Track 9 of the album Walking Tall · 2009
Best Man Skank
by Skatalite Joe & the Ginger Horns
“Our best man skank, written for a mate's wedding and played badly at the reception. Stand up tall!”
ska · party ska · skank · 2:21
Lyrics
I'm the best man Stand up tall Got a speech in my pocket Hope I don't stall Tie is crooked Hands are shaking But the groom is grinning For goodness' sake Skank for the bride Skank for the groom Everybody up Fill up the room Best man, best man Give a shout Skank for the happy two All night out I knew him back When he couldn't dance Two left feet And a two-step stance Then she walked in And he found the beat Now he's moving smooth On those happy feet Skank for the bride Skank for the groom Everybody up Fill up the room Best man, best man Give a shout Skank for the happy two All night out Aunties on the floor Uncles in a row Little ones spinning Watch them go Horns up high Let the trumpets play Marry day, marry day Hip hooray So lift your glass Give a cheer Here's to love And a happy year Cake is cut The band is loud Dance, my friends Be wed and proud Skank for the bride Skank for the groom Everybody up Fill up the room Best man, best man Give a shout Skank for the happy two All night out