The One-Line Lyric Challenge

Vahevala

Is it that time already? Time for April's challenge. It's officially Spring, and for most that means spending more time outdoors. Perhaps on the open sea, if you're lucky enough to be near one. (Or the open shore, as I would prefer.)

If you're in need of an island paradise, sit back as these two best friends sing you the song of the sailor.

"Vahevala" by Loggins and Messina



Lyrics: ▼

I'm thinking 'bout when I was a sailor
I spent my time on the open sea
When we'd stay off the coast of Jamaica
I'd secretly steal ashore
The natives were waiting for
The boy with the lazy soul
To sing with the sailor

Vahevala, home of sailor
Vahevala, homeward sail away
Every evening I'd be gone
Back on board by break of dawn

I'm thinking about the nights in Jamaica
Pretty girls dancing here and there
Stole a keg, now I'm drunk as a sailor
The captain, he don't know
Where Billy done go
But I'm singing with native girls
The songs of a sailor

Vahevala, home of sailor
Vahevala, homeward sail away
Hurry sailor, sail away
You better be back on board by break of day

Every night in Jamaica, I'd sing with the lady
And drink with the men 'til the morning appear
Healthy sun shining fresh on my face
As the song of the night would still ring in my ear

Vahevala, home of sailor
Vahevala, homeward sail away
Hurry sailor, sail away
Be back on board by break of day

Vahevala, home of sailor
Vahevala, homeward sail away

Prompt: "I'm thinking about the nights in Jamaica"

Alternative prompt: "I'm thinking about the nights in ________"
(insert your location of choice)

I have decided to open this prompt up a bit. If you don't want to use the original line, you can replace the word "Jamaica" with your location of choice. You also have the option of using a different line from the song for partial credit (5K GPs and a review, but no merit badge)