Mangoes and Memories

In Loving Memory of Elaine Daphne James Francis 
Tuesday, July 22, 1952 - Saturday, September 27th, 2025

[Verse 1]
September twenty-seven, she went to higher ground
But the love she left here, still going around
From San Juan to Brooklyn, everybody knows her name
When Elaine reach the party, nothing staying the same
She had a sweet hand in the kitchen, everything done right
From morning till evening, she cooking straight through the night
She brought that foreign flair back to the country
Family day, she bring a whole bucket ah ice tea
Forget ’bout the Shandy, that bucket run clean
When she say “watch and see,” you sure to find out what she mean

[Chorus]
Elaine sweet like mango (Sweet like mango!)
Point Fortin hero (Point Fortin hero!)
Truth in she mouth but love in she heart
She keep we together, never fall apart 
She could cook a meal that would bring you down
The vibes she would bring, the talk of the town
Raise up yuh glass, sing it loud, doh cry
We celebrate Elaine up in de sky!

[Verse 2]
She gone up higher service with de angel band
But we still feel her sweet hand in this land
Old talk and laughter, having the sweetest time
Starch mangoes wrap up, she start sucking one time
Family Day 2024, she make sure everyone eat 
Grandchildren doing well, that made her life complete
We have all seen the love you gave
The legacy you left is blooming in every way
She fed we belly, she feed we soul
Elaine was love, she made we whole

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Growing up as a young girl, it was a crucial time
She would whisper tips so kind
Teach young women to stand tall, open up they mind
She say “Come to Point, spend a weekend here”
You reach New Village, family everywhere
In Brooklyn park she still was a star
Super Blue playing, hugs near and far
Good lime, good food, good drinks, good fun
Everywhere she go, she shine like sun
Oh Elaine, the love you left we will ignite in your name

[Bridge] 
Dexter and de grands, she hold dem tight
Pray for dem to shine, keep dem future bright
Seventy years young, she dance, she sing
Tears of joy when de big bashment ring
She never dream she would get dat surprise
Hot mouth, soft hands, love in she eyes
David by she side, banter but true
Two hearts caring, holding strong through
And one thing we know, as we singing for you
Elaine’s heart is full, all of her dreams came true

[Chorus]

[Verse 4]
She loved her Point Fortin, that was her pride
Walking through New Village with family by her side
She spoke her mind, no nonsense at all
You knew where you stood when Elaine make the call
Children around her, she watching with care
"Everything ok?" - showing love everywhere
Everything she touch was simply first rate
What we wouldn't do for one more family day
From teenage days in Peenal to Brooklyn in the sun
Miss Elaine spread her love to everyone
Oh Miss Elaine, Miss Elaine from Point Fortin town
She could cook a meal that would bring you down
Beautiful inside, with a spirit so bright
Now she dancing with angels in heavenly light
Oh Miss Elaine, we go miss you so
But your love and your laughter continue to flow!

[Chorus/Outro]
Elaine sweet like mango (Sweet like mango!)
Point Fortin hero (Point Fortin hero!)
Raise yuh voice, make de angels sway
Elaine we go love you every day
Elaine sweet like mango (Sweet like mango!)
Callaloo and iced tea flow 
Dance, old talk, tell she story bright
Elaine in de stars, still shining tonight!

Elaine Daphne James Francis....we love you
Elaine Daphne James Francis....we love you
Elaine Daphne James Francis....we love you
….we love you…

❤️ Written and performed in celebration of a life well lived
🕊️ Gone to higher service with the angels, but forever in our hearts
🙏🏾 Rest in peace, Aunty Elaine. Your love and laughter continue to flow.

ELAINE UP IN THE SKY

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