Jackpot
English Beat Lyrics
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Well look at that
Say hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
You got your jackpot
You got your jackpot when you hit the top
You got your jackpot
You got your jackpot when you call the shots
What a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joyful sound
Say what a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joyful sound
A woman's touch
A woman's touch is here tonight, aha
A woman's touch
A woman's touch for me tonight
Say what a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joyful sound
Say so, oh lord
Say what a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joyful sound
Good God
Say hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Say I was walking down the road
With my heavy, heavy load
Try to keep it secret
But now everybody knows
Darling won't you stay
Please don't stand in love's way
Darling won't you stay
I just can't stand another day
'Cause you're a pretty young lady
Come make a tease
You're a pretty young lady, ah
You're a pretty young lady, lord
Ah, you're a pretty young lady, whoa
If you're getting hot
You gotta enter the spot
'Cause this one's called jack pot
Boy
Say do you feel alright
Did the beat come all over you tonight?
Say did we make it right
Did the beat come all over you tonight?
Say what a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joyful sound
Say what a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joy
What a joyful sound
Say hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Ey Roger, what
I'm sorry to say
But I'm on my way
I won't be back for many a day
Say goodbye everybody
Goodbye everybody
Goodbye everybody
Say goodbye everybody
Say it's a love and unity song
Goodbye everybody
Say goodbye everybody
Goodbye everybody, yeah
I say I'm sorry to say
But I'm on my way
I won't be back for many a day
The English Beat's song "Jackpot" is a cheerful, lively song about hitting the jackpot in life. The song celebrates success and the joy that comes with it. It opens with the line "Great song's called the jackpot, well look at that," before jumping into a chorus of "Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah" and "You got your jackpot."
The lyrics talk about the different ways in which people can hit the jackpot, both figuratively and literally. The second verse refers to a "woman's touch" being a jackpot, with the singer celebrating the joy that comes with love and companionship. The lyrics also reference secrets and the idea of keeping them hidden, as well as the fleeting nature of success: "I'm sorry to say, but I'm on my way, I won't be back for many a day."
Overall, the song is an upbeat, optimistic celebration of life's successes and the happiness that comes with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Great song's called the jackpot
This is a great song titled Jackpot.
Well look at that
Look at this; it's amazing.
Say hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
You got your jackpot
You have achieved success.
You got your jackpot when you hit the top
You have reached success when you hit the peak of your career.
You got your jackpot
You have achieved success.
You got your jackpot when you call the shots
You have achieved success when you are in control of your situation.
Say what a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joyful sound
This sounds amazing and makes me happy.
Say what a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joyful sound
This sounds amazing and makes me happy.
A woman's touch
A woman is present and playing a role in this situation.
A woman's touch is here tonight, aha
A woman is here and playing a role in this situation tonight.
A woman's touch
A woman is present and playing a role in this situation.
A woman's touch for me tonight
A woman's involvement in this situation is beneficial to me tonight.
Say what a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joyful sound
This sounds amazing and makes me happy.
Say so, oh lord
Expressing strong approval or agreement with the situation.
Say what a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joyful sound
This sounds amazing and makes me happy.
Good God
An expression of surprise or amazement.
Say hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Say I was walking down the road
I was walking along the way.
With my heavy, heavy load
I was carrying a heavy burden.
Try to keep it secret
I was trying to keep it confidential.
But now everybody knows
But now everyone is aware of the situation.
Darling won't you stay
Please don't leave me.
Please don't stand in love's way
Don't interfere with our love.
Darling won't you stay
Please don't leave me.
I just can't stand another day
I cannot bear to live another day without you.
'Cause you're a pretty young lady
You are a beautiful and young woman.
Come make a tease
Please tease me playfully.
You're a pretty young lady, ah
You are a beautiful and young woman.
You're a pretty young lady, lord
You are a beautiful and young woman.
Ah, you're a pretty young lady, whoa
You are a beautiful and young woman.
If you're getting hot
If you are feeling aroused.
You gotta enter the spot
You should come inside the venue.
'Cause this one's called jack pot
Because this event is called Jackpot.
Boy
A term of address or reference for a male, often used playfully or casually.
Say do you feel alright
Are you feeling good?
Did the beat come all over you tonight?
Did you become deeply involved in the rhythm of the music tonight?
Say did we make it right
Did we perform adequately?
Did the beat come all over you tonight?
Did you become deeply involved in the rhythm of the music tonight?
Say what a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joyful sound
This sounds amazing and makes me happy.
Say what a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joy
What a wonderful feeling.
What a joyful sound
This sounds amazing and makes me happy.
Say hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Hip, hip horray, yeah
Let's cheer and celebrate with joy.
Ey Roger, what
Hey Roger, what's up?
I'm sorry to say
I am regretful to inform you.
But I'm on my way
But I am leaving now to go somewhere else.
I won't be back for many a day
I will be gone for a long time.
Say goodbye everybody
Say farewell to everyone.
Goodbye everybody
Farewell to everyone.
Goodbye everybody
Farewell to everyone.
Say goodbye everybody
Say farewell to everyone.
Say it's a love and unity song
This is a song about love and unity.
Goodbye everybody
Farewell to everyone.
Say goodbye everybody
Say farewell to everyone.
Goodbye everybody, yeah
Farewell to everyone.
I say I'm sorry to say
I apologize for disappointing you.
But I'm on my way
But I am leaving now to go somewhere else.
I won't be back for many a day
I will be gone for a long time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER CHARLERY, ANDREW COX, ANDY COX, EVERETT MORTON, DAVID STEELE, DAVID WAKELING
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@christinekiki2264
J ecoutais dans les années 80,et c est un plaisir de les réécouté ! C est joyeux et de la bonne musique, du bon ska
@blondieska2933
Top tune, Ranking Roger RIP
@johnpreston381
Memory’s from the sky bolt, good old days
@ryanwells2747
We used to listen to this album over and over when I was a kid at summer camp, I'm guessing 85 I'm not a ska fan overall but this guy did it for me :)
@msheff42
Hip Hip Hooray!
@scottydee80
RIP Rankin Roger :(
@kenbarthSimAV8tor
Love 80s Ska eh!
@Audykun
Good Bye Rankin Roger! RIP Rudy (^_^)
@davidbspamboy
what a joy what a joy what a joy what a joy what a joyful sound. Rest in power, peace and to Roger, Saxa, Everett, and Blockhead
@speedborb3324
The dislikes are the Australians who liked the song