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
Fatty 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 song, "Fatty Fatty," performed by Bad Manners, is a cheerful and upbeat tune that advocates for the listener to embrace their body and dance to the reggae beat. The repetition of "lip up fatty" is a playful invitation to the listener to dance and move their body, thereby celebrating their physical form. The singer also calls on the listener to listen to the "fatty beat" and move to the rhythm of the music, highlighting the importance of body movement and appreciation.
Despite the joyful nature of the song, there is an underlying message about body shaming and hurtful comments. The singer asserts that "fat man don't like you" and implores listeners not to call him "fat man." By calling attention to the negative impact of fatphobia and body shaming, the singer challenges societal norms surrounding body image and encourages listeners to embrace self-love.
Overall, "Fatty Fatty" is a fun and lively song that celebrates the reggae beat and urges listeners to embrace their bodies with confidence and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Get excited and dance to the reggae rhythm
Listen to the music, shuffle up your feet
Pay attention to the music and move your feet
Listen to the music of the fatty beat
Enjoy the unique sound of the reggae beat
Moving with the rhythm, sweating with the heat
Dancing with the music and feeling the heat
Trumpet
Instrumental break
Don't call me fat man
I don't like being called fat
Fat man don't like you
I (the singer) don't like you if you call me fat
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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