Many of the songs contain references to places and hang-outs local to Newport. Much of the humour comes from the adoption of hip-hop style and language, adapted into the local South Wales vernacular, partly to poke fun at "chav culture". Their music also satirises gangsta rap by highlighting the disparity between the band's deliberately unglamorous image, and the media hype and glamour usually associated with gangsta rap.
The group recorded 6 albums between 2000 and 2004 before gaining a major record deal and were signed to the East/West record label, the home of rock band The Darkness. Rumours suggest that GLC was signed after record label bosses heard The Darkness playing GLC tracks whilst on tour (source: BBC Radio 1 - GLC Documentary). GLC went on to support The Darkness in the latter stages of their UK tour.
GLC's first UK chart entry was "Half-Man Half-Machine" / "Self Suicide", which reached the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart. When group member Dwain Xain Zedong was phoned by BBC chart presenter Wes on the Official Chart Show to be informed of this, Xain informed the rest of the band that they had reached number 1, much to the shock of the DJ. "Half Man Half Machine" was a surreal song about one of the members (Eggsy) believing he was a robot, dressing up in foil, and going to the shops to buy ten fags and some crisps. The song namechecks many well-known 1980s 8-bit computer systems including Binatone, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, ZX81 and BBC Micro.
In August 2004, the group reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart with "Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do". With the tagline "The gun is the tool, the mind is the weapon", this track - again satirising the American hip hop scene - was a popular radio hit. The B-side was the album track, "Soap Bar".
Their first nationally-released album was called Greatest Hits, the name a play on both the group's previous lack of commercial success and their "stoner" image; it compiled a mixture of new material and selections from their previous six unofficial albums. It was released in September 2004, and debuted at number 5 in the UK Albums Chart. This album was released in May 2005 in the US with the title Straight Outta Newport with cover art similar to NWA's album Straight Outta Compton. However, this version of the album was missing two tracks - "Maggot" and "You Knows I Loves You".
Their next single release was "Your Mother's Got a Penis", with an accompanying video based on a supermarket theme. "Your Mother's Got a Penis" first appeared on their album The Manifesto, and reached #14 in the UK. This song is based on a sample of Greg Philinganes' track "Behind The Mask" (originally by the Yellow Magic Orchestra and later covered by Eric Clapton in 1987).
The band - informally known as "the Chain" or simply "the GLC" - released "You Knows I Loves You Baby", a parody of 1980s love songs from the albums Greatest Hits and The Manifesto, on 13 December 2004; this reached number 22 in the UK chart. "Your Missus Is A Nutter" is the first single from second album Safe As Fuck. The album was originally going to be called "Safety In Numbers", a tribute to the album Power in Numbers by alternative L.A. rap group Jurassic 5. The single reached #14 in the UK. They dedicated the song to Victoria Beckham, which resulted in them being summoned by the Newport mayor's office, who also objected to the title of their album, Safe as Fuck.
In June 2010 the GLC played at a student ball in Cambridge. During the last song there was a stage invasion which caused the stage to collapse; no one was injured. On 25 September 2010 the GLC hosted a celebrity golf challenge in Newport featuring Howard Marks, Dirty Sanchez, Super Furry Animals, The Automatic and many other Welsh stars.
You Don't Know
Goldie Lookin' Chain Lyrics
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The way a pig sweats on a hot day
'cause I'm feelin' real sexy, baby, real sexy, ooh yeah
That's right, I'm gonna put me a sexy video on
I'm gonna massage some oil into my body, baby
'cause I'm gonna get tight with you, yeah
I wanna take you to McDonald's with a candle
I see you walkin' on the way home from work
Your Tesco tunic really drives me berserk
I'm for real, it ain't no quirk
My love is lurkin' the way a rapist would lurk
In a bush, or a car park in town
I bought you this necklace, it cost me 12 pounds
From Argos, Elizabeth Duke
Maybe you're the skywalker to my Luke
The Darth to the vader, flip over the crossfader
I'll serenade you with a bag of space raiders
Or Walkers or Smiths or maybe even Quavers
'cause my love for you is like drugs for ravers
With glow sticks and funny hats on
I loves you more than I loves my bong
Fantasy
You and me baby
You and me baby
Oh, you fuckin' knows I love you right
But the thing is it's like this
You see, I can feel it inside
I can't explain how it feels
My sexual love is for real
Girl, you knows it's true, like Milli Vanilli
I'll buy you ten fags on a day trip to Caerphilly
I'm after your heart, oh, don't you see?
