Heaven – English Lyrics

• By: Masicka

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the vibrant and expressive world of Jamaican Patois with Masicka's track "Heaven." This song offers a window into the raw and direct nature of Dancehall lyrics. By exploring the song, you can learn common slang and metaphors used in the genre, providing a unique and unfiltered look into this aspect of Jamaican culture and language.

[English]

Lady I miss you, can you come ova

Tonight? Yuh pillow a mi shoulder

Do you waan rum or yo waan mi love you sober

Mi stand up mi a soldier

LALALALALALALALALA

Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven

LALALALALALALALALA

Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven

Shi a ride and a move like a Jackie

Gyal tek time wine yuh bruise up mi body

From the love a come down if a run mi a fi run

mi naw go run cause you haffi happy

Tell me naw rush yah, that mi sure a

Slow touch mi a gi yo more a

See mi body yah tek control a

Teamo, hola

LALALALALALALALALA

Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven

LALALALALALALALALA

Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven

If yuh call mi a come, she a wine, she a bump,

she a slip, she a slide pon di ground sweat a run gyal

Get wild yuh nuh done, yuh nuh done

Yuh mek mi life full a fun

Inna di yaad pon di bed to di sofa

All bout inna di house a

Yuh affi deh pon mi poster

Yuh feel rich like Oprah

LALALALALALALALALA

Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven

LALALALALALALALALA

Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1	noun - the sky or a place regarded as a perfect, blissful realm
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
soldier /ˈsoʊldʒər/ B1	noun - a person who serves in an army
sober /ˈsoʊbər/ B2	adjective - not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful
bruise /bruːz/ B1	noun - a mark on the skin caused by injury without breaking it verb - to cause a bruise on something
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure and contentment
rush /rʌʃ/ A2	verb - to move hurriedly noun - a sudden quick movement or flow
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to place one's hand on something noun - the act of touching; a slight contact
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	verb - to direct or regulate the behavior of something noun - the power to influence or direct
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - untamed; not domesticated or restrained
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure
rich /rɪtʃ/ A2	adjective - having a great amount of wealth or resources
poster /ˈpoʊstər/ A2	noun - a large printed picture or notice for display
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for human habitation
pillow /ˈpɪloʊ/ A1	noun - a soft cushion for supporting the head while sleeping
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ A1	noun - the upper joint of the human arm and torso

Key Grammar Structures

• Lady I miss you, can you come ova tonight?

  ➔ Modal verb + infinitive in a yes‑no question (request)

  ➔ The modal verb "can" is used to ask for permission or ability.

• Do you waan rum or yo waan mi love you sober?

  ➔ Yes‑no question with auxiliary "do" and coordination with "or"

  ➔ The auxiliary "do" forms a question, and "or" connects two alternatives.

• Mi stand up mi a soldier.

  ➔ Simple present with linking verb "a" (identifying noun phrase)

  ➔ The linking verb "a" equates the subject with the noun phrase "soldier".

• Your love feel like heaven, heaven, heaven.

  ➔ Simple present with comparative structure "like + noun"

  ➔ The word "like" introduces a comparison, equating love with "heaven".

• Shi a ride and a move like a Jackie.

  ➔ Simultaneous actions with conjunction "and" and comparative "like"

  ➔ The conjunction "and" links two verbs "ride" and "move", while "like" compares the movement to "a Jackie".

• From the love a come down if a run mi a fi run.

  ➔ Conditional clause introduced by "if" (first conditional)

  ➔ The word "if" introduces a condition that may affect the outcome.

• mi naw go run cause you haffi happy.

  ➔ Causal conjunction "cause" (because) and negative future with "naw"

  ➔ The conjunction "cause" explains the reason, while "naw" marks a negative intention for the future.

• Yuh affi deh pon mi poster.

  ➔ Modal necessity "affi" (have to) + prepositional phrase "pon mi poster"

  ➔ The modal "affi" expresses necessity, similar to "have to", and the phrase "pon mi poster" indicates location.