Little Bob
Black Grape Lyrics


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Boom!
Bang!
Boom!
Bang!

What's that on the pavement in front of me?
I don't remember letting someone in for tea
Cardiovascular!
Muscles to muscular!
The great smell of Brut
Coming on after you!

Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...
Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...

We!
Removes stains without powder
Free!
It just zooms all around you
Cardiovascular
Born in a power cut
Freedom in a bed
Three in a supersud!

Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...
Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...

[ Kermit raps ]

Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...
Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...

Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...
Boom!
It gets louder and louder and...
Bang!
It gets right out of order and...

Boom!
Bang!
Boom!
Bang!
Boom!
Bang!
Boom!
Bang!
Boom!
Bang!

It doesn't happen like that
It doesn't happen like that
It doesn't happen like that
It doesn't happen like that

Speaking words of wisdom
It doesn't happen like that

Splash splash splash

Closer
Speak up
Speak up
Speak up
Speak up





I believe everything I read...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Grape's song Little Bob are chaotic and almost nonsensical, but they also carry a certain energy and rhythm that make them fun to listen to. The opening stanzas describe a loud, tumultuous sound - "Boom! Bang!" - that catches the singer's attention. They then notice something unusual on the pavement and remark that they don't remember inviting anyone over for tea, indicating a sense of bewilderment or surrealism.


The next lines introduce a series of seemingly unrelated phrases: "Cardiovascular! Muscles too muscular! The great smell of Brut / Coming on after you!" These can be interpreted as a commentary on masculinity, with the singer noting traits that are often associated with traditional ideas of manliness. The repetition of "boom" and "bang" throughout the song, combined with the sporadic references to cleaning products and other odd phrases, creates a sense of chaos and almost absurdity.


The song also features a brief rap interlude by Kermit (a member of British band The Ruthless Rap Assassins), which adds another layer of energy and variety. Ultimately, the repeated assertion that "it doesn't happen like that" suggests a frustration or disillusionment with some aspect of the world or society.


Line by Line Meaning

What's that on the pavement in front of me?
The singer sees something odd on the ground and is confused as to what it is.


I don't remember letting someone in for tea
The singer is suggesting that if someone had come over, they would have remembered.


Cardiovascular!
The focus turns briefly to a term related to the heart and blood vessels.


Muscles too muscular!
The artist notices someone with muscles that are too big, suggesting they may be taking steroids or other supplements.


The great smell of Brut
The artist smells a familiar scent, perhaps that of a popular men's cologne.


Coming on after you!
The scent is coming from someone that the singer had recently crossed paths with.


We!
A reference to a specific product or company that can remove stains without using powder cleaning agents.


Removes stains without powder
Reiterating the product claims of the previous line.


Free!
The product is also free of charge.


It just zooms all around you
Suggesting that the product is effective and can be used anywhere.


Cardiovascular
Another odd reference to heart health and blood flow.


Born in a power cut
A nonsensical statement that may be a reference to the company's origins or origins of the product.


Freedom in a bed
Another odd line that may reference the product or company, possibly a bed cleaner or bed-related product.


Three in a supersud!
The product can create a soapy, sudsy solution effective for cleaning.


[ Kermit raps ]
A reference to a famous Muppet character and a changeup in the style of the song.


Speaking words of wisdom
A reference to a famous Beatles lyric.


Splash splash splash
Presumably referencing the sound of water or cleaning being done.


Closer
Not clear what this is referring to, possibly a reference to a change in location or style.


Speak up
The singer asks someone to speak louder or more clearly.


I believe everything I read...
The artist references a common phrase to suggest they may be gullible or too trusting.


It doesn't happen like that
The artist disputes some sort of previous claim or statement.




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Comments from YouTube:

@betablue5079

I love the chaos of the outro on this. Brilliant track to end a brilliant album

@maineroad7429

After all these years it’s still an absolute stomper. .

@jamespredmore8561

Had this CD in my collection 96 iish era was played often a gem is this piece

@underpantswedgy

Still got the CD from way back in 1995....never get sick of playing it ....

@somborcalling

Which HiFi equipment play you at?

@Dalp1974

Haha!Ryder is a lifestyle!LOVE IT!

@paulchappell5754

End credits tune to the 90s. Nuff said !

@damonfenix

Β‘Ese saxo! Discazo.

@adski71

killer sax !!

@parketlaminat6017

2016 still very good dynamic music

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