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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Will You Love Me
Smokie Lyrics

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When my hair is turning grey
And my mind has gone astray
Will you think about today
and will you love me
when I'm tired of being told
that I am looking old
will me feeling all turn cold
Or will you love me

Will you love me, love me, hold me
love me,
will you love me when I get old
Will you love me

when I'm feeling full of grief
'Cos I'm losing all my teeth
And there's nothing underneath
will you love me
when my days are getting few
We can't do things that we now do
No more prize that you once knew
Will you love me

Will you love me,...

and when I'm dead and gone
If you're still living on
Will you think about this song
And will you love me

Will you love me,...

Overall Meaning

The song "Will You Love Me" by Smokie is a poignant ballad that explores the complexities of love and aging. The lyrics of the song represent the fear of growing old and being forgotten by a loved one, which is a universal fear for many people. The singer expresses concern about their appearance, loss of teeth, and the inability to do things they once did. The question repeatedly asked in the song is whether their partner will still love them as they age and change.

As the lyrics progress, the singer's fear of being forgotten or unloved is heightened. The song's chorus is a plea for love and reassurance, asking if their partner will still love and hold them when they are old. The song touches on a common human desire for love that transcends time and age. The lyrics go on to speculate about what will happen if the singer dies, will their partner still think of them, and will they still love them?

Overall, the lyrics of "Will You Love Me" are honest and relatable. The song speaks to the very human fears and concerns that come with aging and losing the physical and mental capabilities of youth. The song is a reminder that true love should be unconditional and should stand the test of time.

Line by Line Meaning

When my hair is turning grey
As I age and my hair becomes grey

And my mind has gone astray
As I lose my mental sharpness and focus

Will you think about today
Will you look back on our memories and the love we had in our youth

and will you love me
Will you continue to have affection and care for me

when I'm tired of being told
As the world reminds me of my aging and mortality

that I am looking old
As my body visibly shows the signs of age

will me feeling all turn cold
Will I become distant and removed because of my feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness

Or will you love me
Will you reassure me with your love and affection

Will you love me, love me, hold me
Will you continue to express your love for me in meaningful ways

love me,
Will you continue to cherish and value me

will you love me when I get old
Will you continue to love and care for me even as I age

when I'm feeling full of grief
As I face the losses and challenges associated with growing older

'Cos I'm losing all my teeth
As my physical body deteriorates and I lose my teeth

And there's nothing underneath
As my body becomes less and less functional

will you love me
Will you continue to hold me in your heart

when my days are getting few
As the end of my life draws near

We can't do things that we now do
As my physical and mental abilities continue to decline

No more prize that you once knew
As I am no longer able to offer you the same things I once did

Will you love me
Will you still love me despite all of these challenges and struggles

and when I'm dead and gone
When I pass away and am no longer here

If you're still living on
If you continue to live your life without me

Will you think about this song
Will you remember the love and connection we shared through this song

And will you love me
Will you continue to cherish and remember our love

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WARD NORMAN, ALAN SILSON, PETE DAVID SPENCER, TERRANCE DAVID UTTLEY

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