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.
- - -

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".

Slowly But Surely
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Oh, ohoho
Oh, ohoho

I am slow but I am sure
I am slow but I am sure

Mister dynamics stable it's not feeble
It's moving slow and moving sure

Can't you arrest my feel (?)
Even when I reach home
Got to be the promise land
But i am slow

I know i am sure
I'm coming home

I am calling and moving slow
But I am sure I'm coming home

Mister dynamics stable it's not feeble
It's undergo while moving slow

I'm coming home, coming home for sure.

Overall Meaning

The song Slowly But Surely by Eek-a-Mouse showcases the artist's reflective and determined attitude towards life. The lyrics 'I am slow but I am sure' stress on the idea of the artist's self-awareness that he might be slow-paced but he is surely reaching his goals. The repetition of the phrase 'Mister dynamics stable it's not feeble' emphasizes the strong support system that keeps him grounded and assists him in moving steadily towards his destination.

The artist also speaks about not being able to fully grasp his feelings, but even so, he is moving forward with a promise land in sight. The repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming home' represents his eagerness to reach his destination safe and sound, and he might be slow, but he is making progress in a sure manner. In the end, the artist confirms his intentions to keep moving and affirms his homecoming, portraying his strength and perseverance in the journey of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, ohoho
Expressing excitement, joy or enthusiasm

Oh, ohoho
Repeat of the expression of excitement, joy or enthusiasm

I am slow but I am sure
I may not be fast, but I am confident and determined in what I do

Mister dynamics stable it's not feeble
The situation or circumstance is strong and not easily defeated

It's moving slow and moving sure
Even though it is progressing at a slow pace, there is certainty in its movement

Can't you arrest my feel (?)
Can't you understand the sensation or emotion that I feel?

Even when I reach home
Even when I achieve my goal

Got to be the promise land
The destination or achievement is something highly desired or promised

But i am slow
Despite being slow

I know i am sure
I am certain and confident in my abilities

I'm coming home
I'm returning to a comfortable state or place of familiarity