One of the most rock & roll acts out there, Barry Ashworth’s merry band of reprobates — the unstoppable Dub Pistols — are staying true to form with their sixth long-player. It’s called ‘White Lines’, although Barry is keen to stress that the title isn’t some sort of blatant drug reference. “It’s about the number of white lines we see on motorways and at airports when we’re travelling around all the time,” he says.
Bass. The Dubs continue to be one of the busiest bands on the circuit. Seemingly no music festival is complete without their riotous blend of ska, dub, hip-hop, electro, breakbeat, punk and drum & bass. Good times are guaranteed when the Dub Pistols blaze in to fire up the joint, and they’ll party all night — if you let them — until the motorway sun comes up with the morning light.
Over the years the Dubs have earned their ticket to ride the white line highway — and if you aren’t already hooked, baby, it’s nobody else’s fault. They originally grew out of the DJ sound system that Barry Ashworth started with cohort Jason O’Bryan in the mid-90s.
Along with contemporaries the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, the Dubs initially surfed the late ‘90s big beat wave with tracks like ‘Cyclone’, ‘Westway’ and ‘There’s Gonna Be A Riot’ before swerving into the more political ‘Six Million Ways To Live’ album after the Millennium and their first hook-up with unforgettable Specials frontman Terry Hall.
The procession of guest vocalists who’ve joined them in the intervening decade or so reads like a roll call of urban legends. UK hip-hopper Rodney P, late reggae great Gregory Isaacs, Freak Power man Ashley Slater, Beats International’s Lindy Layton, acid house original Justin Robertson, the sweet tones of Horace Andy, UK rapper Akala, TK from New York, Red Star Lion from the West Indies, Dan Bowskills… the list goes on. Despite these top collaborators, they’ve somehow still managed to remain a cohesive unit, and it’s for their riotous sense of fun, entertainment value and tireless ability to make crowds jump that the Dubs have carved a niche for themselves. Verily, they’re something of a phenomenon.
‘White Lines’ is more of a party album than the conscious vibes of previous LP ‘Worshipping The Dollar’, and also has its fair share of top-notch guests. Reggae don Earl 16, eminent hip-hopper Seanie T,Dark Horizon, Rodney P in-demand rhymer Serocee — as well as regulars TK, Darrison, Sir Real, Ashley Slater and Barry Ashworth himself on vocals — all make an appearance, as well as the dubwise horns of Tim Hutton.
Peaches
Dub Pistols Lyrics
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Maybe sip some Magarita on the beach to set the mood
And nothing would be sweeter
Believe me senorita
If I make ya I'll complete ya
So make make me rude
Please believe me
I'm young, free and I'm easy
Infact I freak completely
From Brighton to Tahiti
You can see me
Walking on the beaches
Looking at the peaches
Don't get it twisted
Cos yeah I'm voyeuristic
But I aint some kind of misfit
That's watching your every move
No
I mean I watch ya
Your hot so I spot ya
And the way you work the middle got me thinking bout food
yo
Peach perhaps, watermelons and baps
While I'm trying to keep my rhymes
Slack free and attract ya yo
I'm the kind up early and packed to go
Walking on the beaches
Looking at the peaches
We'll be walking on the beach
With the sand beneath our feet
And a peach within reach to the left and to the right
And since there all ripe then I just got to get me some
Cos I'm a man whose got a fetish for a peach and not a plum
She probably runs laps
Cos she's got heathy lungs
Me I'm up with the sun and I'll be down until it done
You need a little lotion, girl I'll rub it in
When I'm…
Walking on the beaches
Looking at the peaches
In the song "Peaches" by Dub Pistols featuring Rodney P and Terry Hall, the lyrics speak of an appreciation for the female form, specifically making mention of peaches and other fruit that could be seen as suggestive. The first verse describes the desire to meet a woman and enjoy a drink, perhaps on the beach, to set the mood. The singer is convinced that he can complete the woman and make her happy, although it is not clear what he means by "make me rude." He asserts that he is young, free, and easy, and not a misfit who watches people all the time. He watches the woman because she is hot, and her movements make him think about food, such as peaches, watermelons, and baps (slang for breasts). The verse ends by stating that he is always ready to move on to the next adventure, from Brighton to Tahiti.
