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Vindaloo
Fat Les Lyrics


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Where on earth are you from?
We're from England
Where you come from
Do you put the kettle on?
Kick it

Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (bonjour)
Nah nah nah (monsieur)
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah Nah

We're England
We're gonna score one more than you
England!
Can I introduce you please
To a lump of Cheddar Cheese
Knit one, Pearl one
Drop one, Curl one
Kick it

Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah Nah

We're England
We're gonna score one more than you
England!
Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran
We're off to Waterloo
Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran
And a bucket of Vindaloo
Bucket!

Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo nah nah
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo nah nah
Vindaloo
Vindaloo

And we all like Vindaloo
We're England
We're gonna score one more than you
England!

Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
And we all like Vindaloo
We're England
We're gonna score one more than you

Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
And we all like Vindaloo

We're England
We're gonna score one more than you
England!

Overall Meaning

The song "Vindaloo" by Fat Les is a quintessential football anthem that became popular during the 1998 World Cup in France. The lyrics are short and simple and are repetitive throughout the song. The song starts with the question "Where on earth are you from?" and the response is "We're from England." The next line "Do you put the kettle on?" is a reference to the stereotypical English pastime of making and drinking tea. This is followed by the chant "Kick it" which is a common phrase heard in football games encouraging the team to kick the ball.


The chorus of the song is the most recognizable part "Nah nah nah, Vindaloo," and is repeated several times. Vindaloo is a type of spicy Indian curry that is enjoyed by many British people. The chorus also includes the line "We're England, we're gonna score one more than you" which is a classic football chant emphasizing the team's ability to win.


The second verse introduces a lump of cheddar cheese which is a classic British food that is popular in sandwiches and as a topping on many dishes. The verse ends with the line "Kick it" again, emphasizing its importance in football. The third verse talks about the singer and his family going to Waterloo, a reference to the famous train station in London. They are also carrying a bucket of Vindaloo, indicating their love for the spicy curry.


Overall, Vindaloo is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates British culture, football, and food. Its catchy chorus and simple repetitive lyrics have made it a staple at football games and can be heard throughout the UK during major tournaments.


Line by Line Meaning

Where on earth are you from?
We are curious about your country or place of origin.


We're from England
We are from England.


Where you come from
We are reiterating that we want to know where you come from.


Do you put the kettle on?
Asking if you make tea, a common beverage in England.


Kick it
Let's start the game or activity.


Nah nah nah
Nonsensical sounds to fill the rhythm.


(bonjour)
French greeting to mix it up a bit.


(monsieur)
French term for 'mister' to reference a man.


We're England
Reminding everyone that we're from England.


We're gonna score one more than you
We're confident that we will win the competition by scoring more points or goals.


Can I introduce you please
May I present something or someone to you?


To a lump of Cheddar Cheese
We are introducing a typical English cheese to you.


Knit one, Pearl one
Reference to knitting, a hobby or pastime in England.


Drop one, Curl one
More nonsensical knitting terms to continue the rhyming scheme.


Kick it
Let's start the game or activity (repeated).


Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran
My family members, including grandparents, and I.


We're off to Waterloo
We are going to the station or location with this name.


And a bucket of Vindaloo
We're bringing a popular spicy Indian dish with us called Vindaloo.


Bucket!
Calling out the container that holds the Vindaloo (possibly a bucket).


Vindaloo
Repeating the name of the dish we're bringing.


Vindaloo nah nah
Adding some nonsensical sounds after repeating the dish's name.


And we all like Vindaloo
Indicating that everyone likes the spicy dish we're bringing.


We're England
Reiterating that we're from England.


Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Combining nonsensical sounds with the name of the Indian dish.


And we all like Vindaloo
Re-emphasizing that everyone likes the dish we're bringing.


We're gonna score one more than you
Repeating our confidence in winning the competition.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steven Alexander James, Guy Pratt, Keith Allen

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Comments from YouTube:

@jakeelse7750

Can’t wait to be singing this when it’s -3 degrees in December

@garyroberts1496

Yeh be crazy watching games in w cup when it's dark outside most games are 3pm and 7pm UK time

@luisquitslife9776

Can’t wait for it

@adamsenior5929

Soon be that time again.... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😀

@brt246

😂🤣😂

@BossySwan

Gonna wear one more coat than you

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@hamaththiam5256

I am a senegalese 🇸🇳 today we lost 3-0 against the country where football is their religion I mean 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Congrats and i wish you won this 2022 world Cup. All my love for English fans and all my encouragement to 🇸🇳

@UNDERGROUNDLONDONSOUND

Thank you

@D2s2K

Thank you dude 👍 Senegal did really well and they gave us a really tough match

@TomAndrews91

Thank you. You played well.

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