Racey scored a series of hit singles in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. These include "Lay Your Love on Me" and "Some Girls". Their aforementioned 'Smash and Grab' album sold about 500,000 copies worldwide. The band's best songs were written and produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, the same famous partnership behind other great artists such as rock legends Sweet.
A Chinn-Chapman song for Racey, "Kitty", was notably reworked and released by Toni Basil as "Mickey" in 1981; it reached Number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in early 1982.
Racey's first single, "Baby It's You", was penned by Smokie members Chris Norman and Pete Spencer. Their second single, "Lay Your Love on Me", was the group's first hit single, peaking at No.3 in late 1978/early 1979. The third single, "Some Girls", was written for Blondie, for whom Mike Chapman also produced, but was instead given to Racey as a follow-up to "Lay Your Love on Me".
Racey parted company with Chinn and Chapman after Smash And Grab, and the band split in 1985. Since then two separate groups named Racey exist, one featuring Richard Gower, and the other originally featuring Clive Wilson, Phil Fursdon and Pete Miller, the original bass player of Racey. Miller died of cancer on 6 May 2003.
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Some Girls
Racey Lyrics
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Some girls need a lot of lovin' and some girls don't
Well, I know I've got the fever but I don't know why
Some say they will and some girls lie
So here I am in front of you
Not really knowing what to do
My heart is feeling something new
Nervously I turn away from you
I see the looks you're sending me
Is this the way it's meant to be?
It's something we should talk about
Just give me time to work it out
Some girls will, some girls won't
Some girls need a lot of lovin' and some girls don't
Well, I know I've got the fever but I don't know why
Some say they will and some girls lie
I find your company to be
Something completely new to me
Now that I know you socially
Obviously I'll fall heavily
I've seen those looks you're sending me
This is the way it's meant to be
There's nothing left to talk about
Oh, how I wish you'd work it out
Some girls will, some girls won't
Some girls need a lot of lovin' and some girls don't
Well, I know I've got the fever but I don't know why
Some say they will and some girls lie
The song "Some Girls" by Racey is a catchy tune with a simple message about the unpredictable nature of women. The song's lyrics describe the confusion and uncertainty of a man who is trying to navigate his way through different types of women. He's unsure of himself and of the women he encounters, because some will embrace his advances while others won't, and it's difficult to figure out which ones will and which ones won't. The lyrics reflect his anxiety and nervousness about not being able to predict what will happen next.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Some girls will, some girls won't," emphasizing the idea that women are inconsistent and unpredictable. The lyrics also mention that "some girls need a lot of lovin' and some girls don't," indicating that different women have different needs and wants when it comes to relationships. The singer expresses that he has a fever and is attracted to women, but he doesn't understand why he can't figure out their intentions.
The song captures the prevailing attitudes towards gender roles and sexuality during the late '70s when it was written. Men were expected to be confident and aggressive in their pursuit of women, while women were expected to be passive and receptive. The song's message is that no matter how much effort a man puts in, he can still never fully understand the wants and needs of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Some girls will, some girls won't
Some women are willing to engage in romantic and/or sexual relationships, while others are not.
Some girls need a lot of lovin' and some girls don't
Some women desire and require a lot of emotional and/or physical affection, while others do not.
Well, I know I've got the fever but I don't know why
I am experiencing strong romantic and/or sexual feelings, but I don't understand why.
Some say they will and some girls lie
Some women make promises they do not intend to keep, while others are honest about their intentions.
So here I am in front of you
I am present and physically located in your vicinity.
Not really knowing what to do
I am unsure about how to proceed in this situation.
My heart is feeling something new
I am experiencing unfamiliar and intense emotions.
Nervously I turn away from you
I am anxious and hesitant to engage with you further.
I see the looks you're sending me
I am aware of the nonverbal signals you are communicating to me.
Is this the way it's meant to be?
I am questioning whether our current interactions and dynamics are predetermined and/or fated.
It's something we should talk about
I believe we need to communicate about our intentions, feelings, and expectations.
Just give me time to work it out
Please allow me space and time to process my emotions and thoughts.
I find your company to be
I enjoy spending time with you and appreciate your presence.
Something completely new to me
Our interactions and relationship are novel and uncharted territory for me.
Now that I know you socially
Since I have become familiar with you in a social setting,
Obviously I'll fall heavily
It is clear to me that I will develop strong feelings for you.
There's nothing left to talk about
We have discussed and communicated all necessary information and are in agreement.
Oh, how I wish you'd work it out
I hope that you will find a way to share my feelings and desires.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
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