Born in Kent, Judge Dread was the first White British recording artist to get a reggae hit in Jamaica. He got his stage name from a Prince Buster song, and his first hits were inspired by Prince Buster's single, "Big Five".
The Guinness Book of World Records credits Judge Dread for having the most banned songs of all time. Many of his lyrics have sexual connotations, with one song "Big Five" using rhyme to suggest lewd words while not actually saying them. A series of songs with "Big" followed by a number were some of his most notable hits — all of them featuring sexual and humorous lyrics. It is unlikely that you will ever hear his music on mainstream radio because of the nature of his lyrics.
Judge Dread died on stage in The Penny Theatre, Canterbury. At first, his collapse was thought to be part of his humorous and lively stage act, but it was quickly discovered that he was really dead.
In the 1970s, tabloid newspapers expressed concerns that young fans of the comic character Judge Dredd might buy Judge Dread's records by mistake, and hear things that may corrupt their minds.
Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus
Judge Dread Lyrics
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Dread
Not Judge Dread?
Yes, that's right
Oh, I've always wanted to meet you
Oh really, why?
Oh, I'm a really big fan of yours
Is It true?
Is what true?
What they say about big nine
Well, I think you'd better
Have a look for yourself
Oh, it's true, it's true
Come on Dread, get 'em off
No, what do you take me for
Come on, don't be shy
Now doesn't that feel better?
Oh yes, those bloody boots were killing me
Here, look at this
Oh, my God, I don't believe it
Oh, come on, touch it
You must be bloody jokin'
You're not even a proper woman
You're a geezer dressed up
You're one of those Trans
What do they call 'em Transvestites
Oh, come on dear, this is 1975
Oh, I don't know, every time I come out,
Every bloody time, it always ends up in sillys
Come home and give me love please
I'll tell you what
I'll give you bloody love
I'll give you the rough
End of a pineapple
Go on, fuck off
Nasty man you
Away
What?
Take your soddy handbag with you
And I'm not going to buy anymore
Of your records
Fuck off
The lyrics of this song by Judge Dread named Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus narrate a conversation between Dread and another person. The song begins with a friendly interaction where the other person expresses their admiration for Judge Dread. However, the conversation quickly takes a turn towards vulgarity where the other person requests Judge Dread to show them his genitalia, to which Judge Dread denies. The song then takes a humorous turn where the other person turns out to be a cross-dressing man who tries to make advances towards Judge Dread. The song ends with Judge Dread's angry outburst at the other person. The lyrics of the song showcase Judge Dread's humorous style and witty remarks.
The song Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus was released in 1975 as the B-side to Judge Dread's single "Oh She Is a Big Girl Now." The song was a parody of the famous song "Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus" by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, what's your name?
The singer is asking for the name of the person they are speaking to.
Not Judge Dread?
The singer is confirming whether the person they are speaking to is actually Judge Dread.
Oh, I've always wanted to meet you
The singer is expressing their admiration and desire to meet Judge Dread.
Oh really, why?
Judge Dread is asking for the reason behind the artist's admiration and desire to meet him.
That's very nice of you to say that
Judge Dread is expressing gratitude for the artist's admiration.
Is It true?
Judge Dread is asking for clarification on a previously mentioned topic.
Is what true?
The singer is prompting Judge Dread to specify which topic he is referring to.
What they say about big nine
The artist is asking if rumors about Judge Dread's genitalia are true.
Well, I think you'd better
Judge Dread is implying that the artist should investigate the rumors themselves.
Have a look for yourself
Judge Dread is encouraging the artist to verify the rumors about his genitalia.
Oh, it's true, it's true
The singer is confirming that the rumors about Judge Dread's genitalia are indeed true.
Come on Dread, get 'em off
The artist is urging Judge Dread to remove his clothing to expose his genitalia.
No, what do you take me for
Judge Dread is refusing to comply with the singer's request.