And your three kids doesn't bother me
You know
I'll give you a rose, pull out your chair when we eat
Fuck I can't, in McDonald's it's a bolted seat
Don't matter 'cause I'm here with you
With a medium value meal and a chocolate sundae too
Later on I'll come and help you sign on
I'll stare into your eyes, the housin' benefits gone wrong
Don't worry, baby it won't take too long
I'm just sittin', I'm just waitin', I'm just writin' this song
You know that, time passes and I'm lovin' every second
Buyin' chips for you is as lovely as I reckoned
You're Victoria Spice, I'm David Beckham
If you were Dellboy, I'd be the streets of Peckham
Why don't you come to me? Why can't you see?
My love for you is like Matt Bolan to a tree
Dance with me
You and me, baby
You and me, baby
Tonight
I'll take you for a ride, we won't go far
You've been runnin' through my mind like a shinin' star
We've got plenty of time to make sweet love
"'cause tonight's the night we take off the glove
You know what I mean, you're takin' the pill
Don't worry, I'll sort out the bill
Supported by the D-H-S-S
With family allowance, we'll sort out the mess
What's it gonna take to get your attention?
A tracksuit and gold chain and semi erection
Say no more, I can feel the tear
You can smokes my fags and drinks my beer
I'll never want another like I want you
To prove my love, I gotta tattoo, on my bollocks
I was gonna have your name but I only got initials
'cause I couldn't stand the pain
My physical love
You and me baby
You and me baby
Tonight
The emotional reality
You're the nicest lookin' woman outside of my sexmags
Especially with your makeup, when your wearin' your Gladrags
I gotta tell you, I gotta let you know
I wanna buy you trips down the Mecca, Bingo
We'll sit together, get four in a row
And win a China dog and with it too a family show
This is romance, how it should be done
When it's you and me together, it can only spell fun
We'll walk together, buy some meat in the market
I'll piss on the car, you'll smile and park it
I've got to tell you about somethin' I think
Without you and my chain I'm the weakest link
So get down, baby, and feel my love
I'll get you drunk in Weatherspoons, into a bush I shove
I'll have a grope and get the last bus
A romantic date, just the two of us
Yeah, one time
You and me baby
You and me baby
Tonight
Electrical Love
You and me baby
You and me baby
Tonight
I'm feeling kind of, kind of sexy, baby
What say you put on that exercise video
And I'll watch you sweat? Oh yeah
That damn video with Felicity Kendal
Damn, you can shit, baby
And your makin' me feel kinda itchy
And damn, I'm gonna go put the mask and gloves on
Oh, yeah, yeah
Take 'em off, baby
Just take them
Fuck the music
Take them off
Just, oh, freak this shit, man
Turn the fuckin' tape off, man
The song "You Don't Know" by Goldie Lookin' Chain is a humorous and somewhat absurd commentary on love and relationships. The lyrics are an odd mixture of sexual innuendo, awkward attempts at romance, and bizarre statements. The song seems to be sung from the perspective of a man who is hopelessly in love with a woman who may or may not share his feelings. He makes strange attempts at courtship, such as offering to take her to McDonald's with a candle and massaging oil into his body, while also making somewhat disturbing remarks about his love lurking like a rapist would.
The lyrics also make references to popular culture, such as Star Wars and Milli Vanilli, adding to the overall absurdity of the song. The chorus repeats the phrase "You and me baby" multiple times, perhaps emphasizing the singer's desperate desire for companionship and love, despite his odd behavior and strange comments.
