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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Rock 'N' Roll Rodeo
Smokie Lyrics

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Like a Caribbean Sunset
your eyes they shine'
And from the first time we met
I swore you'd be mine
I saw you by the hotel bar
I saw you waiting there
you were cool as a cat
I could tell you were unaware

A thousand eyes upon you,
just waiting for the kill
It's all in the thrill of the chase
They're playing it still
Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo
it's part of the game
Lika a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo
They're staking their claim
Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo
They'll never give in
Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo
They're all out to win
they're all out to win
I was waiting for the last song
waiting patiently
Planning tomake my move
when I saw you smile at me
Lika a Caribbean Sunset,
your eyes they shine
and I'll never forget
'cos I knew you'd be mine
A thousand eyes upon you
just waiting for the kill
It's all in the thrill of the chase
We're playing it still
Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo...

It's all in the thrill of the chase
They're all out to win

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smokie's song "Rock 'n' Roll Rodeo" describe the singer's encounter with a woman who catches his eye immediately. From the very first moment, he is drawn to her captivating energy and charm which shines through her eyes like a Caribbean sunset. As he observes her from a distance, he realizes that there are many others who have also taken notice of her, and the scene resembles a wild and exciting rock 'n' roll rodeo. The singer goes on to describe his plans to approach her and make his move, captivated by the thrill and excitement of the chase.

The song is an ode to the excitement and unpredictability of love and romance. The singer compares the thrill of pursuing a romantic interest to the thrill of a rodeo, where all the players are staking their claims and giving it their all to win. The lyrics explore the idea that while love can be unpredictable and at times dangerous like a rodeo, it is also exhilarating and worth taking risks for. The chorus captures the essence of the song's message, as the singer declares that just like in a rock 'n' roll rodeo, he and the woman he desires are all out to win.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a Caribbean Sunset your eyes they shine'
The singer describes the beauty of the person's eyes by comparing them to a picturesque Caribbean sunset.

And from the first time we met I swore you'd be mine
The singer expresses how strongly they felt about the person from the very first time they met and believed that they would be together one day.

I saw you by the hotel bar I saw you waiting there you were cool as a cat I could tell you were unaware
The singer saw the person at a hotel bar and noticed that they were calm and collected, possibly unaware of the attention they were receiving from others.

A thousand eyes upon you, just waiting for the kill It's all in the thrill of the chase They're playing it still
The singer observes that many people are attracted to the person, possibly waiting to make their move. The thrill of the chase is what keeps the game going.

Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo it's part of the game Lika a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo They're staking their claim Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo They'll never give in Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo They're all out to win they're all out to win
The singer compares the situation to a rock and roll rodeo where people are competing for the prize. It's all part of the game, and everyone is trying their best to come out on top.

I was waiting for the last song waiting patiently Planning tomake my move when I saw you smile at me
The singer waited until the end of the night to make their move on the person they were interested in. However, they got encouraged when the person smiled at them.

Lika a Caribbean Sunset, your eyes they shine and I'll never forget 'cos I knew you'd be mine
The singer remembers the person's beautiful eyes and believes that they will always be together.

A thousand eyes upon you just waiting for the kill It's all in the thrill of the chase We're playing it still
Despite the singer being successful in winning the person over, they acknowledge that the game of attraction still continues for others who are still trying their luck.

Like a Rock'n'Roll Rodeo... It's all in the thrill of the chase They're all out to win
The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the competitive nature of the game of attraction and how everyone tries to win.

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