SKA BANG 87 [2016]

mickey mouse in Moscow pornos sold at GUM’s
the russians all go crazy, their government went punk
gorbatchev wears DMs, gromyko looks real mosh
instead the international hymn Bob Marley and Peter Tosh

forget old marx and lenin
who cares about the old farts
let’s party at the kremlin
and skank down in gorki park

police are growing dreadlocks, the army’s on vacation
the KGB smokes homegrown grass like the rest of the soviet nation
red square full of burger kings, komsmolski kids on dope
gimme gimme vodka all the russians sing, abandon any hope

forget old marx and lenin
who cares about the old farts
let’s party at the kremlin
and skank down in gorki park

forget old marx and lenin
who cares about the old farts
let’s party at the kremlin
and skank down in gorki park

meanwhile back in the western block russian fashion’s up to date
join your local brioska shop before it is too late
throw away your trendy clothes, get yourself new gear
furcoats, feltboots, furcaps - perestroika is here

forget old marx and lenin
who cares about the old farts
let’s party at the kremlin
and skank down in gorki park

forget old marx and lenin
who cares about the old farts
let’s party at the kremlin
and skank down in gorki park

[M & L: The Busters]
Release: "Ruder Than Rude" (album)

we did ska and bluebeat and you were going nuts
you might think ska music is all we've got
this goes out to funk and soul
to hip-hop, punk and socca
blue suede shoes and reggae roots
get down do the ska

folks you love to skank down that's okay
but don't forget there's lots of styles today
we are just a nutty tribe
of one great musical nation
jazz and blues and rock'n'roll
they gave us inspiration - inspiration

rude vibrations, vibrations - get off your seat
rude vibrations, vibrations - listen to the beat
rude vibrations, vibrations - give yourself a treat
rude vibrations, vibrations - move your skanking feet

porkpie hats and dms that's okay
we guess rude-boy-style is here to stay
and if your neighbour is a coloured guy
take things as they are
punks and dreads and teddy boys
dig this crazy skaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

rude vibrations, vibrations - get off your seat
rude vibrations, vibrations - listen to the beat
rude vibrations, vibrations - give yourself a treat
rude vibrations, vibrations - move your skanking feet

we are just a nutty tribe
of one great musical nation
jazz and blues and rock'n'roll
they gave us inspiration

rude vibrations, vibrations - get off your seat
rude vibrations, vibrations - listen to the beat
rude vibrations, vibrations - give yourself a treat
rude vibrations, vibrations - move your skanking feet

rude vibrations, vibrations
rude vibrations, vibrations
rude vibrations, vibrations
rude vibrations

[M & L: The Busters]
Release: "Dead Or Alive" (album)

i’m not an ordinary boy
but i could be your little toy
just bring me little honey
and i will stick on you

(ich klebe an dir fest)

don’t want no zero-bonds
nor do i need some investment-fonds
no golden rings
just give me candy
and i will stick on you

(ich klebe an dir fest)

i get my kicks out of crispy pan cakes
i would die for a custard cream
and if you wanna catch my milka heart
there’s only one thing you have to do

just bring me little muffins
or a marshmallow-pie
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

biscuit cake
or a delicious season’s flake
just add a little honey
and i will stick on you

(ich klebe an dir fest)

salt and vinegar chips
bewitch me more than politics
and if they’re spicey and red hot
i will stick on you
i get my kicks out of crispy pan cakes
i would die for a custard cream
and if you wanna catch my milka heart
there’s only one thing you have to do

just bring me little muffins
or a marshmallow-pie
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

candy
just bring me a little honey
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

chocolate chips
make me go out of my mind my dear
be careful if you have some honey
cause i might stick on you

(ich klebe an dir fest)

i’m a maniac
if you play with my cherry cake
i would rob just for a donut
or a hot chocolate

i get my kicks out of crispy pan cakes
i would die for a custard cream
and if you wanna catch my milka heart
there’s only one thing you have to do

just bring me little muffins
or a marshmallow-pie
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

candy
just bring me a little honey
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

muffins
or a marshmellow-pie
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

candy
just bring me a little honey
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

muffins
or a marshmellow-pie
i will show you paradise
if you take me for a ride on your chocolate bar

[M & L: The Busters]
Release: "Dead Or Alive" (album)

the early morning - before the dawning
this is the moment when we care about the offspring
after the shower - we got the power
walk in the streets thinking who is to deflower

we got the sunny weather
we got the fun forever
we sleep away the rainy days

we got the sunny weather
we got the fun forever
we sleep away the rainy days

and in the meantime - we got the sunshine
we call the waitress and we look into her neckline
the minute after - the big disaster
her strap tore and there was a lot of laughter

we got the sunny weather
we got the fun forever
we sleep away the rainy days

we got the sunny weather
we got the fun forever
we sleep away the rainy days

and when it’s raining - we’re not complaing
we look up to the sky and see the clouds are fading
we’re contagoius - come on and join us,
tie your shoes and go crazy for The Busters

we got the sunny weather
we got the fun forever
we sleep away the rainy days

we got the sunny weather
we got the fun forever
we sleep away the rainy days

[M & L: The Busters]

Release: "360°" (album)

Sitting around, making up my mind
What things to do, what job to find
Could sit right down and make a plan
Could finish all the things that I began

Could get in my car
I could travel real far
Or go to a bar
Get F.U.B.A.R.

