1) The English two-tone ska band The Beat known as The English Beat in North America and The British Beat in Australia.
2) The American power-pop band became known as Paul Collins' Beat in Europe.
1. The Beat are a band founded in Birmingham, England, in 1978. Their music fuses ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
The Beat, consisting of Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar), Ranking Roger (vocals), Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), Everett Morton (drums), and Saxa a.k.a. Lionel Augustus Martin (1930 β 2017) (saxophone), released three studio albums in the early 1980s: I Just Can't Stop It (1980), Wha'ppen? (1981) and Special Beat Service (1982), and a string of singles, including "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Too Nice to Talk To", "Can't Get Used to Losing You", "Hands Off, She's Mine" and "All Out to Get You".[3]
Although the groupβs main fan-base was in the UK, they were also popular in Australia thanks to regular exposure on the government-owned rock radio station Triple J and the nationally-broadcast TV pop show Countdown. They had a sizeable following in the U.S., and a strong presence on that countryβs college radio.
After the break-up of The Beat, Dave Wakeling (guitar, lead vocals) and Ranking Roger (vocals) went on to form General Public, while Andy Cox (guitar) and David Steele (bass guitar) formed Fine Young Cannibals with vocalist Roland Gift.
Members of the band often collaborated on stage with The Specials and performed together on tracks such as βFree Nelson Mandelaβ. In the early 1990s, Roger joined members of The Specials to form the new band The Special Beat, which released two live albums.
Ranking Rogerβs son, Ranking Junior, has followed in his fatherβs footsteps. In 2005, he appeared on The Ordinary Boysβ single βBoys Will Be Boysβ. In 2003, The Beatβs original line-up, minus Cox and Steele but with the addition of Junior, played a sold-out one-off gig at the Royal Festival Hall. As of 2005, The Beat has reformed, counting Roger, Blockhead and Morton of the original line-up, with Ranking Junior also on vocals. The band is said to have the blessing of Cox, Steele and Saxa (of Desmond Dekker fame).
The Beatβs lead singer Dave Wakeling also continues to tour as The English Beat, as he has done for the last three decades, with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing the hits of The English Beat, General Public, and his new songs.
Saxa died on 3 May 2017, Ranking Roger died on 26 March 2019.
2. The Beat (known in Europe as The Paul Collins Beat or Paul Collins' Beat), were an American rock and power pop group from Los Angeles, California that formed in the late 1970s. The Beat resurfaced in the 1990s and continues to tour and record new material as Paul Collins' Beat. Frontman Paul Collins has released several projects with his alternative country group The Paul Collins Band, who play Americana music inspired by country rock and folk rock.
Sweat
The Beat Lyrics
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Yup, Yup, Yup, Yup
Yup, Yup, Yup, Yup
Yup, Yup, Yup, Yup
Yup, Yup, Yup, Yup
Pack it stamp it stuff it and ship
Pack it stamp it stuff it and ship
Pack it light it puff it and pass
HO!
HO!
Yo, Iβm gonna strip some wire
Only got 20 hours in the sweat shop
Im Im huntinβ
And Iβm Looking for a bargain
Yeah! This is fucking awesome!!
Now, walk up to the shop, like What up? I got some free shit!
I'm just so pumped about some shit from the craigslist
You can put it in the fridge but donβt touch my coffee
Or else Iβll turn into a
ANGRY ASS HONKEY
Rollinβ in hella deep, heading to the Sold4U
Dressed in all back and my shoes yeah those are too
Draped in a Batman cape, Sherryβs standin' next to me
Probably shoulda washed this, smells like our dog Opies
Piiisssssss
But shit it was .99 cents!
I be Coppinβ it, washinβ it
Bout to go and get some compliments
Passinβ up on those televisions
Someone else has been watching with
Bummy and Grungy fuck it man Iβm scraping and selling and
Iβm the owner of Brandonβs Sweat Shop Emporium and Warehouse Bitch!!
Ima take your grandmas style
Ima take your grandmas style
No of real, ask Fergβs grandma
Can I have her snowblower?
A digital camera and some copper metal
Any one beat me at the scrap game? Oh hell no!
