In 1994, the duo expanded to a trio when Resque drummer Wez joined the band. In 1996, the band expanded further to include Salvatore Alessi of S*M*A*S*H on bass, Ben Lambert on keyboards, and Wez's brother Steve on guitar.
The groups most successful single, "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" from their UK #1 album "1992: The Love Album", reached #7 in the UK and #26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in the United States.
Sheriff Fatman
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine Lyrics
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He was infamous for fifteen minutes
And he appeared on Panorama
Then he somehow got on board a Starship Enterprise Allowance Scheme
With a Prince of Wales Award
For pushing Valium and amphetamines
Moving Up on Second Base
At six foot six
And 100 Tons
The undisputed King of the Slums
With more alias' than Klaus Barbie
Master Butcher of Leigh on Sea
Just about to take the stage
The one and only - hold the front page
Fatman's got something to sell
To the Capital's homeless
A Crossroad's Motel
For the No Fixed Abodeless
Where you can live life in style
If you sleep in a closet
And if you flash him a smile
He'll take your teeth as deposit
There's bats in the belfrey
The windows are jammed
The toilet's ain't healthy
He don't give a damn
Just chuckles and smiles
Laughs like a madman
A born again Rachman
Here comes Sherrif Fatman
With his Valium, amphetamines
Sicknotes and his phoney prescriptions
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the kitchen
Dead heads and cracked heads
Bunk beds and breakfasts
Wake up you sleepyheads
Check this
Moving up on second base
With Nicholas Van Whatshis face
At six foot six
And 100 tons
The undisputed King of the Slums
With more alias' than Klaus Barbie
The Master Butcher of Leigh on Sea
Just about to take the stage
The only and only hold the front page
"Sherrif Fatman" is a song by the British alternative rock duo Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine. The lyrics are about an infamous and corrupt businessman named Sherrif Fatman, who started out as a "granny farmer" and became famous for pushing illegal substances such as Valium and amphetamines. Despite his illegal operations, Sherrif Fatman was able to garner attention through various media outlets such as Panorama and the Prince of Wales Award.
In the song, Sherrif Fatman is also referred to as the "King of the Slums" with multiple aliases who is just about to take the stage, which implies he is somewhat of a performer or showman. The chorus describes the business Fatman is trying to sell, which is a "Crossroad's Motel" for the homeless, where they can live in style if they sleep in a closet and give him their teeth as a deposit. The song also implies that Fatman is mentally unstable, with lyrics about bats in the belfry, unhealthy toilets, and laughing like a madman.
Overall, "Sherrif Fatman" is a commentary on the excesses of capitalism and the negative impact it has on vulnerable people, such as the homeless, who are taken advantage of by corrupt businessmen like Sherrif Fatman.
Line by Line Meaning
Sherrif Fatman started out is business as a granny farmer
Sherrif Fatman began his career as a drug dealer
He was infamous for fifteen minutes
Fatman gained brief notoriety for his criminal activities
And he appeared on Panorama
Fatman was featured on a British TV show called Panorama
Then he somehow got on board a Starship Enterprise Allowance Scheme
Fatman became involved in a government program to assist new businesses
With a Prince of Wales Award
Fatman received recognition from Prince Charles for his work
For pushing Valium and amphetamines
Fatman sold drugs including Valium and amphetamines to his customers
Moving Up on Second Base
Fatman was making progress in his career
With Nicholas Van what's His Face
Fatman was working with a man named Nicholas Van
At six foot six
Nicholas Van was a very tall man
And 100 Tons
Nicholas Van was also very overweight
The undisputed King of the Slums
Nicholas Van was a prominent figure in the local criminal underworld
With more alias' than Klaus Barbie
Nicholas Van used many different names to avoid being caught by the police
Master Butcher of Leigh on Sea
Nicholas Van was known for his violence and brutality
Just about to take the stage
Fatman was about to make a big move in his business
The one and only - hold the front page
Fatman was a noteworthy figure and should be paid attention to
Fatman's got something to sell
Fatman has drugs to sell
To the Capital's homeless
He sells his drugs to the homeless in London
A Crossroad's Motel
Fatman's drugs are a temporary escape from reality
For the No Fixed Abodeless
The homeless who have nowhere else to go rely on Fatman's drugs
Where you can live life in style
Fatman's drugs provide an escape from the harsh realities of homelessness
