[Verse 1] Mr Skiffington came down With a white linen coat Off the ferry, all smiles And a too-tight note He said, "I'm here for the breeze" But he blinked at the sun Bought a lime from a boy Then he started to run [Pre-Chorus] 'Cause the road bend hot And the drums won't wait Every step he took Pulled him into the day [Chorus] Mr Skiffington in Jamaica Mr Skiffington, look alive Mr Skiffington in Jamaica Yeah, he's learning how to vibe Mr Skiffington in Jamaica (oh yeah, oh yeah) Mr Skiffington in Jamaica (come on now) [Verse 2] He danced by the stall With a plate full of rice Old lady laughed hard Said, "You moving too nice" He tried "irie" out once With a nod and a grin Then the whole little crowd Pulled him right in [Pre-Chorus] Now the moon rise slow Over zinc and flame He forgot his shoes But he knew his name [Chorus] Mr Skiffington in Jamaica Mr Skiffington, look alive Mr Skiffington in Jamaica Yeah, he's learning how to vibe Mr Skiffington in Jamaica (oh yeah, oh yeah) Mr Skiffington in Jamaica (come on now) [Bridge] By the sea wall, he laughed At the world he knew Left the stiff old suit And the serious view One love in the air Salt on his skin Mr Skiffington found Where the joy lived in [Final Chorus] Mr Skiffington in Jamaica Mr Skiffington, look alive Mr Skiffington in Jamaica Yeah, he's learning how to vibe Mr Skiffington in Jamaica (oh yeah, oh yeah) Mr Skiffington in Jamaica (come on now)
