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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No Matter What
Smokie Lyrics

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No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true

No matter what they call us
However they attack
No matter where they take us

We'll find our own way back

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know I'll love forever
I know no matter what

If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say

No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true

And I will keep you safe and strong
And shelter from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born

No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need

No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the end is
My life began with you

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know, I know
I know this love's forever

That's all that matters now
No matter what

Overall Meaning

Smokie's song No Matter What is an emotionally charged declaration of unyielding love and faith, accompanied by a sweeping melody and soaring vocals. The song speaks of the power of belief in the face of adversity, the unbreakable strength of love, and the determination to find one's way back no matter what life throws at us.

The opening lines "No matter what they tell us, no matter what they do" suggest that the song is about an individual or a couple facing a lot of opposition and criticism from the society or their loved ones for their choices. But the singer remains resolute in their convictions, refusing to be swayed or shaken.

The lines "I can't deny what I believe, I can't be what I'm not", underline the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself. The refrain "No matter what" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that nothing, no matter how challenging, can shake or break the love and faith that resides deep within our hearts. The song ends with a declaration that the love will endure, no matter what the end might be.

Line by Line Meaning

No matter what they tell us
It doesn't matter what others say and try to convince us about

No matter what they do
It doesn't matter what others do to us

No matter what they teach us
It doesn't matter what we are being taught

What we believe is true
Our beliefs are what matter and are true to us

No matter what they call us
It doesn't matter what names they call us

However they attack
It doesn't matter how others attack us

No matter where they take us
It doesn't matter where we are taken

We'll find our own way back
We will always find a way back to where we belong

I can't deny what I believe
I cannot deny my beliefs

I can't be what I'm not
I cannot be someone I am not

I know I'll love forever
I know that my love will last forever

I know no matter what
I know that nothing will change this fact

If only tears were laughter
If only sadness could be turned into happiness

If only night was day
If only darkness could be turned into light

If only prayers were answered
If only all our prayers could be answered

Then we would hear God say
If that happened, we would hear God speak

And I will keep you safe and strong
I will protect and support you

And shelter from the storm
And help you weather any difficulties or hardships

No matter where it's barren
Even if the place seems empty and lifeless

A dream is being born
Something new and exciting is starting to emerge

No matter who they follow
It doesn't matter who others follow

No matter where they lead
It doesn't matter where others are being led

No matter how they judge us
It doesn't matter how others judge us

I'll be everyone you need
I will always be there for you, and fulfill all your needs

No matter if the sun don't shine
It doesn't matter if the conditions are not ideal

Or if the skies are blue
Even if the skies are blue and perfect

No matter what the end is
It doesn't matter what the end result might be

My life began with you
You were the one who gave my life meaning and purpose

That's all that matters now
That is the only thing that truly matters right now

No matter what
Regardless of everything else

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jim Steinman

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