I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a broken keyboard
I bought an Opie blanket
And then I bought a keyboard
Hello Hello? Anyone wanna give me some copper?
Junk yard aint got nothing on my junk game, hell no
I could take some wire make them cool and sell those
And the scrap yard be like
Ohhhh he got more metal
So Iβm gonna strip this car
Only got 100 hours in the sweat shop
Yup!
Im Im huntinβ
And Iβm Looking for my minions
And This is fucking awesome!!
And Iβm gonna strip some wire
Only got 100 hours in the sweat shop
Im Im huntinβ
And Iβm Looking for a bargain
This is fucking awesome!!!
I will take your old shit
If you donβt want it anymore
I will scrap your old shit
I own the sweat shop down the road
And I will take your old shit
Coz I donβt want that anymore
I want to make lots of money
Cuz I own the sweat shop down the road
Yeah, Iβm gonna pop some tags
Only got 100 hours in the sweat shop
Iβm huntinβ And I fucked up all the lyrics
But thats ok because this song is fucking over
Mother fucka!
Hey Bish, is that Fergβs Grandmaβs Coat?
The lyrics to The Beat's song "Sweat" depict a person who works in a sweatshop, expressing excitement and enthusiasm about their job. The repetition of "Yup" reflects their eagerness to work and implies a sense of affirmation. The lines "Pack it stamp it stuff it and ship" and "Pack it light it puff it and pass" suggest the fast-paced and repetitive nature of their work, as they quickly package and send out items.
The lyrics also mention the singer's desire to find bargains and free items, possibly from online platforms like Craigslist. This highlights their resourcefulness and determination to find value in discarded or inexpensive items. The mention of not touching their coffee implies a possessive nature, emphasizing their seriousness and dedication to their work. The phrase "Angry Ass Honkey" might reflect their willingness to stand up for themselves at work.
The lyrics then shift to the singer's passion for buying and selling scrap materials. They express pride in their ability to find and sell cheap items, such as a broken keyboard or Opie blanket, highlighting their ability to turn seemingly useless objects into profit. The mention of Ferg's grandma's style and the desire to own her possessions suggests a fascination with unique and eclectic items.
The song ends with a final mention of the sweatshop, asserting the singer's ownership and desire for old items that others no longer want. The line about "popping some tags" refers to buying second-hand items, further emphasizing their passion for finding value and turning a profit.
Overall, "Sweat" portrays a person who takes pride in their work in a sweatshop and their resourcefulness in finding and selling items. They see potential value in discarded objects and are driven by the desire to make money. The lyrics encapsulate their energetic and enthusiastic approach to their job and their dedication to their profession.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Bish can we go work in the sweat shop?
Hey, can we go work in the sweat shop together?
Yup, Yup, Yup, Yup
Yes, yes, yes, yes
Pack it stamp it stuff it and ship
Pack, stamp, stuff, and ship the products
Pack it light it puff it and pass
Pack it lightly, smoke it, and pass it
Yeah! This is fucking awesome!!
Yes! This is incredibly exciting and enjoyable!
Now, walk up to the shop, like What up? I got some free shit!
Now, confidently approach the shop, saying 'What's up? I have some free stuff!'
I'm just so pumped about some shit from the craigslist
I'm really excited about some things I found on Craigslist
You can put it in the fridge but don't touch my coffee
Feel free to put your stuff in the fridge, but please don't touch my coffee
Or else I'll turn into a ANGRY ASS HONKEY
Otherwise, I'll become a very angry person
Rollin' in hella deep, heading to the Sold4U
Going to Sold4U with a large group of people
Dressed in all back and my shoes yeah those are too
Wearing all black clothes, including my shoes
Draped in a Batman cape, Sherry's standin' next to me
Wearing a Batman cape while Sherry stands next to me
But shit it was .99 cents!
But damn, it only cost 99 cents!
I be Coppin' it, washin' it
I'm buying it and washing it
Bout to go and get some compliments
About to go and receive some positive feedback
Passin' up on those televisions
Choosing not to buy those televisions
Someone else has been watching with
Someone else has been watching them
Bummy and Grungy fuck it man I'm scraping and selling
Even if I look disheveled and dirty, I'm still scrapping and selling
And I'm the owner of Brandon's Sweat Shop Emporium and Warehouse Bitch!!
