The Jumbo Breakfast Roll
Pat Shortt Lyrics
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Grab a hold of that luminous jacket and shake that fuzzy head
I don't have time for a fancy breakfast or put muesli in a bowl
I just head to the stat oil garage for the jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wrapped up good and
Tight
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
Well whether you're a chippie or a sparkie or a brikie or a team just tarring the road.
Or a shower of lads coming home from the razz with a crowd or on your own
If you're working up a ladder or peeling pigs bladder or find yourself digging in a hole
There's no sight better than melting butter, from a jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wrapped up good and tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
Well just the other day after me roll and tea, in me gut I got an awful ache
I went to me doctor he said that's an artery blocker you have every morning at break
So to change my lifestyle he has me walking five miles and seeing a dietician called noel
But I can't get from my head the sight of two runny eggs on my jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wraped up good and tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
Well the years have passed on and my life has changed and now I am a different man
I have lost three stone, I'm doing a line with a girl called joan and we are both vegetarian
My cholesterol is low and my heart is good to go, but in the morning I'd sell my soul
To sit in any stat oil fore court and devour a jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wraped up good and tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
The song "Breakfast Roll" by Pat Shortt is a comical take on a typical Irish breakfast and the strong attachment many people have to it. The singer describes waking up in the morning and heading straight to the gas station to get a "jumbo breakfast roll", which includes a variety of meats and eggs wrapped tightly in a roll. The singer notes that they don't have time for a fancy breakfast and are content with this simple, hearty meal.
The song also pokes fun at the idea of the "healthy lifestyle" trend, with the singer going to the doctor after experiencing stomach pain and being told to walk and see a dietician. Despite these efforts to eat healthier, the singer still longs for the taste and comfort of the breakfast roll.
Overall, the song celebrates the cultural significance and love for a meal that may not be the healthiest but brings comfort and joy to many people's lives. It highlights the importance of tradition and humor in everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I wake up in the morning and I jump straight out of bed
I wake up early in the morning and get out of bed immediately
Grab a hold of that luminous jacket and shake that fuzzy head
I put on my bright jacket and shake my head to wake up
I don't have time for a fancy breakfast or put muesli in a bowl
I don't have time to prepare a fancy breakfast or cereal
I just head to the stat oil garage for the jumbo breakfast roll
I go to the gas station to get a large breakfast sandwich
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
The sandwich contains two eggs, two rashers of bacon, two sausages, two slices of bacon, and black and white puddings
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wrapped up good and Tight
The ingredients are stacked on top of each other before being wrapped tightly
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
If you want tea, the milk and sugar are available nearby
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
When asked if I want sauce on my sandwich, I say yes
Well whether you're a chippie or a sparkie or a brikie or a team just tarring the road.
It doesn't matter what job you have, everyone enjoys the breakfast roll
Or a shower of lads coming home from the razz with a crowd or on your own
Whether you're with a group or by yourself, everyone loves the sandwich
If you're working up a ladder or peeling pigs bladder or find yourself digging in a hole
No matter what physical job you have, the breakfast roll is a great meal
There's no sight better than melting butter, from a jumbo breakfast roll
There's nothing better than the melted butter from the sandwich
Well just the other day after me roll and tea, in me gut I got an awful ache
After eating the sandwich and tea recently, my stomach hurt
I went to me doctor he said that's an artery blocker you have every morning at break
The doctor told me that the sandwich is blocking my arteries when I eat it every morning
So to change my lifestyle he has me walking five miles and seeing a dietician called noel
To improve my health, the doctor has me walking five miles and seeing a dietician named Noel
But I can't get from my head the sight of two runny eggs on my jumbo breakfast roll
I can't get the image of the two runny eggs on my sandwich out of my head
Well the years have passed on and my life has changed and now I am a different man
Years have gone by and my life has changed, now I'm a different person
I have lost three stone, I'm doing a line with a girl called joan and we are both vegetarian
I've lost weight, I'm dating a girl named Joan, and we're both vegetarians
My cholesterol is low and my heart is good to go, but in the morning I'd sell my soul
My cholesterol is low and my heart is healthy, but in the morning I would do anything for a breakfast roll
To sit in any stat oil fore court and devour a jumbo breakfast roll
I would love to sit in a gas station and eat a large breakfast sandwich
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@antster1983
Here's a tune, lads, that means an awful lot to me. I know it means feck all to Breda down there. It's a tune called the Jumbo Breakfast Roll, and it goes somethin' like this!
Well I wake up in the morning and I jump straight outta bed
I grab a hold of me luminous jacket and shake off me auld porter head
I haven't time for the fancy breakfast or put muesli in a bowl
I'll just head to the Statoil garage, for a Jumbo Breakfast Roll.
