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".

Penni Walli
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

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Ridin′ on my bicycle, got knocked down by a motorcycle
In front of a motorvehicle. Luckily, I was Jah Jah disciple.

I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.
I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.

Yeah man.

When the bike really hits me, I see stars, and peeni walli.
Pain all over me, me think me get shock by electricity.

I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.
I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.

Yeah man.

Me sit at the public hospital. Crowd gather around, like it was a funeral. Aye!
Some said I accidental, heard the long youth had looked 'pon a fat girl.

Ridin′ on my bicycle, got knocked down by a motorcycle
In front of a motorvehicle. Luckily, I was Jah Jah disciple.

I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.
I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.

Yeah man.

When the bike really hits me, me see stars, and also peeni walli.
Pain all over me, me think me get shock by electricity.

I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.
I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.

Yeah man.

Me sit at the public hospital. Crowd gather around, like it a funeral.
Some said it accidental, heard the tall youth had step on a fat girl.

Yeah man. Yeah man.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eek-a-Mouse's song "Penni Walli" tell the story of a bicycle accident. The singer is riding their bicycle when they are knocked down by a motorcycle in front of a motor vehicle. Fortunately, they are a disciple of Jah Jah (God), which brings them a sense of luck and protection. The accident leaves them severely injured and unconscious, not knowing what to do. They describe feeling pain all over their body and compare it to the shock of electricity.

As they sit at the public hospital, a crowd gathers around them, making it feel like a funeral. There are rumors circulating that the accident was accidental, with some suggesting that a tall youth stepped on a fat girl, possibly implying that the cause of the accident was a result of distraction or misjudgment. The repetition of the lyrics emphasizes the singer's state of confusion, vulnerability, and the unexpected nature of the accident.

Overall, "Penni Walli" depicts a sudden and unfortunate accident and the aftermath of confusion and pain. The inclusion of the reference to Jah Jah emphasizes the singer's belief in divine protection even in times of difficulty and suffering.

Line by Line Meaning

Ridin′ on my bicycle, got knocked down by a motorcycle
While riding my bicycle, I was forcefully hit by a motorcyclist

In front of a motorvehicle. Luckily, I was Jah Jah disciple.
The accident happened in front of a moving car, but fortunately, I was a devout follower of Jah Jah (God)

I lay on the ground, I was so injured. So unconscious, did not know what to do.
I found myself lying on the ground, severely injured and completely unaware of what actions to take.

When the bike really hits me, I see stars, and peeni walli.
The impact of the bike collision was so intense that I experienced visual disturbances, as if seeing stars, and felt immense pain.

Pain all over me, me think me get shock by electricity.
My entire body was in pain, leading me to believe that I was electrocuted.

Me sit at the public hospital. Crowd gather around, like it was a funeral. Aye!
I found myself seated at the public hospital, surrounded by a gathering of people who observed the scene as if it were a funeral.

Some said I accidental, heard the long youth had looked 'pon a fat girl.
Some individuals speculated that the incident was unintentional, as they had heard that a tall young man had been distracted by a overweight girl during the accident.

Yeah man.
Expressing agreement or affirmation to the aforementioned events.

Writer(s): Ripton Hylton

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