Brace' a boy

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Soulbway

Brace' a boy

Post by Soulbway »

Hi, what's said in the introduction of this tune?
"Braces a boy..."
Many thanks.
Selector J
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Post by Selector J »

As far as I can tell:

"Don't deal with tribalist and malice.
Cause you won't be able to hit the chalice in the palace like Mr. Wallace."
"No guns. No bayonets. Strictly telepathic."
-Brigadier Jerry
Sir Bellyas

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Post by Sir Bellyas »

I think Braces was another sound in Jamaica at the time, so the tune is a sound bwoy tune hence "Braces a bwoy". Wicked tune, one of Dillinger's best, and it don't get re-pressed on 45 too often!
Sulbway

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Post by Sulbway »

Thanksalot. 'was also wondering what was the phrase next to "braces a boy..." ? ;)
A Youthman Deh

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Post by A Youthman Deh »

"...an' dat yu (haf)fi know"
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