Jamaica Say You Will
Sailing Through Love's Shadows: Unveiling the Tale of Jamaica
Lyrics
Jamaica was the lovely one, I played her well
Jamaica is symbolized as a beautiful person, and the narrator interacted with her skillfully.
As we lay in the tall grass where the shadows fell
Describes a moment of intimacy in the tall grass, avoiding detection.
Hiding from the children so they would not tell
They hid from children to keep their interaction a secret.
We would stay there 'till her sister rang the evening bell
They would remain hidden until her sister signaled the end of the evening.
Jamaica, say you will
Expresses a desire for Jamaica to agree to something (unspecified).
Help me find a way to fill these empty hours
The narrator seeks help in overcoming boredom or emptiness.
Say you will come again tomorrow
Asking Jamaica to come again tomorrow, implying a continuation of their connection.
The daughter of a captain on the rolling seas
Introduces Jamaica as the daughter of a sea captain.
She would stare across the water from the trees
Describes her gaze from the trees across the water.
Last time he was home he held her on his knees
Recalls a moment when her father held her, anticipating their future departure.
And said the next time they would sail away just where they pleased
Plans for a future journey where they can sail wherever they want.
Jamaica, say you will
Reiterates the plea for Jamaica's agreement or consent.
Help me find a way to fill these lifeless sails
Requests assistance in bringing life back to a stagnant situation.
And stay until my ships can find the sea
Expresses a desire to stay together until their endeavors are successful.
Jamaica was a sweet young one, I loved her true
Highlights Jamaica's qualities as a sweet and true companion.
She was a comfort and a mercy through and through
Emphasizes her comforting and merciful nature.
Hiding from this world together, next thing I knew
Describes a shared experience of hiding from the world, resulting in an inevitable decision.
We had brought her things down to the bay
They brought her belongings to the bay, facing a dilemma.
- what could I do
The narrator feels limited in options regarding the situation.
Jamaica, say you will
Repeats the plea for Jamaica's agreement, emphasizing the need for direction.
Help me find a way to fill these sails
Requests assistance in finding a purpose or goal.
And we will sail until our waters have run dry
Expresses a commitment to continue their journey until they exhaust all possibilities.
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