Big Audio Dynamite II's lineup consisted of: Mick Jones (vocals, guitar), Nick Hawkins (guitar, vocals), Gary Stonadge (bass) and Chris Kavanagh (drums).
Sunday Best
Big Audio Dynamite II Lyrics
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With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
Hope you remember
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
Hope you remember
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
L.O.N.D.O.N. London (for the London town)
Come in if you're ready or not (follow the sound)
L.O.N.D.O.N. London (for the London town)
Come in if you're ready or not (follow the sound)
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
Hope you remember
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
Hope you remember
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
Hope you remember
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
Hope you remember
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
L.O.N.D.O.N. London (yeah)
Come in if you're ready or not (as you roll inside the sound)
L.O.N.D.O.N. London (for the London town)
Come in if you're ready or not (as you roll inside the sound)
L.O.N.D.O.N. London
Come in if you're ready or not
L.O.N.D.O.N. London
Come in if you're ready or not
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
Well who ho, what do you know
You run out of town where do you go
You think it's busy in London town
What you can end no-one's around
Let yourself go if you're in tune
Imagine up people locked in a room
Forget about the others come with the rest
Lose yourself with the Sunday Best
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not)
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N. (with the elementary sound)
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not)
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O. (we're gonna rock this town)
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N. (with the elementary sound)
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not)
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O. (we're gonna rock this town)
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N. (with the elementary sound)
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not)
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O. (we're gonna rock this town)
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N. (with the elementary sound)
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not)
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O. (we're gonna rock this town)
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N. (with the elementary sound)
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not)
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O. (we're gonna rock this town)
London town, London town (L.O.N.D.O.N. London)
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N. (with the elementary sound)
London town, London town (come in if you're ready or not...)
With the B.A.D...
The song "Sunday Best" by Big Audio Dynamite is a tribute to the vibrant and eclectic music scene of London town. The song begins with the repetition of "London town," which is interrupted by the initials "L.O.N. with the D.O.N" and "B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O," which refers to the band's name. The lyrics go on to encourage listeners to wear their Sunday best, as if they were going out to a concert or club in London town.
In the second half of the song, the band describes the excitement of being in London town. The lyrics mention the busy and crowded city, but also the feeling of being locked in a room with other people who share a love of music. The song encourages listeners to "let yourself go" and join the rest of the crowd enjoying the sound.
Overall, "Sunday Best" is a celebration of the diverse and energetic music scene in London town, inspiring listeners to come together and enjoy the music.
Line by Line Meaning
London town, London town
This song is about the vibrancy and excitement of London, one of the world's greatest cities.
With the L.O.N. with the D.O.N.
The song references London's initials (L.O.N.) and suggests that the city is always buzzing with activity (the D.O.N.).
With the B.A.D. A.U.D.I.O.
The band's name (Big Audio Dynamite) is abbreviated to B.A.D., and they are ready to bring the noise (A.U.D.I.O.)
Hope you remember
The song is a call to remember the importance of dressing up and looking your best (Sunday Best) for a night out in London.
You gotta wear your Sunday Best
The song stresses the importance of dressing well and making a good impression in London, especially on Sundays when there are likely to be more people around.
L.O.N.D.O.N. London (for the London town)
The song continues to emphasize the excitement and energy of London, using the city's initials as shorthand.
Come in if you're ready or not (follow the sound)
The song invites listeners to join in the fun and follow the sound of Big Audio Dynamite's music for a wild night out in London.
L.O.N.D.O.N. London (yeah)
The song once again uses London's initials to reinforce the city's energy and excitement.
Come in if you're ready or not (as you roll inside the sound)
The song encourages listeners to get caught up in the music and let themselves go, as they roll inside the sound of Big Audio Dynamite.
Well who ho, what do you know
The song playfully asks listeners what they know or think about London, before launching into a discussion of the city's bustle and energy.
You run out of town where do you go
The song suggests that if you're not up for the excitement and pace of London, there's nowhere else to go (in the song's purview).
You think it's busy in London town
The song acknowledges that London is already known for being busy and crowded but suggests it's even more intense and crazy than people think.
What you can end no-one's around
The song implies that despite the crowds, it's still possible to feel lonely and disconnected in London.
Let yourself go if you're in tune
The song encourages listeners to fully embrace the energy and pace of London, if they're into that kind of thing.
Imagine up people locked in a room
The song suggests that London is so crowded and chaotic it feels like people are locked in a room together.
Forget about the others come with the rest
The song suggests that you should ignore other people and focus on having fun with whoever you're around.
Lose yourself with the Sunday Best
The song emphasizes once again the importance of dressing up and making a big impact in London, especially on Sunday nights when the party is at its biggest.
Contributed by Julian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HerrKielbasa
At last a bassline in my frequency!
Tim Howe
Bad azz.