Overall, "You Don't Know" is a satirical take on love and relationships, made entertaining by the use of bizarre and unexpected lyrics and references to pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make you sweat
I'm going to make you work and exert yourself
The way a pig sweats on a hot day
Just like a pig sweats on a hot day
'cause I'm feelin' real sexy, baby, real sexy, ooh yeah
Because I am feeling very attractive and desirable
That's right, I'm gonna put me a sexy video on
Indeed, I will play a sensuous video for my viewing pleasure
I'm gonna massage some oil into my body, baby
I will apply oil onto my skin to enhance sensuality
'cause I'm gonna get tight with you, yeah
Because I am going to become intimately close to you
I wanna take you to McDonald's with a candle
I desire to bring you to McDonald's and create a romantic atmosphere with a candle
Girl, it's my love you can't handle
Girl, you are not capable of handling my love
I see you walkin' on the way home from work
I observe you walking on your way back from work
Your Tesco tunic really drives me berserk
Your Tesco tunic greatly arouses and excites me
I'm for real, it ain't no quirk
I am genuinely serious, it is not a peculiar trait
My love is lurkin' the way a rapist would lurk
My affection is waiting and watching like a rapist would
In a bush, or a car park in town
In a bush or a parking lot within the city
I bought you this necklace, it cost me 12 pounds
I purchased this necklace for you, it cost me 12 pounds
From Argos, Elizabeth Duke
I bought it from Argos, the jewelry brand Elizabeth Duke
Maybe you're the skywalker to my Luke
Perhaps you are the one who walks beside me, like Luke Skywalker
The Darth to the vader, flip over the crossfader
The Darth Vader to my Vader, let's change the music turntable
I'll serenade you with a bag of space raiders
I will serenade you with a bag of space-themed chips
Or Walkers or Smiths or maybe even Quavers
Or chips from brands like Walkers, Smiths, or Quavers
'cause my love for you is like drugs for ravers
Because my love for you is like drugs are to people who attend raves
With glow sticks and funny hats on
With glowing sticks and amusing hats worn by ravers
I loves you more than I loves my bong
I love you more than I love my smoking device
Fantasy
An imaginative and idealized concept
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
Oh, you fuckin' knows I love you right
Oh, you absolutely know that I love you, right?
But the thing is it's like this
However, let me explain the situation
You see, I can feel it inside
You see, I can sense it deep within
I can't explain how it feels
I cannot articulate the sensation
My sexual love is for real
My sexual affection is genuine
Girl, you knows it's true, like Milli Vanilli
Girl, you know it's true, just like the pop duo Milli Vanilli
I'll buy you ten fags on a day trip to Caerphilly
I will purchase ten cigarettes during our day trip to Caerphilly
I'm after your heart, oh, don't you see?
I am pursuing your love and affection, can't you perceive it?
And your three kids doesn't bother me
The fact that you have three children does not concern or trouble me
You know
You understand
I'll give you a rose, pull out your chair when we eat
I will present you with a rose and assist you with your dining chair
Fuck I can't, in McDonald's it's a bolted seat
Actually, I cannot do that. In McDonald's, the seats are bolted down
Don't matter 'cause I'm here with you
It doesn't matter because I am here with you
With a medium value meal and a chocolate sundae too
With a medium-priced meal and an additional chocolate sundae
Later on I'll come and help you sign on
Later, I will come and assist you with signing on to something
I'll stare into your eyes, the housin' benefits gone wrong
I will gaze deeply into your eyes, like the unfortunate situation with housing benefits
Don't worry, baby it won't take too long
Do not fret, my dear, it will not take an excessive amount of time
I'm just sittin', I'm just waitin', I'm just writin' this song
I am simply sitting, waiting, and composing this song
You know that, time passes and I'm lovin' every second
You are aware that time is passing, and I am enjoying every moment
Buyin' chips for you is as lovely as I reckoned
Purchasing chips for you is just as delightful as I anticipated
You're Victoria Spice, I'm David Beckham
You are like Victoria Spice, and I am like David Beckham
If you were Dellboy, I'd be the streets of Peckham
If you were Dellboy, I would be the streets of Peckham (both characters from a British sitcom)
Why don't you come to me? Why can't you see?
Why don't you come to me? Why aren't you able to understand?
