It Miek
Desmond Dekker & the Aces, Desmond Dekker
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Aaaahhhh.... You think I never see you when you jump over de wall You think I never see you when you accidentally fall Me said a it mek - mek you pop your bitter gall A it mek - while you accidentally fall A it mek - hear she crying out for ice water Aaaahh...Aaaaahh I check you out and you're cool (cold), girl I dig you out and you're cool (cold), girl Rock it to me, children I told you once and I told you twice Why, sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good Me said a it mek - mek you pop your bitter gall A it mek - while you accidentally fall A it mek - hear she crying out for ice water I check you out and you're cool (cold), girl I dig you out and you're cool (cold), girl Rock it to me, children I told you once and I told you twice Why, sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good Me said a it mek - mek you pop your bitter gall A it mek - while you accidentally fall A it mek - hear she crying out for ice water Aaaaahh...Aaaaahh...Aaaaahh...Aaaaahh...Aaaaahh.......
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Written by: DESMOND DEKKER, LESLIE KONG
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre"It Miek" by Desmond Dekker is a song that falls under the genres of reggae and rocksteady music.
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Artist’s OriginDesmond Dekker was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who was a major player in establishing the reggae genre.
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Release Date"It Miek" was released in 1969 during the prime of Dekker's career.
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PopularityThe song was well received and charted highly in the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 7.
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LanguageInterestingly, "It Miek" is sung in Jamaican Patois, not standard English, which reflected the authentic sound and culture of Jamaica.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Leslie Kong, a well-known Chinese-Jamaican record producer.
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Label"It Miek" was released under the Pyramid Records label.
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Historic ContextThe song emerged at a significant period when reggae and ska music became popular internationally, transcending its Caribbean roots.
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LegacyAlong with other hits by Desmond Dekker, "It Miek" solidified Dekker's place as one of the pioneers in bringing reggae music to global attention.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "It Miek" has been covered by several other artists, maintaining its relevance in the reggae music scene.
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