Rude Vibrations
The Busters Lyrics


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we did ska and bluebeat and you were going nuts
you might think ska music is everything we got
this goes out to funk and soul
hip-hop punk and socca
blue suede shoes and reggae roots
get down do the ska

folks you love to skank down that's OK
but don't forget there is lot's of styles today
we are just a nutty tribe
of one great musical nation
jazz and blues and rock and roll
they gave us inspiration

rude vibrations - get of your seat
rude vibrations - listen to the beat
rude vibrations - give yourself a treat
rude vibrations - move your skanking feet

pork pie hats and Doc Martens that's okay
we guess rude boy style is here to stay
and if your neighbour is a coloured guy
take things as they are
punks and dreads and teddy boys
dig this crazy ska




rude vibrations
rude vibrations

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song Rude Vibrations is about celebrating and acknowledging the various musical styles that have influenced ska music. The lyrics highlight ska and bluebeat, but also recognize funk, soul, hip-hop, punk, socca, rock and roll, reggae, jazz, and blues as sources of inspiration for this genre of music. The song encourages listeners to embrace the different styles that are available and to move their "skanking feet" to the beat of the music. The lyrics even address diversity and promote acceptance, as they suggest that even if someone's neighbor is a "colored guy," they should take things as they are and appreciate the ska music that they both enjoy.


Line by Line Meaning

we did ska and bluebeat and you were going nuts
We played ska and bluebeat music, and you were really enjoying it.


you might think ska music is everything we got
You may believe that ska music is the only genre we play, but we have more to offer.


this goes out to funk and soul
We want to acknowledge and appreciate funk and soul music in this song.


hip-hop punk and socca
We recognize the significance of hip-hop, punk, and socca genres in the music world.


blue suede shoes and reggae roots
We pay homage to the roots of music by mentioning blue suede shoes and reggae.


get down do the ska
Let loose and dance to the ska music we are playing.


folks you love to skank down that's OK
We understand that you enjoy dancing to ska music, and we're fine with that.


but don't forget there is lot's of styles today
While we appreciate ska music, we also recognize that there are plenty of other genres in the world today.


we are just a nutty tribe
We are a unique and quirky group of people who enjoy music together.


of one great musical nation
Despite our differences in taste, we all share a common love for music.


jazz and blues and rock and roll
Genres like jazz, blues, and rock and roll have influenced us and helped shape our sound.


they gave us inspiration
These genres have inspired us to create music and explore different sounds.


rude vibrations - get of your seat
Our music has a powerful energy and beat that will make you want to dance and move.


rude vibrations - listen to the beat
Take a moment to truly appreciate the rhythm and beat of our music.


rude vibrations - give yourself a treat
Enjoy our music and let it be a treat for yourself.


rude vibrations - move your skanking feet
Dance to our music and move your feet to the skanking beat.


pork pie hats and Doc Martens that's okay
We accept and embrace the fashion and style of the rude boy subculture.


we guess rude boy style is here to stay
The rude boy style is an influential aspect of ska culture that is likely to stick around.


and if your neighbour is a coloured guy
If your neighbor is a person of color, it's not a big deal to us.


take things as they are
Accept people for who they are and treat them with respect.


punks and dreads and teddy boys
We embrace different music subcultures, including punk, dreads, and teddy boys.


dig this crazy ska
Get into and appreciate the unique energy and sound of ska music.


rude vibrations
Our music has a powerful energy and beat that will make you want to dance and move.


rude vibrations
Our music has a powerful energy and beat that will make you want to dance and move.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HANS JOERG FISCHER, JENS GUENTHER, JOCHEN SEITERLE, KLAUS HUBI HUBER, MARKUS GRITTNER, MARKUS SCHRAMHAUSER, PETER QUINTERN, REINHARD APPRICH, ROBERT GOEHRING, STEFAN BREUER, STEPHAN KELLER

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