Stompede
The Busters Lyrics


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where all the scooters rollin’ on friday night
have you seen the rude girls – they look alright
c’mon everybody get up on your feet

The Busters are in town
there’s gonna be a big stompede
stompede
see the best tattoos and the nicest girls
see the biggest braces and some wet wet t-shirts
see the rude boys stomp to the rocksteady beat

The Busters are in town
there’s gonna be a big stompede
stompede

time to dance and have some fun
no reaon to fight with anyone
we need some cold beer for this hot band

c’mon everybody to the big, big stompede
stompede

so bring your friend – let’s dance all night
we’re gonna have a party – it can’t be denied
let’s live it up, let’s boogie down
we’re gonna make some noise in this sleepy town
cold girls, warm beer, wild animals on stage
we’ve been on tour since the captain left his cage
so bring some diesel if you run out of beer

The Busters are in town
there’s gonna be a big stompede
stompede




there’s gonna be a big stompede
stompede

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song Stompede is an upbeat, lively tune that celebrates the excitement and joy of a Friday night out with friends. The lyrics paint a picture of a scene where scooters are rolling, and people are gathering to dance and have fun. The focus is on the fashion and attitude of the hardcore ska punk subculture, where the 'rude girls' and 'rude boys stomp to the rocksteady beat.' The song is catchy and energetic, with a message of unity, fun, and acceptance that is a hallmark of the ska punk genre.


The first verse establishes the scene, with the scooters rolling and the 'rude girls' looking cool. The second verse focuses on the fashion and attitude of the ska punk subculture, with tattoos, braces, and wet T-shirts, and the stomp dance that is a staple of the scene. The chorus repeats the title, 'stompede,' which is a play on the words 'stomp' and 'stampede.' The third verse encourages everyone to dance and have fun, rather than fighting, and calls for cold beer to enjoy the hot band. The final verse takes the party up a notch, with wild animals on stage and the Busters on tour.


Line by Line Meaning

where all the scooters rollin’ on friday night
The scene is set on a Friday night where everyone is riding scooters.


have you seen the rude girls – they look alright
The singer is calling attention to the attractive appearance of the women present.


c’mon everybody get up on your feet
The singer is urging the crowd to stand and engage with the performance.


The Busters are in town
The titular band has arrived to play a show.


there’s gonna be a big stompede
The show is anticipated to be a high-energy event.


stompede
This word is a repeated refrain to emphasize the lively atmosphere.


see the best tattoos and the nicest girls
The singer is encouraging the audience to take note of the impressive tattoos and attractive women around them.


see the biggest braces and some wet wet t-shirts
The singer is describing the fashion trends and styles present at the event.


see the rude boys stomp to the rocksteady beat
The male attendees are pictured as dancing enthusiastically to the band's music.


time to dance and have some fun
The singer is inviting everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.


no reaon to fight with anyone
The crowd is encouraged to avoid conflict and simply enjoy the show together.


we need some cold beer for this hot band
The singer is suggesting that refreshments will be necessary to keep up with the lively performance.


so bring your friend – let’s dance all night
The crowd is encouraged to bring their friends and stay for the duration of the event.


we’re gonna have a party – it can’t be denied
The singer is emphasizing the celebratory nature of the event.


let’s live it up, let’s boogie down
The audience is invited to actively participate in the dance party.


we’re gonna make some noise in this sleepy town
The event will bring excitement to an otherwise quiet town.


cold girls, warm beer, wild animals on stage
The singer is painting a lively picture of the event's atmosphere, describing the women present, the refreshments, and the energetic performance.


we’ve been on tour since the captain left his cage
The band has been touring and performing for an extended period of time.


so bring some diesel if you run out of beer
The singer is suggesting that the audience should bring extra fuel for their vehicles if they plan to stay and enjoy the entire event.




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