Come on, don't be shy
The singer is trying to coax Judge Dread into removing his clothing.
Now doesn't that feel better?
The singer is suggesting that removing clothing is a liberating experience.
Oh yes, those bloody boots were killing me
Judge Dread is expressing relief from the discomfort of his footwear.
Here, look at this
The artist is offering Judge Dread something to look at.
Oh, my God, I don't believe it
Judge Dread is expressing shock at what he is seeing.
Oh, come on, touch it
The singer is urging Judge Dread to touch the object.
You must be bloody jokin'
Judge Dread is expressing disbelief at the artist's behavior and request.
You're not even a proper woman
Judge Dread is insulting the artist's appearance and gender identity.
You're a geezer dressed up
Judge Dread is accusing the artist of being a man dressed as a woman.
You're one of those Trans
Judge Dread is using a derogatory term to refer to transgender individuals.
What do they call 'em Transvestites
Judge Dread is asking the artist to identify and label their gender identity.
Oh, come on dear, this is 1975
The singer is trying to excuse their behavior as a product of the time period.
Oh, I don't know, every time I come out,
Every bloody time, it always ends up in sillys
The singer is expressing frustration with their own actions leading to embarrassing situations.
Come home and give me love please
The singer is requesting love and affection from Judge Dread.
I'll tell you what
I'll give you bloody love
I'll give you the rough
End of a pineapple
Judge Dread is making a vulgar and violent threat towards the artist in response to their request for love and affection.
Go on, fuck off
Judge Dread is telling the artist to leave and go away in a vulgar and aggressive manner.
Nasty man you
The singer is insulting Judge Dread.
Away
Judge Dread is telling the singer to leave and go away in a forceful manner.
What?
Judge Dread is expressing confusion in response to the artist's insult.
Take your soddy handbag with you
Judge Dread is insulting the artist's possessions and telling them to take them as they leave.
And I'm not going to buy anymore
Of your records
Fuck off
Judge Dread is expressing a refusal to continue supporting the artist and telling them to leave in a vulgar and aggressive manner.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@karlschneider9479
My old group was going to do a tpur with him in the States. We had started to practice his material before he came over. About a week before he was coming over Dread had a heart attack.
@andreashollander4648
This one will hit the chart in Uganda
@paulharris9360
Politically correct 👍😅
@raybritton2923
Who is the female vocalist in this song?
I love this song, and she voices her words perfectly against Dread imho.
@especialreggaesaovicente3432
💜😎
@DirectInput
wtf man
@YYCkike
- Hello, what's your name?
- Dread
- Not is Judge Dread?
- Yes, that's right
- Oh, I always wanted to meet you
- Oh, really? Why?
- Well, I'm really big fan of yours
- That's really nice of you to say that
- And is true?
- Is what true?
- What they say about Big Nine?
- Well, I think you better have a look in yourself
- Oh, it's true... true
- Come on Dread, take them off
- No, what do you take me for?
- Come on, don't be shy
- Easy
- Now, doesn't that feel better?
- Oh yes... bloody boots were killing me
- Here, look at this
- Oh my God, I don't believe it!
- Come on, touch it
- You must be bloody joking! You're not even a proper woman! You're gay, just dressed up! You're one of those... a trans, what they call them? Transmistors!
- Oh, come on dear, this is 1975
- I don't know, every time I come out, every bloody time, it always ends up in sillies
- Come on and give me love, please
- I tell you what! I'll give you bloody love, I'll give you a rough end of a pineapple! Go out! Fuck off!
- You're a nasty maniac
- Oi! Take your sunny handbag with you
- "*@$%#^@! Fuck!
@johnnytheslider
"Sodding handbag"
@johnnytheslider
"You're a geezer dressed up"
@johnnyseven4086
"You're a geezer dressed up" "You're one of those... err trans, what they call them? Transvestites" "Oh, you nasty man, you" "sodding handbag"