Discover the story of the song > Dreadlock Holiday – 10Cc

The protagonist is walking down the street when he hears a voice and gets scared. He sees four guys who look tough and they look at him. The protagonist tells them that he doesn't like cricket, but loves it. He asks them to respect him and listen to what he has to say. The guys look at his silver chain and offer him a dollar for it, but he refuses because it was a gift from his mother. They threaten him and he realizes he is far from home. The protagonist then goes to a swimming pool and someone offers him something stronger to drink. They tell him to try it and he will enjoy a dreadlock holiday. He says he doesn't like Jamaica, but loves it. He asks the person to respect him and listen to what he has to say. The song ends by repeating that the protagonist doesn't like cricket, but loves it. He repeats that he doesn't like reggae, but loves it. And finally, he says he doesn't like Jamaica, but loves it.