Lyrics of
Dreadlock Holiday

Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc is based on true events experienced by Eric Stewart and Justin Hayward in Jamaica. They were threatened by a group of Rastafarians, which inspired the songs lyrics. It showcases the bands fondness for reggae and reflects on cultural tensions.

I was walkin' down the street
Concen-tratin' 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
N.C.

I don't like cricket oh no
I love it
I don't like cricket oh no
I love it

Don't you walk thru my words
You got to show some respect
'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 a-lone
A long way from home
N.C.

I don't like reggae no no
I love it
I don't like reggae no no
I love it

Don't you cramp me style
Don't you queer on me pitch
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet

I hurried back to the swimming pool
Sinkin' pina coladas
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 Holi-day
N.C.

Don't like Ja-maica oh no
I love her
Don't like Ja-maica oh no
I love her

Don't you walk thru her words
You got to show some respect
'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 no no
I love it (Dreadlock Holiday)
Don't like Ja-maica oh no
I love her (Dreadlock Holiday)
(Repeat to Fade)

EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE