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Kinky Afro Lyrics
You go spooky in a band
Son,I'm 30
I only went with your mother 'cause she's dirty
And I don't have a decent bone in me
What you get is just what you see yeah
I should so I take it free yeah
And all the bad preserves be things that feed me
I never help or give to the needy
Come on and see me
Yippee-ippee-ey-ey-ay-yey-yey
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Come on and tell me twice
I said dad your a shabby
You run around and groove like a baggy
You're only here just out of habit
All that's mine you might as well have it
You take 10p back and then stab it
Spray it on and tag it
So sack on me
I can't stand the needy
Get around here if you're asking you're feeling
Yippee-ippee-ey-ey-ay-yey-yey
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Come on and tell me twice
So sack all the needy
I can't stand to leave it
You come around here and you put both your feet in
Yippee-ippee-ey-ey-ay-yey-yey
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Yippee-ippee-ey-ey-ay-yey-yey
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Come on and tell me twice
I only went with your mother 'cause she's dirty
And I don't have a decent bone in me
What you get is just what you see yeah
I should so I take it free yeah
And all the bad preserves be things that feed me
I never help or give to the needy
Come on and see me
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Come on and tell me twice
You run around and groove like a baggy
You're only here just out of habit
All that's mine you might as well have it
You take 10p back and then stab it
Spray it on and tag it
So sack on me
I can't stand the needy
Get around here if you're asking you're feeling
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Come on and tell me twice
I can't stand to leave it
You come around here and you put both your feet in
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
I had too crucify some brother today
And I don't dig what you gotta say
So come on and say it
Come on and tell me twice
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One of the mondays greatest songs. a stream-of-consciousness from the father and son. my favourite opening line of all time.
Such a good song. :-) Tony Wilson says this is one of the greatest songs ever written about parenthood.
What a tune!! Bez dancing in the video cracks me up every time!!
Agree with everyone here . This was/ is a great song. How many babies are born each year with fathers that could say the line in all honesty, 'son I'm 30 I only went with ya mother cause she's dirty'. I've read Shaun Ryder's autobiography. He's dead honest. And hates liars, pretenders. And he's seen all the b.s in the music industry. His brother, former Happy Monday's band member, has mentioned he thought Shaun wrote this line as a dig at him cause he became a parent real young. But no it isn't true. Shaun suggests in his book it's more about himself. Even though he was 28 wen he became a dad. Also from reading about him I've finally discovered 'sack on me' is a Manchester expression for ' giving up'' or ending something. That's makes the lyrics of this song make perfect sense. Sack on me cause I'm a loser who doesn't care ??? Maybe.
Hey Shlep, you’re bang on with “sack on me”
Hey Shlep, you’re bang on with “sack on me”
Quality choon, love the opening verse :D
The best opening line ever. Shaun Ryder was/is a lyrical genius.
you take 10p back and then stab it spray it on and tag it TopClass#
@wtrussler Ten FEET. :)
@wtrussler Ten FEET. :)
Why the title? I don't get it (English is not my mother tongue)
Could anyone explain? Thaks in advance!
There may not be any particular significance to the title, it may just note the importance of Black (specifically African-American) culture to the world of popular music. Considering that this song "Borrows" some of its inspiration from "Lady Marmalade", I think my interpretation may be correct.
There may not be any particular significance to the title, it may just note the importance of Black (specifically African-American) culture to the world of popular music. Considering that this song "Borrows" some of its inspiration from "Lady Marmalade", I think my interpretation may be correct.
@locaxdave Originally they wanted to call the song " groovy afro " , but because "the farm" had just released " groovy train", the idea was scrapped. The song started out in a jamming session when after the bass player had been listening to " hot chocolate " greates hits, and took his bass line from that influence.
@locaxdave Originally they wanted to call the song " groovy afro " , but because "the farm" had just released " groovy train", the idea was scrapped. The song started out in a jamming session when after the bass player had been listening to " hot chocolate " greates hits, and took his bass line from that influence.
This matures with the best, getting more tasty each time I hear it. I was actually surprised when I saw Shaun Ryder on the British TV programme 'Im a celebrity get me out of here', I was surprised just how together he still is after his heady days in rock and roll
Anthony Wilson states that Shaun Ryder wrote this song about his father, who was part of the Happy Mondays' road crew. Supposedly, he enjoyed the lifestyle just like any member of the band, and was forthright that he was unprepared for fatherhood. Wilson likes to compare this style of writing to W.B. Yeats' "A Prayer For My Daughter". Source is the commentary Wilson recorded for the "24 Hour Party People" feature film DVD, which is highly recommended.
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@FilthyMcNasty Only part of the song is about his dad. The rest is about Shaun becoming a parent. He pretty much knew his shortcomings as a parent early in life. Though the mother of his first child, Trish, Shaun Ryder has a lot of respect for. As she was always a good mother. And has made a successful life for herself now in America. I only know cause I’ve read Shaun Ryder’s biographies, books. Shaun Ryder was not happy with his father hanging around constantly during The Happy Monday’s success. He wanted him to F - off.
@FilthyMcNasty Only part of the song is about his dad. The rest is about Shaun becoming a parent. He pretty much knew his shortcomings as a parent early in life. Though the mother of his first child, Trish, Shaun Ryder has a lot of respect for. As she was always a good mother. And has made a successful life for herself now in America. I only know cause I’ve read Shaun Ryder’s biographies, books. Shaun Ryder was not happy with his father hanging around constantly during The Happy Monday’s success. He wanted him to F - off.