Sambuca
The Wideboys Lyrics


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W I D E (D E, D E, D E)
W I D E (D E, D E, D E, E)
W I D E (D E, D E, D E)
W I D E (D E, D E, D E boys, boys!)

When I saw you girl from across the room
You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
We went to the bar for a sambucca,
You gave me your number and you took my number

When I saw you girl from across the room
You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
We went to the bar for a sambucca,
You gave me your number and you took my number

I say if you wanna surf with the good boys
They're gonna give it to ya like a real man should
Music arrest took it the trash to it took it to the rest contest
For me, the D E double N I S G
Drink to drink to and ride it properly
Some of them a call me Einstein
I'm a lyrical dan, (yeah)
I'm a lyrical dan (you had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you, yeah)
I'm a lyrical dan (you gave me your number, and you took my number)

I say if you wanna surf with the good boys
They're gonna give it to ya like a real man should
Music arrest took it the trash to it took it to the rest contest
For me, the D E double N I S G
Drink to drink to and ride it properly
Some of them a call me Einstein
I'm a lyrical dan

When I saw you girl from across the room
You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
We went to the bar for a sambucca,
You gave me your number and you took my number

When I saw you girl from across the room
You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
We went to the bar for a sambucca,
You gave me your number and you took my number

When I saw you girl from across the room
You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
We went to the bar for a sambucca,
You gave me your number and you took my number

I say if you wanna surf with the good boys
They're gonna give it to ya like a real man should
Music arrest took it the trash to it took it to the rest contest
For me, the D E double N I S G
Drink to drink to and ride it properly
Some of them a call me Einstein
I'm a lyrical dan, (yeah)





I'm a lyrical dan (you had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you, yeah)
I'm a lyrical dan (you gave me your number, and you took my number)

Overall Meaning

The song "Sambuca" by The Wideboys is a fast-paced, energetic track with a focus on meeting someone new and having a good time. The first verse describes seeing someone across the room and sharing a drink with them, exchanging numbers by the end of the encounter. The second verse follows a similar pattern and is repeated multiple times throughout the song. The chorus suggests that aligning yourself with the "good boys" will result in a wild and fulfilling experience.


The lyrics to this song are relatively straightforward and don't contain any particularly deep themes or messages. Instead, the focus seems to be on the energy and excitement of meeting someone new and experiencing a wild night out. The repeated verses suggest that this encounter was a positive one and that the singer is eager for more experiences like it. The chorus encourages listeners to seek out similarly exhilarating experiences by aligning themselves with the right crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

W I D E (D E, D E, D E)
The song begins with the repetition of the word 'wide' with the letters 'D E' in between each letter. This is likely a reference to getting wide and loose, letting go and having a good time.


W I D E (D E, D E, D E, E)
The repetition of 'wide' continues, with an extra 'E' added to the end. The addition of the extra letter could represent the excitement and energy that comes with letting go and having a good time.


W I D E (D E, D E, D E)
Once again, the word 'wide' is repeated with the letters 'D E' in between each letter, emphasizing the importance of loosening up and having fun.


W I D E (D E, D E, D E boys, boys!)
The song ends with one final repetition of 'wide', but this time with the addition of 'boys'. This could be a call to action, encouraging others to let loose and have a good time as well.


When I saw you girl from across the room
The singer is describing a moment when they saw a girl they were interested in from afar.


You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
The singer and the girl were mutually attracted to each other and locked eyes.


We went to the bar for a sambucca,
The singer and the girl went to the bar to order a sambuca, a type of alcoholic shot.


You gave me your number and you took my number
At the bar, the girl and the singer exchanged phone numbers, indicating a desire to see each other again.


I say if you wanna surf with the good boys
The singer is saying that if someone wants to hang out with the 'good boys', they need to be ready to let go and have a good time.


They're gonna give it to ya like a real man should
The 'good boys' will show someone a good time, in a way that a 'real man' would.


Music arrest took it the trash to it took it to the rest contest
This line is more difficult to interpret, but it could be a reference to the power of music to hold people's attention and lift their spirits.


For me, the D E double N I S G
The letters in this line, 'D E double N I S G', could be a reference to the singer's name or a nickname. Without more context, it's difficult to say for certain.


Drink to drink to and ride it properly
The singer is encouraging everyone to drink responsibly and have a good time.


Some of them a call me Einstein
The singer is saying that some people call them 'Einstein', possibly because of their intelligence or wit.


I'm a lyrical dan, (yeah)
The singer is referring to their skills as a lyricist, using the nickname 'lyrical dan'. The 'yeah' adds emphasis and enthusiasm.


I'm a lyrical dan (you had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you, yeah)
The singer repeats their nickname, and adds in a reference to the moment they met the girl in the bar, again adding emphasis.


I'm a lyrical dan (you gave me your number, and you took my number)
The singer mentions the girl from the bar once again, referencing the exchange of phone numbers and hinting at a future connection.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dennis Gordon, James Robert, Leonard Sullivan, Edward Finlay Mackinnon Craig

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Comments from YouTube:

@terrydickinson3052

nightclubs don't play this kinda thing no more. so sad D:

@ysammo214

Kurt DeMango they play it every night at my local nightclubs lol. maybe your locals are shit you need to go clubbing in a better town bro

@terrydickinson3052

I'm pretty sure nightlife in Birmingham is decent enough.

@emanuelhaidu7533

He was live at club cookies Dunstable couple weeks ago people still like this song

@ysammo214

Kurt DeMango bham is a shithole i think you'll find

@thejudge-kv2jk

They do mate! Find the cheese room.

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@Jay1898

lost my job recently and feeling a little low. this song has given me a great lift. top tune.

@UncleSalie

Hope you're doing better. Much love from another Garage fan ❤️

@Jay1898

@@UncleSalie Thanks mate. Appreciate it. Hope you are well :)

@lebanonjames1807

Damn I was 5 when you commented

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