16 Punky Reggae Party
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics

New wave, new rave
A new kind of music is emerging and taking over; everyone is excited about it.

New wave, new wave, new rave
There's a new sound in town, and everyone is enjoying it.

Let me tell you, we're going to a party
We're all going to an exciting event that will be happening soon.

And I hope you are hardy
I hope you're ready for this party and can handle all the excitement.

So please don't be naughty
Please don't act out and ruin the party for everyone else.

For it's a punky reggae party
This party has a mix of punk and reggae music styles.

Tell you what, take a joyful sound
Listen to the happy, upbeat sound of the music.

To make the world go 'round
Music is a universal language that brings people together and makes the world a happier place.

Come with your heart and soul
Put all of your energy and passion into listening to the music and enjoying yourself.

Come-a, come-a and rock your boat
Dance and move your body to the beat of the music.

'Cause it's a punky reggae party
This party is all about celebrating punk and reggae music together.

And it's tonight
The party is happening tonight.

Rejected by society (do re mi fa)
We've been pushed away and excluded by mainstream society.

Treated with impunity (so la te do)
We've been mistreated without any consequences.

Protected by their dignity (do re mi fa)
We maintain our self-respect and honor in the face of adversity.

I face reality (so la te do)
I confront the truth of my situation.

Wailers be there
Bob Marley and The Wailers will be performing at the party.

The Dammed, The Jam, The Clash
Other punk bands will also be performing at the party.

Maytals will be there
The Toots and the Maytals will also be performing at the party.

Doctor Feelgood too, ooh
Doctor Feelgood, a British pub rock band, will also be performing at the party.

No boring old farts, no boring old farts, no boring old farts
Only fun and exciting people will be allowed at this party.

And it's a punky reggae party
This party is all about celebrating punk and reggae music styles mixed together.

Oh-oh, ah
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the upcoming party.

A tip from a gypsy (do re mi fa)
Advice received from a free-spirited, unconventional person.

She said man, you got a tipsy (so la te do)
She thinks I'm getting a bit drunk.

Hidin' from reality (do re mi fa)
Trying to escape from the harsh truths of life.

In your world of hypocrisy (so la te do)
The world is full of people who say one thing but do another.

Let me tell you, a bubble, a bubble, a bubble, a bubble
Continuing to express excitement for the upcoming party.

A bubble, we a bubble
We are enjoying ourselves and having a good time.

We ain't lookin' for no trouble
We're not here to start any problems.

So if you trouble-trouble
If you cause any trouble, watch out.

We'll give it to you double
We'll make sure that any trouble is dealt with quickly and forcefully.

Said we gonna punk, punk, punk, punk, punk, punk
Expressing the energy and excitement of punk music through this repeated phrase.

Eh, it takes a joyful sound
Reiterating that the joyous sounds of music are important to keep spirits high.

To make the world, make the world go 'round
Music has the power to bring people together and create a happier world.

Roots, roots, roots!
Celebrating the roots of reggae music and the culture it comes from.

(Do re mi fa)
Musical interlude.

(So la te do)
Musical interlude.

(New wave, new rave)
Repeating the excitement and energy of the new music style taking over.

(New wave, new wave, new rave)
Expressing the excitement of the new kind of music that everyone is enjoying.

Said we gonna punk, punk, punk, punk, punk, punk
Continuing to express the fast-paced and energetic sound of punk music.

Ah aaah-aah-aah
Long, extended musical interlude.