… Read Full Bio ↴There are three acts called Alfie: two from the UK and one from Norway.
1) Alfie were a Manchester based indie-folk band. They were originally signed to Twisted Nerve records, but moved to Regal/Parlophone Records. On October 26 2005, they announced they were breaking up.
Band members
* Lee Gorton (vocals)
* Ian Smith (guitar)
* Matt McGeever (guitar, cello)
* Sam Morris (bass, keyboards, french horn)
* Sean Kelly (drums)
a much loved but now sorely missed, one off, northwest/midlands hybrid of instinctive salfordian folkies and classicaly trained, satirical, psychedelic enthusiasts. did 2 albums on manchesters finest and most influential independant label, twisted nerve. their debut, 'if you happy with you need do nothing' was a sketchy, low-fi, but charming collection of 3 early e.p's that was then followed up with their twisted nerve debut proper, 'a word in your ear'. this record saw the band move a leap closer to the string and harmony drenched, sunshine psychedelia they were planning for their 3rd album, their debut record on regal/parlophone, 'do you imagine things?'. none of these albums sold particulary well so the band did their best and put together their 4th long player, 'crying at teatime'. this record was much bolder but still bore their, by now familiar, lacadaisical, unpretentious, soothing, yada, yada, yada sound, soooo.... as this was supposed to be their debut into the pop world everybody decided that it was all much too odd, all round, so they did the decent thing, (rather than bending to the celebrity ruled world of a.o.r.) and split up.
Alfie may also refer to the artist named Alfie Silas, known for her work with The Andraé Crouch Choir, and solo work under misc names, notably "Star" which was included on The Last Dragon Movie Soundtrack.
2) Alfie aka Alf-Gunnar Nielsen is a Norwegian pop singer who took part in the Norwegian national final of the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest with a song called "One". He was one of the members of Cape - a band formed in a Norwegian talent show Popstars on TV3.
3) Alfie Goff (alfie) is a 20 year old artist/producer from Hull, UK. He started making music in early 2020 and has released two singles.
Chop Chop
Alfie Lyrics
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All set up to lose
(Wanna give up
Wanna get out
Wanna give in
What are ya gonna do?)
Come on, join us
You could use a little love
It's in your eyes
You're lost and too frightened to move
Standing there won't get you any closer to
The real point of you
You're not alone
We're so pleased to know
(Anyone else,
Anyone new,
Anyone who's just different like you)
Calm down, it's alright
You don't have to fight
If the fight's not for you
It's the cracks
Of all that seems too real
It's hid behind the lies their signs never reveal
The answer's everywhere
Someone's gone and taken your soul away
Something's changed and now you don't know the way
Get off, that machine's
Broken all your dreams
(Gotta get up,
Gotta get off,
Gotta get out,
Know that you don't have to)
Give up, sell out
We know a life where you're still free to count
Someone's gone and taken your soul away
Something's changed and now you don't know the way
Alfie's song Chop Chop is about facing fears and finding the courage to break free from the things that hold us back. The song's first verse acknowledges the feeling of being set up to lose and wanting to give up. The chorus encourages the listener to join in and find some fun and love. The second verse describes the feeling of being lost and scared, while also emphasizing that the listener is not alone. The chorus repeats once again, this time encouraging the listener to calm down and not fight if it's not right for them. The bridge of the song describes the cracks and lies that exist in our perceptions of reality and how the answer is everywhere. Finally, the song encourages the listener to get off the machine that's broken their dreams and to sell out and give up, but not in the traditional sense. Instead, the song suggests that it's possible to count and be free even in the face of difficult circumstances.
Overall, Chop Chop is a song about empowerment and the importance of self-discovery. It encourages listeners to embrace their fears and find the courage to break free from oppressive systems. The song's lyrics are relatable and inspiring, and the music itself is catchy and upbeat. Chop Chop is a song that anyone can listen to and find meaning in, regardless of their background or experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, poor you
Oh no, we feel bad for you
All set up to lose
It seems like everything is against you and you're going to fail
Wanna give up
Wanna get out
Wanna give in
What are ya gonna do?
You feel like quitting and don't know what to do
Come on, join us
We'll get you some fun
You could use a little love
Come hang out with us, we'll have a good time together and show you some kindness
It's in your eyes
You're lost and too frightened to move
Standing there won't get you any closer to
The real point of you
You look scared and uncertain, but staying still won't help you figure out who you really are
You're not alone
We're so pleased to know
(Anyone else,
Anyone new,
Anyone who's just different like you)
There are others like you, and we're happy to have you join us no matter how different you may be
Calm down, it's alright
You don't have to fight
If the fight's not for you
Take it easy, don't stress out. You don't have to fight if it's not something you want to do
It's the cracks
Of all that seems too real
It's hid behind the lies their signs never reveal
The answer's everywhere
Sometimes the answer to our problems is hidden in plain sight, behind the things that seem too real or in the things people try to hide
Someone's gone and taken your soul away
Something's changed and now you don't know the way
You feel like something important has been taken from you and you've lost your way
Get off, that machine's
Broken all your dreams
(Gotta get up,
Gotta get off,
Gotta get out,
Know that you don't have to)
Stop doing what you're doing if it's ruining your hopes and dreams. You don't have to keep going and you have other options
Give up, sell out
We know a life where you're still free to count
You don't have to give up on your dreams or sell out. We know of a life where you can still achieve the things that matter to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE GORTON, SEAN KELLY, MATT MCGEEVER, SAM MORRIS, IAN SMITH
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