The Scratch Perverts are generally acknowledged as some of the finest and most influentual turntablists ever. They have contributed countless techniques and pioneered radical innovations in developing the skills and possiblities that can be achieved on a turntable. As a team, they have won two consecutive World DMC Team titles; Prime Cuts also won two consecutive World ITF titles, and Plus One won the World DMC Champion and World Vestax Champion titles. Having become so dominant, they have now retired indefinitely from competition.
Now after winning all there is to offer on the competition circuit they have now began to produce their own music. Their take on hip-hop is going to be used in the broadest sense. Describing hip-hop as being a celebration of all kinds of music just by its very nature the Scratch Perverts forthcoming releases will not be of a typical hip-hop style. They have gained influences from past masters Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa to present day acts such as Dillinja, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and Aphex Twin.
The Scratch Perverts are also notable within the field of turntablism for their adoption of the drum and bass music of their native UK, which now features heavily in their DJ sets. As recording artists, they have also collaborated with drum and bass producers Ed Rush and Optical (artist) to produce the track 'Get Ill'.
Although they have retired from battling, they still continue to DJ; holding a residency at Fabric in London, and regularly playing festivals and club nights around the world.
They previewed two tracks off their forthcomming album through a 2 track limited edition vinyl only single.
Ghost Town
Scratch Perverts Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
All the clubs have been closed down
This place, becoming like a ghost town
Bands won't play no more
too much fighting on the dance floor
Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town?
We danced and sang, and the music played in a de boomtown
This town's becoming like a ghost town
Why must the youth fight against themselves?
Government leaving the youth on the shelf
This place, is coming like a ghost town
No job to be found in this country
Can't go on no more
The people getting angry
This town's becoming like a ghost town
This town's becoming like a ghost town
This town's becoming like a ghost town
This town's becoming like a ghost town
The Scratch Perverts' song "Ghost Town" depicts a metaphorical representation of a desolate, crumbling society. The lyrics suggest that the town in question is once prosperous, but has now become a "ghost town" due to the closure of clubs and the absence of live music. The opening line, "This town is coming like a ghost town," emphasizes the eerie, eerie emptiness that pervades the town.
The second stanza mentions the good old days before the town became a ghost town – a time when people danced and sang joyfully, and the music played in a "de boomtown." This contrast highlights the stark sadness of the current state of the town. The following stanzas blame this decline on the youth fighting against themselves and the government's failure to provide adequate opportunities, leading to the people's growing anger.
The song is ultimately a call to action that urges people to recognize the problems in their society and work towards change to prevent the town from becoming a ghost town completely. The lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia and despair while also raising important societal issues.
Line by Line Meaning
This town, is coming like a ghost town
The town is slowly becoming abandoned, with fewer and fewer people around.
All the clubs have been closed down
The entertainment options in town have disappeared, making it even more barren.
This place, becoming like a ghost town
The entire area is starting to resemble a desolate, abandoned ghost town with no one around.
Bands won't play no more
Musicians have stopped performing in the town, perhaps due to a lack of audience or venues.
too much fighting on the dance floor
Violence and disorder have become common in the nightlife scene, leading to the closure of clubs and a decrease in live music performances.
Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town?
The singer is reminiscing about a time when the town was more lively and bustling with activity.
We danced and sang, and the music played in a de boomtown
People used to enjoy dancing, singing, and listening to music, with the town feeling like a vibrant and exciting boomtown.
Why must the youth fight against themselves?
The artist is questioning why young people in the town are engaging in violence and fighting instead of supporting each other and working together.
Government leaving the youth on the shelf
The government is neglecting the younger generation, leaving them without opportunities or the support they need to succeed.
No job to be found in this country
The town or country is facing a high unemployment rate, making it difficult for people to make a living and support themselves.
Can't go on no more
The situation in the town or country is becoming unbearable and unsustainable.
The people getting angry
Residents are becoming increasingly frustrated and upset with the current state of affairs.
This town's becoming like a ghost town
The town is continuing to deteriorate, with fewer people around and fewer activities to engage in.
This town's becoming like a ghost town
The town's decline is mentioned again, emphasizing how serious the situation has become.
This town's becoming like a ghost town
The repetition of this line drives home the idea that the town is becoming increasingly abandoned and lifeless.
This town's becoming like a ghost town
The final repetition of this line underscores how dire the situation has become, with the town resembling a complete ghost town.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jerry Dammers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheMolt1
Hey, that's the sample Gorillaz used, too! I don't know why I never noticed it was from the Specials!
@NOCDIB
Can you upload the whole album since it's discontinued?
@punkisinthedetails1470
BADMEANINGGOOD THE BEST