He has never toured the United States, where he is best known for the 1978 single "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, earning him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1978. A decade later, "Working On It" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. He has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (Magnet, 1978)
Deltics (Magnet, 1979)
Tennis (Magnet, 1980)
Chris Rea (Magnet, 1981)
Water Sign (Magnet, 1983)
Wired to the Moon (Magnet, 1984)
Shamrock Diaries (Magnet, 1985)
On the Beach (Magnet, 1986)
Dancing with Strangers (Magnet, 1987)
The Road to Hell (WEA, 1989)
Auberge (EastWest, 1991)
God's Great Banana Skin (EastWest, 1992)
Espresso Logic (EastWest, 1993)
La Passione (soundtrack, EastWest, 1996)
The Blue Cafe (EastWest, 1998)
The Road to Hell: Part 2 (EastWest, 1999)
King of the Beach (EastWest, 2000)
Dancing Down the Stony Road/Stony Road (Jazzee Blue, 2002
Blue Street (Five Guitars) (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
Hofner Blue Notes (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
The Blue Jukebox (Jazzee Blue, 2004)
Blue Guitars (Jazzee Blue, 2005)
The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes (Jazzee Blue, 2008)
Santo Spirito Blues (Jazzee Blue, 2011)
Road Songs for Lovers (Jazzee Blue, 2017)
One Fine Day (Rhino, limited release, 2019)
GOD
Chris Rea Lyrics
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Nobody knows which is the better way
But when that man in the sky points his finger at you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
God's great banana skin
Don't you laugh at nobody
You'll let the bad luck in
It's the way that it gets you
With every day good luck comes in the strangest of ways
Just keep your head down don't listen what your ego will say
'cause when that man in the sky points his finger at you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
God's great banana skin
Don't you laugh at nobody
You'll let the bad luck in
God's great banana skin
It's the way that it gets you
God's great banana skin
God's great banana skin
When that man in the sky points his finger at you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
God's great banana skin
Gonna get you
God's great banana skin
The lyrics to Chris Rea's song "God's Great Banana Skin" encourage listeners to be grateful for the good fortune that comes their way and to remain humble, even when things are going well. The first verse suggests that there are various ways to navigate through life, but ultimately it's important to stay true to oneself and not get caught up in comparing oneself to others. The chorus then emphasizes the unpredictability of luck, which can turn for better or worse at any moment. Rea uses the metaphor of a banana skin to convey the suddenness and arbitrariness of fate, and how even a small misstep can lead to misfortune. The final verse reinforces the idea that no one is better than anyone else, and that we should avoid arrogance or overconfidence because we never know when our luck might run out.
Overall, the song seems to be cautioning against hubris and reminding listeners to appreciate the good things in life when they come, without taking them for granted. The image of a banana skin provides a simple yet evocative symbol for the precariousness of existence, and the repetition of the phrase "God's great banana skin" reminds us that we are all subject to the whims of fate, regardless of our talents or accomplishments.
Line by Line Meaning
Go down my road running just as fast as I can
I'm moving forward quickly on my personal path.
Nobody knows which is the better way
There is no right or wrong path in life; each individual must find their own way.
But when that man in the sky points his finger at you
When confronted with a higher power and faced with accountability.
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
Self-worth is important, but so is humility in difficult situations.
God's great banana skin
Life is unpredictable and even the smallest misstep can lead to negative consequences.
Don't you laugh at nobody
Your actions can affect others and in turn affect your own luck.
You'll let the bad luck in
Making fun of others or putting them down can lead to negative karma.
It's the way that it gets you
Bad luck can happen even when we least expect it or from seemingly insignificant actions.
With every day good luck comes in the strangest of ways
Good luck can come unexpectedly and from unlikely sources.
Just keep your head down don't listen what your ego will say
Stay humble and don't let pride or arrogance cloud your judgment.
'cause when that man in the sky points his finger at you
Reminding us that we are accountable for our actions and that a higher power watches over us.
Gonna get you
Bad luck can come at any time, be prepared and stay humble.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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