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Born in Kingston, Jamaica as Ripton Hylton, Eek-a-Mouse began his foray into reggae music when he was in college, but did not begin to garner a substantial audience until 1979 with his hit "Once a Virgin". This same year, he changed his singing name to "Eek-a-Mouse", the name of the racehorse he always bet on. In 1981, he cheered up the Reggae Sunsplash Festival, which was still mourning over the death of reggae icon Bob Marley. After this, his fame continued increasing through the year 1982 until 1988, when he released "Eek-A-Nomics", his last full-length CD until 1996.
Eek-a-Mouse is a regular at the Jamaican music festival Reggae Sunsplash and often teams up with reggae duo Michigan and Smiley. He has also been featured on Christian rock group P.O.D.'s (Payable on Death) album Satellite, lending his vocals to the rock-reggae track "Ridiculous".
Get Away
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics
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Nobody own me, nobody control me
They try to own me, an' try to control me
Nobody own me, nobody control me
No wa ay got to get awa ayy
I said no wa ay got to get awa ayy
Some bad boy phone me
Want me to join a gang, leave me aloneyy
They got mad an' hang up the phoneyy
Now they are planning to break my boney
They catch me, they will not leave me aloney
Coming from the ba ba back boy toney toney
No wa ay got to get awa ayy
No wa ay got to get awa ayy
So i took a vacation to Hawaii
I was in Maui and Waikiki
I met a girl, her name was Fifi
She came from an' island called Fiji
We 'ad a few drinks o wiskeyy
It was my first time eating sushi
I I wish my friends could see me
Dancing lika gypsie and a genie
Oh ya ayy! Got to get awa ayy
I said no wa ay got to get awa ayy
In da roaring 20's
Whe-en bootleggin' was plenty
They told me about Al Capone
An' a Lu-Lu- Lucky Lucciano
Theey were It-t-t-t taliano
Theey were It-t-t-t taliano
Don Corleone a phone me
Syvelter Stalone want know me
What tha hell he wanna show me
Maybe he want me a star in next rambo movie
Oh ya ay! Got to get awa ay
I said, ooh ya ay got to get awa ay
There was a war in northern China
Where ppl are freakin an' peekin
Sometimes some crimes, badly beaten
From nite they haven't eaten
This could not happen in bethlehem
Why di hell it happenin an' dem
Swea-err swea-err
They try to own me, an' try to control me
Nobody own me, nobody control me
They try to own me, an' try to control me
Nobody own me, nobody control me
No wa ay got to get awa hayy
Got to get awa hayy
I was at my home, feelin lonely
Some bad boy phone me
Want me to join a gang, leave me aloneyy
They got mad an' hang up the phoneyy
Now they are planning to break my boney
They catch me, they will not leave me aloney
Coming from the ba ba back boy toney toney
No wa ay got to get awa ay
I said, no wa ayy got to get awa ay
Ruude dude im a-a rude dude
Ruude dude im a-a rude dude
When i am hungry i make some food
You know i am coming from the old school
In da roaring 20's
Whe-en bootleggin' was plenty
They told me about Al Capone
An' a Lu-Lu- Lucky Lucciano
Theey were It-t-t-t taliano
Theey were It-t-t-t taliano
I took a vacation to Hawaii
I was in Maui and Waikiki
I met a girl, her name was Fifi
She came from an' island called Fiji
Nobody own me nobody control me
Im gon' hang up the phoney leave me aloney
Got to get awa ayy got to get awa ayy
Got to get awa ayy see you another da ayy
Got to get awa ayy got to get awa ayy
See you another da ayy
See you another da ayy
The lyrics of Eek-a-Mouse's song "Get Away" speak to the theme of independence and the desire to escape from negative influences and control. The song opens with the repetition of the lines "They try to own me, and try to control me" followed by "Nobody own me, nobody control me." This signifies the artist's refusal to be owned or controlled by anyone, asserting his freedom.
The song continues by recounting a phone call from a bad boy who wants the artist to join a gang. The artist rejects this proposition, feeling the need to be left alone. There is a sense of danger in the lyrics as the bad boys become more desperate and plan to harm the artist. The artist decides to escape from this threatening situation, metaphorically represented by taking a vacation to Hawaii. In this new setting, he meets a girl named Fifi, and they enjoy their time together, indulging in drinks and new experiences.
The song takes a historical turn, referencing the time of Prohibition in the 1920s and the figures of Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. This allusion suggests a fascination with the past and a desire to be part of that era, perhaps as an escape from the troubles of the present. The song concludes with a mention of a war in northern China, highlighting the contrast between the violence and suffering experienced elsewhere and the desire for peace and freedom.
Overall, "Get Away" is a song about asserting personal freedom and escaping from negative influences. It showcases Eek-a-Mouse's longing for independence and the desire to break free from control.
Line by Line Meaning
They try to own me, an' try to control me
Nobody can own me or control me.
No wa ay got to get awa ayy
I need to escape from this situation.
I was at my home, feelin lonely
I was alone and feeling lonely at my home.
Some bad boy phone me
A bad person called me.
Want me to join a gang, leave me aloneyy
They wanted me to join a gang, but I want to be left alone.
They got mad an' hang up the phoneyy
They got angry and hung up the phone.
Now they are planning to break my boney
They are planning to harm me physically.
They catch me, they will not leave me aloney
If they catch me, they won't leave me alone.
Coming from the ba ba back boy toney toney
I am from a tough neighborhood.
So i took a vacation to Hawaii
I decided to go on a vacation to Hawaii.
I was in Maui and Waikiki
I visited Maui and Waikiki in Hawaii.
I met a girl, her name was Fifi
I encountered a girl named Fifi.
She came from an' island called Fiji
She came from an island called Fiji.
We 'ad a few drinks o wiskeyy
We had a few drinks of whiskey.
It was my first time eating sushi
I tried sushi for the first time.
I I wish my friends could see me
I wish my friends could see me in this moment.
Dancing lika gypsie and a genie
I danced freely and joyfully.
In da roaring 20's
In the lively 1920s.
Whe-en bootleggin' was plenty
During the time when bootlegging was abundant.
They told me about Al Capone
I heard stories about Al Capone.
An' a Lu-Lu- Lucky Lucciano
And about a gangster named Lucky Lucciano.
Theey were It-t-t-t taliano
They were Italian.
Don Corleone a phone me
Don Corleone called me.
Syvelter Stalone want know me
Even Sylvester Stallone wanted to meet me.
What tha hell he wanna show me
I wondered what he wanted to show me.
Maybe he want me a star in next rambo movie
Maybe he wanted me to be a star in the next Rambo movie.
There was a war in northern China
A war was taking place in northern China.
Where ppl are freakin an' peekin
Where people are scared and cautious.
Sometimes some crimes, badly beaten
Sometimes people are victims of severe crimes.
From nite they haven't eaten
They haven't eaten since night.
This could not happen in bethlehem
Such things wouldn't occur in Bethlehem.
Why di hell it happenin an' dem
Why is it happening to them?
Swea-err swea-err
Sweating and struggling.
Ruude dude im a-a rude dude
I am a rude dude.
When i am hungry i make some food
When I'm hungry, I cook my own food.
You know i am coming from the old school
I belong to the traditional ways and values.
Nobody own me nobody control me
No one can own or control me.
Im gon' hang up the phoney leave me aloney
I will hang up the phone and want to be left alone.
Got to get awa ayy got to get awa ayy
I need to escape from this situation.
See you another da ayy
I'll see you another day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ripton Hylton
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