parents tell you that you're late for school
it's always hard to learn the rule
I know it ain't easy when you're wild and young
so you say to yourself I'll be out and gone

tryin to move your feet
seeking for the love you need

fighting to keep your pride
hopin to reach the night
tryin to make ends meet
so you gotta keep up with this rude boy beat!

(Chorus):
rude up your life � it'll be gone someday
rude up your life � what else can I say?
rude up your life � you should start today
rude up your life

rude up your life
rude up your life

a lotta people asking what this life's all about
I can't tell you but there's one thing without doubt
when it gets heart to heart with ska people and this band
I'm sure we all know what it means and do without we can't

you gotta make it worth while
make sure it ain't a denial

you need to lay your own track
you gotta bring the roots back
i know it's gonna take a while
but you gotta keep up with this rude boy style!

(Chorus)

rude up your life.....