GLAD TO KNOW YOU
Kitty Grant Lyrics


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"You wandered in upon my life and haven't lost me yet"
Said the turkey to the carving knife, "What you give is what you get"
"A fresh and lovely summers day we thought would never end"
Said the bloodhound to the stag at bay, "I thought you were my friend" (I thought you are my friend)
"Glad to know you", and by way of welcome, "Pleased to meet you"

"We laugh and cry as lovers will and howl at many moons"
Said the waiter as he wrote the bill, "Please return the spoons"
"As hand in hand we wander on through life's own wondrous maze"
Said Robin Hood to Little John, "There must be other ways" (There must be other ways)
"Glad to know you", a way of saying welcome, "Pleased to meet you
Pleased to meet you"

"We rest and kissed and talked and strolled, a very precious idle"
Said knife and fork to sausage roll, "It's pinky in the middle"
"And thus it seems, come rain and shine, the passion still unfolds"
Said the pike upon the angler's line, "I wish that I'd been told" (I wish that I'd been told)
"Glad to know you", and by way of welcome, "Pleased to meet you"
(I wish that I'd been told)
"Glad to know you", and by way of welcome, "Pleased to meet you"
(I wish that I'd been told)
"Glad to know you", and by way of welcome, "Pleased to meet you"




(I wish that I'd been told)
"Glad to know you"...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kitty Grant's song Glad to Know You describe different scenarios where characters express their feelings towards each other. The first verse talks about someone who entered the singer's life and hasn't left yet, in a positive way. It also mentions the idea that what you give is what you get, emphasizing the importance of reciprocity in relationships. The second verse portrays lovers who experience both happy and sad moments, as well as some funny situations such as the waiter asking for the spoons back. The last verse talks about the characters resting, kissing, talking, and walking, living a precious moment together. The last line, "I wish I'd been told" can be interpreted as the character regretting not knowing something earlier or not being warned about something.


The overall message of the song seems to be a celebration of connection and relationships in different forms. It hints at the idea that people learn from each other, that they experience good and bad moments together, and that life is a maze that can be navigated alongside others. The title and main phrase of the song, "Glad to Know You", also serves as a way of expressing welcome and appreciation towards the people the characters encounter.


Line by Line Meaning

You wandered in upon my life and haven't lost me yet
Suggesting that the person came into her life unexpectedly but she is happy they did and she hopes that they never lose each other.


Said the turkey to the carving knife, "What you give is what you get"
Comparing her relationship with someone to the relationship between a turkey and a carving knife. Saying that if someone gives their all in the relationship, they will receive the same.


"A fresh and lovely summers day we thought would never end"
Remembering a beautiful day that seemed to last forever.


Said the bloodhound to the stag at bay, "I thought you were my friend" (I thought you are my friend)
Comparing her relationship with someone to the relationship between a bloodhound and a stag. Saying that she felt betrayed by the person she thought was her friend.


"We laugh and cry as lovers will and howl at many moons"
Describing the ups and downs of a typical relationship and the shared experiences between two people.


Said the waiter as he wrote the bill, "Please return the spoons"
Imagining a scenario where a waiter has to ask a customer to return the spoons taken from the restaurant.


"As hand in hand we wander on through life's own wondrous maze"
Describing the journey of life, and how walking it with someone else can make it much more interesting and fulfilling.


Said Robin Hood to Little John, "There must be other ways" (There must be other ways)
Comparing her relationship with someone to the relationship between Robin Hood and Little John. Saying that there must be other ways to achieve their goals in the relationship.


"We rest and kissed and talked and strolled, a very precious idle"
Recollecting a beautiful and precious moment in their relationship where they kissed, talked, and walked hand in hand.


Said knife and fork to sausage roll, "It's pinky in the middle"
Imagining a funny conversation between a knife, fork, and a sausage roll about where to hold it while eating.


"And thus it seems, come rain and shine, the passion still unfolds"
Expressing how their love continued to grow through good times and bad.


Said the pike upon the angler's line, "I wish that I'd been told" (I wish that I'd been told)
Comparing her relationship with someone to the relationship between a pike and an angler. Thinking that they should have known something before it happened.


"Glad to know you", and by way of welcome, "Pleased to meet you"
Using this phrase as a way of welcoming someone new.


"Glad to know you", a way of saying welcome, "Pleased to meet you Pleased to meet you"
Repeating the phrase as a friendly greeting.


"Glad to know you"...
Leaving the song open-ended, with a final thought about how happy she is to know the person in her life.




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@ChazJankel

haven't heard that in a long long time-still sounds fresh...........i co wrote this song with Ian Dury and produced this at my old studio........ Eastcote Studios in Kensal Rise, West London in the early eighties.........

@FerranCapo

Your song 'boy' is getting played nowadays in late night early morning house parties down here ;-)

@Destroylestien

I have been a huge fan of 3mil Synths...play it all over the world still today in my DJ sets. So killer

@TONEBHURT

SouL sensation brother Chaz Jankel 😎 You are truly one of my all-time faves.....since I bought the import 45 single of your Ai No Corrida @1980. What a pleasure πŸ‘ Ian Drury too!.....Wow😎 fantastic

@deweyschneebly4074

It sure does Chaz. Rest assured this, Ai No and Screamers are being played tomorrow night in The Tavern Prestwick Scotland by Mr. Jaimie McArthur the most musically enlightened DJ around these parts. Thanks for everything Chaz. (BTW I still got Ian's Grolsch bottle from Hay on Wye!)

@riknieuwendaal5307

What happened to Kitty Chaz?

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@DYORmusic

Legendary record. The way these intro synths come in for the chorus is just 🀌

@TheMartijn471

Amazing 1983!

@3599515

Bought this when it came out, and still listen to it all these years later. The flip side "Stop Wasting Your Time" is fab as well. But then both songs were written by Chaz Jankel and Ian Dury. Say no more...

@lil_scrubby2566

I love this song. Took me forever to find it as l didnt know the title. It's so unique and sweet. Well done Mr.Jury .πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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