Guns 'n' Wankers was a punk rock band, formed by ex-members of British punk… Read Full Bio ↴Guns 'n' Wankers was a punk rock band, formed by ex-members of British punk band Snuff, and rock band The Wildhearts in early 1990. The band consisted of Duncan Redmonds (Vocals, guitar), Patrice Walters (Drums, vocals) and Joolz Dean (Bass guitar, vocals). The three formed the band on the same day Snuff played their farewell gig (now reformed) at the Kilburn National and Walters was released of duty with The Wildhearts. On the off chance, Duncan gave Walters a call after seeing him play in a band called The Milk Monitors a few years before. In turn, Walters called his old mate Joolz Dean and the line-up was complete. Originally the band were to be called Cunts n' Wankers but they thought better of it.

After touring up and down the United Kingdom with the likes of Leatherface, NOFX and Wat Tyler, the band set about recording demos. This coincided with a tour of the Basque region in Spain, where copies of the demos sold like hot cakes. On their return, Sean of Wat Tyler and the man behind Rugger Bugger Records put up the modest money to record a Guns n' Wankers album, which was recorded and produced by Andy Davies in Hitchin, Herts UK. The recordings were originally released on Rugger Bugger Records as three 7" EPs: Hardcore, Pop, and Metal (A Silly EP was free with an issue of Fear & Loathing 'zine in very limited numbers). However, when NOFX’s Fat Mike showed an interest in releasing the album on legendary US punk label Fat Wreck Chords, he dispensed with all the material from Metal and one from Hardcore. The remainder was released as an eight track album called For Dancing And Listening on Fat Wreck Chords. The album was well received and continues to be highly regarded by the Punk fraternity. Unfortunately, soon after the band split due to the reformation of Snuff. Pat Walters went on to play with singer-songwriter Marc Carroll in a band called The Hormones and Joolz formed punk band Dogpiss. However, some Guns n' Wankers recordings remain un-released and plans are in the offing to correct this.

Surprise
Guns 'n' Wankers Lyrics

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Surprise, no warning
Smiling eyes, no warning

Just two arms around you
Might just make sense

Fine surprise, no warning
Smiling eyes, no warning

Just to watch you sleeping
Might just make sense

Nothing to say
No need to tell you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Guns 'n' Wankers's song Surprise talk about the overwhelming feeling of falling for someone unexpectedly. The lyrics use the phrase "Surprise, no warning" to show that emotions can take us by surprise, and even when it's unexpected, it can still make sense. The lines "Just two arms around you might just make sense" and "Just to watch you sleeping might just make sense" represent the peace and comfort that come with being with someone you care for. The words "no need to tell you, Nothing to say" indicate that sometimes words cannot express the emotions and feelings you have for someone.

In essence, the song emphasizes the beauty of love and how it can catch us off guard, but still make all the sense in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Surprise, no warning
Unexpected event, no anticipation

Smiling eyes, no warning
Pleasant facial expression, not previously displayed

Just two arms around you
Physical embrace

Might just make sense
Could be reasonable or understandable

Fine surprise, no warning
Great unexpected event, no prior notification

Just to watch you sleeping
Merely observing you rest

Might just make sense
Could be reasonable or understandable

Nothing to say
No words necessary

No need to tell you
No requirement to inform or express to you

Contributed by Henry V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.