Rude Up Your Life
The Busters Lyrics


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parents tell you that you're late for school
it's always hard to learn the rule
i know it ain't easy when you're wild and young
so you say to yourself i'll be out and gone

tryin to move your feet
seeking for the love you need
fighting to keep your pride
hopin to reach the night
tryin to make ends meet
so you gotta keep up with this rude boy beat!

rude up your life – it'll be gone someday
rude up your life – what else can i say?
rude up your life – you should start today
rude up your life

rude up your life
rude up your life

a lotta people asking what this life's all about
i can't tell you but there's one thing without doubt
when it gets heart to heart with ska people and this band
i'm sure we all know what it means and do without we can't

you gotta make it worth while
make sure it ain't a denial

you need to lay your own track
you gotta bring the roots back
i know it's gonna take a while
but you gotta keep up with this rude boy style!

rude up your life – it'll be gone someday
rude up your life – what else can i say?
rude up your life – you should start today
rude up your life





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Overall Meaning

The Busters's song "Rude Up Your Life" is a song that speaks to the struggles of being young and feeling constrained by rules and expectations. The lyrics describe how it can be difficult to adhere to the rules and expectations set by parents and society when you're young and wild, leading you to want to break free and be gone. The song encourages the listener to "rude up your life" and start living for themselves, seeking the love and pride they need, and making ends meet. The lyrics suggest that it's important to live life to the fullest, to make it worth while and not deny yourself what you need.


The song also speaks to the power of music, specifically the ska genre and its community. The lyricist acknowledges that people might be asking what life is all about, but when it comes to ska people and the community around the music, the meaning is clear. The lyrics suggest that music has the power to connect people and give meaning to life. The song encourages the listener to lay their own track and bring back the roots of ska, acknowledging that it might take a while, but it's worth it to keep up with the rude boy style.


Overall, "Rude Up Your Life" is a song about living life on your own terms, finding the love and pride you need, and connecting with a community through music. The Busters encourage the listener to live life to the fullest and not deny themselves what they need, while also acknowledging that music can be a powerful force in creating meaning and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

parents tell you that you're late for school
Your parents remind you to go to school and be punctual


it's always hard to learn the rule
It can be difficult to learn and follow the rules


i know it ain't easy when you're wild and young
Being young and full of energy can make it challenging to conform to social expectations


so you say to yourself i'll be out and gone
You make plans to leave and follow your own path


tryin to move your feet
You try to dance or move to the music


seeking for the love you need
You are looking for love and acceptance


fighting to keep your pride
You struggle to maintain your dignity and self-respect


hopin to reach the night
You hope to have a good time and enjoy the evening


tryin to make ends meet
You work hard to make enough money to survive


so you gotta keep up with this rude boy beat!
You need to keep dancing to the upbeat music and maintain your rebellious spirit


rude up your life – it'll be gone someday
Live life to the fullest because it won't last forever


rude up your life – what else can i say?
This is the best way to live your life, what more can I add?


rude up your life – you should start today
You should begin to live your life boldly and with a rebellious spirit today


a lotta people asking what this life's all about
Many people wonder about the meaning of life


i can't tell you but there's one thing without doubt
I may not be able to give you a clear answer, but one thing is certain


when it gets heart to heart with ska people and this band
When ska music lovers connect and come together with this band


i'm sure we all know what it means and do without we can't
We all understand the importance of ska music and can't live without it


you gotta make it worth while
You need to make life meaningful


make sure it ain't a denial
Ensure that you are not denying yourself anything good in life


you need to lay your own track
You need to pave your own path in life


you gotta bring the roots back
You need to reconnect with your cultural roots


i know it's gonna take a while
I understand that this will take time and effort


but you gotta keep up with this rude boy style!
But you need to maintain a bold, rebellious attitude and embrace the ska culture


rude up your life
Live life boldly and with a rebellious spirit


rude up your life
Embrace the ska culture and live your life to the fullest




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