Eamonn Fitzgerald's Rainy Day: Eamon says "F**k It"

Actually, that's not me talking. It's the New York rapper Eamon Doyle, who spells his first name with one "n" instead of two. His song "F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)" has zoomed to the number one spot in this week's British Singles Charts, beating "My Band" by Eminem's D12 into second place.

The hit song is a lovelorn ballad whose lyrics ("All those kisses don't mean jack/I don't want you back") come in two versions: "clean" and "explicit". I don't need to tell you which one is the more popular. And this is the interesting thing about Eamon for he is not alone a rapper; he is the creator of a new musical genre, "ho-wop," which blends elements of soul and doo-wop with large doses of "adult language" and "sexual content". Some would include "misogyny" in that list but rap has long had that reputation. Anyway, add in Eamon's white skin, and you have the makings of something different. Well, that's what the music business thinks.

The 19-year old from Staten Island is hot, but is he any good? Well, he has a decent voice, and it can be heard at its best on the songs "On & On" and "4 the Rest of Your Life". He's also well served by his producers, veterans of the rap game, who have given him some great beats. Behind all this is a marketing machine that's smooth. So smooth, in fact, that when the BBC broadcast the "clean" track of "F**k It" on Top of the Pops, it did not have to bleep a single syllable.

Will Eamon be remembered? Like, at this time next year? Perhaps. But maybe by linguists rather than musicologists. Since 1503, when it was first recorded, lexicographers have tracked the persistent advance of the word "fuck". Its arrival at the top of the British charts in the shape of "F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)" is sure to join the Lady Chatterley trial as a milestone along its road towards acceptance.

Comments

I agree that linguists are more likely to remember this song than anyone else. I'm no prude, but I admit I was shocked when I heard it the first time here in Sweden (where the "explicit" version is the ONLY one that gets any airplay). English is practically the "other" official language here and Swedes toss the word *fuck* around very casually. Since the word is not native to their own language and there is no Swedish equivalent (that I've been able to determine at least), most of them have no idea how offensive and inappropriate it can sound to a native English speaker. Consequently, I hear it far more often here and in a much greater variety of situations than I ever did when I lived in the U.S., especially from teenagers. My guess is that only the "clean" version of the song is getting played on the American airwaves right now...WITH bleeps. Cheers, Shazzer

Posted by: Shazzer | April 26, 2004 9:19 AM

it is the best song ever, its by far my favourite song EVER, I LOVE EAMONN, he is soooo fine

Posted by: kelly | April 29, 2004 6:06 PM

I want hear the song

Posted by: yoana luna | May 4, 2004 6:04 PM

this song makes me feel like I am in paradise I really love it and is the first song which won my heart from the very first time hearing I also like his angel voice I wish Eamonn just success

Posted by: edmond | May 6, 2004 5:00 PM

this song rocks.i love it.

Posted by: valerie | May 6, 2004 5:22 PM

this song rocks when will u becoming 2 ireland!!

Posted by: aine | May 6, 2004 6:37 PM

If you have ever been been through a disasterous cheating relationship - this song sums it up and better than the normal sop stories - this has heart, guts and solidarity! Rock on Eamon!

Posted by: Joanna | May 11, 2004 7:51 AM

dang man, i love this song and his whole album. he don't give a f**k about what anybody thinks and i love that. Eamon is so damn fine too,mmmmm! From listening to his album, he seems like he would b so coo. Ya'll go get his album.

Posted by: Porshia | May 11, 2004 6:17 PM

poprostu to jest świetne, cały czas słucham tylko jednego kawałka:)

Posted by: Senia | May 14, 2004 10:38 AM

i'm lovin it

Posted by: heng | May 17, 2004 3:58 PM

ur song is cool

Posted by: samantha | May 18, 2004 4:31 PM

i know that eamon is irish,but is he anything else? oh well hes hot either way

Posted by: becki | May 19, 2004 3:46 AM

i love eamons new song and i think he is really fit LOVE YOU EAMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Posted by: chritine | May 23, 2004 6:36 PM

hi everyone i think eamons song is absolutely brilll we all love eamon down here in america HEY MAN YOU ROCK DUDE WE LOVE YOU EAMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: lEAH | May 23, 2004 6:43 PM

well i like this song

Posted by: mel | May 24, 2004 10:28 AM

i love this song. its so real and straight foward there r many guys i could sing this song.

