Eek-A-Mouse
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

Ee na moi na moi na moi na moi na moi na moi
The repetition of this phrase serves as a rhythmic introduction to the song.

The wise man builds his house on the rock
A metaphorical statement emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation in one's life or endeavors.

The foolish man builds his house on the sand
A metaphorical statement highlighting the consequences of making poor decisions or lacking foresight.

And when the rain came tumbling down
A hypothetical situation demonstrating the vulnerability of a weak foundation when faced with challenging circumstances.

The foolish man house it washed away
An outcome where the poor decision-making or lack of preparation leads to failure and loss.

How could the wise man build his house on the sand
A rhetorical question questioning the wisdom or logic behind making a decision contrary to expectations.

How can the wise man build his house where there is no foundation
A rhetorical question emphasizing the importance of having a solid foundation before undertaking any endeavor.

On the sand woadi woi on the sand
An interjection in Jamaican Patois expressing disbelief or astonishment at the foolishness of building on an unstable surface.

Noah built his ark by the will of God
Referring to the biblical story of Noah, emphasizing the importance of following divine guidance and instructions.

But see the wicked people ignores him
Illustrating the disregard some people may have for wise advice or warnings.

So he take all, all with himself
Noah taking all the required animals onto the ark shows his obedience to God's instructions and underscores the significance of being prepared.

A pair, a pair of animal woi woi
Highlighting that Noah brought animals in pairs to preserve and rebuild life after the flood.

Bird and cows and goat and horse wowoy
Enumerating some of the types of animals Noah brought onto the ark to emphasize the diversity of life being saved.

Lions and tigers oh and zebra
Further emphasizing the variety of animals that were saved by Noah's obedience.

He ain't got no wisdom, woi woi no wisdom
Stating that the foolish man lacks the necessary wisdom or understanding to make wise decisions.

Take heed, my brother take heed wowoy
An urging or warning to listen and pay attention to the message being conveyed.

The wise man builds his house on the rock
Reiterating the importance of having a stable and dependable foundation for success.

Way the foolish man builds his house on the sand oh yea
Contrasting the choices made by the wise and foolish men, emphasizing the consequences of their decisions.

Ee na moi na moi na moi na moi
Repeating the introductory phrase to reinforce the overall message of the song.

How could the wise man build his house on the sand
Reiterating the rhetorical question to emphasize the questionable logic or rationale behind choosing an unstable foundation.

Where on the sand there is no foundation
Stating the obvious fact that the sand lacks the necessary stability for constructing a solid foundation.

Woy woy woy wooooy
An exclamation expressing surprise, disappointment, or concern.

Ee na moi na moi na moi na moi
Repeating the introductory phrase once again as a concluding refrain.