Gimme Likkle One Drop

Tarrus Riley · Other Songs - Sweet And Irie

{Intro}

Wooy wo wo wooh wooh yeh yeh yea yea
Wo wo wooh wooh yeh yeh yea yea
Chimney oooh

{Verse 1}

Hey DJ can you play that song
Set the mode for me to hold a different energy
Am loving of the music sounds
You si the woman them a them wi a pree
Hey chimney

{Chorus}

Gimme likkle one drop
Meck the bass line role and catch
And mi love how the riddim just a top
Mi and mi woman a rock
Gimme likkle one drop
Meck the bass line role and catch
And meck wi couple up
And dubble up
And hold a vibes an stop

{Verse 2}

Mi love it, mi love it
Mi love the juggling
All the one foot man a dance so do no trouble him
Yow no bother meck up yo face don't be the mugging
Good vibes in a the place no one grudging
Long time so wi no feel like this
Yeh me like this peppine well clean so fresh
Oh yes so bless

{Repeat Chorus}

{Verse 3}

Just like the drum and the bass line you have it
To how you wine up yo waste line on it
Mi meck one stop fi just one drop
Mi love the vibes
To how yo hot mi haffi strop wid lyrics
Gimme the words and the melody to sing it
Fi meck one stop one drop
But the love of one drop

{Repeat Chorus}

Gimme Likkle One Drop

Tarrus Riley's 'Gimme Likkle One Drop' stands as a definitive track within the roots reggae and dancehall canon, showcasing his mastery of the one-drop rhythm. Released during a prolific period for the Jamaican artist, the song exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of deep basslines, off-beat skanks, and socially conscious lyrics delivered with rhythmic precision. Riley's voice, often described as a baritone with a unique cadence, delivers messages of resilience and community spirit that have resonated across the Caribbean and beyond. The recording captures the authentic sound of the era, featuring a production style that prioritizes organic instrumentation and vocal clarity over modern polish. As a staple in his discography, the track remains a powerful representation of dancehall's evolution, influencing subsequent generations of artists who emulate his approach to storytelling and musical structure.