Skank Down
The Busters Lyrics


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Remember all the pretty girls you wanted to kiss
And all those parties that you miss
Think of all the jokes you never understood
Remember all these brilliant scenes of movies that you never seen

Cause life is almost ruder
Than you could ever be
So we hope this funny minor tune
Will bring you in a skanking mood
The Busters say "skank down!"
Skank down!

You always look dumber than you really are
And everytime you produce yourself, it's clear you are no star
All these honest things you try – it's all in vain
Cause your destiny in this world is to skank the ska

Life is almost ruder
Than you could ever be
So we hope this funny minor tune
Will bring you in a skanking mood
The Busters say "skank down!"
Skank down!

Remember all the pretty girls you wanted to kiss
And all those parties that you miss
Think of all the jokes you never understood
Remember all these brilliant scenes of movies that you never seen

Life is almost ruder
Than you could ever be
So we hope this funny minor tune
Will bring you in a skanking mood
The Busters say "skank down!"
Skank down!
Skank down!
Skank down!

Life is almost ruder
Than you could ever be
So we hope this funny minor tune
Will bring you in a skanking mood
The Busters say "skank down!"
Skank down!




Skank down!
Skank down!

Overall Meaning

The Busters' song "Skank Down" is a lighthearted tune that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and skank to the upbeat ska rhythm. The lyrics reflect on the missed opportunities and failures in life, emphasizing the idea that these experiences are universal and that it’s okay to just let loose and have fun.


The first verse encourages the listeners to think back on all the things they missed out on or didn’t quite understand, such as missed parties, jokes, and movies. The chorus of the song emphasizes that life can be harsh and unforgiving, but that it’s important to keep a positive attitude and enjoy the moment. The second verse touches on the idea that sometimes we try too hard to prove ourselves and be successful, but that sometimes it's better to just embrace our quirks and dance to the beat of our own drum.


Overall, the message of the song is simple: life is too short to worry about things beyond our control, so we should take the time to enjoy ourselves and dance the night away.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember all the pretty girls you wanted to kiss
Recall your past desires of kissing attractive girls


And all those parties that you miss
Think of the parties that you couldn't attend


Think of all the jokes you never understood
Reflect on the jokes that you never comprehended


Remember all these brilliant scenes of movies that you never seen
Remember the amazing movie scenes that you have missed


Cause life is almost ruder
Life can be harsher than expected


Than you could ever be
More than you can ever be rude


So we hope this funny minor tune
The song's humorous theme is aimed at


Will bring you in a skanking mood
Encourage you to dance to the rhythm of the song


The Busters say "skank down!"
The band tells you to join the skanking party


You always look dumber than you really are
People may perceive you as less intelligent than you really are


And everytime you produce yourself, it's clear you are no star
Whenever you express yourself, it is evident that you are not a superstar


All these honest things you try – it's all in vain
All your sincere efforts are just going to be futile


Cause your destiny in this world is to skank the ska
Your fate on this planet is to dance the ska rhythm




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