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Riding On The Bus - Clean Edit

from Riding On The Bus by The Mamas

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“Riding On The Bus’ is based on personal experience. Every woman I know has a story about being harassed, intimidated, inappropriately touched, or being made to feel uncomfortable on public transport. I remember being eighteen, and not even being able to wait at the bus stop near my house without it devolving into an absolute sh*tshow. The song is a warning. It’s also a shout out to anyone who’s ever experienced the same thing.” - Saucy Mama

lyrics

Chorus
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Zoom zoom

Verse 1
Hey what’s up, we’re hot, nice to meet ya
Don’t ask me to wrestle cos you know I will defeat ya
Catch me on the train or the bus, going places
Myki balance looking like a bank account statement

Dead of the night, and we ride, under darkness
Stone cold, undertakers, all my chicks are heartless
Don’t distract the driver (driver) and don’t distract me either (either)
Listen to your mums and you’ll get a little wiser.

Chorus
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Zoom zoom

Verse 2
If you see an empty seat please don’t sit next to me
I need an extra seat for my big chick energy
But give your spot up, for the vulnerable and elderly,
And if there’s a crowd, move around very carefully

If the bus is empty, and there’s free seats a plenty, keep the
Following in mind, or you’ll be denied entry, and I’ll
Tell you this for free the first time, complimentary
Start from the start, break it down, elementary...

Lesson one (one): Don’t be a dog (don’t)
Lesson two: Don’t stare, cos it’s very rude (rude)
Lesson three (three): Don’t try to touch me (yuck)
That’s it, please commit this to memory.

Bridge
Riding, on the bus
Riding, on the bus
Riding, on the bus
Riding, on the bus, zoom zoom

Verse 3
Don’t touch me with your leg, cos I’ll break it off
Super human strength, comes out when I’m ticked off
Don’t come for us, we’re just minding our business
Mess around, get your name and address on my hitlist

You’re creepy, and your small talk is uninspired (yuck)
Don’t talk to me, I’m busy and I’m very tired (tired)
Your vibe is rancid and it leaves a lot to be desired
(Can I please check your myki?)
And your concession card is expired.

Chorus
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Zoom zoom

Outtro (Overlap)
Riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus, riding on the bus
Zoom zoom
Touch on, and touch off, but don’t touch me, please rack off.

All: Touch on, and touch off, but don’t touch me, please rack off.
Touch on, and touch off, but don’t touch me, please rack off

credits

from Riding On The Bus, track released February 11, 2022
Abbey Bradhurst - Vocals
Kaitlyn Secker - Vocals
Isobel Caldwell - Vocals
Emily Schnall - Vocals
Jake Amy - Keyboards
Conor Anderson-Vague - Drum Track
Hayden Mitt - Guitar

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Amy at Loose Llama Studios
Mastered by Nick Herrera Productions

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The Mamas Australia

Eight-piece soul, RnB and funky fem-hop from Melbourne, lead by four of the boldest and cheekiest vocalists you'll ever meet.

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