… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Dury (1942-2000) was an English singer, songwriter, and bandleader.
Born on 12th May 1942, he is best known as founder and lead singer of the British band Ian Dury and the Blockheads, though he began his musical career in pub-rock act Kilburn & the High Roads. He wrote many famous songs including "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", "What a Waste", and "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll". He died on 27th March 2000.
At the age of seven, Dury contracted polio; very likely, he believed, from a swimming pool at Southend on Sea during the 1949 polio epidemic. After six weeks in a full plaster cast in Truro hospital, he was moved to Black Notley Hospital, Braintree, Essex, where he spent a year and a half before going to Chailey Heritage Craft School, East Sussex, in 1951. Chailey was a school and hospital for disabled children, and believed in toughening them up, contributing to the observant and determined person Dury became.
Uncoolohol
Ian Dury Lyrics
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The war cry of the raging drunken sot
That sends unwelcome pains right up your bot
It bellows forth from cooperate windows all night long
mucks up common thought of right and wrong
Uncoolohol uncoolohol
Can sends your senses reeling to the brink
Watch your poison breath and
Outlook puke and fall
Loose all sense of reason, too much style
Uncoolohol uncoolohol uncool
The war cry of the boozer of the booze
In normal state of little left to loose
Winced and witnessed blood and bandage
Not a care splashing
Noxious liquids everywhere
Uncoolohol uncoolohol
Uncoolohol uncoolohol uncoolohol
Uncoolohol uncoolohol uncoolohol uncool
The lyrics to Ian Dury's song Uncoolohol are a commentary on the negative effects of alcohol on individuals and society. The repetitive use of the phrase "war cry" emphasizes the aggressive and harmful nature of drunken behavior. The phrase "unwelcome pains right up your bot" suggests that the actions of the drunken sot cause physical discomfort to those around them.
The chorus of the song, "Uncoolohol uncoolohol," highlights the idea that alcohol consumption is not cool or glamorous, as it is often portrayed in popular culture. Instead, it leads to loss of control, impaired judgment, and even violence. The line "Watch your poison breath and Outlook puke and fall" emphasizes the physical and mental effects of alcohol, including nausea, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
In the final verse, the lyrics suggest that drunken behavior leads to a disregard for personal safety and the safety of others. The line "Winced and witnessed blood and bandage" implies that violence and injury are common occurrences in environments where alcohol is consumed excessively. The phrase "Noxious liquids everywhere" reinforces the idea that excessive alcohol consumption results in a disregard for cleanliness and hygiene.
Line by Line Meaning
Fa la la la la
The drunken sot's war cry, belted out relentlessly, causing discomfort and annoyance.
That sends unwelcome pains right up your bot
The cry causes physical discomfort and annoyance in the listener.
It bellows forth from cooperate windows all night long
The cry is heard all throughout the night from office buildings.
Mucks up common thought of right and wrong
The cry disrupts rational thinking and corrupts moral values.
Uncoolohol uncoolohol
The chant of those who indulge in alcohol excessively.
Can sends your senses reeling to the brink
The consumption of alcohol can cause sensory overload and impair judgment.
Watch your poison breath and Outlook puke and fall
Be mindful of your toxic breath and avoid vomiting and collapsing.
Loose all sense of reason, too much style
Excessive drinking can impair decision making and judgment.
The war cry of the boozer of the booze
The cry is the rallying call of those addicted to alcohol.
In normal state of little left to loose
These individuals have lost everything due to their addiction.
Winced and witnessed blood and bandage
They have seen and experienced the physical harm caused by alcoholism.
Not a care splashing
Despite the consequences, they continue to consume alcohol recklessly.
Noxious liquids everywhere
The environment is filled with the stench and damage of alcohol abuse.
Uncoolohol uncoolohol
The repetition of the chant emphasizes the destructive nature of alcohol addiction.
Uncoolohol uncoolohol uncoolohol
The threefold chant represents the cyclical nature of addiction and its relentless grip on the individual.
Uncoolohol uncoolohol uncoolohol uncool
The final addition of 'uncool' further emphasizes the negative consequences of alcohol addiction.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE (GB) CHARLES, IAN ROBINS DURY
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