The Wideboys are Eddie Craig and Jim Sullivan and have been working togethe… Read Full Bio ↴The Wideboys are Eddie Craig and Jim Sullivan and have been working together since 1996. Eddie ran a record shop called VIP Vinyl in Chichester (this is how Wideboys met) and has been DJ' ing for around 12 years. Jim is responsible for chart successes such as 'Frankie Goes to Hollywood's Power of Love' Revamp reaching No.6 and follow up 'Two Tribes' which hit the number 15 slot. The Wideboys have are also know for their releases on their label Garage Jams, using names like Atari Era and Medieval Hooligans. while occasionally venturing out to work with the likes All Saints and Artful Dodger. 2007 marked a big commercial crossover for the Wideboys - new management, a hit single ("Bomb the Secret"), and big name remixes (Rihanna, Jody Watley). With remixes of Janet Jackson and Britney Spears and two forthcoming CD releases, 2008 is set for an even bigger year for the Wideboys.

Sambuca
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 lyrics to "Sambuca" by Wideboys feat. Dennis G. are about an initial attraction between two people in a club setting. The opening lines of the chorus, "WIDE (D E, D E, D E)/WIDE (D E, D E, D E, E)/WIDE (D E, D E, D E)/WIDE (D E, D E, D E boys, boys!)" create a catchy and repetitive hook that encourages listeners to dance along. The verses describe a chance encounter between the singer and a woman who catches his eye from across the room. They bond over a shot of Sambuca and exchange numbers, leading to the possibility of a deeper connection.

The bridge of the song features the rapper Dennis G. delivering a confident and boastful verse about his lyrical skills and sexual prowess. He encourages listeners to "surf with the good boys" and enjoy themselves, implying some kind of party or sexual activity. Overall, the lyrics to "Sambuca" emphasize the fun and excitement of a night out, as well as the potential for romantic or sexual connection.

Line by Line Meaning

W I D E (D E, D E, D E)
Repeating the letters W-I-D-E as a chant

W I D E (D E, D E, D E, E)
Repeating the letters W-I-D-E as a chant with an added E

W I D E (D E, D E, D E)
Repeating the letters W-I-D-E as a chant

W I D E (D E, D E, D E boys, boys!)
Repeating the letters W-I-D-E as a chant with a call to the boys

When I saw you girl from across the room
Upon seeing you from a distance, girl

You had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you
We both had mutual attraction for each other

We went to the bar for a sambucca,
Together we went and had a drink of sambucca

You gave me your number and you took my number
We exchanged phone numbers

I say if you wanna surf with the good boys
My advice to you is to hang out with the right people

They're gonna give it to ya like a real man should
These good boys will treat you properly

Music arrest took it the trash to it took it to the rest contest
The rhythm of the music is overwhelming and captivating, and it's time for a showdown

For me, the D E double N I S G
For me, my name is spelled D-E double N I S G

Drink to drink to and ride it properly
We're drinking and partying, but we're being responsible

Some of them a call me Einstein
Some people say I'm very smart, like Einstein

I'm a lyrical dan, (yeah)
I'm known for my skillful and artistic way with words

I'm a lyrical dan (you had your eyes on me I had my eyes on you, yeah)
I'm a lyrical artist describing the moment when you and I first met

I'm a lyrical dan (you gave me your number, and you took my number)
I'm a lyrical artist describing the exchange of phone numbers between us

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

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