Kinky
Bob Marley The Marley Brothers The Ghetto Youths Crew Lyrics


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Uh, ah-oh-oh! I went downtown (said I went downtown)
I saw Miss Brown (said, I saw Miss Brown)
She had brown sugar (she had brown sugar)
All over her booga-wooga (over her booga-wooga)

I think I might join the fun, (I might join the fun)
But I had to hit and run (had to hit and run)
See I just can't settle down (just can't settle down)
In a kinky part of town

Ride on
Don't you know I've got to (ride on), oh baby
Ride on, see I just can't settle down (ride on)
Oh, I'm a leavin' town (kinky reggae)

Kinky reggae, take me away! (Kinky reggae, now) Kinky reggae, now!
Oh, kinky reggae; all I've got to say, kinky reggae, now!
Kinky reggae, oh baby! Kinky reggae, now!
It's gonna be kinky reggae (keep it up). Kinky reggae, now!
An' I would say: ride on, ride on, ride on (ride on)!
Oh, ride on, baby!
Ride on, come on, woo-o-o! (Ride on) Wo-now! Eh!

I went down to Piccadilly Circus (ooh-ooh)
Down there I saw Marcus (oo-ooh)
He had a candy tar (ooh-ooh-ooh)
All over his chocolate bar. (Oo-ooh)

I think I might join the fun (I might join the fun)
But I had to hit and run (had to hit and run)
See I just can't settle down (just can't settle down)
In a kinky, kinky part of town

Nice one; that's what they say (nice one)
But I'm leavin' you today (nice one)
Oh, darlin', please don't play (nice one)
Mama say, mama say

Kinky reggae, kinky reggae, uh! Kinky reggae, now!
Take it or leave it!
Kinky reggae, believe it! Kinky reggae, now!
It's kinky reggae, it's gonna be kinky reggae!
Kinky reggae, now! Cuka-yeah, now!
Kinky reggae sca-ba-dool-ya-bung, baby!
Kinky reggae, now, oh-oh-ooh!
(Ride on!) Ride on! Come on, yeah! (Ride on)
Riding on, riding on!
Ride on, kinky reggae. Come on, ride on! Eh! Eh!
Kinky, kinky, kinky as kinky (kinky reggae) can be! Reggae! Eh!
Kinky reggae! Let me hear ya say, now, kinky reggae, now. Oh!
It's kinky reggae! Kinky reggae, now! Kick it away!




Kinky reggae, kick it away, now! Kinky reggae, now, oh!
Ride on!

Overall Meaning

"Kinky Reggae" by Bob Marley, The Marley Brothers, and The Ghetto Youths Crew is a song that explores the idea of a promiscuous lifestyle in a "kinky part of town." The song speaks to the singer's experiences with women and the allure of a sexually adventurous lifestyle. The singer describes seeing Miss Brown, covered in brown sugar, and Marcus with candy tar all over his chocolate bar. The song seems to play with the juxtaposition of sweet things and sexuality, suggesting that these pleasures can be indulged in together. However, the singer ultimately confesses that he can't settle down in a kinky part of town and that he must leave.


The use of the term "kinky" in the song is important as it implies that the singer is exploring sexuality outside of what is considered socially acceptable. However, the use of the term is not intended to shame the lifestyle, but rather suggest that it is enjoyable and exciting. Furthermore, the song seems to celebrate the freedom that comes with indulging in a non-traditional lifestyle, even if it leads to temporary pleasure.


