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The first two albums, 'the Human Menagerie' and 'The Psychomodo', were released under the name 'Cockney Rebel'. The original line-up split after the second album, due to contractual and 'personal' reasons. During their last tour, most of the band had to perform as session musicians. Steve Harley reformed the band at the end of 1974, releasing 'The Best Years Of Our Lives' album under the name 'Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel', with the original drummer Stuart Elliot.
Make Me Smile
Cockney Rebel Lyrics
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And pulled the rebel to the floor
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
For only metal, what a bore!
Blue eyes, blue eyes
How come you tell so many lies?
Or do what you want, running wild
There's nothing left, all gone and run away
Maybe you'll tarry for a while
It's just a test, a game for us to play
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Resist, resist
It's from yourself, you have to hide, oh
Come up and see me to make me smile, oh
Or do what you want, running wild
There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth
Can you ignore my faith in everything
'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth
Away, away
And don't say maybe you'll try
To come up and see me to make me smile
Or do what you want just running wild
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
Come up and see me
The lyrics in Cockney Rebel's song "Make Me Smile" speak of a romantic relationship that has gone sour. The singer's lover has done everything they could to hurt them, breaking every code and making a fool out of the singer. Despite all of this, the singer of the song still longs for their lover and seeks their presence to make them smile. The song speaks of the internal struggles associated with love, where one may be convinced to resist moving on from the relationship, despite knowing deep down that it is not worth it.
The lyrics are particularly expressive as they use colorful imagery to describe the scenario, such as "pulled the rebel to the floor" and "you've taken everything from my belief in Mother Earth". The line "Blue eyes, blue eyes, how come you tell so many lies?" is particularly powerful, indicating how the singer feels that their lover has been deceptive all along. The phrase "Or do what you want, running wild", repeated throughout the song, expresses how the singer longs for their lover to come back to them but knows that they can't change them; the rebel will continue to do what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
You've done it all, you've broken every code
You have experienced and done everything possible, even breaking the unspoken rules.
And pulled the rebel to the floor
You have brought down the rebel, making them conform to societal norms.
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
You ruined the fun, and there is no justification for it.
For only metal, what a bore!
You did all this just for the sake of power, which is quite uninspiring.
Blue eyes, blue eyes. How come you tell so many lies?
Your blue eyes may be captivating, but your compulsive lying is not.
Come up and see me, make me smile. Or do what you want, running wild.
Show me some love, make me happy or do what you want, and don't care about me.
There's nothing left, all gone and run away. Maybe you'll tarry for a while.
All that was present before is now gone, but you might stay for some time.
It's just a test, a game for us to play. Win or lose, it's hard to smile.
Life is like a game, where winning or losing does not guarantee happiness.
Resist, resist. It's from yourself, you have to hide, oh.
Fighting against one's desires is something personal and not easily disclosed.
There ain't no more, you've taken everything from my belief in Mother Earth.
You have taken away all that was left of my belief system founded on Mother Earth's principles.
Can you ignore my faith in everything? 'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth.
Do you have the ability to disregard my faith in everything? Because I firmly believe in faith's essence and its significance.
Away, away! And don't say maybe you'll try
Please keep a distance and don't even consider attempting to amend your actions.
To come up and see me to make me smile. Or do what you want just running wild.
Show up with the intent of making me smile, or reconsider our connection and go on living recklessly.
Come up and see me, make me smile. Or do what you want, running wild.
Either care about me and make me happy, or don't and do whatever you wish to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steve Harley
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@bbathoorn
I just heard the sad news that Steve has passed away. For 49 years now, a smile appears on my face when I hear this beautiful song. It will always make me smile.
@drusuth5915
And me too.
@tonymccarty1334
Me too 😢
@brubeker12
My sons birth song
@phillipbonner9944
A sad day Rest in Peace Steve Harley 😢
@doraldeddy1836
Steve RIP. Having this played at my funeral! Just a great song from my younger years, and it makes me smile❤
@williamsanderson4743
RIP Steve Harley. This song brings back great memories.
@williamsanderson4743
@@GhostOfJohnLennon69 You're wrong on all counts. I bought this single when I was 16. I'm also a Lennon fan. But not a fan of people who hide behind his name anonymously!
@antoniosilvestro9045
Great performer. 😢 Sad news. RIP 🙏
@sitcorocket
Agree..great performer and instantly recognisable voice.rip you legend 😢