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".

Zum Galli
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

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Cause in peace we shall live in this world
Love everybody

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli I love everybody
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

Many worship in different ways
Many call him a different name
One god, one aim, one destiny
I follow the teachings of Marcus Garvey

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Galli zum, galli galli zum
Galli zum, galli galli zum

Some go to church just to pray
While some pray beside their bed
One aim, one god, one destiny
Lets all live in harmony
Everybody

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli I love everybody
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

Some call him Jahoviah
Some call him Allah
Some call him Hare Krishna
Some call him Jah Rasta-Fari

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

We shall sing this song as we work
We shall sing this song as we play
Let us work for peace in this world
Cause in peace we shall live in this world
Love Everybody

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli eh Muslim and Hindu
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli eh Jews and Gentiles
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli eh Christian and Rasta

Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli zum

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eek-a-Mouse's song "Zum Galli" are a call for unity and love amidst different religious and cultural backgrounds. The repetitive nature of the chorus, with the use of the phrase "Zum galli galli galli", serves to emphasize the importance of coming together and singing one song, regardless of our differences. The song urges us to work and play together while spreading peace in the world. The line "love everybody" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, serving as the song's main message of acceptance and tolerance.

Eek-a-Mouse also touches on the idea that though many people worship in different ways and call their god different names, they all lead to the same place. He follows the teachings of Marcus Garvey, who believed in the idea of "one god, one aim, one destiny". The song highlights the need for harmony among everyone, regardless of their respective religious or cultural backgrounds. This message of unity and acceptance is conveyed through a rhythmic and catchy reggae beat, making "Zum Galli" an enjoyable and thought-provoking song.

Line by Line Meaning

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
We shall sing this song as we work

Zum galli galli galli zum
We shall sing this song as we play

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Let us work for peace in this world

Zum galli galli galli zum
Cause in peace we shall live in this world

Zum galli galli I love everybody
Love Everybody

Many worship in different ways
Many people have different ways to worship

Many call him a different name
Many people have different names for him

One god, one aim, one destiny
Despite differences, there is one ultimate goal

I follow the teachings of Marcus Garvey
I adhere to the principles of Marcus Garvey

Some go to church just to pray
Some go to church solely to pray

While some pray beside their bed
Others pray beside their bed

Lets all live in harmony
We should all strive to live in peace and agreement

Some call him Jahoviah
Some call him Jahoviah

Some call him Allah
Some call him Allah

Some call him Hare Krishna
Some call him Hare Krishna

Some call him Jah Rasta-Fari
Some call him Jah Rasta-Fari

Zum galli galli eh Muslim and Hindu
Muslims and Hindus also sing this song

Zum galli galli eh Jews and Gentiles
Jews and Gentiles also sing this song

Zum galli galli eh Christian and Rasta
Christians and Rastas also sing this song

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danilosetzu8615

6y↑16

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

We shall sing this song as we work
We shall sing this song as we play
Let us work for peace in this world
'Cause in peace we shall live in this world
Love everybody

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli I love everybody
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

Many worship in different ways
Many call him a different name
One God, one aim, one destiny
I follow the teachings of Marcus Garvey

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Galli zum, galli galli zum
Galli zum, galli galli zum

Some go to church just to pray
While some pray beside their bed
One aim, one God, one destiny
Lets all live in harmony
Everybody

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli I love everybody
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

Some call him Jahoviah
Some call him Allah
Some call him Hare Krishna
Some call him Jah Rasta-Fari

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli galli zum

We shall sing this song as we work
We shall sing this song as we play
Let us work for peace in this world
'Cause in peace we shall live in this world
Love everybody

Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli eh Muslim and Hindu
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli eh Jews and Gentiles
Zum galli galli galli Zum galli galli
Zum galli galli eh Christian and Rasta

Zum galli galli galli zum
Zum galli galli galli zum

All comments from YouTube:

@boundlessrashidi2580

4y↑5

2020 this is needed more than ever!!!!

