Brand New Second Hand
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You are somebody
But i don't no say
You know nobody
You're only a show off
Your painted face, yeah
But underneath that face
You're just a brand new second hand gal
No man no wan' no
Brand new second hand gal
You better go back around so
You're just a brand new second hand gal
You think it's the dress you wear
That make you a lady
Get that out of your mind gal
You must be crazy
Mama used to tell me
Long time ago yeah
Not everything you see glitter is gold
You're just a brand new second hand gal
No man no wan' no
Brand new second hand gal
You better go back around so
You're just a brand new second hand gal
See you watch them pass i
Well hidy-tidy
But them no-no say
You very nasty
Look 'pon you footback
Look how them tough, yeah
And you chaw bone favor
Spanish town handcuff
You're just a brand new second hand gal
No man no wan' no
Brand new second hand gal
You better go back around so
You're just a brand new second hand gal
Dick know 'bout you
And tom do
And harry just 'round the corner
Know 'bout you too
He got a police buk
And take it for fun, yeah
Them must see no-no say
You judge two gun
You're just a brand new second hand gal
No man no wan' no
Brand new second hand gal
You better go back around so
You're just a brand new second hand gal
That man fe idiot
You're just a brand new second hand, you're wicked
Fool ya, you fool ya
The song Brand New Second Hand by Lee "Scratch" Perry is a critique of a woman who tries to present herself as someone she is not. The lyrics suggest that the woman is pretending to be of a higher social standing than she actually is, perhaps by wearing expensive clothing. However, despite her attempts at appearing refined, she is ultimately revealed to be a disappointment. The song highlights the theme of social hypocrisy and the dangers of being deceitful. The lyrics warn against the dangers of trying to be someone you're not and the importance of staying true to oneself.
The repetition of the phrase "brand new second hand" emphasizes the view that the woman is nothing more than a copy of something that has already been used. The lyrics suggest that people are not impressed with those who try to put on airs and that the woman would fare better being true to herself. The song's message is particularly harsh, calling the woman a "disgrace" and a "show-off." In Perry's view, there's no room for deceitful behavior, and the woman would be better off if she acted more honestly.
In summary, the lyrics of Lee "Scratch" Perry's song Brand New Second Hand are a direct critique of a woman who tries to be something she is not. The song's message warns against the dangers of pretending to be someone else for social gain and emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
You're only acting like
You're pretending to be someone else
You are somebody
But you're really not special
But i don't no say
But I don't know if you realize
You know nobody
That you don't really know anyone important
You're only a show off
You're just showing off
Your painted face, yeah
But you're hiding behind a fake appearance
But underneath that face
Beneath your façade
Your just a disgrace
You're a disappointment
You're just a brand new second hand gal
You're not original, just like a second-hand item
No man no wan' no
No man wants a
Brand new second hand gal
Girl who is not genuine
You better go back around so
You should just go away
You think it's the dress you wear
You believe that the dress is what makes you a lady
That make you a lady
But you're wrong
Get that out of your mind gal
Stop thinking that way
You must be crazy
Because you're not thinking clearly
Mama used to tell me
My mom used to say
Long time ago yeah
A long time ago
Not everything you see glitter is gold
Not everything that shines is valuable
See you watch them pass i
You watch people walk by
Well hidy-tidy
But they don't know
But them no-no say
They don't know
You very nasty
You're not very nice
Look 'pon you footback
Look at your shoes
Look how them tough, yeah
They are very worn out
And you chaw bone favor
Your appearance is similar
Spanish town handcuff
To someone who has been arrested in Spanish Town
Dick know 'bout you
Dick knows about you
And tom do
And Tom does
And harry just 'round the corner
And Harry is nearby
Know 'bout you too
Also knows about you
He got a police buk
He has a police record
And take it for fun, yeah
And he doesn't take it seriously
Them must see no-no say
They probably know
You judge two gun
You're seen as someone dangerous
That man fe idiot
That man is foolish
You're just a brand new second hand, you're wicked
You're a bad person, just like a second-hand item
Fool ya, you fool ya
You're being fooled by yourself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER TOSH
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