Saxon Street
Ezio Lyrics


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We used to play on Saxon Street
Outside Gino's after school
That's where we'd meet
Wearing black boots on Latin feet
On Saxon Street

At school they'd told us
How they'd rule the world
Then they'd smother us with their flag unfurled
And I kissed my first girl
On Saxon Street

Francesca against the window
She would press her nose
She would have loved to have been with us
But they made her mind her clothes
And I'd be brave
I'd stand and watch from outside
She'd always try and make me go
But I'd never try to hide.

We used to play on Saxon Street
Outside Gino's after school
That's where we'd meet
Wearing black boots on latin feet
On Saxon Street

Some of us run businesses
And some of us are in jail
And most of us, quite frequently
Upon a cross, get nailed

And I ask myself where am I now
And if you walked beside me
Would you realize who I was
Would you recognize me
Would it be something you were feeling
Way deep down, that told you

We used to play on Saxon Street
Outside Gino's after school
That's where we'd meet




Wearing black boots on latin feet
On Saxon Street

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ezio's "Saxon Street" paint a vivid picture of the memories of youth, friendship, and first love in a working-class neighborhood where the dreams of the young are stifled by the societal pressures of conformity, obedience, and class division. The opening verses of the song reveal the sense of nostalgia and longing for a time and place where the sense of belonging and camaraderie were the norm. Saxon Street is presented as a symbol of the roots, the past, and the identity of the singer and his friends who used to spend their time together outside Gino's shop after school. The mention of the black boots on Latin feet suggests a sense of cultural pride and style that mark the youth as different from the mainstream.


The second verse contrasts the innocence and hopefulness of youth with the harsh reality of the social norms that dictate the behavior and expectations of the young. The school, as an institution of power and authority, is presented as an agent of repression and indoctrination that teaches young minds how the world works and what their place in it should be. The mention of the flag as a symbol of nationalism and patriotism conveys the idea of the state as a manipulative force that seeks to impose its ideology on the youth. The kiss with Francesca, a girl who is constrained by traditional gender roles, suggests a glimpse of rebellion and freedom that is short-lived.


Line by Line Meaning

We used to play on Saxon Street
Memories of childhood games played on Saxon Street.


Outside Gino's after school
Gatherings with friends outside of Gino's after school.


That's where we'd meet
Saxon Street was a common meeting place for the singer and their friends.


Wearing black boots on Latin feet
The group of friends would wear black boots in their unique Latin style.


At school they'd told us
Recollections of the artist's school days.


How they'd rule the world
The authority figures at school would try to enforce their control over the students.


Then they'd smother us with their flag unfurled
The singer remembers being suffocated by the ideas and rules imposed upon them by those in authority, symbolized by the unfurled flag.


And I kissed my first girl
A memory of the artist's first romantic experience.


Francesca against the window
Describing the specifics of the intimate setting where the artist kissed Francesca.


She would press her nose
Francesca would press her nose against the window in a playful manner.


She would have loved to have been with us
Francesca wished she could have joined in on the fun outside.


But they made her mind her clothes
Francesca was restricted by societal norms and wasn't allowed to join the boys outside to play.


And I'd be brave
The singer would muster up the courage to stand outside and be with his friends despite the societal expectations.


I'd stand and watch from outside
The singer would watch Francesca from outside while she was inside.


She'd always try and make me go
Francesca would try to convince the singer to come inside with her.


But I'd never try to hide
The artist chose to stay outside and play with his friends, even if it meant breaking societal norms and not going inside with Francesca.


Some of us run businesses
Reflecting on the various paths the artist's childhood friends have taken in life.


And some of us are in jail
Not all of the singer's childhood friends had a positive outcome in life.


And most of us, quite frequently
Many of the singer's childhood friends have faced struggles and hardships in their lives.


Upon a cross, get nailed
A metaphorical image of the hardships and sacrifices faced by the artist's childhood friends.


And I ask myself where am I now
Reflecting on the artist's current position in life compared to their childhood days playing on Saxon Street.


And if you walked beside me
Speculating if someone from the artist's past joined them in the present day.


Would you realize who I was
Wondering if the singer would be recognizable to their old friend after all these years.


Would you recognize me
Questioning if the artist's old friend would be able to recognize them after all this time.


Would it be something you were feeling
Asking if their old friend would feel a sense of familiarity and connection upon seeing the singer again.


Way deep down, that told you
This feeling of familiarity and connection would come from deep within the old friend's heart.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EZIO LUNEDEI

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Comments from YouTube:

Zed Earl

I remember these guys over twenty years ago and is the reason I’m learning to play the guitar before I leave this earth 👏🏾👏🏾

Annie .C

Fantastic video, thank you for posting it.  I've had the pleasure of seeing these guys on several occasions although it's been far too long since the last time.  I absolutely love them to bits.  This was a pleasure to watch.

Annie .C

Finky Stingers McFarthing Have you seen them live?

PatrickD62

Had completely forgotten it was you who filmed this Gary... was just about my favourite piece in all my time at Anglia..great song, beautifully filmed...still stands up really well ! Cheers Pat

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Brilliant, great find, thanks for sharing! And yes please, I'd love a DVD.

Keith Jordan

I associate Ezio & Booga gigs with this former pub venue most !

Graham Rollo

Thank you Alison for introducing me to Ezio.....wherever you are

Alex Cornwall

I once talked to Ezio..it was more than 20years ago.... it was the Boat race in Cambridge. I miss you so much. Wherever you are I hope you are all well xxxx

Annie .C

Just reading the other comments, they are so NOT miming to this.  The sound is sometimes of of sync but they're not miming.  

Jon7Lane

Great to watch, but they are clearly miming to the actual album track

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