And I'm proud to be the owner of Brandon's Sweat Shop Emporium and Warehouse
Ima take your grandmas style
I'm going to adopt your grandma's fashion style
No of real, ask Ferg's grandma
Seriously, ask Ferg's grandma for confirmation
Can I have her snowblower?
Can I have her snowblower as well?
A digital camera and some copper metal
A digital camera and some copper
Any one beat me at the scrap game? Oh hell no!
Has anyone ever defeated me in the scrap game? Definitely not!
I bought a broken keyboard
I purchased a broken keyboard
I bought an Opie blanket
I bought a blanket with Opie's design on it
And then I bought a keyboard
And then I bought another keyboard
Hello Hello? Anyone wanna give me some copper?
Hello? Does anyone want to give me some copper?
Junk yard ain't got nothing on my junk game, hell no
The junkyard can't compete with my skills in acquiring junk, absolutely not
I could take some wire make them cool and sell those
I could take some wire, make it into something cool, and sell it
And the scrap yard be like Ohhhh he got more metal
And the scrap yard would be impressed, saying 'Ohhh he brought in more metal'
So I'm gonna strip this car
So I'm going to dismantle this car
Only got 100 hours in the sweat shop
Only spent 100 hours working in the sweat shop
Im Im huntin'
I am hunting for materials
And I'm Looking for my minions
And I'm looking for my assistants
This is fucking awesome!!
This is incredibly exciting and enjoyable!
I will take your old shit
I will take your old belongings
If you don't want it anymore
If you no longer want it
I will scrap your old shit
I will sell your old belongings as scrap
I own the sweat shop down the road
I am the owner of the nearby sweat shop
Coz I don't want that anymore
Because I don't want those items anymore
I want to make lots of money
I desire to make a large amount of money
Yeah, I'm gonna pop some tags
Yeah, I'm going to buy some second-hand items
I'm huntin' And I fucked up all the lyrics
I'm searching for materials and I messed up all the lyrics
But thats ok because this song is fucking over
But that's okay because this song is coming to an end
Mother fucka!
Damn!
Hey Bish, is that Ferg's Grandma's Coat?
Hey, is that Ferg's grandma's coat?
Lyrics Β© O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Duane Swan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Camille John
Workout Preview:
1:04 Side Lunge (variations)
2:00 Squat
2:30 Side Lunge (variations)
3:30 PliΓ©
3:38 Side Lunge (variations)
4:41 Charleston
5:28 Body Rolls
5:50 Squat (variations)
6:29 Butt Kicks and High Knees
6:59 Squat
7:08 PliΓ© (variations)
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Day 4 of beginners calendar and there's still many moves I really can't do at all but I genuinely feel like I last a little longer than I did the past days so baby steps! It really does help that you're so encouraging every step of the way. I've never done any fitness before cause I just can't stick to it, but I have a feeling this time it'll be able to complete it.
Ella Reed
One year later and Iβm doing this and feel the same way. Iβm happy to know thereβs others that feel the same!
Nyxiia
@Ella Reed one month later and same dayum i'm sweating
Al T
Yeees, I'm doing this too
Kyiesha Lewis
I know im one year to late for this reply, but i am also on day 4 π π
sami shubert
IT IS SO REWARDING TO STICK WITH IT!!!!
Miyori Takano
I feel like Cassey is the only fitness person who can make me do a workout even when I don't feel like it. I tell myself, at least do one today and then I end up doing all of the workouts. So thank you Cassey for making fitness fun for someone who hates working out.
Beau
Miyori Takano omg same
Jamie Johnson
OMG! I thought it was just me!!! I do the SAME thing!! No matter how bad I feel, or how much I dread it, man, when I'm done, I feel SO gooooodddddd!!!! And yes, if there was a YouTube option like Netflix, NEXT VIDEO in 1, 2, 3, let's go!!! xoxoJJ
Huda Resoul
Same here ππ