Learn to play the guitar
And be a big star
And light a cigar
At the Alcazar

I know that - good things - come to those who wait
It’s just that - good things - sometimes are just a little late
I know that - good things - come to those who wait
Let me tell you that - good things - are already at the gate

Could get in my car
I could travel real far
Or go to a bar
Get F.U.B.A.R.

Learn to play the guitar
And be a big star
And light a cigar
At the Alcazar

I know that - good things - come to those who wait
It’s just that - good things - sometimes are just a little late
I know that - good things - come to those who wait
Let me tell you that - good things - are already at the gate

[M: Markus Schramhauser – L: Richard Jung]

Release: "Supersonic Scratch" (album)

the sun is red and i am blue
since the day you’ve told me we were through
i’m crying - i’m thinkin of you

i hear your voice i open up my eyes
there’s no one there and i realize
i was dreamin’ - i’’m thinking of you

you were the only girl, in the whole wide world
who could make my dreams come true
now i’m sitting and crying from midnight to noon
singing the blues to the sun and to the moon

one day the sun will give up shining
the moon will be fed up
whith i’m crying
but then i’ll still be thinkin’ of you

the sun is red and i am blue
since the day you’ve told me we were through
i’m crying - i’m thinkin of you

i hear your voice i open up my eyes
there’s no one there and i realize
i was dreamin’ - i’’m thinking of you

you were the only girl, in the whole wide world
who could make my dreams come true
now i’m sitting and crying from midnight to noon
singing the blues to the sun and to the moon

one day the sun will give up shining
the moon will be fed up
whith i’m crying
but then i’ll still be thinkin’ of you

[M & L: The Busters]

Release: "Welcome To Busterland" (album)

Get on the Supersonic Eskalator
It’s very easy to get high
This is the Supersonic Eskalator
You’ll never know if you never try

Get on the Supersonic Eskalator
The Busters get you high as a kite
We have a Supersonic Eskalator
And we’re gonna use it tonight

Supersonic Eskalator, take me to the summit
Lift me up, get me high, we’re leaving any minute
Supersonic Eskalator, ain’t never gonna stop
Get on board, get your reward, the only way is up

Up – up – up – up – ain’t never gonna get you down
Up – up – up – up – and nothing’s gonna stop us now
Up – up – up – up – ain’t never gonna get you down
Up – up – up – up

Don’t need no rocket
Don’t need no plane
Just need this crazy band to drive me insane
Aaaah aaah aaah aaah

We have the Supersonic Eskalator
And we’re gonna use it tonight

Supersonic Eskalator, take me to the summit
Lift me up, get me high, we’re leaving any minute
Supersonic Eskalator, ain’t never gonna stop
Get on board, get your reward, the only way is up

Up – up – up – up – ain’t never gonna get you down
Up – up – up – up – and nothing’s gonna stop us now
Up – up – up – up – ain’t never gonna get you down
Up – up – up – up

Don’t need no rocket
Don’t need no plane
Just need this crazy band to drive me insane
Aaaah aaah aaah aaah

[M & L: Richard Jung]

Release: "Supersonic Eskalator" (album)

I recommend her highly
But don’t you ask her shyly
A man is what it takes
To take her in your arms
A wreckingball like Miley
She kills you with a smiley
Innocent like 50 cent
No need to be alarmed

Hidee hidee hidee hidee hidee hidee ho

She is the cutest girl
With a flicknife in her skirt
A devil in disguise
With a pair of angel’s eyes
She’s as sweet as candy cream
You won’t smell the sulfur steam
Cos she’s taken your breath
With her skyscraping legs

Many took the chance
Very few returned
As creatures their mothers
Didn’t bring to life
Speak your final prayer
She’s got an eye on you
The bay is full of sharks
And you’re gonna dive

Hidee hidee hidee hidee hidee ho

[M: Florian R. Starflinger / L: S. Breuer, R. A. Jung]

Release: "Ska Bang 87" (album)

Woke up last night
Looked at you and I took fright
Who am I in this cold September
Where are all the dreams I can’t remember

