The song mixed cockney dialect with London's version of Jamaican patois, translating between the two. Simon Reynolds has often cited this song in his writings, arguing that it presaged the creation of a new hybrid accent in which white East Londoners would adopt many terms of black origin.
The song blended elements of traditional British English with London's unique blend of Jamaican Patois, effectively bridging the linguistic divide. Simon Reynolds often cites this song in his writings as an early example of a new hybrid accent that would eventually become prevalent among white East Londoners.