The chorus repeats the phrase "walking on the beaches, looking at the peaches," while also implying that the singer has a fetish for peaches. The second verse continues the theme of enjoying peaches and other fruit while walking on the beach. The singer describes himself as an early riser, while the woman he admires probably runs laps and has healthy lungs. He is willing to rub lotion onto her skin, although it is not clear if this is a consensual action. The song fades out on a repetition of the chorus, suggesting that the beach and the peaches will always captivate the singer's attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Senorita, I'd really love to meet ya
The singer expresses a desire to meet a woman.
Maybe sip some Magarita on the beach to set the mood
The singer suggests a possible activity to engage in with the woman.
And nothing would be sweeter
The singer emphasizes the delight of the imagined scenario.
Believe me senorita
The artist assures the woman of the sincerity of his interest.
If I make ya I'll complete ya
The artist suggests that being with him would be fulfilling for the woman.
So make make me rude
The singer invites the woman to be assertive in their interaction.
Please believe me
The singer repeats his entreaty for the woman's trust.
I'm young, free and I'm easy
The artist emphasizes his carefree attitude towards dating and sexuality.
And down for the sleazy
The artist indicates a willingness to pursue casual or potentially scandalous encounters.
Infact I freak completely
The artist claims to be enthusiastic about sexual experimentation.
From Brighton to Tahiti
The singer implies that his interests are global in scope.
You can see me
The artist asserts his visibility or presence in the dating market.
Walking on the beaches
The singer describes his activity of strolling along the sand.
Looking at the peaches
The singer notes his interest in the attractive women around him.
Don't get it twisted
The singer seeks to clarify his motives.
Cos yeah I'm voyeuristic
The artist acknowledges his enjoyment of looking at women.
But I aint some kind of misfit
The artist denies being a social outcast or deviant.
That's watching your every move
The singer denies being a stalker or overly obsessive.
No
The singer continues to deny negative assumptions about his behavior.
I mean I watch ya
The artist admits to paying attention to the women he finds attractive.
Your hot so I spot ya
The artist singles out a woman for her physical appeal.
And the way you work the middle got me thinking bout food
The artist makes a playful and suggestive comment about the woman's body and his appetite.
yo
The singer adds a colloquial expression of emphasis.
Peach perhaps, watermelons and baps
The artist mentions other types of female anatomy that he finds appealing.
While I'm trying to keep my rhymes Slack free and attract ya yo
The singer expresses a desire to impress the woman with his language and wit.
I'm the kind up early and packed to go
The singer describes himself as ready and eager to seize opportunities.
We'll be walking on the beach
The singer returns to the idea of a shared moment with the woman.
With the sand beneath our feet
The artist provides a sensory detail to reinforce the imagined setting.
And a peach within reach to the left and to the right
The artist continues to frame the woman's attractive body in terms of fruit.
And since there all ripe then I just got to get me some
The singer expresses his irresistible attraction to the women around him.
Cos I'm a man whose got a fetish for a peach and not a plum
The singer uses a playful metaphor to describe his particular tastes.
She probably runs laps
The artist speculates about the woman's athleticism and fitness.
Cos she's got heathy lungs
The artist continues his speculation with another detail about the woman's supposed physical qualities.
Me I'm up with the sun and I'll be down until it done
The artist implies his own robustness and stamina.
You need a little lotion, girl I'll rub it in
The singer offers to attend to the woman's needs or desires.
When I'm…
The artist breaks off suggestively.
Walking on the beaches
The singer repeats his earlier description of his chosen activity.
Looking at the peaches
The singer repeats his earlier admission of his attraction to women.
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NavajoandMooney
Fantastic live band! saw them many years ago at V festival. Rip Terry x
@brimleyhillmassive
rodney p is the greatest uk rapper ever ever ever. best flow, keeps you hooked. go on rod, rip it up...
@Pete_Delfina
I have seen The Stranglers 30 times (1977-2006)but this cover is indeed very very good. Proofs the quality of a Stranglers song
@rosstisbury1626
Good take on a Classic
@rawkpig
without a doubt, a fitting and respectful tribute to a great band and a great song. Coming from a long time Stranglers fan Dub Pistols get my respect!!
@CallumBOOM
this is an sick tune. aha its rockin' man. youtube should have a repeat button. much love xxxx
@igriefalot9974
Fuck me I've been trying to find this song for years I thought I was honestly tripping balls about it even existing
@wattiemc
Excellent !!!!!
@GUGUG
i said it before and i'll say it again. i like it a lot. You got the bumpin style alright. One of the best rivvmick things Ive heard!
@patryczek109
love this song! from poland!