Barney
Barney's Roadie Revelations: A Reggae Ode to Merchandise, Saxophones, and Nightly Desires
Lyrics
Now this one's about the wickedest Roadie of them all
Introduction to the song, focusing on the character Barney, a Roadie.
The wickedest Rudie Roadie called Barney of the England town
Highlighting Barney as the most rebellious and energetic Roadie from England.
Barney Rubble Mon!
Reference to Barney Rubble, a character, possibly emphasizing toughness or a laid-back attitude.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
Repetition questioning the cost of Barney's t-shirt, possibly implying a carefree or extravagant lifestyle.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-Oh mister Barney dedicated went don da England
Describing Barney's dedication as a Roadie, touring Europe with the band, emphasizing his fearlessness, business mindset, and pursuit of pleasure.
Drivin for de bus round Europe land
-He drive around da band from da USA
-But mister Barney no joke mister Barney no play
-Barney no ghetto mister Barney no afraid
-Him sell de merchandise when he must get paid
-At the end of the night Barney want get laid
-And when da book a en guiay a girl inda shade
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
Repeating the question about the price of Barney's t-shirt, reinforcing its significance.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-Oh mister Barney de crazy on the saxson
Portraying Barney as a bold saxophonist, unafraid to express himself. Describing his resilience despite challenges, theft, and the pursuit of a good life.
Say whatch you want and afraid of no one
-One ting you must know and understand
-For a case a mon a carry and right from da land
-Some of them lined up to play with his beard
-Some of them steal from him cause I'm afraid
-But Barney work and won't have no regrets
-"Water with bubbles, steak and chips"
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
Reiteration of the inquiry about the cost of Barney's t-shirt, maintaining a focus on his lifestyle.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-The reggae trumpet!
Introduction of the reggae trumpet, possibly a musical interlude or a reference to another musician.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
Continuation of the t-shirt cost questioning, keeping the attention on Barney's persona.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-Barney dedicated went don da England
Recapitulation of Barney's commitment as a Roadie, emphasizing his non-gangster, non-fearful nature. Mentioning his sickness and desire for companionship.
Drivin for de bus a round this here land
-Drive around da band from da USA
-But mister Barney no joke and Barney no play
-Barney no gangster mister Barney no afraid
-Sell de merchandise and he must get paid
-Barney when da sicka anda easy in da shade
-Barney Rubble geta girl and Barney want get laid
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
Repeated questioning of Barney's t-shirt price, underscoring its symbolic importance.
What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-What's the price of your t-shirt Barney?
-Oh behave, uhahah yea!
Closing with a playful command and laughter, adding a light-hearted tone to the song.
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