Fakin' Jamaican
Skankin' Pickle Lyrics

The Skankin' Pickle's song "Fakin' Jamaican" is a satirical poke at those who claim to be Jamaican and Rastafari but are not. Through the use of humorous exaggeration and irony, the song points out the cultural and personal dissonance often found in those who adopt the Jamaican and Rastafarian culture without truly understanding it. The lyrics repeat the phrase "I'm fakin' Jamaican, and I think I'm a rasta," emphasizing the idea that just because someone has the physical appearance or claims to be part of a culture, it doesn't necessarily mean that they understand or respect its beliefs and practices.

In the first verse, the lyrics compare the singer's hair to pasta, poking fun at the stereotype of Rastafari's dreadlocks. The second verse references the infamous lip-syncing scandal of Milli Vanilli winning a Grammy, insinuating that just like the duo lied about their singing abilities, people who claim to be Jamaican without truly understanding or practicing the culture are also faking their identity.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Fakin' Jamaican man," highlighting the irony of someone who has never been to Jamaica, doesn't speak the language, follow the religion, or understand the culture claiming to be Jamaican. Ultimately, the song is a call-out to those who appropriate and exploit cultures for their own personal gain, without understanding or respecting the traditions and histories of that culture.