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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You Took Me By Surprise
Smokie Lyrics
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The things you said, you know I never realised.
That I was just another fool within your eyes,
But now I know just what to do.
So I'll be on my way,
The games you play are not the games I care to play.
So keep your distance, I'll soon find another day,
Oh woman! when you hurt my pride it cut me deep inside,
Oh woman! you led me to believe it was only me,
Oh woman! you really took me in with all your sweet talkin'
Oh woman! oh I wonder if you knew all the pain you put me through,
But how could I see what was in your eyes,
With your lies and your alibis,
Oh woman.
You took me for a ride,
Looking back, you know I laugh, but then I cried,
And now you see that slowly time has changed the tide,
so now the tables turned on you.
Oh woman! when you hurt my pride it cut me deep inside,
Oh woman! you led me to believe it was only me,
Oh woman! you really took me in with all your sweet talkin'
Oh woman! oh I wonder if you knew all the pain you put me through,
But how could I see what was in your eyes,
with your lies and alibis.
Oh woman! when you hurt my pride it cut me deep inside,
Oh woman! you led me to believe it was only me,
Oh woman! you really took me in with all your sweet talkin'
Oh woman! oh I wonder if you knew all the pain you put me through,
And I'm still in love with you.
The lyrics to Smokie's "You Took Me By Surprise" speak to the pain and hurt caused by a woman who deceived the singer with her sweet talk and lies. The song begins with the singer admitting that he was fooled by the woman and that he never realized it until the things she said cut him deep. He decides to leave and find someone who won't play games with his heart, saying "there's nothing I would rather do."
The chorus repeats the phrase "oh woman!" over and over again, emphasizing the hurt the singer feels as a result of the woman's actions. He wonders if she knew the pain she was causing him and expresses his confusion at not being able to see through her lies and alibis. Despite this pain, however, he admits to still being in love with her.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being betrayed by someone you love and the struggle to move on from that hurt while still holding onto those feelings. The repetition of the chorus and the emotional vocals convey the depth of the singer's pain and the complexity of his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You took me by surprise
You caught me off guard
The things you said, you know I never realised
I didn't know what you were really thinking until you told me
That I was just another fool within your eyes
I was just a pawn in your game
But now I know just what to do
I know how to move on and not let you hurt me again
So I'll be on my way
I'm leaving you behind
The games you play are not the games I care to play
I don't want to be a part of your manipulative behavior
So keep your distance, I'll soon find another day
Stay away from me, I'll find happiness elsewhere
There's nothing I would rather do
Moving on is the best thing for me
Oh woman! when you hurt my pride it cut me deep inside
Your actions hurt me deeply
Oh woman! you led me to believe it was only me
You made me think our relationship was special
Oh woman! you really took me in with all your sweet talkin'
You fooled me with your smooth words
Oh woman! oh I wonder if you knew all the pain you put me through
I question if you ever considered how you were hurting me
But how could I see what was in your eyes
I couldn't tell what you were thinking
With your lies and your alibis
You were dishonest and made excuses
You took me for a ride
You played me for a fool
Looking back, you know I laugh, but then I cried
I can laugh now, but it still hurts
And now you see that slowly time has changed the tide
Things have turned around for me
So now the tables turned on you
Now you're the one getting hurt
And I'm still in love with you
Despite everything, I still have feelings for you
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Валентина Саврасова
Голос ручейком и гитара ручейком!!! Алан, это очень красиво 🌹🌹🌹
Almat Sambieva
Smokie!!!!the Best always. Лучше не было и не будет.
Светлана Лана
Алан , этот голос никогда ни с кем не перепутаешь. Звенит как колокольчик , переливами. Обожаю
Зина Олч
Прекрасно ! Алан , такой любимый родной голос , всегда с радостью слушаю , ......👍👍👍❤❤
елена к
Милые мальчики,дарящие любовь!..💖🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖🌹
лариса Ермякина
Всегда удивляюсь три гитары ударник а что сделали 40 лет и помним любим доровья вам и долгих лет
Лупоглазый Вурдалак
А чего удивляешься? Ты не от мира сего? Есть полно групп, где всего две гитары и ударник. 2 - 3 гитары, это стандарт. А сколько гитар должно быть? Восемь?😂 Кроме этого в фоне подыгрывают всегда клавишные.....
Catherine Bragina
One of my very favourites from Smokie! Alan Silson's vocals are amazing! When he goes "But how could I see what was in your eyes, With your lies and your alibis" it gives me the chills!
Olga Star
Красивая песня ,волшебный голос Алана,чистый,звонкий,как горный ручеёк! Алан-лучший!
silsonecka
I love this song, Alan Silson has beautiful voice, thanks for posting!!!