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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Walk Right Back
Smokie Lyrics
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And said there is going to be a raid
My boys get dressed to kill he said
And don’t you be afraid.
Old Jobo was ready to tie it up
With their rifles in their hands
When we started out we got so scared
We didn’t hardly stand.
Walk right back
Walk right back
Walk right back
Oh let it roll.
Well, as we turned the corner
I heard a shotgun sound
I thought my time was coming
But Old Jobo hit the ground.
In thought of us were fifteen
Of the meanest looking man
As we walked on I realised
Our number is only ten.
Walk right back
Walk right back
Walk right back
Oh let it roll.
Let it roll.
Ooh, yeah.
Now the next thing I remember
Big Jim let out a roar
He shouted come on boys
Let’s go even up the score.
It was one almighty blaze
We stood and watched them as they fled
Disappearing through the night.
Oh, I can go.
Walk right back
Walk right back
Walk right back
Oh let it roll.
Oh, let it roll
Walk right back
Walk right back
Back, back, back…
The lyrics to Smokie's "Walk Right Back" tell the story of a group of people (presumably outlaws or rebels) living in a dangerous and uncertain time. They receive warning of an impending raid, and prepare themselves for a violent confrontation. However, as they head out to face their enemies, they quickly become overwhelmed by fear and doubt. When they encounter their opponents, they find themselves outnumbered and outgunned. Despite this, they manage to overcome their fear and fight back, eventually emerging victorious. The song is a powerful meditation on the nature of bravery, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to endure in the face of hardship and uncertainty. The lyrics evoke a sense of gritty determination and resilience, capturing the fear and uncertainty that often accompanies struggles for survival and freedom. Despite these challenges, however, the song ultimately ends on a note of triumph, as the characters emerge victorious against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, Big Jim came a calling
Famous outlaw Big Jim has summoned us for a dangerous mission
And said there is going to be a raid
He has informed us about a raid planned by the law enforcers
My boys get dressed to kill he said
He ordered us to arms ourselves and get prepared for the battle
And don’t you be afraid.
He reassured us not to worry and perform bravely in the face of adversity
Old Jobo was ready to tie it up
One of our gang members, Old Jobo, had resolved to give his everything for the team
With their rifles in their hands
We marched ahead with guns in our possession
When we started out we got so scared
At the onset of the raid, fear engulfed us
We didn’t hardly stand.
We were barely able to hold our ground
Walk right back
We turned back and retreated to safety
Walk right back
We continued backing away from the scene of action
Walk right back
We kept walking in reverse direction to put distance between us and the enemy
Oh let it roll.
The situation is tense, and we hope to come out alive
Well, as we turned the corner
As we took the corner of the street while retreating
I heard a shotgun sound
We heard the sound of an opponent's gun being fired
I thought my time was coming
We were scared and assumed that our end was near
But Old Jobo hit the ground.
Old Jobo got injured and fell to the ground, giving us a big jolt
In thought of us were fifteen
We perceived that the opponents were fifteen in number strong
Of the meanest looking man
They appeared to be rough and ruthless individuals
As we walked on I realised
During the retreat, I saw that our team consisted of only ten members
Our number is only ten.
We were outnumbered and outmatched by the opponent
Walk right back
We kept retreating while moving back from the street
Walk right back
We went on backing away cautiously and carefully
Walk right back
We continued retreating to save our lives
Oh let it roll.
We hoped to survive this deadly encounter
Let it roll.
The situation was highly uncertain and could go either way
Now the next thing I remember
The situation is highly tense and surreal, and everything appears hazy
Big Jim let out a roar
Our leader let out a fierce roar, instilling some courage in us
He shouted come on boys
He asked us to gather some courage and attack
Let’s go even up the score.
We were determined to exact revenge on our opponents
It was one almighty blaze
The ensuing encounter was highly intense and violent
We stood and watched them as they fled
Our enemies were soon overwhelmed, and they started retreating
Disappearing through the night.
They disappeared in the dark of the night as we continued to watch them
Back, back, back…
The situation was extremely chaotic and uncertain, and we went back for safety multiple times
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