Tosh later re-recorded the song as a solo artist. It appears on his 1983 album Mama Africa and has been featured on numerous greatest hits collections.
The track is considered a "boss tune" and a staple of Tosh’s "Stepping Razor" persona, known for its sharp wit and social commentary. Where to Listen Maga Dog
The song is built around two traditional Jamaican proverbs that serve as metaphors for betrayal and poor decision-making: Tosh later re-recorded the song as a solo artist
Experience the original 1983 recording from Peter Tosh here: Peter Tosh - Topic YouTube• Nov 8, 2014 Where to Listen The song is built around
An early ska version was recorded in the 1960s by Bob Marley & The Wailers at Studio One, with Peter Tosh on lead vocals.
This describes leaving one bad situation only to land in a much worse one. Musical History