Two eggs, two sausage, two rashers, two bacon, two puddin', one black, one white
All stacked like a tower on top of each other and rolled up good n'tight
If you're havin' some tea, the milk's over there, you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she, "Do you want some sauce on that?" Says I, "I do in my roll."
Now, whether you're a chippie or a plumber or a brickie or a team just tarring the road
Or a shower of lads comin' back from the razz with a crowd or on your own
If you¹re workin' up a ladder or peelin' pigs' bladder or find yourself diggin' in a hole
There¹s no sight better than meltin' butter, from a Jumbo Breakfast Roll!
Two eggs, two sausage, two rashers, two bacon, two puddin', one black, one white
All stacked like a tower on top of each other and rolled up good n'tight
If you're havin' some tea, the milk's over there, you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she, "Do you want some sauce on that?" Says I, "I do in my roll."
Well just the other day after me roll and tea, in me gut I got an awful ache
I went to me doctor, he said, "that's an artery blocker you have every morning at break"... Yeah, I know there's too many words, it's not bloody Bob Dylan!
So to change me lifestyle he has me walkin' five miles and seein' a dietician called Noel
But I can't get from me head the sight of two runny eggs on me Jumbo Breakfast Roll
Two eggs, two sausage, two rashers, two bacon, two puddin', one black, one white
All stacked like a tower on top of each other and rolled up good n'tight
If you're havin' some tea, the milk's over there, you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she, "Do you want some sauce on that?" Says I, "I do in my roll."
All right, lads, let's take it nice and handy now! Sad verse comin'! Sad verse comin', this'll give y'all a good bloody laugh!
Now the years have moved on and my life has changed and now I'm a different man
I'm after losin' three stone, doin' a line with a girl called Joan, and we are both vegetary-ay-an
Now my blood sugar levels are good to go, and my cholesterol is low, but in the morning I¹d sell my soul
Just to sit outside any Maxol, Emo, Shell, Statoil forecourt... and eat a Jumbo Breakfast Roll!
Two eggs, two sausage, two rashers, two bacon, two puddin', one black, one white
All stacked like a tower on top of each other and rolled up good n'tight
If you're havin' some tea, the milk's over there, you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she, "Do you want some sauce on that?" Says I, "I do in my roll."
Two eggs, two sausage, two rashers, two bacon, two puddin', one black, one white
All stacked like a tower on top of each other and rolled up good n'tight
If you're havin' some tea, the milk's over there, you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she, "Do you want some sauce on that?" Says I, "I do in my hole!"
How was that?
Thanks to Guilty_Mulburry and Keith M for their corrections to some of the lyrics. Muchly appreciated.
@lucapiresobrien3127
Well I wake up in the morning and I jump straight out of bed
Grab a hold of that luminous jacket and shake that fuzzy head
I don't have time for a fancy breakfast or put muesli in a bowl
I just head to the stat oil garage for the jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wrapped up good and
Tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
Well whether you're a chippie or a sparkie or a brikie or a team just tarring the road.
Or a shower of lads coming home from the razz with a crowd or on your own
If you're working up a ladder or peeling pigs bladder or find yourself digging in a hole
There's no sight better than melting butter, from a jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wrapped up good and tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
Well just the other day after me roll and tea, in me gut I got an awful ache
I went to me doctor he said that's an artery blocker you have every morning at break
So to change my lifestyle he has me walking five miles and seeing a dietician called noel
But I can't get from my head the sight of two runny eggs on my jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wraped up good and tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
Well the years have passed on and my life has changed and now I am a different man
I have lost three stone, I'm doing a line with a girl called joan and we are both vegetarian
My cholesterol is low and my heart is good to go, but in the morning I'd sell my soul
To sit in any stat oil fore court and devour a jumbo breakfast roll
Two eggs two rasher two sausage two bacon two puddins one black and white
All placed like a tower on top of each other and then wraped up good and tight
If you're having some tea the milks over there and you'll find sugar in the bowl
Says she do you want some sauce on that says I, I do in my roll
@brendanlawlor2253
14 years later still a banger
@birlove1471
Ah it brings me back to the days when I was working a summer job in the construction site and when I was let loose for lunch I’d head to the nearby centra and get the breakfast roll with the full works and plenty of tomato ketchup. Truly one of the best things ever you know.
@feidhlimglynn3454
I'm just saying but thats a eurovision winner right there.
@davidryan1907
This is truly Irish
@zinqxon30fps96
Simp
@JohnsonSucker
@@zinqxon30fps96 ?
@mrlimegaming235
No he ain't simp u don't like ireland
@AJO_SUB_TO_ME
Ya
@cornerback4074
How the fuck was this top of the charts for 6 week. Prove the Irish are great craic
@backwoodsman
Back in the day when you could get a breakfast roll for 3.99.....the glory days lol