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“Twenty first century folk for twenty first century folk” ’
Ows tha doin cocker? Here’s some reet gradely stuff about everyone’s favourite North West folk singers the Lancashire Hotpots.
As we all know, the ‘Hotpots’ like Prestwich Hospital, are a long established Lancashire institution. They have been singing songs about the traditions and people of Bolton, Preston, Wigan and St Helens for nigh on 30 crackin’ years.
I’m sure thas all remembers back in’t 70s they had their legendary TV show ‘Shut Thi Trap’, just after Look North West, when Stuart Hall was on it wi John Mundy. There they’d sing the songs from't past that the owd ‘uns all sing along to. Eee, I remember it well, all’t classics such as
‘Down’t Pit, Down’t Mill, Down’t t’hole int’ ground’
‘Favver, has tha seen me cap?’
‘Ee, I think thas got rickets!’
’Giz Six pints o’mild, I’is planning to get ratted’
In recent times there’s bin a change of line up fert Hotpots which has seen the arrival of three new members Dicky Ticker, Bernard Thresher and Bob Wriggles. This injection of young blood has seen a change of direction fert group who have decided ter embrace the young ‘uns and try and get them into our traditional music. It’s hard getting them to listen mind, one minute they want folk on, the next minute its folk off!!
So the lads has written them a new style of folk song just fer them. Its “twenty first century folk for twenty century folk” they say and they hope all young ‘uns across thi land will enjoy their new sound!
T'hotpots can recommend those Emmet lads if tha fancies a bit o' that rumpy thumpty dance music.
He's Turned Emo
The Lancashire Hotpots Lyrics
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I've known him for years
He loves his Madonna
And his Britney Spears
But then one day
I noticed a change
We went all moody
And he didn't look the same
I said have you got a shiner?
When I looked closer
He were wearing eyeliner
He'd straightened 'is hair
And combed it ovver 'is eyes
And all at once I realised…
Oh, no
He's turned Emo
He's dressing like a goth
And he's let himself go
He used to be listening to Simply Red
Now he's listening to Fall Out Boy instead
Well he weren't at the Labour Club
For our regular line dance
He just stayed at home
And listened to My Chemical Romance
I said you're not an emo
Lets forget this misdemeanour
Come wi me and see
Cliff Richard at the MEN arena
He said "I'm feeling all emotional
I don't know why"
I said its those tight trousers
That are making you cry
Come an have a pint a mild
And you'll feel fine
And listen to Abba
Not Bullet for My Valentine
Oh, no
He's turned Emo
He's dressing like a goth
And he's let himself go
He used to be listening to Simply Red
Now he's listening to Fall Out Boy instead
Well I saw him yesterday
When I were walking to tha station
I could tell from a distance
He were wearing foundation
He paints his fingernails black
An It looks quite poor
It looks like he's caught his fingers
In a car door
He were wearing a man bag
That said 'Jimmy Eat World'
I said thas wants fert eat
A chippy tea
Ya great big blummin girl
He said "I just want my emotions to be exposed"
Emotions? Thas from Lancashire, thas not got none of those!
Oh, no
He's turned Emo
He's dressing like a goth
And he's let himself go
He used to be listening to Simply Red
Now he's listening to Fall Out Boy instead
The Lancashire Hotpots' song He's Turned Emo tells the story of the singer's friend Jeff who undergoes a significant change from a fan of pop icons such as Madonna and Britney Spears to an emo. The singer notices the change when Jeff starts adopting a moody demeanor and dressing in a gothic style complete with black eyeliner and straightened hair. Jeff's change is epitomized by his sudden shift from listening to Simply Red to Fall Out Boy. When the singer suggests that they go to a Cliff Richard concert at MEN arena, Jeff says he feels too emotional, and it's those tight trousers making him cry. He prefers staying at home and listening to My Chemical Romance instead. As the song progresses, Jeff is painting his fingernails black and wears a man bag saying 'Jimmy Eat World' in public, which prompts the singer to tease him about wanting to be subjected to a chippy tea. The singer is unconvinced that Jeff's sudden desire to expose his emotions is genuine, citing Lancashire's lack of emotions as a possible impediment.
Line by Line Meaning
My mate Jeff
Introducing the subject of the song, Jeff.
