Lee "Scratch" Perry - Bionic Rats

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Hey scavengers, hey scavengers
Hey vampires out there
Hey scavengers, hey scavengers
Hey vampires out there

Rats invade the corn field (corn field)
Eating up the sufferers' meal
(Sufferers' meal)
Every day they gnaw the same song
(Same song, same song)
Every day they cut another version
(Version, version)

East west north, east west south
The world is roundabout
East west north, east west south
People keep squeaking out
(Squeaking, squeaking)

Every man have his own opinion
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)
Everyone want to reign dominion
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)
But Jah Jah set a super trap
(Super trap, super trap)
To catch all you bionic rats
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)

They must get a beating
They must get a blow
They must get wounded
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)

They must get a beating
They must get a blow
They must get wounded
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)

Jah-wah-wah-wah
Jah-wah-wah-wah
Jah-wah-wah-wah

If you can't beat the man
You cannot beat the world
For Jah Jah word is like
A two edged sword (edged sword)

Singers and players will be there
(Gathering, gathering)
Heathen and vampires, beware
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)

Judas and Barnabas, sons of Lucifer
(Satan, Satan)
You shall go down in the Valley of Jehoshaphat
(Bottomless pit)

For Jah Jah set a super trap
(Super trap, super trap)
To catch all you bionic rats
(Stoo stoobi doo-oo)

Judas and Barnabas, Judas and Barnabas
Sons of Lucifer (Satan, Satan)
You shall go down in the Valley of Jehoshaphat
(Bottomless pit)

For Jah Jah set a super trap
(Super trap, super trap)
To catch all you bionic rats
Jah, Jah, Jah, Jah

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Lee "Scratch" Perry OD, born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, is a legendary Jamaican music producer known for his groundbreaking studio techniques and innovative production values. Perry is considered one of the pioneers in the development of dub music, a genre that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s.

From an early age, Perry showed a passion for music and began his career as a record seller and talent scout in Kingston, Jamaica. He soon transitioned to producing music, and his unique approach to recording and mixing set him apart from other producers in the industry. Perry was known for his use of effects and remixing techniques to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks, giving birth to the distinctive sound of dub music.

Throughout his career, Lee "Scratch" Perry has worked with some of the biggest names in reggae music, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, the Congos, and Max Romeo. His collaborations with these artists have produced some of the most influential and iconic reggae recordings of all time.

In addition to his work as a producer, Perry is also a talented performer and has released numerous albums as a solo artist. His live performances are known for their energy and eccentricity, with Perry often sporting colorful outfits and flamboyant accessories.

Lee "Scratch" Perry's contributions to reggae and dub music have earned him widespread acclaim and recognition in the music industry. In 2012, he was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government for his significant contributions to the country's music scene.

Despite his advanced age, Lee "Scratch" Perry continues to be an active force in the music world, collaborating with a new generation of artists and pushing the boundaries of music production. His legacy as a trailblazer in the reggae and dub genres is firmly established, and his influence on the music industry is undeniable.