Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europ… Read Full Bio ↴Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe and the U.S. in the 70s. They formed in 1966 in Yorkshire, England and did some early records under the name "Smokey". The band broke into the mainstream after teaming up with songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, artists known for also working with Pat Benatar and Sweet among others. Smokie is perhaps best known for "Living Next Door to Alice", one of their top hits that was a U.K. top 5 single.

While touring in Ireland, the discovered the audience would cheer back "Who the Fuck is Alice?". As it turns out , this was a ritual at a Café in Nijmegen (the Netherlands) called "Gompie". The group decided to "cover" this version with comedian Roy Chubby Brown having the honor of yelling "Alice, Who the Fuck is Alice?" during the chorus. Thus, Smokie holds the record as the first group to have a top ten song with the word "fuck" in it.

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It's Natural
Smokie Lyrics

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It would suit me, if I could be
Sat in the sand looking at the sun
It's a real treat, sit in the heat
It can be neat having lots of fun

I like to lie in the heat of the sun
It's a whole lot of fun and it's natural
I like to laze in the heat of the rays

It's not just a craze 'cause it's natural

If I stay there, though my skin's fair
Maybe I can get a lovely tan
If you agree, share it with me
Down by the sea, it's a lovely plan

I like to lie in the heat of the sun
It's a whole lot of fun and it's natural
I like to laze in the heat of the rays
It's not just a craze 'cause it's natural

As I wandered through the land of Christmas trees
I ate some doughy bread and rubber cheese
Without my coat and hat I'd surely freeze
And I dream about the land across the sea

I like to lie in the heat of the sun
It's a whole lot of fun and it's natural

I like to laze in the heat of the rays
It's not just a craze 'cause it's natural

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smokie's song It's Natural are centered around the enjoyment of being outside in the sun. The singer wishes to be able to sit on the sand and look at the sun, as it is a great treat that can lead to lots of fun. The heat of the sun is also enjoyable, allowing for a lazy day to soak up its rays. Even though the singer's skin is fair, they would like to stay in the sun long enough to get a lovely tan, preferably down by the sea. The third verse, while seemingly disconnected from the rest, talks about exploring new lands and how the singer dreams about the lands across the sea.

It's possible that the song was meant to be a summer anthem, meant to be enjoyed during the warmer months. It's natural to want to spend time outside, doing nothing but soaking up the sun and enjoying the company of friends and family. The song also showcases the simple pleasures in life, like eating doughy bread and rubber cheese, which can be enjoyed when the weather is just right. In essence, the song is an ode to enjoying life's simple pleasures and making the most of every moment.

Line by Line Meaning

It would suit me, if I could be
I prefer to be

Sat in the sand looking at the sun
lying down on the beach and staring at the sun

It's a real treat, sit in the heat
It's really enjoyable to soak up the sun's warmth

It can be neat having lots of fun
It's awesome to have loads of fun

If I stay there, though my skin's fair
If I stay there, despite my fair skin

Maybe I can get a lovely tan
Perhaps I'll be able to get a beautiful tan

If you agree, share it with me
If you concur, let's do it together

Down by the sea, it's a lovely plan
It's a delightful idea to do it by the sea

As I wandered through the land of Christmas trees
As I roamed around in a place with many Christmas trees

I ate some doughy bread and rubber cheese
I ingested some soft-textured bread and rubbery cheese

Without my coat and hat I'd surely freeze
If I don't wear my coat and hat, I would definitely feel cold