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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".
Terrorist in the City
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics
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Terrorists in the city
Some of them a work in iniquity
Some of them a work in iniquity
Don't kill the old lady
Or the baby where a suck pon titty
You know that no really pretty
Me say the woman just a band her belly
Me say the woman just a band her belly
John Brown him dead and gone
Jah know that him history still a go on
As him dead more John Brown born
Police full him up a corn
And him friend them run and gone
Terrorists in the city
Terrorists in the city
Some of them a work in iniquity
Some of them a work in iniquity
Don't kill the old lady
Or the baby where a suck pon titty
You know that no really pretty
Jah Jah him na go have no pity
Me say the woman just a band her belly
Me say the woman just a band her belly
John Brown him dead and gone
Jah know that him history still a go on
As him dead more John Brown born
Police full him up a corn
And him friend them run and gone
The lyrics of Eek-a-Mouse's Terrorists in the City describe the presence of dangerous and violent individuals in urban areas, who commit acts of wickedness and terror. The song contains a message of caution, urging listeners to spare innocent lives, such as old women and nursing babies. The imagery of a woman holding her belly suggests the vulnerability of people in urban areas, where crime and violence can endanger both adults and children. The use of the name John Brown refers to the historical figure who was hung for his militant actions against slavery, and the repetition of his name suggests a continued legacy of resistance and rebellion against oppression.
Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a sense of fear and danger in the city, highlighting the presence of terrorists and criminals who pose a threat to innocent lives. However, the song also suggests that resistance and rebellion against such threats is possible, as the example of John Brown shows. The emphasis on Jah, the Rastafarian god, as someone who will not show mercy to those who harm innocent lives suggests the righteousness and justice of the cause against terrorism and iniquity.
Line by Line Meaning
Terrorists in the city
There are terrorists present in the urban setting
Terrorists in the city
There are terrorists present in the urban setting
Some of them a work in iniquity
Some of them are doing evil deeds
Some of them a work in iniquity
Some of them are doing evil deeds
Don't kill the old lady
Do not harm the elderly woman
Or the baby where a suck pon titty
Or the baby who is breastfeeding
You know that no really pretty
It is not a pretty sight
Jah Jah him na go have no pity
God will not have mercy on them
Me say the woman just a band her belly
The woman is pregnant
Me say the woman just a band her belly
The woman is pregnant
John Brown him dead and gone
John Brown is deceased
Jah know that him history still a go on
God knows that his story will continue
As him dead more John Brown born
As he dies, more people continue his legacy
Police full him up a corn
The police filled him with bullets
And him friend them run and gone
His friends fled the scene
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@Adri_57
Banging back in 83 and still thumping hard in 2023 and beyond!🎉
@mtechnics37
The Dub Is Amazing , Those Haunting Piano Echoes , Roots Radics In Full Effect !!!
@1669martin
Those piano chords are haunting with the heavy reverb. Definitely set the tone for this track along with the thumping bass line
@robertoruiz9861
I've been listening to this music since I was a teenager, and still listen to it now that I'm in my mid 40's
@rodneyedward1064
instablaster.
@bradybunch2661
Ditto..now 42 listening since 12! Never gets old..
@Spacedawg879
Yeah, some music is timeless and stays with one a lifetime
@dagobertduck4557
do you have the feeling this song is sped up?
@emmabcouture.
Me too!!!!! Eeeeeeka!
@lionxwarrior3004
Good Vibes 👍😎🖤