Posted by: nisha | May 28, 2004 1:32 AM

i love your music and i love the fact that you sing about whats in your heart.

Posted by: ruby | June 3, 2004 7:38 AM

hey want up ya'll its me eamonn i hope ya like my song [I DON'T WANT YOU BACK]it best to get my CD enhaced.

SEE YA'ALL LATER

Posted by: Eamonn | June 5, 2004 1:23 AM

Hey do you guys have eamons full CD i do and it has the bad words. here are some good songs of Eamon.

I Love Them H*'S

I Don't Want You Back

On&On

Get of My D**k

My Babys Lost

Girl Act Right

I Won't You so Bad

Lo Rider

Finnaly

See You Guys Later.

Posted by: Brandon | June 5, 2004 1:30 AM

i love the song i don't want you back
i think its tha bomb. the real shit letting the person know straight up without hesitation

Posted by: khalela | June 7, 2004 9:32 PM

although it sounds like he's singing about me (i was naughty) it's a great song. it tells you strait up how it is. but i gotta say, f**ck you right back is a pretty damn good song too. it explains my side perfectly.

Posted by: consuelo | June 8, 2004 5:03 AM

The beat and the lyrics are off the hook. Enjoy the song and his voice. Much love and success Eamon.

Posted by: jennifer | June 8, 2004 7:16 PM

hey ya'll, this song rocks and it tops the tops. Here in Jamaica, everyone is going crazy for this song. Its the hottest thing out and still going strong.

Posted by: mesha | June 10, 2004 6:42 PM

I Love This Song Its Awesome

Posted by: Myriah | June 20, 2004 5:40 AM

i love your music it reminds me about of a few of my ex's. This song is a great song.

Posted by: vanessa | June 24, 2004 5:06 PM

THIS SONG IS THE SAY, SPECIAL BECAUSE IT A CLUB MIX IN MARYLAND

Posted by: Kyra | July 8, 2004 5:22 AM

I MEAN THE SHIT

Posted by: KYRA | July 8, 2004 5:24 AM

HE IZ SO FNE WEN I HERAD F**K IT (I DON'Y WANT U BACK) I BOUGHT HIS ALBUM A FEW DAYS AFTER IT WOZ RELEASED. HIS ALBUM IS WKD N SHOULD B #1

Posted by: Anonymous | July 9, 2004 7:40 PM

The song F**k It(Don't Want You Back) IS so cool I like da Dirty version the best but I gotta say The song by his ex-Girl Friend F**K you right back is pretty awsome too. It tells the girls side of the story and I'm down with that. I say both of the songs rock!!! Go Eamon!!! Go Frankee!!!

Posted by: Andrea | July 19, 2004 7:14 AM

your song's are the bomb i love you!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: lucy | August 1, 2004 1:17 AM

hi i love all your songs

Posted by: aimee | August 3, 2004 1:14 AM

I LOVE ALL YOUR MUSIC I THINK YOUR REALLY CUTE SO MAKE MORE MUSIC

Posted by: sam | September 5, 2004 9:15 PM

I LOVE YOU MUSIC AND I THINK YOU ARE VERY HANDSOME,... I?M FROM CHILE,SOUTHAMERICA, AND A LOT OF PEOLPLE THINK THAT YOUR SONGS ARE VERY VERY GOOD! I LOVE YOUUUUUUU

Posted by: **J_a_v_i_s** Vf | October 8, 2004 10:29 PM

oh my gosh
Eamon your the man. I like all your songs.Man you are one of my number one singer. I love you Eamon.
You are COOOOOOOOOOOOL
LOVE YA

Posted by: Julie | November 2, 2004 8:23 AM

i dont like this song!! Britney S

Posted by: britney | November 16, 2004 1:48 PM