Ebeneezer Goode
The Shamen Lyrics


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A great philosopher once wrote
Naughty, naughty, very naughty
Ha ha ha ha ha

There's a guy in the place who's got a bittersweet face
And he goes by the name of Ebeneezer Goode
His friends call him 'Ezeer and he is the main geezer
And he'll vibe up the place like no other man could
He's refined, sublime, he makes you feel fine
Though very much maligned and misunderstood
But if you know 'Ezeer he's a real crowd pleaser
He's ever so good, he's Ebeneezer Goode
You can see that he's mischievous, mysterious and devious
When he circulates amongst the people in the place
But once you know he's fun, and something of a genius
He gives a grin that goes around from face to face to face
Backwards and then forwards, forwards and then backwards
'Eezer is the geezer who loves to muscle in
That's about the time the crowd all shout the name of 'Eezer
As he's kotcheled in the corner, laughing by the bass bin

'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
He's Ebeneezer Goode

"Has anyone got any Vera's?"
Lovely Ya Ha Ha Ha

A Great Philospher once wrote
Naughty Naughty, Very Naughty
Ha Ha Ha Ha

Ebeneezer Goode, leading light of the scene, know what I mean?
He created the vibe - He takes you for a ride as if by Design
The party ignites like it's comin' alive
He takes you to the top, shakes you all around
Then back down - you know as he gets mellow
Then as smooth as the groove that is making you move
He glides into your mind with a sunny "Hello!"
A gentleman of leisure he's there for your pleasure
But go easy on old 'Ezeer he's the love you could lose
Extraordinary fellow, like Mr Punchinello
He's the kind of geezer who must never be abused
When you're in town and Ebeneezer is around
You can sense a presence in the sound of the crowd
He gets them all at it, the party starts rocking, the people get excited
It's time to shout loud

'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode

He's Ebeneezer Goode
He's Ebeneezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode
'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode
He's Ebeneezer Goode

"Got any salmon Sorted"
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
Oh what a carry on, ha ha ha ha ha
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
Wicked
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
He's Ebeneezer Goode

He's Ebeneezer Goode
Oh what a carry on, ha ha ha ha ha
He's Ebeneezer Goode
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
Wicked
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
He's Ebeneezer Goode




He's Ebeneezer Goode
He's Ebeneezer Goode

Overall Meaning

The Shamen's song "Ebeneezer Goode" is a highly controversial song that has divided opinion since its release in 1992. The song was actually written as an ode to Ecstasy, the popular recreational drug in the club scene in the UK in the early 90s. The lyrics describe Ebeneezer Goode as a charismatic figure with a bittersweet face, who knows how to vibe up the place like no other man could. He is highly respected in the club scene and is a real crowd-pleaser.


Despite his mischievous, mysterious, and devious character, Ebeneezer Goode is portrayed as fun-loving and genius-like among his friends. It takes time to understand his true nature, but once you do, he can take you for a ride, shake you all around, and make you feel alive. He's there for your pleasure, but you must go easy on him, or you could lose the love of your life.


Line by Line Meaning

A great philosopher once wrote
The song opens with an indication of the wisdom to be shared.


Naughty, naughty, very naughty
The following lyrics may be interpreted with a naughty connotation.


Ha ha ha ha ha
The song invokes laughter from the listener.


There's a guy in the place who's got a bittersweet face
Introducing the main character, Ebeneezer Goode, with a peculiar face.


And he goes by the name of Ebeneezer Goode
The name of the character is being shared.


His friends call him 'Ezeer and he is the main geezer
The character is well-known by his friends, known as 'Ezeer, and is an important part of the community.


And he'll vibe up the place like no other man could
The character brings an exciting energy to any situation.


He's refined, sublime, he makes you feel fine
Despite being misunderstood, Ebeneezer is a charming individual who uplifts those around him.


Though very much maligned and misunderstood
Even though he is not well understood, he is appreciated and loved by those who do understand him.


But if you know 'Ezeer he's a real crowd pleaser
Those who know Ebeneezer appreciate his contributions to the community by uplifting and pleasing the crowds.


You can see that he's mischievous, mysterious and devious
Ebeneezer has an air of mysteriousness and mischievousness about him.


When he circulates amongst the people in the place
As Ebeneezer interacts with the people, the energy and atmosphere changes.


But once you know he's fun, and something of a genius
Once you understand the character, you realize he is not only fun but also a genius in his own way.


He gives a grin that goes around from face to face to face
Ebeneezer's happiness and joy are contagious and spread to those around him.


Backwards and then forwards, forwards and then backwards
'Eezer is a master of dance, and his moves inspire others to join in.


'Eezer is the geezer who loves to muscle in
Ebeneezer is the kind of person to become involved in events and make them more exciting.


That's about the time the crowd all shout the name of 'Eezer
Ebeneezer is loved and appreciated by the crowd, who will praise him when he joins in on the dance floor.


As he's kotcheled in the corner, laughing by the bass bin
Ebeneezer is not one to shy away from a good time and will enjoy himself wherever he finds himself.


'Eezer Goode 'Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode
The chorus repeats the catchy name of the character.


Has anyone got any Vera's?
Vera is rhyming slang for an illegal substance, this is a reference to the party atmosphere.


Lovely Ya Ha Ha Ha
The song brings joy and happiness to those who listen.


Ebeneezer Goode, leading light of the scene, know what I mean?
Ebeneezer is a major player within the scene and is well respected.


He created the vibe - He takes you for a ride as if by Design
Ebeneezer has an innate ability to create a positive atmosphere, and take people on a ride with him.


The party ignites like it's comin' alive
When the party starts to die down, that's when Ebeneezer steps in to reignite the energy.


He takes you to the top, shakes you all around
Ebeneezer is the kind of person that makes you feel alive and exciting.


Then back down - you know as he gets mellow
While Ebeneezer may bring a wild side, he also has a mellow side where he helps you relax.


Then as smooth as the groove that is making you move
Just like the music that moves the people, Ebeneezer has a smooth attitude.


He glides into your mind with a sunny "Hello!"
Ebenezer is the kind of person to greet others with a warm and friendly attitude.


A gentleman of leisure he's there for your pleasure
Ebeneezer is the type of person that enjoys his time, and loves making sure others enjoy their time as well.


But go easy on old 'Ezeer he's the love you could lose
While he is loved by many, Ebeneezer is not invincible and could be easily lost.


Extraordinary fellow, like Mr Punchinello
Ebeneezer is a unique and extraordinary character, like Mr. Punchinello, a character from the comedia dell'arte.


He's the kind of geezer who must never be abused
While he may be involved in comical scenes, Ebeneezer is the type of character to be respected and never taken advantage of.


When you're in town and Ebeneezer is around
The town becomes more exciting with Ebeneezer in town.


You can sense a presence in the sound of the crowd
The energy of the crowds around Ebeneezer feels alive and exciting, his presence adding to the overall aura of the room.


He gets them all at it, the party starts rocking, the people get excited
Ebeneezer continuously promotes a fun, exciting, and uplifting atmosphere that encourages everyone to join in on the party.


It's time to shout loud
The excitement has reached a climax and everyone is encouraged to shout at the top of their lungs.


Oh what a carry on, ha ha ha ha ha
The excitement ebbs and flows, but always creates an overall atmosphere of joy.


He's Ebeneezer Goode
We are reminded of the character, with the name being repeated in a catchy way.


Wicked
'Wicked' is used here as an exclamation of an exciting happening or event.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: (GB) WEST RICHARD, COLIN GILBERT ANGUS, RICHARD (GB) WEST

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