Line by Line Meaning

I went downtown (said I went downtown)
I went to the city center


I saw Miss Brown (said, I saw Miss Brown)
I saw a woman named Miss Brown


She had brown sugar (she had brown sugar)
She had sweet brown skin


All over her booga-wooga (over her booga-wooga)
All over her body


I think I might join the fun, (I might join the fun)
I consider joining the entertainment


But I had to hit and run (had to hit and run)
But I had to leave quickly


See I just can't settle down (just can't settle down)
I cannot stay in one place for long


In a kinky part of town
In a district known for its unconventional lifestyle


Ride on
Keep going


Don't you know I've got to (ride on), oh baby
I have to continue my journey


Oh, I'm a leavin' town (kinky reggae)
I'm leaving this town


Kinky reggae, take me away! (Kinky reggae, now) Kinky reggae, now!
Unconventional music, take me away


Oh, kinky reggae; all I've got to say, kinky reggae, now!
This unconventional music is all I have to say


Kinky reggae, oh baby! Kinky reggae, now!
Unconventional music is very exciting


It's gonna be kinky reggae (keep it up). Kinky reggae, now!
It will be more unconventional music, keep it up


An' I would say: ride on, ride on, ride on (ride on)! Oh, ride on, baby! Ride on, come on, woo-o-o! (Ride on) Wo-now! Eh!
And I would say, keep on moving, keep on moving, keep on moving, come on, ride on


I went down to Piccadilly Circus (ooh-ooh)
I visited Piccadilly Circus


Down there I saw Marcus (oo-ooh)
I saw a man named Marcus there


He had a candy tar (ooh-ooh-ooh)
He had a sweet treat


All over his chocolate bar. (Oo-ooh)
All over his chocolate skin


Nice one; that's what they say (nice one)
Good job, that's what people say


But I'm leavin' you today (nice one)
But I'm leaving you today


Oh, darlin', please don't play (nice one)
Oh, please don't fool around


Mama say, mama say
Mother says


Kinky reggae, kinky reggae, uh! Kinky reggae, now!
Unconventional music, now!


Take it or leave it!
Accept it or reject it!


Kinky reggae, believe it! Kinky reggae, now!
Believe unconventional music, now!


It's kinky reggae, it's gonna be kinky reggae!
It's unconventional music, it will be more unconventional music


Kinky reggae, now! Cuka-yeah, now!
Unconventional music, now!


Kinky reggae sca-ba-dool-ya-bung, baby!
Unconventional music, yeah!


Kinky reggae, now, oh-oh-ooh!
Unconventional music, now!


(Ride on!) Ride on! Come on, yeah! (Ride on) Riding on, riding on!
Keep on moving, come on, keep on moving!


Ride on, kinky reggae. Come on, ride on! Eh! Eh!
Keep on moving, unconventional music. Come on, keep on moving!


Kinky, kinky, kinky as kinky (kinky reggae) can be! Reggae! Eh!
Unconventional, unconventional, unconventional as unconventional music can be! Reggae! Yeah!


Kinky reggae! Let me hear ya say, now, kinky reggae, now. Oh!
Unconventional music! Let me hear you say now, unconventional music now. Yeah!


It's kinky reggae! Kinky reggae, now! Kick it away!
It's unconventional music! Unconventional music now! Kick it away!


Kinky reggae, kick it away, now! Kinky reggae, now, oh!
Unconventional music, kick it away now! Unconventional music, now!


Ride on!
Keep on moving!




Lyrics © KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING LIMITED,
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@TurkeyCreekMotosports

Thank you! I never knew this version existed until tonight thanks to Google play music and this video which I will watch a lot. To hear Bob and his sons in the same song is soooooo Irie!!!!! It's like they never killed him and he got to sing with his sons which would have made him sooo happy! Thanks again for the upload!

@Iriefame

Big up my dear brother!

@pauloluisdemoraespereirape9484

Amazing

@jim_no_rulers

nice won

@LZ-dm8co

Earl Wya Lindo speaking truth at the beginning!!!!

@charlesbates7664

Chant down Babylon full cover Album

@SacVideo

I wish there was a dub version of this. That drum and bass and keyboard so tough. So kinky!

@charlesbates7664

I love this version. It’s on a whole album of Bob covers but I can’t find the whole playlist

@davidstuart8203

Chant down babylon is the album. your welcome

@tamikamcfarlaneleadon1081

RAGGAE ...#BOB

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