The current line-up is :
Buster Bloodvessel - Vocals
Simon Cuell - Guitar
Lee Thompson -Bass
Richie Downs - Keyboards
Matt Goodwin - Sax
Matt Bane - Drums
Colin Graham - Trumpet
Russel Wynn - Percussion
Lip Up Fatty
Bad Manners Lyrics
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Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Listen to the music, shuffle up your feet
Listen to the music of the fatty beat
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Moving with the rhythm, sweating with the heat
Moving with the rhythm of the fatty beat
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Trumpet
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Listen to the music, shuffle up your feet
Listen to the music of the fatty beat
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Trumpet
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Don't call me fat man
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Fat man don't like you
The lyrics to Bad Manners's song "Lip Up Fatty" are a celebration of the reggae rhythm and the feeling it inspires in the listener. The song encourages the listener to get up and dance to the beat of the music, and to fully immerse themselves in the energy and passion of the genre.
The repeated refrain of "Lip up fatty" is a call to action, urging the listener to embrace the experience of reggae music and all that it has to offer. The refrain is interspersed with lyrics that describe the physical sensations of dancing to the music, from shuffling up your feet to sweating with the heat.
Despite the song's focus on physical movement and sensation, it is notable for not being overtly sexual or romantic in nature. Instead, it is a celebration of the joy and excitement that can be found in music and dance.
Overall, "Lip Up Fatty" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment. Its simple yet catchy lyrics make it an enduring favorite among fans of reggae and ska music.
Line by Line Meaning
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Let loose and have a good time, dance to the rhythm of the reggae music.
Listen to the music, shuffle up your feet
Pay attention to the beat and move your body accordingly.
Listen to the music of the fatty beat
Enjoy the sound of the music's bass line and dance to it.
Moving with the rhythm, sweating with the heat
Dance in sync with the beat and the high temperature of the dance floor.
Trumpet
Musical interlude featuring a trumpet.
Don't call me fat man
Don't use my weight to insult me or make me feel bad.
Fat man don't like you
If you're going to use my weight against me, then I won't be your friend.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN SAYAG, ANDREW MARCUS ABSENT MARSON, ANDY MARSEN, BRIAN TUITT, CHARLES STEWART MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER KANE, DAVID (PKA) DAVID FARREN JONES, DAVID ROBERT FARREN, DOUGLAS TRENDLE, LOUIS COOK, MARTIN CHARLES STEWART, NORMAN COOK, PAUL HYMAN, PAUL ROBERT HYM
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