Meaning and Lyrics of Commando by JessB
Song Lyrics meaning of Commando by JessB
About JessB
JessB is a rising star in the New Zealand hip-hop scene, bringing a fresh and fierce energy to the genre. Born Jessica Bourke, this Auckland-based rapper and DJ has been making waves since her debut in 2017.
With her bold lyrics and dynamic flow, JessB has quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the Kiwi music landscape. Her track “Commando” exemplifies her hard-hitting style, showcasing her confident delivery and razor-sharp wordplay over trap-influenced beats.
JessB’s music often explores themes of empowerment, identity, and cultural pride, drawing from her Kenyan heritage and New Zealand upbringing. She’s collaborated with notable artists like P-Money and has performed at major festivals like Splendour in the Grass.
As a queer woman of color in a male-dominated industry, JessB is breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of artists. Her EP “New Views” released in 2018 further solidified her position as one of New Zealand’s most exciting hip-hop talents to watch.
With her bold lyrics and dynamic flow, JessB has quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the Kiwi music landscape. Her track “Commando” exemplifies her hard-hitting style, showcasing her confident delivery and razor-sharp wordplay over trap-influenced beats.
JessB’s music often explores themes of empowerment, identity, and cultural pride, drawing from her Kenyan heritage and New Zealand upbringing. She’s collaborated with notable artists like P-Money and has performed at major festivals like Splendour in the Grass.
As a queer woman of color in a male-dominated industry, JessB is breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of artists. Her EP “New Views” released in 2018 further solidified her position as one of New Zealand’s most exciting hip-hop talents to watch.
Meaning of Commando by JessB
“Commando” by JessB is a dynamic and energetic song that explores various themes and emotions through its intricate lyrics and vibrant music. The song features multiple vocalists, each adding their unique style and perspective to the narrative.
The lyrics in “Commando” depict a story of individuals reflecting on past experiences and choices, as well as their defiance against conformity and societal expectations. The verses talk about letting go of the past, embracing change, and questioning the value of tradition and norms.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of standing out and not conforming to societal pressures. The repetition of hearing “noise from the brigade” symbolizes the external influences trying to dictate one’s path, but the defiance in not taking part in the “final parade” signifies a sense of rebellion and independence.
The song also incorporates elements of nostalgia and resistance, especially in the lines where the characters reminisce about moments of rebellion and self-expression through music and dance. The references to punk rock and reggae music symbolize freedom, defiance, and cultural resilience.
The bridge adds a touch of historical reflection, mentioning revolutionary themes and places like “The Middle East,” hinting at challenges and struggles faced in the quest for freedom and self-expression.
Overall, “Commando” is a powerful anthem celebrating individuality, rebellion, and the universal language of music. The song encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness, question societal norms, and find strength in self-expression and solidarity with like-minded individuals around the world.
The lyrics in “Commando” depict a story of individuals reflecting on past experiences and choices, as well as their defiance against conformity and societal expectations. The verses talk about letting go of the past, embracing change, and questioning the value of tradition and norms.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of standing out and not conforming to societal pressures. The repetition of hearing “noise from the brigade” symbolizes the external influences trying to dictate one’s path, but the defiance in not taking part in the “final parade” signifies a sense of rebellion and independence.
The song also incorporates elements of nostalgia and resistance, especially in the lines where the characters reminisce about moments of rebellion and self-expression through music and dance. The references to punk rock and reggae music symbolize freedom, defiance, and cultural resilience.
The bridge adds a touch of historical reflection, mentioning revolutionary themes and places like “The Middle East,” hinting at challenges and struggles faced in the quest for freedom and self-expression.
Overall, “Commando” is a powerful anthem celebrating individuality, rebellion, and the universal language of music. The song encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness, question societal norms, and find strength in self-expression and solidarity with like-minded individuals around the world.
Lyrics of Commando by JessB
Verse 1: Dicky Barrett
He let the merry go round
Way more than you ever should
He was there when they tore it all down
When nobody thought that they would
He let the musical cheers
Fade away and disappear
They went on for so many years
We were much happier there
(Hey!)
Chorus 1
And he still hears
The noise from the brigade
So he's not going to take his place
In the final parade
(Hey! Hеy! Hey! Go!)
Verse 2: Aimee Interrupter
She thanked еach lady and gent
For all the time that they spent
She watched as each one of them went
That's when they tore down the tent
She wasn't sorry or sad
Stoic, heroic, or brave
But there was one question she had
What could she salvage or save?
