Obeah Wedding

by Byron Lee

Byron Lee OD, OJ (born Byron Aloysius St. Elmo Lee, 27 June 1935, Christiana, Manchester, Jamaica, died 4 November 2008, Kingston, Jamaica) was a musician, record producer, and entrepreneur, best known for his work as leader of Byron Lee and the Dragonaires.

Year: 2011

You making yourself a pappy show Melda 
You making yourself a bloody clown 
Up and down the country looking for Obeah 
And you perspiration smell so strong 
Girl you only wasting time 
Obeah wedding bells don't chime 
And you can't trap me 
With necromancy 
Melda oh, you making wedding plans 
Carrying me name to Obeah man 
All you do can't get through 
I still ain't goin' marry to you 

The amount of incense that you burn at night 
Lard and garlic stinking up me place 
So much different color candles that you light 
Rubbing red lavender in you face 
Nastiness go cause your death 
Girl no man can stand your breath 
You too damn nasty get away from me 

If you really want a wedding ring Melda 
There are many other ways and means 
Like scrubbing your teeth and bathing regular 
Soap and water keeps you fresh and clean 
Dress up in the latest style 
Always wear a charming smile 
Some koo-noo-mooloo bound to say I do 

Look how many nights we hug up tight, tight, tight 
All we ever know was love and peace 
Now every minute is only fight, fight, fight 
Till you using Obeah man for priest 
You don't seem to understand 
Obeah can't upset my plan 
For Papa Niser 
Is me Grandfather