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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".
Wa-Do-Dem
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics
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A me nuh know a me nuh know
Me seh me love her fi mi virgin girl
Gung ho, me really love her so
Me love fe see her wey she walk and pose
Fancy rose to match her clothes
Gung ho, fi mi virgin girl
Me love fe see her when her hair fulla curl
Anywhere she go people love her in the world
She don' worship diamond, she don' worship pearl
Gung ho, fi mi virgin girl
A wa do dem a wa do dem dem dem
A me nuh know a me nuh know
De two a we a walk an' de two a we a talk
She a wear rose an' a me a wear black
We hug up an' pass in a sun shade glass
An' little after that we gaan a Kingston Park, ey
Whole heap a people jus' a start to laugh
She too short an' a me too tall
She too short an' a me too tall, ey
A wa do dem
We tek a walk for a Kingston mall
Whole heap a people jus' a start to laugh
Because a she too short an' a me too tall
She too short an' a me too tall, ey
A wa do dem
The lyrics of Eek-a-Mouse's song Wa-Do-Dem are about love and admiration for a woman. The chorus repeats the phrase "a wa do dem" which can be translated to "what's wrong with them" or "what are they doing". This could be seen as a playful response to anyone who might criticize their relationship. The verses express the singer's love for his "virgin girl" and admiration for her beauty and style.
The singer loves the way she walks and poses, and he loves to see her hair full of curls. He also notes that she doesn't worship material possessions such as diamonds or pearls. The lyrics make it clear that the couple faces some ridicule from others due to their difference in height, but the singer remains unfazed and continues to express his love for her.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and catchy tribute to the singer's love interest, while also addressing societal pressures and criticisms.
Line by Line Meaning
A wa do dem a wa do dem dem dem
What are they doing? What actions are they taking?
A me nuh know a me nuh know
I have no idea what their motives are.
Me seh me love her fi mi virgin girl
I declare my love for my pure and untouched girl.
Gung ho, me really love her so
I'm enthusiastic about the love I have for her.
Me love fe see her wey she walk and pose
I adore watching her when she walks and poses.
Fancy rose to match her clothes
The rose she carries matches her stylish clothes.
Gung ho, fi mi virgin girl
I'm highly motivated for my pure and untouched girl.
Me love fe see her when her hair fulla curl
I love to see her with her hair in curls.
Anywhere she go people love her in the world
She's adored by people in every place she goes.
She don' worship diamond, she don' worship pearl
She's unconcerned with precious items like diamonds and pearls.
Gung ho, fi mi virgin girl
I'm highly motivated for my pure and untouched girl.
De two a we a walk an' de two a we a talk
We walk and talk together.
She a wear rose an' a me a wear black
She wears a rose while I wear black.
We hug up an' pass in a sun shade glass
We embrace as we pass under a sunshade.
An' little after that we gaan a Kingston Park, ey
Shortly after, we go to Kingston Park.
Whole heap a people jus' a start to laugh
A lot of people start laughing.
She too short an' a me too tall
She's short and I'm tall.
A wa do dem
What's their problem? Why are they laughing?
We tek a walk for a Kingston mall
We take a walk to a mall in Kingston.
Whole heap a people jus' a start to laugh
A lot of people start laughing.
Because a she too short an' a me too tall
They're laughing because she's short and I'm tall.
A wa do dem
What's their problem? Why are they laughing?
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HENRY LAWES, RIPTON HYLTON
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