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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Till Hell Freezes Over
Smokie Lyrics

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Lately I've seen you crying
I have somebody's tears
Lately I ain't been trying
I've been foolish for so many years
Now your suitcase stands in the hallway
All the memories you just can't deny
Till hell freezes over
Till the sun doesn't shine

Till the river stops flowing
Girl you'll be mine
Tell me you're doing fine now
I miss you more than I should
You tell me I should let go now
But I fight it this other love
Now you're leaving
I ain't disappearing
Those kisses he gives you
Those kisses are mine
Till hell freezes over...
Till hell freezes over...
When I said that I loved you
I meant for all time
I thirst for the water
It keeps me alive
I can't give up fighting
There's one reason why
Just need you beside me
Without you I'll die

Girl you'll be mine
Till hell freezes over...

Overall Meaning

The song "Till Hell Freezes Over" by Smokie is about a man who regrets not trying enough in his relationship and the hurt he's caused his partner. He sees her crying and realizes how foolish he's been for so many years. The woman's suitcase stands in the hallway, implying that she's leaving him, and he doesn't want to let her go. He's willing to do anything to keep her, even if it means waiting for eternity. He says, "Till hell freezes over, Till the sun doesn't shine, Till the river stops flowing, Girl you'll be mine."

The man acknowledges that his partner is starting a new chapter in her life and tells her to tell him that she's doing fine now. However, he still misses her and is struggling to move on. Even though she advises him to let go, he's not ready to give up yet. In his mind, her love is the reason he keeps fighting. The man admits that he's thirsty for the water (love), and it keeps him alive. He can't imagine living without her, and he proclaims that she'll be his until hell freezes over.

The song depicts the emotional turmoil that the man is going through as he tries to hold on to his love. He realizes the mistakes he's made and is willing to do whatever it takes to right his wrongs. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing that is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've seen you crying
I've noticed you crying recently

I have somebody's tears
I've caused someone else to cry

Lately I ain't been trying
I haven't been making an effort recently

I've been foolish for so many years
I've made mistakes for a long time

Now your suitcase stands in the hallway
Your luggage is in the hallway now

All the memories you just can't deny
You can't deny the memories we shared

Till hell freezes over
I'll love you forever

Till the sun doesn't shine
Even if the world ends

Till the river stops flowing
Even if nature stops

Girl you'll be mine
You'll always be mine

Tell me you're doing fine now
Are you okay now?