Brave Combo is a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by… Read Full Bio ↴Brave Combo is a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by guitarist/keyboardist/accordionist Carl Finch, they have been a prominent fixture in the Texas music scene for over thirty-five years. Their music, both originals and covers, incorporates a number of dance styles, mostly polka, but also rhumba, cha-cha-cha, choro, samba, two-step, cumbia, charanga, merengue, etc. As part of their perceived artistic mission to expand the musical tastes of their listeners, they have often played and recorded covers of well-known songs in a style radically different from the original versions. Examples include polka versions of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" and The Doors' "People are Strange", The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" as a cha-cha, and Sixteen Tons as a cumbia. While their records may have a sense of humor, they are played straight and not usually considered joke or novelty records.

They won a Grammy award in 1999 in the Polka album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2005 for their album Let's Kiss.

The Hustle
Brave Combo Lyrics

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Look here's a dance
So old it's new
'cause trash disco is seventies cool
Like country line dance, to some it's fine
Sadly though, you gotta lose your mind
Get organized, discipline is fun
I want to encourage everyone
To coordinate your steps and clap

Avoid the individuality trap
Take a walk on the wild side
And the African-American women sing
Do the hustle!
Do the hustle!
Do the hustle!
Do the hustle!
Express yourself
Is a wonderful thought

But right here, right now, please do not!
Specific moves fit the grooves

Overall Meaning

and create a scene
All is well as long as we're nineteen
The more things change, the more they stay the same
The twists and turns will always remain
So, come on people, get up and dance
It's time to take a chance
If you wanna keep up, you better hustle
Let yourself go and feel the rustle
The hustle is not just a dance, it's a statement. The song explains how the hustle is an old dance but is still relevant today. The hustle dance had its roots in the 1970s disco era but had a resurgence in the early 1990s. The lyrics suggest that the hustle is a kind of dance that every enthusiastic dancer can participate in without any hassle. The song draws an analogy between the hustle and country line dance, which can also be executed with proper steps and coordination. The messages conveyed through the song are those of the appeal of the hustle dance, the ease to perform it, and the joy of dancing it with others who share the same passion.

Line by Line Meaning

Look here's a dance
Brave Combo is introducing a new dance

So old it's new
The dance is inspired by an old one, but it has a modern twist

'cause trash disco is seventies cool
Disco music from the seventies is considered cool now, even if it was once considered trashy

Like country line dance, to some it's fine
Just like how some people enjoy country line dancing, some people enjoy this new dance

Sadly though, you gotta lose your mind
To fully enjoy the dance, Brave Combo suggests letting go and not worrying about looking silly

Get organized, discipline is fun
Organization and self-discipline can be enjoyable when learning a dance

I want to encourage everyone
Brave Combo is urging everyone to try the dance

To coordinate your steps and clap
The dance involves clapping and synchronized steps

Avoid the individuality trap
While self-expression is great, Brave Combo warns not to stray too far from the coordinated dance steps

Take a walk on the wild side
Be daring and try something new

And the African-American women sing
The music reminds listeners of African-American disco singers

Do the hustle!
The chorus is encouraging dancers to do the new hustle

Do the hustle!
Repeat of above

Express yourself
The song acknowledges that self-expression is important

Is a wonderful thought
However, the song suggests that it's not always appropriate, such as when learning a coordinated dance

But right here, right now, please do not!
Brave Combo is asking dancers to stick to the coordinated steps for this dance

Specific moves fit the grooves
The dance has specific moves that match the rhythm and beat of the music

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Written by: Van Mccoy

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