@pronavsandhu

4y↑11

This man has become my drug. can't survive without his music. for me he is the best reggae artist. soo bloody dope.

@OriginalPripp

7y↑6

Had him over at my home for afterparty aftet a consert... Such a lovely humle man full of humor! MAD sweet memories

@fretdema

14y↑4

must have seen this guy at least 20 times in san diego. always entertaining

@heavenlysedated4906

10y↑18

One GOD, one aim, one destiny! This world can use this song by conquering hate with love and communication. Peace!

@colbicolbiWTF

13y↑4

this bout makes me cry its so mellow and most high big beats eeek a mouse rastafari brother

@alexanderpapii4866

27w↑1

Powerful 🇯🇲

@conniemcbride8730

10w

Yes I Rastafari Big up Mouse Tell em Bredren

@jahbird9411

9y↑11

Strange but Tuff !!!!
Long time mi no hear it...
Wicked keyboard in a oriental Stylee !!!!
Love Eek A Mouse !!! Greetings From Paris !!!!!!!!!!!!!

@eliciajones4955

2y↑1

Live together in harmony

@TheMeltdown23

10y↑12

Man ! is this just the most hypnotic tune ever? totally unique for eek ! and just so damn skankworthy ! i love it !

@burrri

8y↑2

eek a mouse has that

@TheMeltdown23

+burrri Indeed!]

@royk007

7y↑3

eek a mouse has it all ;-) been to his concert 10-11-2016 Best reggae concert i have been. He loves his fans and sings with them and take pictures.

@samuelhickey1696

8y↑10

may everybody be blessed,some listen to this song

@boundlessrashidi2580

4y↑4

Favorite song by Eek a mouse! I want to see him perform this live!

@babsyaq3375

5y↑1

Salutations from the USA and Ghana mixed up. Nough respekt brother!!!!!

@danilosetzu8615

6y↑16

@curlsdog13

5y↑1

Nice

@conniemcbride8730

10w

Power Tune🎵🎼

@phenethylaminedreams

11y↑5

Music has no religion - not even religious music. Music speaks to everybody. Have you ever listened to the Kol Nidrei? It's beautiful, I don't care how you feel about Jews. Hatred has no place in the world we want to live in, man. There's beautiful music all over the world.

@123gogary

14y

Only one man on the planet can sing this way. Eek luv it.

@IDontKnow-pf6en

Eek! a mouse! is how i always think of his name.

@zabhuttu28shaikh85

8y↑1

I love that zoom galli I not understand that song it's amazing god bless you eel a mouse

@locatellimarie5593

11y↑1

j aime toutes sa musique trop !!!!!

@soylentramen7795

10y

Beautiful.

@RWAJAHMAN1

I'Am, I'Am, I'Am, Thank You for letting me SHARE!!!

@zenbuddah420

Praise Jah

@jesuhajesuha9197

Fantastique!

@miesiepoesss

12y↑1

i like this.

@TheCommentatorguy

10y↑5

galli galli zummmmmm

@mickaelclx

So great

@DreamNug

8y↑4

Love everybody!

@reesierox

13y

why can't more people sing like this? I <3 it! Zum gali gali gali zum gali gali... :)

@danderikson3435

12y

best of eek a mouse :)

@marsic12345

12y

kush roll it , roll it , roll it . kush , this shit is a trip , respect.

@bmuso1002

I love mariguana !!!!

@HipHopSinidisis

12y

Jah love..

@Phi83400

11y↑1

"Me only have one ambition, y'know. I only have one thing I really like to see happen. I like to see mankind live together - black, white, Chinese, everyone - that's all." B.M. ;)

@evilaction1

13y

jah ras tafar i......forever pure

@adeyop1

Zum!! 😁👍

@antoniocarlospaulino2685

Pedraaaada🇯🇲💚💛❤😍

@Sunshyn3Sam

8y↑2

Grace Jones and.eek a mouse..,,would be great together...

