation for Jamaica's beauty and wealth
Beauty and your wealth
Pointing out that the admirers did not care about Jamaica's welfare or health
But cared nothing for your
Emphasizing the neglect of Jamaica's well-being by those who admired it
Welfare or your health
Highlighting the lack of concern for Jamaica's welfare or health
Now you're a woman that has
Referring to Jamaica as a woman who has faced challenges
Fallen in the dust
Indicating a state of decline or hardship for Jamaica
But your children will help you
Suggesting that the children of Jamaica will support and uplift it
Because they must
Stating that the support is a necessity
Oh Jamaica, oh Jamaica
Repeating the expression of love and connection to Jamaica
Oh Jamaica, you're always on my mind
Reaffirming that Jamaica is always on the singer's mind
From Kingston to Mo Bay
Mentioning specific locations in Jamaica (Kingston and Mo Bay)
Discontentment is the order of the day
Describing discontentment as prevalent in Jamaica
And like your sisters that
Comparing Jamaica to its Caribbean sisters, highlighting dissatisfaction and rejection
Are in the Caribbean
Noting disaffection and rejection as observable in Jamaica
Disaffection from rejection can be seen
Highlighting the consequences of rejection in Jamaica
Your many lovers were deceivers
Pointing out that previous admirers of Jamaica were deceivers
From the start
Highlighting the negative impact on Jamaica from the beginning
Now your sons and daughters are
Expressing sorrow for the current state of Jamaica's sons and daughters
Grieved to the heart
Indicating deep sadness or distress among Jamaica's population
Oh Jamaica, oh Jamaica
Reiterating the constant presence of Jamaica in the singer's thoughts
Oh Jamaica, you’re always on my mind
Affirming that Jamaica is always on the singer's mind
Oh Jamaica, oh Jamaica
Continuing the expression of love and connection to Jamaica
Oh Jamaica, you're always on my mind
Affirming that Jamaica is always on the singer's mind
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