It Mek
Dance of Deception: Unveiling the Mysterious Tale in Desmond Dekker's 'It Mek'
Lyrics
Aaaahhhh
A sound expressing emotion or emphasis.
You think I never see you when you jump over de wall
Observation that someone is unaware they've been seen crossing a wall.
You think I never see you when you accidentally fall
Observation that someone is unaware they've been seen falling accidentally.
Me said a it mek, mek you pop your bitter gall
Attributing an action ("mek") as the cause of someone's anger or frustration ("pop your bitter gall").
A it mek, while you accidentally fall
Reiteration that the action ("mek") led to an accidental fall.
A it mek, hear she crying out for ice water
Observing someone crying out for ice water, possibly due to distress or shock caused by the action ("mek").
Aaaahh, aaaaahh
Repetition of an emotional vocalization.
I check you out and you're cool (cold), girl
Expressing that the subject being observed ("you") is composed or unaffected ("cool/cold").
I dig you out and you're cool (cold), girl
Reaffirmation of the subject's composed or unaffected state.
Rock it to me, children
Encouragement to dance or move enthusiastically ("rock it to me, children").
I told you once and I told you twice
Reiteration of a previous warning or advice given ("I told you once and I told you twice").
Why, sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good
Metaphorically stating that a foolish person ("nanny goat") will face consequences for their actions.
Me said a it mek, mek you pop your bitter gall
Repeating that the action ("mek") causes frustration or anger ("pop your bitter gall").
A it mek, while you accidentally fall
Reaffirmation that the action ("mek") leads to an accidental fall.
A it mek, hear she crying out for ice water
Observing someone in distress or discomfort, possibly due to the action ("mek").
I check you out and you're cool (cold), girl
Reiterating the composed or unaffected state of the subject.
I dig you out and you're cool (cold), girl
Reaffirmation of the subject's composed or unaffected state.
Rock it to me, children
Encouragement for energetic movement or dancing.
I told you once and I told you twice
Repeating a warning or advice previously given ("I told you once and I told you twice").
Why, sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good
Metaphorical expression indicating consequences for foolish actions.
Me said a it mek, mek you pop your bitter gall
Reiteration that the action ("mek") leads to frustration or anger ("pop your bitter gall").
A it mek, while you accidentally fall
Reaffirmation that the action ("mek") causes an accidental fall.
A it mek, hear she crying out for ice water
Observing someone in distress or discomfort, possibly due to the action ("mek").
Aaaaahh, aaaaahh, aaaaahh, aaaaahh, aaaaahh
Repetition of an emotional vocalization.
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