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
Sally Brown
Bad Manners Lyrics
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Let me tell you 'bout Sally Brown
Sally Brown is a girl in town,
Sally Brown is a girl in town,
She don't mess around,
She don't mess around,
(if you mess with Sally she gonna hit you with a co co maja stick)
co co co co co co co co maja stick, she gonna hit you with a co co maja stick,
co co co co co co co co maja stick, she gonna hit you with a co co maja stick,
The song "Sally Brown" by Bad Manners is a reggae/ska track that tells the story of a tough woman named Sally. The singer introduces her and repeats her name several times, emphasizing her importance in the song. Sally is described as a girl in town who does not mess around, and if anyone messes with her, she will hit them with a "co co maja stick." This line refers to a type of stick commonly used in the Caribbean for self-defense.
The song can be interpreted as a warning to others not to mess with Sally, as she is someone who should not be trifled with. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody add a sense of fun to the song, but the lyrics suggest that Sally should be taken seriously. The repeated refrain of "co co maja stick" reinforces the idea of Sally's power and strength.
Overall, "Sally Brown" is a fun and lively song that also carries a message of empowerment and respect for a strong woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout Sally Brown
I want to share with you the story of Sally Brown
Sally Brown is a girl in town
Sally Brown is a woman who lives in our city
She don't mess around
Sally is not someone to be trifled with
(if you mess with Sally she gonna hit you with a co co maja stick)
If you provoke Sally, she will strike you with a co co maja stick
co co co co co co co co maja stick, she gonna hit you with a co co maja stick
The co co maja stick is a fearsome weapon that Sally will use against those who challenge her authority
Contributed by Eva O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HammerHealedCD
Still singing about Sally Brown in 2020.Long live Bad Manners.
@giuseppemarziale9071
original 2tone uk never die
@timirwin9599
2021👍🏻
@NorthEastMick
LONG LIVE BAD MANNERS!!!
@mickhavermans7319
I got a band manners tattoo when i was a 16 year old Skinhead,great music great days😜🍻🏴🥾
@djstumpy7399
One of there best tunes . Anyone else feel that Bad Manners sometimes get overlooked ?
@jeffcohen3814
100%
@mjreazy2627
Yeah, Buster is a living legend! There's nothing wrong with having fun and ska in the 80's got too serious... I might have missed it but still waiting for the Bad Manners Christmas LP (that's an album for u kids!) after their legendary performance on NMTB back in the day...
@djstumpy7399
@@mjreazy2627 I know of the single it's Christmas time again didn't know there was an album gonna have to do some research now.
@fatbelly2438
@@djstumpy7399 search on you tube for ........... never mind the buzzcocks- bad manners