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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Miss You
Smokie Lyrics
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You’ll find someone else to say
The same things to I never will believe in.
But how was I to know
That you were never so in love with me
That is was me who did the givin’.
And you’re no longer coming home where I can tell
I’m gonna miss you
Miss you, oh my love
I will love you
Love you for as long as you stay in my memory.
I often think of times
I should have read between the lines
But than a man can only see the things he wants to.
If there’s one to blame it’s I
‘Cause I was such a simple guy
Oh, but that don’t change the pain inside me.
I really wish I could
Just see your face instead of all this empty space
‘Cause I miss you
Miss you, oh my love
I will love you
Love you for as long as you stay in my memory.
Now I’m on my own
And you’re no longer coming home where I can tell
I’m gonna miss you
Miss you...
The lyrics to Smokie's "Miss You" tell the story of a man who is trying to make sense of a broken heart. He's reflecting on his lost love and the fact that she has moved on, leaving him to grapple with the reality of a life without her. He struggles with the realization that he may never find someone who will say the same things to him, but he also acknowledges his own role in the end of the relationship. He wishes he could see her face again and overcome the pain that lingers inside of him.
The song is particularly powerful because of its simplicity. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, conveying the raw emotions of heartbreak in a way that is relatable to anyone who has ever suffered from a broken heart. The melody complements the lyrics, with a mournful quality that emphasizes the sadness and longing in the words.
One of the most interesting things about "Miss You" is the fact that it was not a commercial success when it was first released in 1975. However, it became a massive hit a few years later, thanks in part to a re-release and heavy airplay on radio stations in the UK and around the world. It is now considered one of Smokie's most iconic songs.
Another interesting fact about "Miss You" is that it was co-written by lead singer Chris Norman and bassist Terry Uttley. Norman has said that the song was based on his own experiences with heartbreak, making it all the more poignant and personal.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you have gone away
Since you left, I have been left alone and I miss you.
You’ll find someone else to say
The same things to I never will believe in.
Although you may find someone new, I don't believe they will say the same things that you did.
But how was I to know
That you were never so in love with me
That is was me who did the givin’.
I didn't realize that you didn't love me as much as I loved you and that I was the one always giving more in our relationship.
Now I’m on my own
And you’re no longer coming home where I can tell
I’m gonna miss you
Miss you, oh my love
I will love you
Love you for as long as you stay in my memory.
Now that you're gone and not coming back, I know I'll miss you and I'll always hold onto memories of our love.
I often think of times
I should have read between the lines
But than a man can only see the things he wants to.
I regret not seeing the problems in our relationship more clearly, but sometimes people only see what they want to see.
If there’s one to blame it’s I
‘Cause I was such a simple guy
Oh, but that don’t change the pain inside me.
I blame myself for not understanding what was happening in our relationship even though I was naive, but it doesn't change how much it hurts now that you're gone.
I really wish I could
Just see your face instead of all this empty space
‘Cause I miss you
Miss you, oh my love
I will love you
Love you for as long as you stay in my memory.
I wish you were here with me so I could see your face again and not be surrounded by this emptiness, but I know I'll always love you and keep you in my memory.
Now I’m on my own
And you’re no longer coming home where I can tell
I’m gonna miss you
Miss you...
Now that I am alone and you're not coming back, I know I will miss you terribly and always love you.
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