Chatty Mouth
Gladiators Lyrics


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"Hey mister chatty mouth !"
Chatty chatty mouth,
You want to know your culture
(Know your culture)

Your boss is a warrior
Chatty mouth you are a traitor
You both belittle humble
Also fight against the meek (oh yeah).
But I and I and I
By the power of Jah-I
We shall overcome
One fine day

Chatty chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture
(Know your culture)

Your boss shall be lost
And you Chatty Mouth you get blow
Remember Jah say
"The humble of the meek they shall prevail" (oh yeah)
"Hey Mister Chatty Mouth,
You'll get blow
If you won't hear !"
So I and I and I
By the power of Jah-I
We shall overcome
One fine day

Chatty chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture
(Know your culture)

You and your boss shall be lost
If you won't hear
You will get blow
You shall be weighed in the balance
And found wanting
(Found wanting)
You shall be run into Jah saying :
"It isn't I who have done so and so"
But Jah shall say
"Depart from I, I know you not"
And won't you hear me :





Chatty chatty mouth,
Be wise and know your culture

Overall Meaning

The song "Chatty Chatty Mouth" by Gladiators is a powerful commentary on the harmful effects of gossip and idle talk, particularly amongst those who hold positions of power. The lyrics begin by addressing a certain individual referred to as "mister chatty mouth". The song suggests that this person is very talkative and perhaps overly curious, always interested in knowing the "juicy" details of other people's lives. The refrain "chatty chatty mouth" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasising the point that this is a pervasive and damaging behaviour.


The song then takes on a more serious tone, suggesting that this type of behaviour is actually dangerous in the context of a workplace or a community. The verse "your boss is a warrior, chatty mouth you are a traitor" suggests that gossip and idle chatter can be used by those in power to pit individuals against one another, leading to a culture of mistrust and negativity. Additionally, the line "you both belittle humble, also fight against the meek" speaks to a larger issue of social inequality, where those in power are privileged at the expense of those who are more vulnerable.


However, the song ends on a positive note, suggesting that there is hope for change if people are willing to recognise the harm that gossip can cause. The chorus encourages people to "be wise and know your culture", which could be interpreted to mean that individuals need to be aware of the impact their words can have on others. The verse "by the power of Jah-I we shall overcome" is optimistic, suggesting that there is a collective power that can be harnessed to create positive change in communities.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey mister chatty mouth !
Addressing someone who talks excessively and without thinking before speaking.


Chatty chatty mouth,
Repeatedly emphasizing the excessive speech of the person being addressed.


You want to know your culture (Know your culture)
Encouraging the person to learn and understand their cultural heritage.


Your boss is a warrior
Accusing the person's boss of being aggressive and combative.


Chatty mouth you are a traitor
Condemning the excessive talker for betraying others and not being trustworthy.


You both belittle humble
Describing the behavior of the person and their boss as arrogant and disrespectful towards those who have less power or influence.


Also fight against the meek (oh yeah).
Accusing the person and their boss of opposing those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.


But I and I and I
Asserting the artist's identity as part of a larger community.


By the power of Jah-I
Referring to a higher power and suggesting that justice will prevail in the end.


We shall overcome One fine day
Expressing the hope that eventually things will get better and justice will be served.


Be wise and know your culture (Know your culture)
Repeating the earlier advice to learn and understand their cultural heritage, now with a sense of urgency.


Your boss shall be lost And you Chatty Mouth you get blow
Warning that the person's boss will fail and that the excessive talker will suffer the consequences.


Remember Jah say "The humble of the meek they shall prevail" (oh yeah)
Quoting a passage that suggests that ultimately those who are humble and meek will succeed.


"Hey Mister Chatty Mouth, You'll get blow If you won't hear !"
Repeating the warning in a more forceful tone.


You and your boss shall be lost If you won't hear You will get blow
Reiterating that the consequences of not listening and changing one's ways will be severe.


You shall be weighed in the balance And found wanting (Found wanting)
Referring to a biblical story that suggests that those who don't measure up will be judged harshly and found wanting.


You shall be run into Jah saying : "It isn't I who have done so and so"
Imagining the person pleading their innocence before a divine judge.


But Jah shall say "Depart from I, I know you not"
Predicting that the divine judge will reject the person and cast them out.


Chatty chatty mouth, Be wise and know your culture
Concluding with a final appeal to the person to learn from their mistakes and change their ways.




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Written by: ALBERT WASHINGTON GRIFFITHS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dotinhadeterceiromundo9257

Hey mister chatty mouth!

Chatty, chatty mouth
You want to know your culture (know your culture)
Chatty, chatty mouth
You want to know your culture (know your culture)

Your boss is a warrior
Chatty mouth you are a traitor
You both belittle the humble
Also fight against the meek, oh yeah

But I and I and I, by the power of Jah
We shall overcome, one fine day..

Chatty, chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture (know your culture)
Chatty, chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture (know your culture)

Your boss shall be lost
And you chatty mouth you'll get blow
Remember Jah say
The humble and the meek, they shall prevail, oh yeah

(..)
You mister chatty mouth!
You'll get a blow!
If you won't hear

But I and I and I, by the power of Jah
We shall overcome, one fine day..

Chatty, chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture (know your culture)
Chatty, chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture (know your culture)

You and your boss shall be lost
If you won't hear
You'll get a blow, hey!

You shall be weighed in the balance
And found wanting (found wanting)
An then you running to Jah, saying:
"It isn't I who have done so and so"
But Jah shall say: "Depart from I, I know you not"
Won't you hear me?

Chatty, chatty mouth
Be wise and know your culture
I'mma tell you!

Chatty, chatty mouth
Better be wise, I'mma tellin' you



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