Punky Reggae Party (Live) Lyrics
Bob Marley Feat. The Wailers
Lyrics
New wave
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
Let me tell you
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 wave, new craze
New wave, new craze!
Tell you what!
It Take a joyful sound
To make a world go 'round
Come with your heart and soul
Come 'a come and rock your boat
Cause it's a punky reggae party
And it's tonight
it's a punky reggae party
And it's alright
Oh no
Rejected by society
(do re mi fa)
Treated with impugnity
(so la te do)
Protected by their dignity
(do re mi fa)
I face reality
(So La te Do)
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
Wailers still be there
The Jam, The Dammed, The Clash
Wailers still be there
Dr. Feelgood too, ooh
No boring all farts No boring all farts No boring all farts will be there
No boring all farts No boring all farts No boring all farts will be there
Yeah, it's the punky reggae party
And it's tonight
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 Hipocrisy
(So la te Do)
In your world of Hipocrisy
In your world of Hipocrisy
In your world of Hipocrisy
In your world of Hipocrisy
Oh let me tell you
I'm poppin, I'm poppin, I'm poppin
I'm poppin, I'm poppin with your bubble
We ain't lookin' for no trouble
So if you trouble trouble
We give it to you double
New wave
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
Everybody!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Oh ah-ah-ah!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
bounce!
Hey!
It take a joyful sound
And make the world, make the world go 'round!
It take a joyful sound
Come 'a Come to rock your boat
It's a punky reggae party
And it's tonight
Punky reggae party
And it's alright
Groove, groove, groove!
(Do re mi fa)
(so la te do)
(Do re mi fa)
(so la te do)
New wave
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
New wave, new craze
Everybody!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Bounce! Bounce!
Oh ah ah ah!
Song & Lyrics Facts
Bob Marley feat. The Wailers - Punky Reggae Party (Live) was released on October 2, 1978 as part of the album Babylon By Bus.
It was written by Bob Marley and the Wailers band members. This live track captures the energy and passion of a live performance from one of the most influential reggae musicians of all time. Featuring a lively brass section, this song has become an iconic anthem for those who want to dance in celebration of life. Lyrically the song speaks about having fun at a party, expressing joy and freedom through music.