Spedding was raised by adoptive parents in Sheffield before moving to Birmingham. During the late 1960s and early 1970s he became known as a guitar player on sessions for Alan Price, Jack Bruce, Pete Brown's Battered Ornaments and others. During this time he was also playing jazz with Nucleus and recorded and toured with Mike Gibbs. He was a session player on Harry Nilsson's breakthrough album, Nilsson Schmilsson, recorded in London.
During 1972-74 Spedding played a central role in Sharks, initially with ex-Free bassist Andy Fraser. They recorded two albums and toured with Roxy Music. After that, he toured and recorded with John Cale. He also played with Roy Harper's occasional backing band Trigger, notably on 1975's HQ album.
In 1975 Spedding had a Top Twenty solo hit in the UK with "Motor Bikin'", but subsequently became better known as a session guitarist, appearing and recording with Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, Elton John, Brian Eno, Jack Bruce, Nick Mason and Katie Melua, amongst others. During the mid 1970s, he even took part in the Wombles' UK tour in full furry costume, whilst wielding his trademark Gibson Flying V.
Spedding recorded a version of the American singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys' song, "Wild In The Streets", on his own Hurt album. The song has since been covered by the Circle Jerks and is featured on Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.
He also was the producer of the Sex Pistols first demos, which were recorded on 15 May 1976. The three tracks recorded were "Problems", "No Feelings" and "Pretty Vacant".
He made an appearance in Paul McCartney's Give My Regards to Broad Street in 1984, playing guitar in a session with McCartney and his wife, Linda. In 1995, he played on Willy DeVille's Big Easy Fantasy, and later that year, on his album Loup Garou.
Spedding was producer of the first two albums by Canadian rockabilly band "The Razorbacks" entitled "Go to Town"(1988) and "Live a Little"(1989).
Spedding has had a long association with rockabilly legend Robert Gordon recording the classic albumn 'Live at the Lonestar' in 1989. Their cover of Springsteen's 'Fire' is reported to be the Boss' favorite version.
In 2011 Spedding and Steve Parsons (aka "Snips", former vocalist with Sharks) are back together with Martin Chambers (Pretenders) on drums, Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) on bass, and a new mysterious guitarist named Sixteen, making a five-piece band called King Mob.
Jump In My Car
Chris Spedding Lyrics
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Mmm, jump in my car, it's too far to walk on your own
(No thank you sir)
Ah, come on now, I'm a trustworthy guy
(No thank you sir)
Oh, little girl, I wouldn't tell you no lie
(I know your game)
(You're all the same)
Ooh, she's got me there but I'll get her yet
(I got you there)
No you didn't, I was catching my breath
Now look, it's starting to rain
Now baby, you'll catch your death
(Will I come home?)
Ah, come on now, it costs nothing to try
And you'll arrive home nice and dry
Mmm, jump in my car, I want to take you home
Come on, jump in my car, it's too far to walk on your own
Won't you jump in my car, I want to take you home
Come on, jump in my car, it's too far to walk on your own
(Maybe I will)
Ah, that's better now, you're talking sense
(You must keep still)
Well, if you like, I'll just put up a fence
(What made you get smart?)
Well, alright, we'll soon be on our way
(We better start)
What for?
(Because it's such a long way)
Why? where d'ya live?
(I live down south about 384 miles)
Hey, slow down, you must be joking, babe, behind that cute smile
(Oh, no I'm not)
Well, if you're not, there's only one thing to say
(And what's that?)
Get out the car, get on your way
Get out of my car
(But you just said that you'd take me home)
But it's too far
(But there's no way that I can get there alone)
I couldn't care less
(Maybe I could see you next week)
You sure look a mess
(Well, look who's talking, you got no right to speak)
Get out of my car
(You told me that you were a really nice guy)
Well, I ain't
Get out of my car
Get out of my car
You heard what I said
The lyrics of Chris Spedding's song Jump In My Car tell the story of a man trying to convince a woman to get in his car and let him take her home. The song is a conversation between the man and the woman, with the man attempting to persuade the woman to get in the car while the woman remains hesitant.
The lyrics highlight the man's persistence and reluctance to take no for an answer. He attempts to win the woman over by claiming that he is trustworthy and that he wouldn't lie to her. However, the woman remains aware of the man's intentions and accuses him of playing games. As the conversation between the two continues, it becomes clear that the man is only interested in taking the woman home for his own selfish reasons.
The lyrics of the song ultimately end with the woman rejecting the man's advances and telling him to get out of the car. The song is a commentary on the challenges that women face when dealing with men who refuse to take no for an answer and highlights the importance of respecting women's boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump in my car, I want to take you home
I want to take you home with me, so why don't you jump into my car?
Mmm, jump in my car, it's too far to walk on your own
It's too far for you to walk, so why don't you jump into my car?
(No thank you sir)
I do not want to take you up on your offer.
Ah, come on now, I'm a trustworthy guy
You can trust me.
(No thank you sir)
I still do not want to go with you.
Oh, little girl, I wouldn't tell you no lie
I would never lie to you.
(I know your game)
I see what you are trying to do.
How can you say that, we only just met
We have only just met, so why would you think that?
(You're all the same)
All girls are the same.
Ooh, she's got me there but I'll get her yet
You may have stumped me with that one, but I will figure something out.
(I got you there)
I outsmarted you.
No you didn't, I was catching my breath
You did not outsmart me, I was just catching my breath.
Now look, it's starting to rain
It is starting to rain.
Now baby, you'll catch your death
You will catch a cold if you walk home in this rain.
(Will I come home?)
Will you really take me home?
Ah, come on now, it costs nothing to try
Why not give it a shot?
And you'll arrive home nice and dry
You will reach home without getting wet.
Won't you jump in my car, I want to take you home
Why not jump into my car so that I can take you home with me?
Come on, jump in my car, it's too far to walk on your own
It's too far to walk home on your own, so why not jump into my car?
(Maybe I will)
Maybe I will take you up on your offer.
Ah, that's better now, you're talking sense
That sounds like a more reasonable idea.
(You must keep still)
You must remain quiet.
Well, if you like, I'll just put up a fence
I can build a fence if you don't want to go.
(What made you get smart?)
Why are you being so clever now?
Well, alright, we'll soon be on our way
Okay, we will be on our way soon.
(We better start)
We should start now.
What for?
For what reason?
(Because it's such a long way)
Because it's a long journey.
Why? where d'ya live?
Where do you live?
(I live down south about 384 miles)
I live about 384 miles down south.
Hey, slow down, you must be joking, babe, behind that cute smile
You must be kidding me because you're smiling sweetly.
(Oh, no I'm not)
No, I'm not joking.
Well, if you're not, there's only one thing to say
If you're serious, then there is only one thing to do.
(And what's that?)
What is that thing?
Get out the car, get on your way
Get out of my car and find your own way home.
Get out of my car
You need to get out of my car.
(But you just said that you'd take me home)
But you said you'd take me home.
But it's too far
But it's too far to take you all the way.
(But there's no way that I can get there alone)
But I have no other way to get home.
I couldn't care less
I am indifferent to your situation.
(Maybe I could see you next week)
Maybe we can meet again next week.
You sure look a mess
You look terrible.
(Well, look who's talking, you got no right to speak)
You look no better than me, so don't judge me.
You told me that you were a really nice guy
You claimed that you were a nice person.
Well, I ain't
But I am actually not nice.
You heard what I said
You clearly heard what I told you.
Contributed by Eli B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.