Dub 56
Dub Fifty Six: A Musical Rebellion Against Societal Slumber
Lyrics
Politicians scheming
Politicians engaging in secretive and possibly deceptive activities
Try to bring a new tax
Attempting to impose a new tax
Populations sleeping
Masses unaware or indifferent, in a state of ignorance
Got to get hip to the facts
People need to become aware of the reality
Take a moodette out on the dance floor
Dancing with a partner who reflects a certain mood or attitude
Bass man put down a lick
Bass player plays a distinctive musical phrase
Get involved and your problem is solved
Active participation can solve problems
Little thing called Dub fifty six
Reference to a solution or remedy known as "Dub fifty-six"
Dub Dub Dub fifty six
Repetition emphasizing the significance of "Dub fifty-six"
Dub Dub Dub fifty six
-Dub Dub Dub fifty six
-Dub Dub Dub fifty six
-General population
General population lethargic and passive
Vegged out to the max
People are completely relaxed or apathetic
Six-pack of beer, religious career
Indulging in mundane pleasures like beer, with a satirical mention of religious pursuits and television
And a TV keeps 'em relaxed
These activities keep people in a state of relaxation
If you want to find an escape route
Suggests finding a way out of this routine
I tour on a regular fix
Touring regularly provides a means of escape
Clear out your mind
Encouragement to clear one's mind
Leave the bullshit behind
Leave behind unnecessary or false information
Little thing called Dub fifty six
Reiterating the importance of "Dub fifty-six" as a solution
When you're standing on the corner
Waiting for a musical experience to begin
Waiting for the music to kick
Anticipation of the music intensifying
Throw right down
Get ready to enjoy the music
Head into town
Heading into the city
Take a little ride on
Riding or experiencing "Dub fifty-six"
Dub fifty six
-Dub Dub Dub fifty six
Repetition emphasizing the significance of "Dub fifty-six"
Dub Dub Dub fifty six
-Dub Dub Dub fifty six
-Dub Dub Dub fifty six
-Take a little Ellington big band
Listening to Ellington's big band with a reggae influence
Buru drum rhythm that sticks
Incorporating Buru drum rhythm that sticks
Guitar offbeat put the groove to your feet
Guitar offbeat contributes to the danceable groove
Throw a one drop into the mix
Adding a one-drop rhythm to enhance the mix
Take your modette out on the dance floor
Dancing with a partner who reflects a certain mood or attitude
Bass man throw down a lick
Bass player plays a distinctive musical phrase
Clear out your mind
Encouragement to clear one's mind
Leave the bullshit behind
Leave behind unnecessary or false information
Little thing called Dub fifty six
Reiterating the importance of "Dub fifty-six" as a solution
No pushin' no shovin' no lootin' no kickin' no shootin'
Rejecting violence and disorder in the dance, promoting a peaceful environment
Ina mi dance ah 'cause dis ah Dub fifty six
-Me no wan no pushin' no shovin' no lootin' no kickin' no killin'
-Ina mi dance ah 'cause dis ah Dub fifty six.
-When you're standing on the corner
Waiting for a musical experience to begin
Waiting for the music to kick
Anticipation of the music intensifying
Throw right down
Get ready to enjoy the music
Head into town
Heading into the city
Take a little ride on
Riding or experiencing "Dub fifty-six"
Dub fifty six
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