JAMAICA SKA
The Specials and Friends Lyrics
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Not many people can cha cha cha.
Not everybody can do the twist.
But everybody can do the ska,
It's the dance you can't resist.
Ska ska ska, Jamaica ska.
Now everybody can do the ska,
It's new dance that goes like this...
Now bow your head,
Swing your arms,
Shake your hips,
Now do a dip.
The Specials' song Jamaica Ska is an upbeat and lively tribute to the ska dance craze, originating from Jamaica in the 1960s. The lyrics, "not many people can cha cha cha, not everybody can do the twist, but everybody can do the ska," emphasize the accessibility and universality of the ska dance. The song encourages listeners to join in on the fun and dance along to the infectious ska rhythm.
The lyrics also provide simple instructions for the ska dance, such as "bow your head, swing your arms, shake your hips, now do a dip." These instructions are straightforward, and even those who have never heard of the ska dance before can easily follow along. The repetition of the phrase "ska ska ska, Jamaica ska," throughout the song serves as a call to action to get up and dance.
Overall, Jamaica Ska is an energetic and joyful celebration of the ska dance, promoting inclusivity and bringing people together through music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Ska ska ska, Jamaica ska.
Let's all dance to the Jamaican Ska beat.
Not many people can cha cha cha.
Not everyone has the skill to cha cha cha dance.
Not everybody can do the twist.
Not everyone has the coordination to dance the twist.
But everybody can do the ska,
However, everybody can dance the ska.
It's the dance you can't resist.
The ska is so catchy that you can't help but dance to it.
Now everybody can do the ska,
Nowadays, anyone can dance the ska.
It's new dance that goes like this...
The ska is a new type of dance that is easy to learn.
Now bow your head,
Bend your head forward.
Swing your arms,
Move your arms back and forth.
Shake your hips,
Move your hips left and right.
Now do a dip.
Now bend your knees and lower your body down in a dip motion.
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@mu8554
R I P ,Terry Hall ,you are a legend ,one of my all time heroes. Love to you and your family...
@lebowski_dude
Yeah, very sad. RIP
@AthelstanEngland
Gutted... part of my life, and millions of others, growing up. El Tel and Brad both so young. RIP thoughts with his family and close friends.
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@turnerbrewer7188
RIP. ๐ข
@HankAder
As a trombonist, I at first thought this song to be easy, but this trombonist's tone and ability to stay perfectly in tune is immaculate. I wish he got more credit.
@KevinEdwards-no5lg
The greatest ska record ever lost my dad in 2008 but he lives on when I hear this tune message to u Rudy ๐ข๐ข๐ข๐ข
@KS-sunrise
Lost my dad in 2008 too xx
@massimomoretti4277
R.I.P. Terry, thanx for your incredible sound and songs.....Rude Boy never die!!!