Chorus 1: Barrett & Interrupter
Ah she still hears
The noise from the brigade
So she's not gonna take her place
In the final parade
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)
And he still hears all the
Noise from the brigade
So you're not gonna see his face
In the final parade
(Go!)
(Hep hep)
(Woo!)
Verse 3: Barrett, Interrupter, Barrett & Interrupter
He let it slow to a stop
Then let it grind to a halt
He felt that the bottom would drop
To be fair to him, that's not his fault, woo!
Let's let the merry go round
Let's hear the musical cheers
Let's get it back up off the ground
Even if no one still cares
Pre-Chorus: Barrett & Interrupter
And he still hears
The noise from the brigade
So he's not gonna take his place
In the final parade
(Hey! Hey!)
(Oh-oh)
And he still hears all the
Noise from the brigade
So he's not gonna take his place
No, he's not gonna take his place
And you're not gonna see his face
In the final parade
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Heey!)
Verse 4: Tim Armstrong
We can't afford to be ignored
Next stop is freedom street
(Brig-it, brig-it, hig-it)
Hit the town, burn it to the ground
To the rocksteady beat
(Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!)
The church was hoping that the midnight mass
Was packed from the front to the back
(Hig-it, hig-it)
West Coast USA, we know where it's at
(Hey!)
Chorus 2
(Ooh)
We'd play around
With our punk rock reggae sound
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
(Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on!)
We were crankin'
We were skankin'
We were crankin', we were skankin'
(Ooh, ooh)
All over the world
Verse 5: Barrett, Armstrong
He was billy-clubbed the night that we were dubbed
The lords of Central Square
(Yeah-uh!)
(Central Square)
He just snapped and then the cuffs were slapped
That's how it's done down there
(Done down there)
(Right?)
We can't confirm and can't deny
What happened after that
(Hell naw)
(After that)
But before you check your watch check out the
Thermostat
(Yeahh!)
(Thermostat)
Chorus 2
(Ooh)
We'd play around
(We'd play around)
With our punk rock reggae sound
(Punk rock reggae)
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
(Ooh)
(It's all I got it's all I got in the world)
(C'mon! C'mon! C'mon! Yeah!)
We were crankin'
(We were crankin'!)
We were skankin'
(And we were skankin')
We were crankin', we were skankin'
(Ooh, ooh)
All over the world
(All over the world!)
We were crankin'
We were skankin'
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
Bridge: Angelo Moore
(Oh)
Revolutionary war
(Oh)
Out on the streets and on the dance floor
(Oh)
The night they closed down the old bear
(Oh)
The Middle East is close to there
(C'mon!)
(Yeah!)
(Pick it up! Pick it up!)
(Crank!)
Verse 6, Armstrong
We can't afford to be ignored
Next stop is freedom street
Hit the town and burn it to the ground
To the rocksteady beat
The church was hoping that the midnight mass
Was packed from the front to the back
West Coast USA we know where it’s at
(Hey Dicky, for old time's sake, here we go)
(C'mon!)
Chorus 2
We'd play around
With our punk rock reggae sound
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
We were crankin'
(We were crankin'!)
We were skankin'
(We were skankin'!)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(All over the world! Ha ha!)
(That's all you got. Pick it up!)
We were crankin'
(Ohh!)
And we were skankin'
(Pick! It! Up!)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(? to get a hang on, hang on)
We were crankin'
(Crank this one for ?)
We were skankin'
(? rock to switch to strike the chords)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(The world, the world, the world, the world)
(Ooh)
We'd play around
(Ooh)
(Shoo bop, shoo bop)
With our punk rock reggae sound
(Shoo bop, shoo bop)
(Ooh)
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
(Back in the day we used to take our boom box radio)
(Shoo bop, shoo bop)
We were crankin'
(And push play, back in the day)
We were skankin'
(And we wound find us dancing in every city)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(You'll find us dancing in Boston. You'll find us dancing in Los Angeles!)
We were crankin'
(You'll find us dancing in London Town)
We were skankin'
(Kingston, Jamaica. Tokyo, Japan!)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
(Detroit, Washington)
All over the world
(We're taking time ?)
(Where the punk rock, eses?)
(San Fernando Valley, Utah, Dallas, Arizona, New York City, Florida)
(Paris, India)
He let the merry go round
Way more than you ever should
He was there when they tore it all down
When nobody thought that they would
He let the musical cheers
Fade away and disappear
They went on for so many years
We were much happier there
(Hey!)
Chorus 1
And he still hears
The noise from the brigade
So he's not going to take his place
In the final parade
(Hey! Hеy! Hey! Go!)
