When Josie Records heard the tune they signed the band and the record was issued in September 1956. Although it did not chart, "Rubber Biscuit" became an instant east coast radio favourite, and saw its performers touring alongside The Dells, The Cadillacs and Bo Diddley, but the momentum gained by their debut single was waning and the group broke up at the end of 1957.
Rubber Biscuit can be heard in the background in the 1973 film Mean Streets, starring Robert DeNiro and Harvey Keitel.
Rubber Biscuit
The Chips Lyrics
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(Um, do that again)
Bow bow bow...
Have you ever heard of a wish sandwich? A wish sandwich is the kind of a
sandwich where you have two slices of bread and you, hee hee hee, wish you
Bow bow bow...
Ummm... the other day I had a ricochet biscuit. A ricochet biscuit is the
kind of a biscuit that's supposed to bounce back off the wall into your
mouth. If it don't bounce back, hee hee hee,... you go hungry!
Bow bow bow...
Umm, umm, umm... the other day I had a cool water sandwich and a Sunday-go-
to-meetin' bun...
Bow bow bow...
Hee hee hee hee... What da ya want for nothing? ... a rrrrrrrrubber biscuit?
Bow bow oooh ooh oooh oooooooo-waaaaaaaah...
The Chips’ song "Rubber Biscuit" is a catchy and humorous tune that explores the concept of substitute foods in a comical manner. The lyrics are made up of various food-centric puns, with the opening lines consisting of the phrase "Bow bow bow" repeated multiple times. The first set of lyrics discuss the idea of a "wish sandwich," which is a sandwich without the necessary fillings; just bread and a desperate wish for something more substantial. The second set of lyrics talks about a "ricochet biscuit," which supposedly bounces off a wall and back into the consumer's mouth, providing a playful commentary on the quality of some baked goods. Finally, the song mentions a "cool water sandwich" and a "Sunday-go-to-meetin' bun," two more absurd food inventions.
Through these lyrics, the song conveys a sense of humor, poking fun at the sometimes ridiculous lengths people will go or substitutes they will make when they are hungry. The repetition of "Bow bow bow" at intervals throughout the song adds to the overall catchiness and joviality of the tune, making it a fun and upbeat listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow bow bow...
The Chips, who are the singers, are asking the listener to repeat an introductory sound with them.
Have you ever heard of a wish sandwich? A wish sandwich is the kind of a sandwich where you have two slices of bread and you, hee hee hee, wish you had some meat...
A wish sandwich is one where there is no meat, and the person eating it wishes there was. It is a humorous way of expressing the desire for something better.
Ummm... the other day I had a ricochet biscuit. A ricochet biscuit is the kind of a biscuit that's supposed to bounce back off the wall into your mouth. If it don't bounce back, hee hee hee,... you go hungry!
A ricochet biscuit is a humorous concept of a biscuit that is expected to bounce off the wall and back into one's mouth. It is a fanciful idea that might be laughable but not real.
Umm, umm, umm... the other day I had a cool water sandwich and a Sunday-go-to-meetin' bun...
A cool water sandwich has no filling and only water between two slices of bread. A Sunday-go-to-meetin' bun is a fancy type of bun reminiscent of special occasions, like going to church. This line is an extension of the song's humorous menu of imaginary food.
Hee hee hee hee... What da ya want for nothing? ... a rrrrrrrrubber biscuit?
This is the punch line of the song. The Chips are suggesting that the listener can't expect something for nothing and teasing them for wanting something as ridiculous as a rubber biscuit, which is an absurd concept of an inedible food item.
Bow bow oooh ooh oooh oooooooo-waaaaaaaah...
This is a final continuation of the introductory sound that the singers requested at the beginning of the song.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES JOHNSON, NATHANIEL EPPS, PAUL FULTON, SAMUEL STRAIN, SHEDRICK LINCOLN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@douglasjackson3331
My dad was the person who wrote and sang this song. Rip to my dad Charles Johnson.
@MisterRlGHT
Did he ever make you a wish sandwich?
@paulkelly4202
Great song My girls and have a life time memory of this song. Always sung around here Thx for posting
@slicksnewonenow
@@MisterRlGHTwhy... What's a wish sandwich?😉
@karensweeden5038
My dad introduced me and my brothers to this we loved it instantly,we will always be greatful for this great song and for your dad and his band members,brings back so many memories,God bless you and your family
@douglasjackson3331
@@karensweeden5038 Thank you.
@Naminski1a
Mean Streets (1973) brought me here. Thanks, Warner Bros. Pictures.
@carolinewoodward1016
Showbiz Pizza,and later The Blues Brothers
@HoboHeaven
Same here
@kurill3815
Cry-baby brought me here 😂