The song "Bhindi Bhagee" by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros tells the story of a chance encounter between the narrator and a stranger who has just arrived in town. The stranger is in search of mushy peas, a popular British dish, but the narrator informs him that they don't have them in that area. However, they do have a variety of other diverse and exotic foods available. The narrator goes on to list various Indian and international dishes that can be found on the high road they are walking down. The lyrics emphasize the multicultural nature of the neighborhood, with references to different cuisines and cultural influences. The song celebrates diversity and the blending of different cultures and music genres. As the narrator and the stranger continue their conversation, they discuss the narrator's band and their music. The narrator struggles to describe their sound, using phrases like "ragga, Bhangra, two-step Tanga" and "surfbeat, backbeat, frontbeat, backseat." The lyrics highlight the eclectic and unique nature of the band's music, which draws inspiration from various genres. Overall, "Bhindi Bhagee" is a vibrant and colorful song that celebrates diversity, multiculturalism, and the blending of different musical styles and cultural influences. It is a reflection of the band's ethos and their embrace of different cultures and sounds.
