Jamaica (original song)

Original song by Paul Proulx.........copyright(c) The sound quality is a bit poor on this recording...the fully produced track will be available soon.

Little old Jamaica, the land of slaves, and sons
It's little old Jamaica, right, land of slaves
But it's a nice place, lord, so much torture
It's a nice place, but what a game was played
In little old Jamaica, Christopher come rob us
In little old Jamaica, they sold them to the west, yes
But truly there's a price to pay, isn't the ground you walk on shaking
truly there's a price you'll pay, watch as the ground beneath you breaks
Cause you feel no shame, you'd do it again pirates

Now if you remember freedom fighters, who only wanted the people live right
then if you remember freedom fighters, you'll member Marcus Garvey right
He said look to the King of the East, Tafari crowned , you're free
He said look to the King of the East, your King crowned, man you're free
And if you want to come home then come
Your journey's a long one

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[AmnonMikeCohen]

I like this - yet can you redoit in the tempo they can dance to - as this will make it big if it was calypso or carnival tempo for such powerful-ballad.!

Your pal on Van Isl.

[pauldpru]

@AmnonMikeCohen Thank you! I like the idea of this with a fast rhythm...I will see what I can do for a different version. bless

[BeautifulGirlByDana]

Jamaica 5/5 ★s

[pauldpru]

Thanks for that Dana!!

[cbrb40]

Wow very nice and intense!! But still relaxing and it has a peaceful feel to it my bro Paul. Beautiful song of lamenting on Jamaica but I can hear lots of emotions and hope too. I love how you get into your songs,I can tell you feel them,it's from your soul and that's what makes it special my buddy! :)) I loved it,you have such a nice way of playing rhythm and making pleasant melodies too! You write deep lyrics. I would like to be more like that one day. :))

Yep top stars again!! *****

[pauldpru]

You're the best Rick! I appreciate your kind comments...they are motivation for me with my music. Really want to thank you for being so kind!!

[NewOrleansWoman]

this is a great original song !! great lyrics and very nice melody !!! great job !

[Mariekesone]

It sounds a perfect slow jamaican ballad to me, no need changing..

I loved your soothing, soft voice...and it does remind me of some of the slower stuff Bob Marley did...

Great tune!..:-)

[pauldpru]

Thank you Jo for being so kind! I'm so happy you listen and share your thoughts always!! It means a lot!

[JoSieLove2Sing4u]

Paul.........I love to watch and hear you pour yourself into each song you sing. Your voice, it resonates far beyond sound, it reaches out and actually touches the listener. ~ ♥ ~