Sing
Suggs Lyrics
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She'll be wearing orange kaftan, his flys will be undone
We're driking pink champagne, although it's going through the roof
And we'll scatter words to and fro across the truth
That we're all as sad as sadness, we're all as high as kites
On our way to madness, on a Soho ladies night
We'll sing songs of longing, I'll smoke a huge cigar
I'll take you in my arms and sing
Moving away from the French House like a drunken steam train
Red light, blue light, orange light, green
Down the middle of the street with an abstracted air
Wearing perfume do carbon monoxide
Past doors full of winos in the learing London lights
On our way to Madame Jo Jo's on a Soho ladies night
Now we've come this far there's no going back
Take me in your arms and sing
No one can stop my birds from singing, no one can stop my bells from ringing
No one can keep the scenes from shifting, no one can stop my sand from drifting
No one can stop my boat from rocking, no can make the scenes less shocking
No one can keep the world from spinning, take me in your arms and sing
No one can stop my birds from singing, no one can stop my bells from ringing
No one can keep the scenes from shifting, no one can stop my sand from drifting
No one can stop my boat from rocking, no can make the scenes less shocking
No one can keep the world from spinning, no one can stop this girl from singing
The song "Sing" by Suggs portrays a lively and chaotic night out in the city of London. In the first verse, the singer describes meeting up with friends in a pub called the French House, where they encounter his mother and drink pink champagne. Despite the festive atmosphere, the lyrics suggest a sense of underlying sadness and madness that comes with the experience of living in the city. The singer mentions being as "sad as sadness" and as "high as kites", possibly alluding to the emotional highs and lows of urban life. The second verse describes the group's departure from the pub and their journey through the streets of Soho, encountering a range of characters and experiences. The lyrics suggest a sense of youthful abandon and a desire to escape from the mundane realities of daily life. The repeated refrain "take me in your arms and sing" captures the sense of camaraderie and connection that can be found amidst the chaos of the city.
Overall, the song celebrates the vibrancy and excitement of city life while acknowledging the darker aspects of urban living. By combining vivid imagery with a catchy melody and lively rhythm, Suggs creates a sense of energy and excitement that matches the experience of a night out in London. The lyrics also suggest a sense of resilience and defiance against the forces that might try to dampen one's spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll meet in the French House, we'll bump into my mum
We will meet at the French House, and my mother will unexpectedly show up
She'll be wearing orange kaftan, his flys will be undone
My mother will be wearing an orange kaftan and someone's fly will be unzipped
We're driking pink champagne, although it's going through the roof
We are drinking pink champagne, even though it is expensive
And we'll scatter words to and fro across the truth
We will exchange words that may not entirely be true, but we will keep talking anyways
That we're all as sad as sadness, we're all as high as kites
We are all experiencing sadness and are also feeling very high
On our way to madness, on a Soho ladies night
We are on our way to losing our sanity on a ladies night out in Soho
We'll sing songs of longing, I'll smoke a huge cigar
We will sing emotional songs, while I will smoke a large cigar
I'll take you in my arms and sing
I will embrace you and sing
Moving away from the French House like a drunken steam train
We will leave the French House in a disoriented manner
Red light, blue light, orange light, green
We will see various colored lights as we move through the streets
Down the middle of the street with an abstracted air
We will walk in the center of the street with a disengaged manner
Wearing perfume do carbon monoxide
We will be wearing perfume that smells like car fumes
Past doors full of winos in the learing London lights
We will walk past doors where people are drinking alcohol in London's bright lights
On our way to Madame Jo Jo's on a Soho ladies night
We are headed towards Madame Jo Jo's on a night out in Soho
Now we've come this far there's no going back
We have come too far to turn back now
Take me in your arms and sing
Hold me tightly and sing
No one can stop my birds from singing, no one can stop my bells from ringing
No one can halt my joyful singing and ringing bells
No one can keep the scenes from shifting, no one can stop my sand from drifting
No one can prevent changes from occurring or the natural flow of life
No one can stop my boat from rocking, no can make the scenes less shocking
No one can stop me from experiencing change or make it less shocking
No one can keep the world from spinning, take me in your arms and sing
No one can prevent the world from turning, so embrace me and sing together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE LIRONI, GRAHAM MCPHERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Habibasse
A good Suggs song ! :-)