Christmas-A-Come
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

Wah bo den wah bo wo bo de-en, eh, eh, eh
The song begins with a fun and playful intro of nonsense words.

Christmas a co-ome
Christmas is approaching.

Woman say no money nah flow, eh, eh
The woman says that she doesn't have enough money to enjoy Christmas.

De woman say no money nah flow, eh
The woman repeats that she can't afford to spend money.

One pant rip and she patch it, eh
The woman can't afford new clothes, so she repairs her old ones to make them last.

What a woman can sew, eh
The lyrics acknowledge the woman's resourcefulness and frugality.

Me take mi shirt and cover it, eh
The singer shares his own example of making do with what he has. He uses his shirt to cover something to keep it hidden or protected.

No one really know, eh, eh
He keeps the reason for covering up his item a secret, implying that sometimes people keep their struggles to themselves.

Ben den sen da-oing
The lyrics switch to more nonsensical phrases to create a musical break.

She say so-on
The woman reminds the singer of something important.

Remember before you go
She encourages him to remember something before leaving.

Eat da chicken but and the ri-ice, eh
She reminds him to not forget to eat the chicken and rice that she's prepared for him.

Waiting pon da table also, eh
She's made enough food for him and others to enjoy together.

Full yo' belly fooly bo-oy
He'll be well-fed and satisfied after eating her cooking.

No better drop on da ground, eh, eh
He should be careful not to drop any food on the ground or waste it.

Be dedda ga-oing
The musician repeats more nonsensical phrases to keep the song rhythm going.

Christmas a co-ome
The chorus reminds listeners that Christmas is approaching.

She say it gw-an an ta-ake
The woman encourages the singer to take the opportunity for something.

You wan money she a want it so, eh, eh
The woman wants money just as much as the man does, but they both can't afford what they want.

Beh daba boy.....
The song wraps up with more playful nonsense words.

Weh daba boy.....
The nonsense words continue until the end of the song.

Beng den den son den
One final musical break with nonsense syllables.

Remember...
The woman's advice is reiterated one last time before the song ends.

She say so-on remember
The woman stresses the importance of remembering something before leaving.

Remember, remember, remember, remember, remember
The song ends with the woman's advice to remember ringing in the listener's ear.

Christmas a co-ome
The final line reminds listeners of the approaching holiday.

Woman say no money nah flow, eh eh
The woman's financial struggles are repeated one last time to emphasize their impact on the approaching holiday.

One pant rip and she patch it, eh
The woman's resourcefulness and frugality is again acknowledged.