Dreadlock Holiday
Dreadlock Holiday

10cc - Dreadlock Holiday Lyrics

Rock
Jul 21, 1978
580
Dreadlock Holiday Music Video

Dreadlock Holiday Lyrics

I was walkin' down the street
Concentratin' on truckin' right
I heard a dark voice beside of me
And I looked round in a state of fright
I saw four faces one mad
A brother from the gutter
They looked me up and down a bit
And turned to each other

I say
I don't like cricket oh no
I love it
I don't like cricket no no
I love it
Don't you walk thru my words
You got to show some respect
Don't you walk thru my words
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet

Well he looked down at my silver chain
He said I'll give you one dollar
I said You've got to be jokin' man
It was a present from me Mother
He said I like it I want it
I'll take it off your hands
And you'll be sorry you crossed me
You'd better understand that you're alone
A long way from home

And I say
I don't like reggae no no
I love it
I don't like reggae oh no
I love it
Don't you cramp me style
Don't you queer me pitch
Don't you walk thru my words
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet

I hurried back to the swimming pool
Sinkin' pina colada
I heard a dark voice beside me say
Would you like something harder
She said I've got it you want it
My harvest is the best
And if you try it you'll like it
And wallow in a dreadlock holiday

And I say
Don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her
Don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her oh yea
Don't you walk through her words
You got to show some respect
Don't you walk thru her words
'Cause you ain't heard her out yet

I don't like cricket oh no
I love it (Dreadlock holiday)
I don't like reggae oh no
I love it (Dreadlock holiday)
I don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her (Dreadlock holiday)

Writer(s): Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart
Copyright(s): Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired the song Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc?

    The song was inspired by real events that happened to 10cc's Eric Stewart and Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues during a holiday in Barbados. It also draws from Graham Gouldman's experiences in Jamaica.

  2. Who wrote the song Dreadlock Holiday?

    Dreadlock Holiday was written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman of 10cc.

  3. What is the meaning behind the lyrics 'I don't like cricket, I love it'?

    The line came from a conversation Graham Gouldman had with a Jamaican man. When Gouldman asked if he liked cricket, the man replied, 'I don't like cricket,' paused, and then said, 'I love it.' This conversation inspired the catchy refrain.

  4. Why was the song not popular in America?

    The song didn't catch on in America primarily because of an aversion to reggae on rock radio stations. Many stations refused to play reggae music, affecting its popularity.

  5. Who directed the music video for Dreadlock Holiday?

    The music video was directed by Storm Thorgerson and features beach scenes filmed on the Dorset coast near Charmouth.

  6. What success did Dreadlock Holiday have on the charts?

    Dreadlock Holiday topped the charts in the UK, Belgium, New Zealand, and The Netherlands. It reached number 2 in Ireland and Australia, and achieved top 10 status in Norway and Switzerland.

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