What’s right, what’s wrong
Realizing that I don’t belong
Who am I in this cold September
Where are all the dreams I can’t remember

I wish that I was stronger
I wanna say it straight
I wish I was myself and wouldn’t do the things I hate

I wish I could feel happy
And wouldn’t have to cry
I wish that I could tell you why I didn’t say good bye

Just one more bridge to burn
Before I reach the point of no return
I hang my head in sorrow
Make up my mind, maybe tomorrow

CHORUS

Just one more bridge to burn
before I reach that point of no return
I hang my head in sorrow
Make up my mind, maybe tomorrow

CHORUS

I wish that I was stronger
I long to deviate
I wish I was myself and wouldn’t do the things I hate

I wish that I was stronger
And wouldn’t feel the shame
I start to realize that I’m the only one to blame

[M: Rob Solomon – L: Richard Jung, Rob Solomon]

Release: "Supersonic Eskalator" (album)

This is the Task Force
The Task Force
Task Force
This is the Task Force

No FBI, CIA
No CSI, this ain’t no piece of pie!

This is the Task Force
Task Force

Ladies and gents
Boys and girls
The Task Force is here
To save the world

This is the Task Force
Task Force
The Task Force

You might have heard about the FBI
LA / Miami CSI
The Special Forces, CIA
NYPD and NSA
You might have heard, you might have seen
Investigation on the crime scene
But here we come and we are boss
The first in line, so do not cross!

Task Force
This is the Task Force
Task Force
Task Force
Task Force

[M: Stephan Keller – L: Richard Jung]

Release: "Supersonic Scratch" (album)

when clive was a young boy he never cared a lot
he used to be a bad boy he used to drink a lot
but now he’s changed he found his sight
when he met this girl

when kim was a young girl she never cared a lot
she used to be a good girl she used to dream a lot
but now she’s changed she found her luck
when she met this boy

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

when clive was a young boy he never cared a lot
he used to be a bad boy he used to drink a lot
but now he’s changed he found his sight
when he met this girl

when kim was a young girl she never cared a lot
she used to be a good girl she used to dream a lot
but now she’s changed she found her luck
when she met this boy

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

when clive was a young boy he never cared a lot
he used to be a bad boy he used to drink a lot
but now he’s changed he found his sight
when he met this girl

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

oh what a fool he’s been
to waste his life
he quit his little charade
to trade his mind
and found a place to rest
when he looked into her dark brown eyes

[M & L: The Busters]
Release: "Dead Or Alive" (album)

your fridge looks empty, the clock won't rock
waiting for your money, the clock won't rock
tortured by toothache, cueing at the toilet
your feet are freezing, clock will ignore it

talking to your teacher, the clock won't rock
meet your boss for dinner, the clock won't rock
unemployment grabs you, on the top
when no one is with you, clock will stop

but when honey drops some love into the pool of life
and sun starts pouring in your darkest mind
when heat melts sadness and ice of pain
and time prepares to rush and hurry

it's time for curry!
it's time for curry

on a rainy holiday, the clock won't rock
jump-shit on TV, the clock won't rock
listen to reggae music, the heat won't drop
your football team is losin', clock will stop

when you put your arms around me, the clock will rock
if your smell surrounds me, the clock will rock
no time is left for taking the best
when life is over, time has been left

but when honey drops some love into the pool of life
and the sun starts pouring in your darkest mind
when heat melts sadness and ice of pain
and time prepares to rush and hurry

it's time for curry!
it's time for curry!

but when honey dropped some love into the pool of life
and sun started pouring in your darkest mind
when heat melted sadness and ice of pain
and time healed all wounds.....you've seen

it's time for sushi!
it's time for sushi!

it's time for curry!
it's time for curry!

[M & L: R. Solomon]

Release: "Evolution Pop" (album)

some people got no rhythm
some people can’t move
but i can’t stand still
when i feel that groove

it feels so nice
the heat is melting the ice
when i’m in trouble night and day
i just skank my blues away
skank my blues away

girl you are so young
and you are so sweet
i show you how to move
to the rocksteady beat

it feels so nice
the heat is melting the ice
when i’m in trouble night and day
i just skank my blues away
skank my blues away
skank my blues away
i just skank my blues away

when i’m in trouble night and day
i just skank my blues away

some people got no rhythm (some people got no rhythm)
some people can’t move (some people can’t move)
but i can’t stand still (i can’t stand still)
when i feel that groove (when i feel that groove)

it feels so nice
the heat is melting the ice
when i’m in trouble night and day
i just skank my blues away
skank my blues away
skank my blues away
i just skank my blues away

when i’m in trouble night and day
i just skank my blues away

[M & L: The Busters]

Release: "Stompede" (album)