Verse 2: Aimee Interrupter
She thanked еach lady and gent
For all the time that they spent
She watched as each one of them went
That's when they tore down the tent
She wasn't sorry or sad
Stoic, heroic, or brave
But there was one question she had
What could she salvage or save?
Chorus 1: Barrett & Interrupter
Ah she still hears
The noise from the brigade
So she's not gonna take her place
In the final parade
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)
And he still hears all the
Noise from the brigade
So you're not gonna see his face
In the final parade
(Go!)
(Hep hep)
(Woo!)
Verse 3: Barrett, Interrupter, Barrett & Interrupter
He let it slow to a stop
Then let it grind to a halt
He felt that the bottom would drop
To be fair to him, that's not his fault, woo!
Let's let the merry go round
Let's hear the musical cheers
Let's get it back up off the ground
Even if no one still cares
Pre-Chorus: Barrett & Interrupter
And he still hears
The noise from the brigade
So he's not gonna take his place
In the final parade
(Hey! Hey!)
(Oh-oh)
And he still hears all the
Noise from the brigade
So he's not gonna take his place
No, he's not gonna take his place
And you're not gonna see his face
In the final parade
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Heey!)
Verse 4: Tim Armstrong
We can't afford to be ignored
Next stop is freedom street
(Brig-it, brig-it, hig-it)
Hit the town, burn it to the ground
To the rocksteady beat
(Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!)
The church was hoping that the midnight mass
Was packed from the front to the back
(Hig-it, hig-it)
West Coast USA, we know where it's at
(Hey!)
Chorus 2
(Ooh)
We'd play around
With our punk rock reggae sound
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
(Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on!)
We were crankin'
We were skankin'
We were crankin', we were skankin'
(Ooh, ooh)
All over the world
Verse 5: Barrett, Armstrong
He was billy-clubbed the night that we were dubbed
The lords of Central Square
(Yeah-uh!)
(Central Square)
He just snapped and then the cuffs were slapped
That's how it's done down there
(Done down there)
(Right?)
We can't confirm and can't deny
What happened after that
(Hell naw)
(After that)
But before you check your watch check out the
Thermostat
(Yeahh!)
(Thermostat)
Chorus 2
(Ooh)
We'd play around
(We'd play around)
With our punk rock reggae sound
(Punk rock reggae)
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
(Ooh)
(It's all I got it's all I got in the world)
(C'mon! C'mon! C'mon! Yeah!)
We were crankin'
(We were crankin'!)
We were skankin'
(And we were skankin')
We were crankin', we were skankin'
(Ooh, ooh)
All over the world
(All over the world!)
We were crankin'
We were skankin'
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
Bridge: Angelo Moore
(Oh)
Revolutionary war
(Oh)
Out on the streets and on the dance floor
(Oh)
The night they closed down the old bear
(Oh)
The Middle East is close to there
(C'mon!)
(Yeah!)
(Pick it up! Pick it up!)
(Crank!)
Verse 6, Armstrong
We can't afford to be ignored
Next stop is freedom street
Hit the town and burn it to the ground
To the rocksteady beat
The church was hoping that the midnight mass
Was packed from the front to the back
West Coast USA we know where it’s at
(Hey Dicky, for old time's sake, here we go)
(C'mon!)
Chorus 2
We'd play around
With our punk rock reggae sound
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
We were crankin'
(We were crankin'!)
We were skankin'
(We were skankin'!)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(All over the world! Ha ha!)
(That's all you got. Pick it up!)
We were crankin'
(Ohh!)
And we were skankin'
(Pick! It! Up!)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(? to get a hang on, hang on)
We were crankin'
(Crank this one for ?)
We were skankin'
(? rock to switch to strike the chords)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(The world, the world, the world, the world)
(Ooh)
We'd play around
(Ooh)
(Shoo bop, shoo bop)
With our punk rock reggae sound
(Shoo bop, shoo bop)
(Ooh)
'Cause sometimes dancing is all you've got
(Back in the day we used to take our boom box radio)
(Shoo bop, shoo bop)
We were crankin'
(And push play, back in the day)
We were skankin'
(And we wound find us dancing in every city)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
All over the world
(You'll find us dancing in Boston. You'll find us dancing in Los Angeles!)
We were crankin'
(You'll find us dancing in London Town)
We were skankin'
(Kingston, Jamaica. Tokyo, Japan!)
We were crankin', we were skankin'
(Detroit, Washington)
All over the world
(We're taking time ?)
(Where the punk rock, eses?)
(San Fernando Valley, Utah, Dallas, Arizona, New York City, Florida)
(Paris, India)
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