Story Behind The Song
Though I never met the author, I was given the words in poem form by an ex girl friend while visiting Jamaica (where I was raised) in 1985
Song Description
Word picture of the island and the author's love for and pride in it
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
World - Reggae/Caribbean |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Content |
Subject |
Country, Nation, Pride |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
JAMAICA
Words by Jean Dixon
Music by Kim York
Your shores are home to my soul
Your sunshine light to my heart
Your palm trees sway in the wind
Like willows through the years they bend
Your drums of night awaken my dreams
The haunting melody, the sweet refrains
When years have sung life?s final lullaby
Oh, Jamaica
I?ll be drifting down your way
Oh, Jamaica, your magic makes me whole
Oh, Jamaica, you are music to my soul
Oh, Jamaica, Caribbean star
Oh, Jamaica, heaven is where you are
Your shores are home to my soul
Your sunshine light to my heart
When years have sung life?s final lullaby
Oh, Jamaica
I?ll be drifting down your way