If you sleep in a closet
You can only have access to Fatman's drugs if you sleep in the cramped living spaces available to the homeless
And if you flash him a smile
If you are a good customer and please Fatman, he may give you drugs for free
He'll take your teeth as deposit
Fatman will take anything valuable from his customers as collateral
There's bats in the belfrey
The situation is chaotic and out of control
The windows are jammed
The living conditions of the homeless are cramped and uncomfortable
The toilet's ain't healthy
The public toilets are unsanitary and unsafe
He don't give a damn
Fatman doesn't care about the wellbeing of his customers
Just chuckles and smiles
Fatman enjoys the chaos and misery of the homeless
Laughs like a madman
Fatman is unstable and enjoys causing harm
A born again Rachman
Fatman is a reincarnation of a notorious slum landlord named Peter Rachman
With his Valium, amphetamines
Fatman continues to sell drugs to the homeless
Sicknotes and his phoney prescriptions
Fatman provides fake prescriptions to sell drugs to people who do not need them
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the kitchen
Just when you thought things were improving, Fatman continues his criminal activities
Dead heads and cracked heads
Fatman's customers are either addicts or mentally unstable
Bunk beds and breakfasts
The homeless have nowhere to sleep except on uncomfortable bunk beds in shelters
Wake up you sleepyheads
Wake up and realize the severity of the situation
Check this
Pay attention to what is happening
The only and only hold the front page
Fatman is a noteworthy figure and should be paid attention to
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES NEIL MORRISON, LESLIE GEORGE CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Now, Sheriff Fatman started out
In business, a granny farmer
He was infamous for fifteen minutes
And he appeared on Panorama
But then he somehow got himself on board
The Starship Enterprise Allowance Scheme
With a Prince of Wales award
For pushing Valium and amphetamines
Moving up onto second base
Behind Nicholas Van Wotsisface
Six foot six and a hundred tons
The undisputed king of the slum
More aliases than Klaus Barbie
The master butcher of Leigh-on-Sea
Just about to take the stage
The one and only, hold the front page
Fatman's got something to sell
To the capitol's homeless
At the Crossroads Hotel
For the no-fixed-abodeless
Where you can live life in style
You can sleep in a closet
And if you flash him a smile
He'll take your teeth as deposit
There's bats in the belfry
The windows are jammed
The toilets ain't healthy
And he don't give a damn
He just chuckles and smiles
Laughs like a madman
Born again Rachman
Here comes Sheriff Fatman
With his Valium, amphetamines
His sick notes and his phony prescriptions
And just when you thought it was safe
To go back into kitchen
Dead legs and cracked heads
Bunk-beds and breakfasts
Hey, hey, hey, cherish one
Moving up onto second base
Behind Nicholas Van Wotsisface
Six foot six and a hundred tons
The undisputed king of slums
More aliases than Klaus Barbie
The master butcher of Leigh-on-Sea
Just about to take the stage
The one and only, hold the front page
Moving up now to take the place
Of Nicholas Van Wotsisface
Six foot six and a hundred tons
The undisputed king of the slums
With more aliases than Klaus Barbie
The master butcher of Leigh-on-Sea
In a hatchback from Notre Dame
The one and only Sheriff Fatman
In goes another left hook and now I'm losing my patience
Someone call up Roger Cook and the United Nations
He's buying up houses for the has beens and helping
From Lands End to South end to Chelsea
There's bats in the belfry
The windows are jammed
The toilets ain't healthy
He don't give a damn
He just chuckles and smiles
Laughs like a madman
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Sheriff Fatman
Sheriff Fatman, Sheriff Fatman, Sheriff Fatman, brainchumps
Marc Briggs
I lost my Brother a few weeks back, he was 49. He used to love Carter ❤
Guys, never suffer in silence. There's always help out there and so many people willing to help if only you let them. You are never. And I'll repeat that, you are never alone.
Look after yourselves and party like its the 90's still! 😎
Rascal W.
;) Nice words bud.. ty. Hope you are ok mate.
Marc Briggs
@Rascal W. thank you for asking fella, getting there 👍
Rascal W.
@Marc Briggs Been going throgh it myself as of late bud so yea.. ya words resonated m8. Stay strong yea ;) 💪
jagomae.
Same , much love n time , no words more than that what you’ve said ✨💕
Marc Briggs
@Rascal W. 100% mate, thank you for taking the time out to send a reply!
Things do get easier 🙂
Poppy Meow Meow
One of the most underrated bands ever. Simply brilliant!
Seth Sergent
100%
After Burner
The best band in the world …… ever 👏👏
Jock
Saw these Newcastle 1995 supported by These Animal Men #class