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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".
Treason
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics
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Mi no want charge fi rape
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
In ya dis ya season
Let mi tell you the reason
I man don't want charge fi treason
Not even robbery don't give me no bribery
Mi no want charge fi murder
Mi no want charge fi rape
Jah know, seh, those things are bait
Jah know, seh, those things are bait
Jah know, seh, thosе things are bait
In ya dis ya season
Let mi tеll you the reason
I man don't want charge fi treason
I man don't want charge fi treason
I man don't want charge fi treason
Mi no want charge fi murder
Dem a go push it little further
Mi no want charge fi robbery
They cyaan take no bribery
Mi no want charge fi rape
Mi no want charge fi rape
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
Jah know weh those a make mi 'fraid
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
Jah know, seh, it a make mi 'fraid
The lyrics of Eek-a-Mouse's song "Treason" express a strong resistance towards being involved in illegal activities. The artist declares that he does not want to be charged with murder, rape, treason, or even robbery if given the chance. He firmly believes that such actions are traps set to lure individuals into destructive paths. Eek-a-Mouse emphasizes his refusal to accept any bribes or engage in corrupt behavior. The repetition of the line "Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait" reinforces the idea that these actions are temptations designed to ensnare people into committing acts against their moral compass.
Eek-a-Mouse stresses that he wants no part in murder, rape, or any other forms of crime. He urges the listener to understand the reason behind his stance, expressing a concern for personal integrity and maintaining a righteous path. The artist's fear of such actions further underscores the notion that indulging in criminal activities can have severe consequences and damage one's soul.
Overall, "Treason" conveys Eek-a-Mouse's strong commitment to avoiding illegal activities and remaining true to his principles.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi no want charge fi murder
I don't want to be accused of murder
Mi no want charge fi rape
I don't want to be accused of rape
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
God knows that those actions are traps
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
God knows that those actions are traps
Jah know, seh, dem things, they are bait
God knows that those actions are traps
In ya dis ya season
In this particular time
Let mi tell you the reason
Allow me to explain the cause
I man don't want charge fi treason
I don't want to be accused of treason
I man don't want charge fi treason
I don't want to be accused of treason
Not even robbery don't give me no bribery
Not even a robbery tempts me with bribery
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KRAUT DOSDOCE
de los mejores exponentes del reggae roots q bien q se siga eskuchando estos artiistas lo bueno q se seguira eskuchado buena musika vuena vibra saludos gracias por la rola
na1K
Listened to this one live 1 month ago, thanks mouse for coming to Perú ! WE love you here
1jaq
I love the album cover!! nice tune.......
Agent 47
The pizza guy noticed my LP of this album when i opened the door 👍 🍕
emilygene17
THANKYOU for this upload ! :)
Davis Macylerie
EEK!!! A MOUSE!!!!
Tim Fiedler
❤️
BaLaurie
lov him!
Audrey Danet
❤️❤️❤️❤️
edgar yanez
dont give me no bribery.