"Jamaican Child" is a 1982 reggae track by Guyanese-British artist Eddy Grant, featured on the album Killer on the Rampage , that addresses the social struggles and cultural identity of Caribbean youth, including pressures to conform. The song features poignant lyrics about the threat of forced hair-cutting, with central themes surrounding the pressure to abandon dreadlocks. You can find the full lyrics and listen to the song at: Genius Spotify YouTube Jamaican Child - song and lyrics by Eddy Grant - Spotify Jamaican Child - song and lyrics by Eddy Grant | Spotify. Eddy Grant - Person - National Portrait Gallery