By 1988, however, Ini Kamoze had effectively disappeared from the music scene following lukewarm reactions to his intermittent releases.
In 1994, Kamoze burst back onto the scene with a harder sound and the song which would become his signature - "Here Comes The Hotstepper". Adopting his nickname from the song title, Kamoze would become known as the "Hotstepper", from the Patois for a man on the run from the law. The infectious song found its way onto several soundtracks, including the fashion-industry satire, "Prêt-à -Porter". The resulting video featured a much more solid Kamoze and the obligatory scantily-clad women for this genre of music. "Hotstepper" still remains one of dancehall's more well-known hits, with its call-and-response chorus of "Here come de hotstepper - MURDERER (often misheard as "Word it up") - I'm de lyrical gangsta - MURDERER" lighting up clubs worldwide. "Here Comes The Hotstepper" remains Kamoze's only US #1 hit (see Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1994).
Police
Ini Kamoze Lyrics
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Calling all stars
This is an emergency
There is a crucial jam at the corner of R & B
Proceed with caution
Suspects are musically armed and dangerous
I'm about to make a hit, yeah
Call the Police, Police, Police, Police
A heart is about to quit
Jump off ma stool outa ma corner
May I have the floor to say
I play the fool to catch the wiser
Now I've gotta motto that the guilty must P A Y
Call the Police, Police, Police
I'm about to make a hit, yeah
Call the Police, Police, Police, Police
A heart is about to quit
Don't single me out as the worst offender
My words and my actions are clear
We analyze like a computer
Set, set evil men conscience in fear
Call the Police, Police, Police
I'm about to make a hit, yeah
Call the Police, Police, Police, Police
A heart is about to quit
Jump off ma stool outa ma corner
May I have the floor to say
I play the fool to catch the wiser
Now I've gotta motto that the guilty must P A Y
Ini Kamoze's song CALL THE POLICE is a call to action for all stars, warning them of an emergency situation at the corner of R & B. The lyrics suggest that there is some kind of musical conflict taking place and the suspects are "musically armed and dangerous". The tone is urgent and anxious as the singer pleads with the listener to call the police. He repeats the phrase "Call the Police, Police, Police" several times, as if it is a mantra he hopes will summon help.
The verses of the song are essentially a plea for justice. The singer declares that he has a "motto that the guilty must P A Y" and that he will not be singled out as the worst offender. He calls for the evil men to be brought to justice and suggests that their consciences will be set in fear. The chorus repeats the urgent call for help, as the singer warns that a heart is about to quit.
The song appears to be a commentary on the power dynamics of the music industry, where conflict and injustice are common. The repeated call for help suggests that the singer feels powerless in the face of these forces and needs the support of others to make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling all stars
Urgent request to all influential people to take note of the current situation
Calling all stars
Repeating the request for important people to take action
This is an emergency
The situation at hand is critical and requires immediate attention
There is a crucial jam at the corner of R & B
There is a serious problem happening in the music industry
Proceed with caution
Be careful and cautious when dealing with this situation
Suspects are musically armed and dangerous
The people involved in this problem are powerful and could cause harm
Call the Police, Police, Police
A call to take action and address the problem at hand
I'm about to make a hit, yeah
I am about to make a significant impact
Call the Police, Police, Police, Police
Repeating the call to take action
A heart is about to quit
A serious problem is about to escalate
Jump off ma stool outa ma corner
Stepping out of my comfort zone to speak up
May I have the floor to say
Requesting permission to speak out and address the issue
I play the fool to catch the wiser
Admitting to making mistakes in the past to learn and grow from them
Now I've gotta motto that the guilty must P A Y
Believing that those responsible for the problem must face consequences for their actions
Don't single me out as the worst offender
Asking not to be blamed solely for the situation
My words and my actions are clear
Asserting that one's stance and actions are transparent
We analyze like a computer
Approaching the situation with a logical and calculated mindset
Set, set evil men conscience in fear
Forcing those responsible for the problem to feel guilty and afraid
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: INI KAMOZE
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