My love for you is like Matt Bolan to a tree
My love for you is like Matt Bolan's connection to a tree (T. Rex singer)
Dance with me
Dance together with me
You and me, baby
You and me, my dear
Tonight
This evening
I'll take you for a ride, we won't go far
I'll accompany you for a drive, but it won't be a long journey
You've been runnin' through my mind like a shinin' star
You have been occupying my thoughts like a bright star
We've got plenty of time to make sweet love
We have ample time to engage in romantic activities
'cause tonight's the night we take off the glove
Because tonight is the night we let go of inhibitions
You know what I mean, you're takin' the pill
You understand my intention, you are consuming the contraceptive pill
Don't worry, I'll sort out the bill
Do not worry, I will take care of the payment
Supported by the D-H-S-S
Supported by the Department of Health and Social Security
With family allowance, we'll sort out the mess
With the financial support of family allowance, we will resolve any difficulties
What's it gonna take to get your attention?
What actions or gestures are necessary to capture your focus?
A tracksuit and gold chain and semi erection
A tracksuit, a gold chain, and a partially erect penis
Say no more, I can feel the tear
No need to say anything else, I can sense the emotional vulnerability
You can smokes my fags and drinks my beer
You can smoke my cigarettes and drink my beer
I'll never want another like I want you
I will never desire anyone else the way I desire you
To prove my love, I gotta tattoo, on my bollocks
As a testament to my love, I must get a tattoo on my testicles
I was gonna have your name but I only got initials
Initially, I planned to get your name tattooed, but settled for just initials
'cause I couldn't stand the pain
Because I could not tolerate the pain
My physical love
My love that is based on physical attraction
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
Tonight
This evening
The emotional reality
The emotional truth
You're the nicest lookin' woman outside of my sexmags
You are the most attractive woman apart from those seen in my adult magazines
Especially with your makeup, when your wearin' your Gladrags
Particularly when you wear makeup and dress in your finest clothes
I gotta tell you, I gotta let you know
I must confess and inform you
I wanna buy you trips down the Mecca, Bingo
I want to take you on trips to Mecca Bingo (popular British bingo hall chain)
We'll sit together, get four in a row
We will sit together and aim to win four consecutive games in a row
And win a China dog and with it too a family show
And emerge victorious with a China dog figurine, along with a family-oriented performance
This is romance, how it should be done
This is an example of romance, the way it should be executed
When it's you and me together, it can only spell fun
When we are together, it can only result in an enjoyable time
We'll walk together, buy some meat in the market
We will stroll side by side and purchase meat from the market
I'll piss on the car, you'll smile and park it
I will urinate on the car, and you will smile and park it
I've got to tell you about somethin' I think
I must inform you about something I am contemplating
Without you and my chain I'm the weakest link
Without you and my gold chain, I am the most vulnerable and ineffectual
So get down, baby, and feel my love
Therefore, get closer to the ground, my dear, and experience my love
I'll get you drunk in Weatherspoons, into a bush I shove
I will intoxicate you at Weatherspoons (pub) then forcefully push you into a bush
I'll have a grope and get the last bus
I will engage in inappropriate physical contact and catch the final bus
A romantic date, just the two of us
A romantic outing, only the two of us
Yeah, one time
Yes, on one occasion
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
Tonight
This evening
Electrical Love
Electrically driven affection
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
You and me baby
You and me, my dear
Tonight
This evening
I'm feeling kind of, kind of sexy, baby
I am experiencing a certain level of sensuality, my dear
What say you put on that exercise video
What do you think about watching that exercise video?
And I'll watch you sweat? Oh yeah
While I observe you perspiring? Absolutely
That damn video with Felicity Kendal
That video featuring Felicity Kendal, damn
Damn, you can shit, baby
Damn, you are exceptional, my dear
And your makin' me feel kinda itchy
And you are making me feel somewhat restless
And damn, I'm gonna go put the mask and gloves on
And damn, I am going to put on a mask and gloves
Oh, yeah, yeah
Oh, yes, yes
Take 'em off, baby
Remove them, my dear
Just take them
Simply remove them
Fuck the music
Disregard the music
Take them off
Remove them
Just, oh, freak this shit, man
Just disregard this situation, man
Turn the fuckin' tape off, man
Switch off the tape, man
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW JOHN DAVID, MELVIN GENTRY, RHYS WILLIAM JOSEPH HUTCHINGS, BOBBY LOVELACE, JOHN EDWARD RUTLEDGE, BOAZ WATSON
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