Peter Tosh - Shame and Scandal

Shame & Scandal

Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family

In Trinidad there was a family
with much confusion as you will see
it was a momma and a papa and a boy who was grown
wanted to marry a wife of his own
found a young girl suited him nice
went to his papa to ask his advice
his papa said: "Son, I have to say no,
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"

Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family

A week went by and the summer came down
soon the best cook in the island he found
he went to his papa to make a day
his papa shook his head and to him he did say
"Can´t marry that girl I have to say no
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"

Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family

Went to his momma and covered his head
and told his momma what his papa had said
his momma she laughed, she says: "Go man, go
your daddy ain`t your daddy, but your daddy don´t know

Bad Manners - Walking in the sunshine

Walking in the sunshine

Wet winter left me cold and crying,
Beaten black and blue,
Someone said there's no harm in trying,
Nothing else to do.

I'm just a-walking in the sunshine,
Leave your troubles all behind you,
I think I'll drink a little red wine,
I'll take you where they'll never find you.

Sad songs, well I've heard to many,
Words that didn't rhyme,
Long years never had a penny,
But we spend the time.

Just a-walking in the sunshine,
Try to keep from going under,
I think I'll drink a little red wine,
Ain't no use to sit and wonder.

As I would say?

Autumn eve and the leaves are falling,
'till the trees are bare,
Summer's gone I can hear you calling,
Haven't got a care.

Just a-walking in the sunshine,
Leave your troubles behind you,
I think I'll drink a little red wine,
I'll take you where they'll never find you.

As I would say?

Madness - Shame & Scandal

Shame & Scandal

Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family

In Trinidad there was a family
with much confusion as you will see
it was a momma and a papa and a boy who was grown
wanted to marry a wife of his own
found a young girl suited him nice
went to his papa to ask his advice
his papa said: "Son, I have to say no,
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"

Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family

A week went by and the summer came down
soon the best cook in the island he found
he went to his papa to make a day
his papa shook his head and to him he did say
"Can´t marry that girl I have to say no
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"

Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family

Went to his momma and covered his head
and told his momma what his papa had said
his momma she laughed, she says: "Go man, go
your daddy ain`t your daddy, but your daddy don´t know

Madness - Night Boat To Cairo

Night Boat To Cairo

It's just gone noon half past monsoon
On the banks of the river Nile
Here comes the boat only half-afloat
Oarsman grins a toothless smile
Only just one more to this desolate shore
Last boat along the river Nile
Doesn't seem to care, no more wind in his hair
As he reaches his last half mile
The oar snaps in his hand before he reaches dry land
But the sound doesn't deafen his smile
Just pokes at wet sand with an oar in his hand
Floats off down the river Nile
Floats off down the river Nile

All aboard, night boat to Cairo
Night boat to Cairo

Madness - Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

Papers in the morning
Bowler hat on head
Walking to the bus stop
He's longing for his bed,
Waiting with his neighbours
In the rush hour queue
Got to get the first bus
So much for him to do.

He's got to hurry
Got to get his seat
Can't miss his place
Got to rest his feet.
Ten more minutes till he gets there
The crossword's nearly done.
It's been so hard these days
Not nearly so much fun.

His mind wanders to the office
His telephone, desk and chair
He's been happy with the company
They've treated him real fair.

Think of seven letters
Begin and end in 'C'
Like a big American car
But misspelt with a 'D'.

I wish this bus'd get a move on,
Driver's taking his time.

I just don't know, I'll be late
Oh dear what will the boss say?
Pull yourself together now
Don't get in a state
Don't you worry
There's no hurry
It's a lovely day
Could all be going your way
Take the doc's advice
Let up enjoy your life
Listen to what they say
It's not a game they play.

Never get there at this rate
He's caught up in a jam.

There's a meeting this morning
It's just his luck oh damn!
His hand dives in his pocket
For his handkerchief.

Pearls of sweat on his collar
His pulse-beat seems so brief.

Eyes fall on his wristwatch
The seconds pass real slow
Gasping for the hot air
But the chest pain it won't go.

Tried to ask for help
But can't seem to speak a word,
Words are whispered frantically
But don't seem to be heard.
What about the wife and kids?
They all depend on me!
We're so sorry
We told you not to hurry.

Now it's just too late
You've got a certain date
We thought we made it clear
We all voiced our inner fears
We left it up to you
There's nothing we can do.

Madness - Bed and Breakfast man

Bed and Breakfast man

Well there's a man I know
At least I used to years ago
I didn't really mind
He used to come 'round all the time
Of course he had to be fed
I had to give him a bed
He used to kip on my sofa
They used to call him a loafer
I've heard he's changed
A lot since then
But some of his ways


He just can't mend
Told the other day
That he'd offered to pay
He didn't like his dad
He earned all he ever had
He didn't have no shame
He was a master at his game
He never showed his hand
He was the bed and breakfast man
He was, he was the bed and breakfast man...

Madness - Baggy Trousers

Naughty boys in nasty schools
Headmasters breaking all the rules
Having fun and playing fools
Smashing up the woodwork tools
All the teachers in the pub
Passing 'round the ready-rub
Trying not to think of when
The lunch-time bell will ring again.

Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.

Headmaster's had enough to-day
All the kids have gone away
Gone to fight with next-door's school
Every term, that is the rule
Sits alone and bends his cane
Same old backsides again
All the small ones tell tall tales
Walking home and squashing snails.

Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.

Lots of girls and lots of boys
Lots of smells and lots of noise
Playing football in the park
Kicking Pushbikes after dark
Baggy trousers, dirty shirt
Pulling hair and eating dirt
Teacher comes to break it up
Back of the 'ead with a plastic cup.

Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.

Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers
Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers

Madness - House Of Fun

Good morning miss
Can I help you son?
Sixteen today
And up for fun
I'm a big boy now
Or so they say
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way

Box of balloons
With the feather-light touch
Pack of party-poppers
That pop in the night
A toothbrush and hairspray
Plastic grin
Miss Clay on all corners
Has just walked in

Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of

N-n-n-n-n-n-no no miss
You misunderstood
Sixteen big boy
Full pint in my manhood
I'm up to date
And the date's today
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way

Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of (Fun)

I'm sorry son
But we don't stock
Party gimmicks
In this shop
Try the House of Fun
It's quicker if you run
This is a chemist's
Not a joke shop!

Party hats
Simple enough clear
Comprehende savvy understand
Do you hear?
A pack of party hats
With the coloured tips
Too late!
Gorgon heard gossip
Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay
Many happy returns from the day

Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun

Welcome to the House of Fun...

The Skatalites - Have a good time

Goodbye I hate to see you go
But have a good time
So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know
But have a good time

Have your fling, be gay with your new love
I'm setting you free
Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love
Don't worry 'bout me

I know that tears will only drive you
Farther away (farther away)
Just go, forget that I'm alive
It's your holiday

When you're tired of being reckless and carefree
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
So have a good time

"Bye, baby. Gee, I hate to see you go but have a good time."
"You know, I'm really gonna miss you but have a good time."

And, honey when you're tired of being reckless and carefree
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
So have a good time

"Have a good time, baby."