'Son of a Plumber' differs from Per Gessle's previous solo work in that it is a full band, where he is joined by Clarence Öfwerman on keyboards, Christoffer Lundquist on guitar, Jens Jansson on drums, and Helena Josefsson.
Per Gessle has described 'Son of a Plumber' as a very personal album (and project), dedicated to his father. In style the album is similar to The Beatles' White Album, with several references to the Beatles in the song lyrics.
Hey Mr DJ
Son Of A Plumber Lyrics
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Little Miss Marker (1934)
Laugh You Son Of A Gun
Lyrics/Music Leo Robin/Ralph Rainger
I'm not a king
But I've got more than a king
Because this whole world
I may be broke
But I take life as a joke
And if you want to
Make each day a holiday
Try my way
Look at the funny side
And have your fun
Stay by your honey's side
And laugh you son of a gun
It doesn't cost a thing
To buy the sun
You haven't lost a thing
So laugh you son of a gun
I don't mean a snigger
heh heh heh
I don't mean a giggle
hee hee hee
I don't mean a chuckle
No no no no
What I mean is ho ho ho ho
Look at the funny side
For when you're done
Its all a buggy ride
So laugh you son of a gun!
The lyrics to "Hey Mr DJ" by Son Of A Plumber are reminiscent of the popular phrase "laughter is the best medicine". The song is a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed and that laughter is an essential part of it. The first verse emphasizes that the world can be seen as a comedy, which is a reference to the idea that everything in life has a humorous side to it. The second verse suggests that one can take life lightly and find joy in the little things. The chorus encourages the listener to see the funny side of things, stay close to their loved ones, and laugh.
The repetition of the phrase "laugh you son of a gun" in the chorus is both catchy and empowering. The song suggests that laughter is contagious and that we should all strive to be the life of the party. The lyrics encourage the listener to let themselves go and not take life too seriously. The final line, "its all a buggy ride, so laugh you son of a gun," is a metaphor for life. It suggests that life might be bumpy, but if we find the humor in things, it will be a much smoother ride.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a king
I may not be royalty
But I've got more than a king
But I have more than they do
Because this whole world
As I see it, the entire world
Seems to be a comedy to me
Appears comedic in nature to me
I may be broke
I may not have much money
But I take life as a joke
But I view life as humorous
And if you want to
And if you would like to
Make each day a holiday
Make each day festive
Try my way
Follow my example
Look at the funny side
View the humorous aspect
And have your fun
And enjoy yourself
Stay by your honey's side
Remain close to your loved one
And laugh you son of a gun
And laugh heartily
It doesn't cost a thing
It is free of charge
To buy the sun
To enjoy the warmth of the sun
You haven't lost a thing
You have nothing to lose
So laugh you son of a gun
So laugh heartily
I don't mean a snigger
I am not referring to a snicker
heh heh heh
A soft laugh
I don't mean a giggle
I am not referring to a giggle
hee hee hee
A light laugh
I don't mean a chuckle
I am not referring to a chuckle
No no no no
Absolutely not
What I mean is ho ho ho ho
What I actually mean is a big, hearty laugh
Look at the funny side
View the humorous aspect
For when you're done
Because when it's over
Its all a buggy ride
Everything is a wild, bumpy ride
So laugh you son of a gun!
So laugh heartily!
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Giovana Gi
Per Gessle, um talento admirável!! Continuo curtindo muito suas canções!!!
Nuhanovic
Per has a natural talent for this kind of songs. Beautiful voice Helena.
Larry Jones
You are so right!
Jakub Kovář
One of the best songs by Per Gessle!
Marcillio Fagner
Since I was a kid I knew. This man is a genius.
Grand Admiral Prawn
Same here man! I’m almost 16 and have loved his music since I was 4!
Kenned Falk
Amazing and wonderful she got such a beautiful voice. ne of Per Gessles best song. Love it!
Christiaan Tinga
Some love songs make you melt and drift away. one of my favs! Bravo Per Gessle!
Виктор Фандорин
Елена божественна! А песня - шедевр.
Bloo Target
Hermosa Música..
Esta canción además es intemporal. Siento que podría encajar como tema de los 60', o los 90', o lo 2000's.