I've known him for years
Establishing a long-standing relationship between the singer and Jeff.
He loves his Madonna
Jeff has a fondness for the pop diva Madonna.
And his Britney Spears
Jeff also has a similar liking for Britney Spears.
But then one day
A sudden change occurred in Jeff's behavior.
I noticed a change
The singer becomes aware of Jeff's transformation.
We went all moody
Jeff's mood turned gloomy.
And he didn't look the same
Jeff's appearance is altered.
His eyes looked black
Jeff's eyes are darkened due to his makeup.
I said have you got a shiner?
The singer mistakes Jeff's dark eyes as an injury.
When I looked closer
The singer takes a closer look at Jeff's eyes.
He were wearing eyeliner
The reason for Jeff's darkened eyes is because he is wearing eyeliner.
He'd straightened 'is hair
Jeff's hair is now straightened.
And combed it ovver 'is eyes
Jeff's hair covers his eyes after being styled.
And all at once I realised...
The singer has an epiphany about Jeff's new persona.
Oh, no
The singer expresses disappointment at Jeff's transformation.
He's turned Emo
Jeff has transitioned into an Emo-style culture.
He's dressing like a goth
Jeff's new style resembles that of Gothic culture.
And he's let himself go
Jeff has allowed himself to take a downward spiral in appearance.
He used to be listening to Simply Red
Jeff's music preferences have changed drastically from the past.
Now he's listening to Fall Out Boy instead
Jeff now enjoys listening to alternative music instead of mainstream pop.
Well he weren't at the Labour Club
Jeff didn't show up at their usual hangout spot.
For our regular line dance
The two friends enjoyed attending a line dance event together in the past.
He just stayed at home
Jeff opts to stay home instead of attending events he usually enjoyed.
And listened to My Chemical Romance
Jeff prefers to listen to My Chemical Romance's music instead of spending time outside.
I said you're not an emo
The singer confronts Jeff about his new fashion choices and culture preference.
Lets forget this misdemeanour
The singer asks Jeff to disregard his new persona and be his old self again.
Come wi me and see
The singer tries to entice Jeff into enjoying their old pastimes.
Cliff Richard at the MEN arena
They plan to see Cliff Richard perform at the M.E.N arena.
He said "I'm feeling all emotional
Jeff feels intense emotions which he can't explain.
I don't know why"
Jeff is not sure why he's feeling that way.
I said its those tight trousers
The singer jokingly blames Jeff's tight trousers for his emotions.
That are making you cry
The singer ridicules Jeff for his sensitivity while blaming it on his trousers.
Come an have a pint a mild
The singer suggests that Jeff should come have a beer with him.
And you'll feel fine
The singer believes that having a good time will help Jeff overcome his emotions.
And listen to Abba
The singer recommends listening to pop songs from Abba to cheer him up.
Not Bullet for My Valentine
The singer dismisses Jeff's preferred music, and instead suggests listening to something upbeat.
Well I saw him yesterday
The singer spots Jeff on the street again.
When I were walking to tha station
The singer was on his way to the station during this incident.
I could tell from a distance
The singer noticed Jeff's new outfit even from afar.
He were wearing foundation
Jeff is now wearing cosmetics on his face.
He paints his fingernails black
Jeff's nails are painted black.
An It looks quite poor
The singer doesn't approve of Jeff's new fashion choices.
It looks like he's caught his fingers
The singer compares Jeff's painted nails to someone who has injured their hand.
In a car door
The singer jokingly suggests that Jeff's painted nails look like they got stuck in a car door.
He were wearing a man bag
Jeff has accessorized with a man bag.
That said 'Jimmy Eat World'
The logo of Jeff's bag references the band 'Jimmy Eat World'.
I said thas wants fert eat
The singer defects Jeff's masculinity due to his fashion choices.
A chippy tea
The singer recommends that Jeff should eat like a man, by having chippy tea.
Ya great big blummin girl
The singer continues to ridicule Jeff's perceived femininity.
He said "I just want my emotions to be exposed"
Jeff defends his new persona and culture preference by stating his desire for emotional honesty.
Emotions? Thas from Lancashire, thas not got none of those!
The singer sarcastically points out the lack of emotions associated with the Lancashire region, calling into question Jeff's emotional authenticity.
Contributed by Mackenzie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.