Bingo
Catch Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I've got some fat to loose
And something else too
I never knew the rules
Because I've never had a girlfriend
I suppose I've got a lot to learn
I don't know anything
I'm only seventeen
I go to public school
They never taught me anything I need to learn
But someone told me where to find out
Out where the lights are red
And the pretty ladies call from their shop floors
Out where the films are blue
And the licensed places never shut their doors
I will go there-bingo
I will find out
I will discover-bingo
What the fuss is about
So I went up to town
and I got some money out
I found my self a bar
Where all the lovely ladies offered me their help
And then I really found out
Out where the lights are red
And the pretty ladies call from their shop floors
Out wgere the films are blue
And the licensed places never shut their doors
I will go there-bingo
I will find out
I will discover-bingo
What the fuss is about
But as I tried to leave
They gave the bill to me
I couldn't quite believe
They made me pay a hundred pounds for diet coke
Or they would call my mother
Out where the skies are black
And they wait for another victim to pass on
Out where the kids are green
And are thick enough to left themselves be conned
Yes I went there-bingo
and I found out




Yes I discoverd-bingo
what the fuss is about

Overall Meaning

The song "Bingo" by Catch is a coming-of-age story of a seventeen-year-old boy who, feeling frustrated and inexperienced, wants to discover what the fuss is about with sex and relationships. He admits that he is ignorant when it comes to romantic relationships as he has never had a girlfriend before. He feels like he has a lot to learn, and since the public school he attends did not teach him what he needs to know, he decides to go to the red light district to find out.


The lyrics are filled with metaphors, such as "out where the lights are red" and "out where the films are blue." These lines refer to the brothels and adult cinemas in the red-light district that the boy visits. He meets pretty ladies who offer him help, and he is finally able to "discover what the fuss is about." However, the experience ends up being much longer and more expensive than he can afford as he realizes he has to pay a hundred pounds for just a diet coke.


The song touches on how society does not teach adolescents valuable lessons about sex and relationships. Young people are left with having to find their way in life and experience things for themselves. The song suggests that this experience can be costly, and it is not always in the best interest of the individual.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got some fat to loose
I am overweight and need to lose some weight.


And something else too
I have other issues that I need to address.


I never knew the rules
I am inexperienced and do not know how to go about certain things.


Because I've never had a girlfriend
I have never been in a romantic relationship.


I suppose I've got a lot to learn
I understand that there is a lot that I do not know.


I don't know anything
I am ignorant and lack knowledge.


I'm only seventeen
I am a teenager.


I go to public school
I attend a government-funded educational institution.


They never taught me anything I need to learn
The school did not provide me with the necessary knowledge or skills.


But someone told me where to find out
I received advice on where to obtain the information I need.


Out where the lights are red
At places where there are neon lights, indicating activities that are typically not respectable.


And the pretty ladies call from their shop floors
Women working in businesses in that area are likely to offer their services.


Out where the films are blue
In venues where pornographic movies are shown.


And the licensed places never shut their doors
Bars and clubs in that area are open late and serve alcohol.


I will go there-bingo
I will visit those areas.


I will find out
I will obtain the knowledge or experience that I lack.


I will discover-bingo
I will acquire new knowledge or experience.


So I went up to town
I went to the city.


and I got some money out
I withdrew some cash.


I found my self a bar
I located a drinking establishment.


Where all the lovely ladies offered me their help
Women in the bar offered to provide me with their services.


And then I really found out
I gained firsthand experience of the activities in that area.


But as I tried to leave
When I attempted to exit the venue.


They gave the bill to me
I was charged for the items or services I received.


I couldn't quite believe
I was shocked or surprised.


They made me pay a hundred pounds for diet coke
I was overcharged for a simple item or service.


Or they would call my mother
They threatened to take action against me for not paying.


Out where the skies are black
In areas where there is a high level of crime or danger.


And they wait for another victim to pass on
Criminals or those inclined to take advantage of others are on the lookout for unsuspecting individuals.


Out where the kids are green
In places where there are naive or inexperienced individuals.


And are thick enough to left themselves be conned
Those individuals are susceptible to deceit or fraud.


Yes I went there-bingo
I did go to those areas and experienced what they had to offer.


and I found out
I obtained new knowledge or experience.


Yes I discovered-bingo
I acquired a new understanding through my experiences.




Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nicholashannigan6930

โ€‹@matthewdevereux1288
I knew Toby when I lived in Pimlico London. His flat shared my flats balcony overlooking St George's Square Pimlico.
He was a kid back then 1996/97
Lovely kid. Bright talented & a pleasure to have known.

Does anyone have his cause of death?
I cannot find anything?
Very unusual?!

Thanks in advance.



All comments from YouTube:

@richtw

He actually seems to be singing live, and a hell of a lot better than most!

@JayM-wg7dd

He isn't though.

@martint5103

Rest in peace mate. Thanks for the crazy memories, your presence always made the evenings more fun. We will all miss you.

@meeshrosenberg1983

He died??

@matthewdevereux1288

@MeeshRosenberg Yes, he died

@meeshrosenberg1983

@Matthew Devereux shame

@nicholashannigan6930

โ€‹@matthewdevereux1288
I knew Toby when I lived in Pimlico London. His flat shared my flats balcony overlooking St George's Square Pimlico.
He was a kid back then 1996/97
Lovely kid. Bright talented & a pleasure to have known.

Does anyone have his cause of death?
I cannot find anything?
Very unusual?!

Thanks in advance.

@blueblackpepper

My 14-year-old self was in love with Catch. Pity they didn't last long. Still think this is a class pop song, and they're all pretty damn sexy...

@sophiecrooke2375

I loved this song! Can't find it on Spotify?

@solcutta3661

As a 48yr old this is cool.. I didnt even know of them in 97 in my 20s.

More Comments

More Versions