Away Days
The Skinner Brothers Lyrics
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Police they clash with our colours
We're singing to the songs
On the jukebox like
Ye Olde English brothers
No one gonna bring us down
3 points up and 1 down
You talk a lot
Saturday mornings when i hear the sound.
I say Aye Aye
I live for them
Away Days
Feeling Half Cut
Sunday
My girl she left me by Monday
I said Aye Aye
You hear the sound of the UK
When lions sing we get crazy
Oh I live for them away days
Stand up tall till the day I die
10 vs 5 mate we won't fly
Might sink to the bottom
But we'll get to the top
Keep on fighting mate
We're never gonna stop
And I don't need no placebo
Kool and the gangs
All I need bro
I spent all my money on that go go
And ask me tomorrow am I regretting it, no
I say Aye Aye
I live for them
Away Days
Feeling Half Cut
Sunday
My girl she left me by Monday
I said Aye Aye
You hear the sound of the UK
When lions sing we get crazy
Oh I live for them away days
I say Aye Aye
I live for them
Away Days
Feeling Half Cut
Sunday
My girl she left me by Monday
I said Aye Aye
You hear the sound of the UK
When lions sing we get crazy
Oh I live for them away days
I say Aye Aye
I live for them
Away Days
Feeling Half Cut
Sunday
My girl she left me by Monday
I said Aye Aye
You hear the sound of the UK
When lions sing we get crazy
Oh I live for them away days
The Skinner Brothers' song "Away Days" reflects the experiences of football hooligans in the UK. The first verse describes the rituals of the hooligans, getting drunk in the morning before heading to the football ground. They identify themselves by their team's colors, and they sing along to the songs on the jukebox. The line "No one gonna bring us down" suggests that they are tough and resilient, and they will not let anyone stop them from supporting their team. They celebrate their victories, but they also accept the defeats, as reflected in the line "3 points up and 1 down." The singer challenges someone who talks a lot but does not show up on match days, indicating that talk is meaningless without action.
The chorus, "I live for them away days," shows how important football is to these hooligans. They look forward to the away matches where they can experience the thrill of supporting their team in a hostile environment. The line "feeling half-cut" suggests that they are drunk or high, further emphasizing the importance of alcohol or drugs in their culture. The singer even loses his girlfriend on Monday, implying that football is more important to him than his relationship.
The second verse continues with the theme of the hooligans' resilience against the police or opposing fans. They are outnumbered but will not back down, and they will keep fighting to come out on top. They don't need any drugs or placebos; they get their high from being a part of the group and the thrill of the game.
Overall, "Away Days" is a bittersweet ode to football hooliganism. The song celebrates the camaraderie and thrill of being a part of a group but also acknowledges the downside, including the danger of violence and addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
It's pints for the lads in the morning time
We enjoy drinking in the morning with our friends
Police they clash with our colours
We sometimes fight with the police over our team's colours
We're singing to the songs
We are singing along to the songs on the jukebox
On the jukebox like
Just like we do with the jukebox
Ye Olde English brothers
Referring to our group who like or support soccer for a long time, as if we’re old English people
No one gonna bring us down
We will not allow anyone to discourage us or bring us down
3 points up and 1 down
Our team is winning more than they are losing
You talk a lot
You say a lot of things
I don't see you round
I don't see you around often
Saturday mornings when i hear the sound.
I look forward to hearing soccer on Saturday mornings
I say Aye Aye
I am excited and enthusiastic about something
I live for them
I find great pleasure and satisfaction in something
Away Days
We enjoy traveling to watch our team play away games
Feeling Half Cut
We enjoy experiencing the effects of alcohol intoxication
Sunday
This is a reference to relaxing after watching soccer games the previous day
My girl she left me by Monday
My girlfriend left me soon after our weekend activities
You hear the sound of the UK
The sound of soccer in the UK is unique and exciting
When lions sing we get crazy
We become very excited and animated when we sing and cheer for our favourite team
Oh I live for them away days
Watching soccer games together on weekends away from home is something I enjoy greatly
Stand up tall till the day I die
I am determined to be loyal and committed to my team until the end of my life
10 vs 5 mate we won't fly
We won't back down even if we are outnumbered during a fight or argument
Might sink to the bottom
We may experience hard times, but we won't give up
But we'll get to the top
We will ultimately be successful and reach our goals despite setbacks
Keep on fighting mate
We will continue to fight and work hard
We're never gonna stop
We will never give up or quit
And I don't need no placebo
I don't need any fake motivation or substance to stay energized
Kool and the gangs
I enjoy listening to upbeat music to keep me motivated
All I need bro
All I need is my friends to help me stay strong and positive
I spent all my money on that go go
I spent all my money on partying and having fun with my friends
And ask me tomorrow am I regretting it, no
I won't regret spending my money on fun and memories
Writer(s): Zachary Charles Skinner
Contributed by Sophia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Max Bandicoot
A pleasure working with you on this video guys! Brilliant song!
Ricky Blampied
Every away day i go to i will have this song going in my mind, brilliant tune. 👍
Stevie Hunter
Cant get enough of this song the now. Amazing lads. Roll on next year to see you live 🤩
William Steele
This song never gets old. Boys are something else.
Steve
Always play it now on our travels 🙌
jackie henderson
Love this ❤
briankingman1
Great tune really enjoying your work
Milan Banicevic
Fucking love this song. Much love from Serbia, nice job lads!
Penny K
Im baffled whybthese guys arent ducking huge l. They have so many huge anthem/stadium songs and down right crunchy catchy tunes. Love these lads from acroos the pond
Bethlopes
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