Something Strong
Celebrating 20 Years of Monster Sounds: Melbourne Ska Orchestra's Something Strong
Lyrics
20 years young to the day
Reflecting on 20 years since the beginning.
When the orchestra started to play
Commencement of the orchestra and its music.
Hep cats from Melbourne town
People fond of jazz in Melbourne.
Got together for the Monster Sound
Assembly for a powerful musical experience.
Hip vibe in the Gershwin room
A lively atmosphere in the Gershwin room.
Oh Saint Kilda she went boom boom boom
Excitement in the suburb of Saint Kilda.
Celebrating 1963 Jump Up 40th anniversary.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Monster Sound's emergence in 1963.
Why don't we do this again
Suggesting a desire to repeat the celebration.
We can party like the best of them
Proposing a joyful and lively gathering.
Feels like we all belong
Expressing a sense of unity and inclusion.
Knew we had Something Strong
Realization of possessing a powerful and unifying force.
Fell in love with the 2Tone thing
Falling in love with the 2Tone musical genre.
Originated in Jamaican Swing
2Tone genre originating in Jamaican Swing.
Coxsonne, The Duke MrBeckford too
Reference to influential figures in the music scene.
Mosquito jump in the hot Calallo
A lively dance, possibly in a tropical setting.
A record contract who would ever guess
Surprise at receiving a record contract.
Mashed up Womad and the big bluesfest
Integration of diverse musical festivals.
Montréal Turkey and Glastonbury
Participation in various international events.
NewYork, London at the BBC
Global recognition and presence.
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