The Smiley Kids were most well known for their positive and uplifting lyrics. Their unique punk sound could be likened to Rancid on happy pills.
A few years after they disbanded, the group's lead singer/songwriter, George Fraska (Hosni), picked up the pieces and started "Smiley the Kid", an acoustic/punk version of the band.
Some related bands are FOUR!, Startled Calf, and the Scooterz.
Alameda Hill
Smiley Kids Lyrics
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Scream and yell all you want i guarantee the fun won't stop
Dodging cars is lots of fun, see a cop you better run
Me and God and all my friends, seems like this fun just never ends.
Skateboard, down the hill again, Skateboard, till 4am
Watch out for cars, there's a few along the way
Go to king soopers and get a snack,
Look at the magazines and then go back
Alemeda- bomb the hill, Alameda- what a "thrill"
The Smiley Kids' song Alameda Hill is a classic representation of teenage recklessness and adrenaline-fueled fun. The lyrics describe a group of friends who go to the top of Alameda Hill with their skateboards and leave a car at the bottom. The idea is to skateboard all the way down the hill, screaming and yelling while having the time of their lives. They dodge cars on the way down, and if they encounter the police, they run away. The singer emphasizes that this ride is an experience shared between himself, God, and his friends, and one that seems to never end.
The song conveys the message that youth is a time for adventure, and even though there is potential danger involved, it’s all worth it. There is a sense of rebellion and freedom that comes from breaking rules and taking risks. The singer doesn't seem concerned about the consequences of his actions; he's entirely focused on the thrill and excitement of bombing the hill. This adrenaline rush is further emphasized in the chorus when the singer repeats "Skateboard, down the hill again, Skateboard, till 4am" several times.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave a car at the bottom, take the other to the top.
To have maximum fun, it's suggested to leave one car at the foot of the hill and take another car to the top.
Scream and yell all you want i guarantee the fun won't stop
This is an exhilarating and thrilling ride, so feel free to express your excitement as much as you'd like.
Dodging cars is lots of fun, see a cop you better run
It's fun to avoid oncoming traffic, but if you happen to see a police car, you better watch out and take off.
Me and God and all my friends, seems like this fun just never ends.
I'm with my friends and I feel so close to God. It seems like this fun will never stop.
Skateboard, down the hill again, Skateboard, till 4am
We keep skateboarding downhill over and over again until 4 am.
Watch out for cars, there's a few along the way
Be alert and cautious about cars as there might be some on your way.
Might get some speed wobbles, but that's ok
You might experience some instability at high speed, but it's nothing to be worried about.
Go to king soopers and get a snack, Look at the magazines and then go back
We take a break and go to the King Soopers to grab a snack and look at magazines, then go back to skating.
Alemeda- bomb the hill, Alameda- what a "thrill"
Bombing down Alameda Hill is such a thrilling experience.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.