Tumbling Down Di Hill: Jack an' Jill's Reggae Adventure

Tumbling Down Di Hill: Jack an' Jill's Reggae Adventure

In this podcast presents a vibrant Caribbean patois retelling of the classic "Jack and Jill" nursery rhyme. The reimagined version maintains the core story of the pair's hill mishap but expands it with rich cultural flavor, humorous dialogue, and vivid sound effects. Jack still falls and injures his head, but the narrative is enriched with additional characters, modern references (like using a faucet instead of climbing for water), and Jill's empowered conclusion to have Jack fetch her drinks from now on. The performance features multiple voice actors, including patois verses, deep male narration, and female voices, complemented by animal sound effects that bring the comical tumble to life.

Origin

"Jack and Jill" is a traditional English nursery rhyme dating back to the late 18th century, first published in its most recognized form in 1765. The original rhyme consists of a simple four-line verse about two children who climb a hill for water, with Jack falling and breaking his crown (head), and Jill tumbling after. While various theories exist about the rhyme's origins—from references to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to Norse mythology—it has become one of the world's most recognized children's verses. This Caribbean patois adaptation transforms the simple tale into a culturally rich, expanded narrative while preserving the core storyline.

Jack an’ Jill climb up di hill
Fi fetch a likkle wata
But Jill seh Jack yuh fool yuhself
Use faucet like mi fada

Jack tek one step trip pon root
An’ tumble wid a shout
Jill try grab on him ole boot
But both a dem roll out

Dey roll past goats an’ cows in mud
Bounce pon rock an’ stump
Scare di duck dem inna pond
Den crash into a dump

Di drivah bawl out wha dis mess
Jack groan mi bruk mi brain
Jill seh mi tink mi soul jus lef
But maybe dat’s di pain

But Jill jump up an’ grab Jack shirt
Mi nah let yuh drop dead
Let’s carry yuh home quick time
An’ patch yuh likkle head

Jack mum look up an’ rub she brow
Lawd Jack yuh again
She grab di vinegar and wrap
Him skull fi stop di pain

Jill seh mi done wid hill fi real
Dem slope bring too much dread
From now mi sip mi lemonade
An’ Jack go fetch mi stead

Oh Jack an’ Jill yuh neva learn
Dem hill a set yuh back
Stay low pon flat no more concern
Or roll down like a sack

Jack an’ Jill tek mi advice
Hill life come wid price
Keep yuh foot pon de level road
An’ yuh cyaan mash up twice

 

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