Linstead Market

Lively Nights in Linstead: A Calypso Tale of Feasts, Fights, and Merriment
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Lyrics

I carry me ackee, go a Linstead Market

I bring my ackee to Linstead Market, but no one is willing to buy even a small amount.

not a quatty will sell

Reiterates the difficulty in selling ackee at the market.

I carry me ackee, go a Linstead Market

Similar to the first line, emphasizing the challenge of selling ackee at Linstead Market.

not a quatty will sell

Repeats the idea that no one is interested in buying ackee at the market.


Lord what a night, not a bite

Expresses the frustration of not getting any food to eat on a Saturday night.

what a Saturday night!

Highlights the disappointment of the Saturday night where the speaker couldn't find anything to eat.

Lord what a night, not a bite

Reiterates the difficult and hungry Saturday night experience.

what a Saturday night!

Emphasizes the tough Saturday night where the speaker went without food.


Everybody come feel up, feel up,

Encourages everyone to come together, but despite that, there are still no buyers for the ackee.

not a quatty will sell

Repeats the idea that nobody is interested in buying ackee despite the gathering.

Everybody come feel up, feel up,

Encourages people to join in, but there's still no market for the ackee.

not a quatty will sell

Reiterates the lack of interest in purchasing ackee despite the call for participation.


Lord what a night, not a bite

Reflects on the hunger and frustration of a Saturday night without food.

what a Saturday night!

Repeats the sentiment of a challenging Saturday night with no food.

Lord what a night, not a bite

Expresses the difficulty of the Saturday night experience without any sustenance.

what a Saturday night!

Reiterates the tough Saturday night without finding anything to eat.


It was a fight, a fight, a big big fight

Describes a significant fight that occurred on a particular Saturday night.

on that Saturday night

Repeats the idea of a major fight that took place during the mentioned Saturday night.

It was a fight, a fight, a big big fight

Emphasizes the occurrence of a big fight on the specified Saturday night.

on that Saturday night

Reiterates the significant fight that happened on the Saturday night in question.


Lord what a night, not a bite

Reflects on the challenging night with no food following the intense fight on Saturday.

what a Saturday night!

Repeats the idea of a tough Saturday night, further emphasizing the lack of food.

Lord what a night, not a bite

Expresses the difficulty of the Saturday night experience without any sustenance.

what a Saturday night!

Reiterates the tough Saturday night without finding anything to eat.


Do my mommy no feed me, kill me

Describes a situation where the speaker's mother didn't provide food, causing distress.

take a merry-go-round

Mentions taking a merry-go-round, possibly as a metaphor for going through hardships.

Do my mommy don't feed me, kill me

Repeats the distress caused by the mother not providing food, emphasizing the tough circumstances.

take a merry-go-round

Reiterates the idea of facing difficulties, symbolized by taking a merry-go-round.


Lord what a night, not a bite

Reflects on the challenging night with no food following the difficult situation with the mother.

what a Saturday night!

Repeats the idea of a tough Saturday night, further emphasizing the lack of food.

Lord what a night, not a bite

Expresses the difficulty of the Saturday night experience without any sustenance.

what a Saturday night!

Reiterates the tough Saturday night without finding anything to eat.


All those pickney come run come run

Describes children running to see what their mother brought, possibly indicating a glimmer of hope for food.

to see what mommy did bring

Repeats the idea of children eagerly running to see what their mother has brought.

All those pickney come run come run

Emphasizes the children's excitement and anticipation regarding what their mother brought.

to see what mommy did bring

Reiterates the theme of children running to see what their mother has brought.


Lord what a night, not a bite

Reflects on the challenging night with no food, despite the hopeful moment of children running to see their mother's provisions.

what a Saturday night!

Repeats the idea of a tough Saturday night, further emphasizing the lack of food.

Lord what a night, not a bite

Expresses the difficulty of the Saturday night experience without any sustenance.

what a Saturday night!

Reiterates

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