@bilalhirchi2669

ces tres gentiil

@nickbiggsable

14y

let us work 4 peace in this world

@petersongabriel9258

Peeeega fii 🎶

@wonLUV8888

14y

great song...(=

@OSCroniclessTHUGSCROATIA

9y↑1

zummmmmmm

@mosesmcgee9122

Zuuum de galigaligali

@gjole9

12y↑1

Why we no listen reggae smoke the beautiful Marry Jane and live in an art world all over this planet ?

@jenniferdixon314

word

@MrStolestone

11y

Goodone!!

@abdelwahed3338

love everybodyyy

@therealparanormale

11y

zum the galli galli zum

@ibrahimcanaydn9411

8y↑1

now everybodyyyyy

@mindthemind7970

I do not know this man but I know the zum gali Gali Gali song

@VaRGraphs

Cool

@shuu101

13y

zum galli galli galli!

@deadlyEuphoria420

11y↑2

this song is about transcending religious dogmas and emphasizing all of faith have faith in the same thing no matter what we call it, it is better to look at what unites us rather then separate.

@Charlestonm1

14y

Que buena rola!!! para aquellos que gustan de este genero se las recomiendo la pueden comprar en i tunes

@juangonzalez1932

Yola baje gratis con snaptube hermano,,,

@UhSilva

7y↑1

inna different style

@urduib

13y

hahaahah,,, happy trippin ftw :)

@landonmikel4644

Anyone here from 2021

@oscarrios1974

11y

when u will be in houston tx?

@deadlyEuphoria420

11y

Love everybody :)

@GordosMama1111

10y

if i could give you 1000 thumbs up, i would!!!

@deadlyEuphoria420

11y↑3

Ok so i did some research and apparently (explains y i recognize the hook) this zum gali is originally an old hebrew folk song

@tevinthomas3730

it have research hebrew bible is black people own

@williamritchey6715

11y

Tell me. I'm there.....

@countingwop9517

5y↑2

2019?

@pronavsandhu

Yess!!!

@CludzyMasta

12y

Ahahahaha xD Genious comment.

@domdelaweeds677

♥ 🌎 ✌️

@philippedaubresse4243

😊

@HipHopSinidisis

12y

eeeek

@FrenzySodom

12y

คุ้นๆนะ อิอิ

@CludzyMasta

12y

I understood about 5% of that.

@TheCasualMadness

13y

Had to sing this in chorus, the israeli version though.

@kawakawunia7119

11y

django

@rasoulayangel9441

11y

those who choose to judge is built without flaws and built to perfection right. well y r you here on earth with the rest of us shouldn't you be sitting next to your creator look upon the earth at us?

@rasearch

13y

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Creo Haber Escuchado Esta Cancion ... Es Similar A ________ Mmmm ? o.o .

@tramtadadaification

12y

Because we would starve to death

@deadlyEuphoria420

11y

I think its used in a lot of movies because ive heard the same hook several times just couldnt put my finger on it till now :)

@sakhibtinkshussainsyed287

Apachewe Z

@olteanumoldovanadriancrist4261

3y↑1

somn de la legale

@WillyWill76

Hear YE O ISRAEL

@NORBERTOS98

legalizum (̅_̅_̅_̅(̲̲̲̲̲̅̅̅̅̅̅(̅_̅_̲̅м̲̅a̲̅я̲̅i̲̅j̲̅u̲̅a̲̅n̲̅a̲̅̅_̅_̅_̅()

@Ghalegardan

10y

Is this a jewsih music??? wtf man............

@eliezerRASTA

7y↑2

Ek _Coupe it is an jewish hassidic song. Jewish people Rasta people One people

@ottoman90atrix

Real jews are rasta from ethiopia white boy in palestine is fake jews they were put there by english 1948

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