J.D. Blackfoot is not the Indian of the group. He was born in Cleveland in … Read Full Bio ↴J.D. Blackfoot is not the Indian of the group. He was born in Cleveland in 1944, spent much of the '60s learning to play the guitar and, as far as heavy-psych record collectors are concerned, struck gold with his first solo record, "The Ultimate Prophecy", in 1970. It wasn't until a few years later, when he claims to have had a vision of the Battle of Little Big Horn and began writing about Native American stories and causes, that his stage name seemed truly appropriate.

Aside from his own string of albums, Blackfoot also established Sisapa Records, home to Marshall Tucker and Neil Young's backing band, Crazy Horse, in the late '80s and early '90s. He currently makes his home in Hilliard, Ohio, where he continues recording.

Epitaph For A Head
J.D. Blackfoot Lyrics

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(Intro)

If i tell you that i love you,

Would you "babe" be my own?

If i tell you that i love you,

Would you "babe" be my own (ooh yeah)

(Chorus)

I get plenty love for yur head.

Plenty dollars for yur head,

Plenty naira for yur head (Eh heh)

I get plenty love for yur head.

Plenty dollars for yur head,

Plenty naira for yur head (Eh heh)

Babe fire Azuka, Imaka

Lee ka isi e shaki the baka

Baby girl don't fall my hand oh

Babe fire Azuka, Imaka

Lee ka isi e shaki the baka

Baby girl don't fall my hand oh.

(Verse 1)

Whyne for the boy, omo gyal i say dance with the boy.

Roll with the boy, baby gyal i say dance with the boy eh yeah.

This song i sing nah for you. I go do anything for you.

I will give you all the love. (yeah yeah)

I get plenty love for yur head.

Plenty dollars for yur head,

Plenty naira for yur head (Eh heh)

I get plenty love for yur head.

Plenty dollars for yur head,

Plenty naira for yur head (Eh heh)

(Verse 2)

Excuse me miss me i wanna tell you something

Something that disturbs on my mind.

Come into my life babe, no time

I wanna make you special in my love life.

If you love me, i go love you

Need me, i go need you

Touch me, i will touch you. (babe gyal nah the way)

What else I'm gonna do without this (ohh ohh ohh)

Babe girl ga egbu madu eh (eh eh eh ehh)

I wanna make you special in my life (ohh ohh oh ohh)

Ehh come closer eh (eh eh eh ehh)

Would you be my one and only (eh ehhhh)

Babe, Babe!

it's D-frank
oh nahhh!

Overall Meaning

The song "Epitaph for a Head" by J.D. Blackfoot is a romantic song with a catchy tune that talks about the love and affection the singer has for his beloved. In the song, the singer asks the question "If I tell you that I love you, would you "babe" be my own?" which shows that he is willing to do anything to be with this person. The chorus of the song also repeats the phrases "Plenty love for your head, plenty dollars for your head, plenty naira for your head" which suggests that he is ready to provide and take care of his beloved. The verse explains that the singer will do anything for his beloved and will give them all the love they need.

The song uses a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin English which gives the song a unique and distinct sound. The use of Pidgin English can be attributed to the fact that J.D. Blackfoot had a Nigerian background and this influence can be seen in his music. The chorus of the song is very catchy and repeats the phrases "plenty love for your head" and "plenty dollars for your head" which makes it easy to sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

If i tell you that i love you, Would you "babe" be my own?
Asking if the person he loves will be with him if he expresses his love for her

I get plenty love for yur head. Plenty dollars for yur head, Plenty naira for yur head (Eh heh)
Willing to give anything and everything to make the person he loves happy and be with him

Babe fire Azuka, Imaka Lee ka isi e shaki the baka Baby girl don't fall my hand oh
Urging the person he loves not to disappoint him and stay with him forever

Whyne for the boy, omo gyal i say dance with the boy. Roll with the boy, baby gyal i say dance with the boy eh yeah.
Asking the person he loves to dance and have fun with him

This song i sing nah for you. I go do anything for you. I will give you all the love. (yeah yeah)
Expressing his love for the person and willingness to do anything for her

Excuse me miss me i wanna tell you something Something that disturbs on my mind. Come into my life babe, no time I wanna make you special in my love life.
Expressing his desire to have the person in his life and making her feel special in his love life

If you love me, i go love you Need me, i go need you Touch me, i will touch you. (babe gyal nah the way) What else I'm gonna do without this (ohh ohh ohh) Babe girl ga egbu madu eh (eh eh eh ehh) I wanna make you special in my life (ohh ohh oh ohh) Ehh come closer eh (eh eh eh ehh) Would you be my one and only (eh ehhhh)
Assuring the person that he will love and need her and expressing his desire to make her his one and only

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Written by: Franklin Ukaegbu

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Charleston Browne

52w↑1

Well I keep on walking sideways up and down a hill
Roll yourself a joint, give yourself a thrill
Talking to a guru on the hotline
Raise your hands and feets but speak an open mind

Well, I'm tied up and golden and moving on with speed
The lips will read a warning but I've got no time to heed
Doctor's warning, people crowding trying hard to see
That flat metallic object in the crosshair over me

Ahh, it's a space God

Well, the psychedelic color's making thunder in my brain
Chewing on my body and feeling half insane
Ain't no time now for wishing and hoping
When one eye's closed, the other's two foot open

Ahh, yeah

All comments from YouTube:

Bob

3y↑2

Diggin' it!!!!😁

Thomas SMITH

3y↑4

Roll yourself a joint and give yourself a thrill.
With a line like that, this is stoner psych. These guys were out there.
They may have recorded this confused mixture of psych in a rubber room. A crazy record, but I like crazy. It would be cool to hear the top side
"Who's Nuts J.D. Blackfoot"
The follow up album picques my curiosity.

Dale Duncan

Thomas.... I'll be posting the flip side soon...It sounds nothing like "Epitaph For A Head"....Thanks for all the comments and the conversation you bring to 45s I post! ....Much appreciated!....DD