Eek-a-Mouse is since 1979 the stage name for the Jamaican dancehall deejay … Read Full Bio ↴Eek-a-Mouse is since 1979 the stage name for the Jamaican dancehall deejay artist, songwriter and music producer Ripton Hylton (⋆ 19 Nov 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica). He is one of Jamaica's premier dancehall stars known for songs as Ganja Smuggling and The Freak and is also seen as a good reggae artist. He advanced the sub-genre singjaying, created by early toasters like Big Youth. Eek-A-Mouse had his most successful years 1979-1992. His debute studio album Bubble Up Yu Hip was released 1980 and his latest with new material Eekziled 2011. His carrier stopped 2008 when was arrested on charges of rape and narcotic possession, fled to USA and later to Paraguay. In July 2013 he was released after a plea agreement, having pleaded "no contest" to misdemeanor charges for assault on a female and attempted crime against nature, with his time already spent in prison covering his sentence. He now performs again.
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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".

I Will Never Leave My Love
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

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I will never leave, I will never leave
Never leave you my love because i love you so

Many things they said about you I do not believe

So they try to scandle you and I know it's not true
You don't let you fell the shame
I don't feel no way

Remember those who have use you I say

They really try to get in your way

woywoy
...
woy woy woy woy woy

Stop your crying my love you know I nedd you now
You're not dying my love you know I want you know

So no matter what they say
And no matter what they do

You know I really love you so
And no will never part

woywoy

I really love you now

woywoy

woy woy woy woy woy

I will never leave, I will never leave
Never leave you my love because i want you know

Many things they said about you I do not believe

So they try to scandle you and I know it's not true
You don't let you fell the shame
I don't feel no way
Remember those who have use you I say

They really try to get in your way

woywoy

...
woy woy woy woy woy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Will Never Leave My Love" by Eek-a-Mouse express a deep and unyielding love between two people, despite the things that others may say or do to try and tear them apart. The singer makes it clear that they will never leave their lover because they love them so much, and that they do not believe the negative things that have been said about them. The singer also encourages their lover to not feel ashamed or let themselves be used by others who may try to get in their way.

In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that there are many things that have been said about their lover that they do not believe. They know that there are people who have tried to scandalize them and bring them down, but they do not let it affect them. The singer stands by their lover and does not feel any shame for loving them, even if others may try to make them feel that way. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer reassuring their lover that they are not dying and that they want them to know how much they are loved. The repetition of "woywoy" and "woy woy woy woy woy" throughout the song adds to the emotional intensity and passion of the lyrics.

Overall, the song is a powerful declaration of love and devotion, even in the face of adversity. It speaks to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to overcome obstacles when love is at the center.

Line by Line Meaning

I will never leave, I will never leave
I promise to always stay by your side.

Never leave you my love because i love you so
My love for you is so strong that I will never abandon you.

Many things they said about you I do not believe
Others have tried to spread lies about you, but I don't trust them.

So they try to scandle you and I know it's not true
People have attempted to defame your character, but I know it's untrue.

You don't let you fell the shame
Don't let their false accusations make you feel ashamed.

I don't feel no way
Their lies won't affect my feelings towards you.

Remember those who have use you I say
Don't forget those who have taken advantage of your kindness.

They really try to get in your way
Their goal is to hinder your progress and success.

Stop your crying my love you know I nedd you now
Don't worry or be upset, because I need you right now.

You're not dying my love you know I want you know
You're not in danger, because you are important to me.

So no matter what they say
I won't be influenced by their false words.