Punky Reggae Party
Punky Reggae Party

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Punky Reggae Party Lyrics

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Punky Reggae Party Lyrics

Ooh, yeah, yeah yeah
Say you gonna punky punky punk

New wave, new phrase
New wave, new craze
We're going to the party
And I hope you are hardy
So please don't be naughty
For it's a punky reggae party
New wave, new craze
New wave, new phrase

It takes a joyful sound
To make the world go 'round
Come with your heart and soul
Come 'a come and rock your boat
It's a punky reggae party
And it's tonight
It's a punky reggae party
And it's alright

What did you say?

Rejected by society (do re mi fa)
Treated with impunity (so la te do)
Protected by their dignity (do re mi fa)
I search reality (so la te do)

New wave, new craze
New wave, new wave new phrase

Now I'm saying the wailers be there
The Dammed, The Jam, The Clash
Maytals will be there
Doctor Feelgood too, ooh
No boring old farts
No boring old farts
No boring old farts
Will be there
Singing, no boring old farts
No boring old farts
No boring old farts
Will be there

Well, it's the punky reggae party
And it's tonight
It's a punky reggae party
And it's alright

Oh ah

A tip from a gypsy (do re mi fa)
She said man you got a tipsy (so la te do)
Hidin' from reality (do re mi fa)
In your world of hypocrisy (so la te do)

In your world of hypocrisy
In your world of hypocrisy
In your world of hypocrisy
In your world of hypocrisy
Look out

A bubble, a bubble
We ain't lookin' for no trouble yeah
So if you trouble trouble
We'll give it to you double

Let me tell you
It takes a joyful sound to make the world go 'round
It takes a joyful sound so come come rock your boat

'Cause it's the punky reggae party
And it's tonight
Well it's a punky reggae party
And it's alright

A tip from a gypsy (do re mi fa)
She said man you gettin' a tipsy (so la te do)
Hidin' from reality (do re mi fa)
In your world of hypocrisy (so la te do)

In your world of hypocrisy
Say hidin' from reality
In your world of hypocrisy
In your world of hypocrisy
A bubble, a bubble, a bubble, a bubble
A bubble, a bubble, a bubble, a bubble, a bubble with a bubble
We ain't lookin' for no trouble yeah

New wave
New craze
New wave, new craze (aah)

Writer(s): BOB MARLEY, LEE PERRY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Punky Reggae Party' by Bob Marley released?

    'Punky Reggae Party' was recorded and released in 1977. It was initially released as a 12-inch single in Jamaica and as a B-side to the 'Jamming' single on Island Records in some countries.

  2. Which bands and artists are mentioned in the lyrics of 'Punky Reggae Party'?

    The song's lyrics mention several punk and reggae groups, including The Wailers, The Damned, The Jam, The Clash, and Maytals. Dr. Feelgood is also mentioned in the lyrics as a participant in the 'Punky Reggae Party'.

  3. Who played drums on the track 'Punky Reggae Party'?

    According to a January 2014 interview with Midnight Raver, Sly Dunbar revealed that he played drums on the track. The drum track was reportedly recorded at Joe Gibbs's studio.

  4. What albums feature the song 'Punky Reggae Party'?

    'Punky Reggae Party' appears on various compilations and 'Best of' albums, including the Deluxe Edition of Exodus and the 2002 CD reissue of Legend. It was also featured on the live album Babylon by Bus.

  5. How is 'Punky Reggae Party' connected to the English punk band The Clash?

    Bob Marley wrote 'Punky Reggae Party' as a positive response to The Clash's cover version of Junior Murvin's 'Police and Thieves'. The song references this relationship by mentioning The Clash within its lyrics.

  6. Have other artists covered 'Punky Reggae Party'?

    Yes, other artists have covered 'Punky Reggae Party'. In 2001, the French punk band Burning Heads covered the song, and in 2012, the American reggae band Island Head covered it as well, naming their debut album after the song.

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