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".

The Freak
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

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Hello, it's me
I'm on the loose again
In my mind, I really am insane
Sometimes I don't even know my name
(?)
I'm different in every way
So come and make my name
I am a freak

I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
My mother always loved me more than you could
I can't help myself I really wish I could
You come to my house, I'll show you what I mean
I'll kiss you and (?) you and make you wanna scream
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
I am a freak
A crazy creep, a bloody freak
Get on your feet, dance to the beat you crazy freak
You crazy freak, you bloody creep
Get on your feet dance to the beat
Still a creep, still a creep, still a creep, still a creep.
Get up on you feet dance to the beat
You bloody freak you bloody freak, you lousy creep
(?)
I am freak, I am a freak
I am coming at the?
Get on your feet, you lousy creep
You are a lazy freak
Get on your feet, dance for the beat
We're going on the street
Get on your feet, get on your feet
And dance to this crazy beat
You freak, you freak
You are a bloody freak
You freak, you freak
You are a bloody freak
You freak, you freak
You creep, you creep

I'm gone, and I'll see you again
Bye

Overall Meaning

The song "The Freak" by Eek-a-Mouse is a narrative from the perspective of an individual who considers themselves to be a freak. The first lines acknowledge their insanity and their lack of understanding of their own name. They then move on to identify themselves as different in every way and that they are a freak. The song then turns to the idea of their mother loving them more than anyone else and their disposition towards kissing, and doing things with people to make them scream.

As the song progresses, the individual continues to reiterate that they are a freak and that people should dance to their beat. The chorus repeats the words "I am a freak" multiple times, as the individual encourages the listener to acknowledge who they are and join in on their unique style of life. The lyrics then imply that the listener is lazy and that they do not fully embrace the freak lifestyle the individual is promoting.

The song provides insight into the mindset of someone who perceives themselves as an outcast for their differences. The individual encourages the listener to embrace their uniqueness and join them in their freedom of expression. The song, while having a somewhat dark undertone, celebrates and acknowledges the beauty in being different and encourages the listener to dance to their own beat.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello, it's me
I am Eek-a-Mouse and I am introducing myself

I'm on the loose again
I am free to do what I want, when I want

In my mind, I really am insane
I am different from others and some may see me as crazy

Sometimes I don't even know my name
I am unique and do not follow any particular norm or tradition

(?)
Unclear/No meaning conveyed

I'm different in every way
I am unlike anyone else and that makes me special

So come and make my name
I welcome all attention and recognition, despite being different

I am a freak
I am unusual and not like others

My mother always loved me more than you could
Despite my quirks, my mother always accepted me and loved me for who I was

I can't help myself I really wish I could
I am who I am and I wouldn't change that, even if I had the choice

You come to my house, I'll show you what I mean
Come and see for yourself what makes me unique and different

I'll kiss you and (?) you and make you wanna scream
I will do things that may shock or surprise you, but it's all part of who I am

A crazy creep, a bloody freak
I may seem strange or unsettling to some

Get on your feet, dance to the beat you crazy freak
Even though I may be different, I still want to have a good time and want others to join me

You crazy freak, you bloody creep
Others may judge me harshly, but I accept who I am

Still a creep, still a creep, still a creep, still a creep.
I may face criticism or rejection, but I will always be myself

Get up on you feet dance to the beat
I want everyone to embrace their individuality and have fun doing it

You bloody freak you bloody freak, you lousy creep
Others may continue to judge me poorly, but I accept myself

(?)
Unclear/No meaning conveyed

I am freak, I am a freak
I am different and I embrace it

I am coming at the?
Unclear/No meaning conveyed

Get on your feet, you lousy creep
I want people who may feel like they don't fit in to embrace their differences and be themselves

You are a lazy freak
Others may further judge or label me negatively, but I will not let it affect me

We're going on the street
I want to show the world who I am and that it's okay to be different

Get on your feet, get on your feet
I want to encourage people to embrace their individuality and live life to the fullest

And dance to this crazy beat
I want people to let loose and have fun, regardless of societal norms or expectations

You freak, you freak
I am not ashamed of my uniqueness or individuality

You are a bloody freak
Others may continue to judge me, but I will not let it bring me down

You creep, you creep
Others may consider me strange, but it's all part of who I am

I'm gone, and I'll see you again
The song is ending and I am saying goodbye

Writer(s): Hylton Ripton Joseph, Himelfarb Gary Alan

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@tomserious430

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as teen i was listening to this song all the time again and again thourig playing wow classic in endless alterac valley battleground battles ❤

@jeremytittle1857

Just remembered this song after a decade. I found it as a young kid, going through my dad's iTunes library. I had so much of his stuff back when those devices ran the show.