(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO proj… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under this name:
(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO project.
(2) A 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland.
(3) A heavy metal band from Belgium
(4) A heavy metal band from Hoting, Sweden
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(1) Wizzard was Roy Wood’s post- ELO project. Formed in Wood's hometown of Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1972, they made catchy, jazzy glam-rock hit singles like "Angel Fingers" and "See My Baby Jive" with a retro, Phil Spector-style "wall of sound" production. At the same time, they produced decidedly odd, almost avant-garde albums like Wizzard Brew. They remained active until around 1975.
(2) One of them is a 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland. It enjoyed some success in Finland and Germany though even some fans wondered why they had taken the name of Roy Wood's famous band – the other z was actually added because the band didn't want to be confused with the German band Wizard. The band was founded by Teemu Kautonen as his solo-project in August 1995, and he handled all the instruments on the first demo, Teemu moved the band to Germany in April 1997 adding new local musicians CY and Daniel to the line-up. In August Teemu returned to Finland, but moved back to Germany in January 2001, and CY and Daniel came along again. Also a new guitarist Johnny joined the band.
Last known lineup:
Teemu Kautonen aka Hexenmeister - Vocals, originally also Bass & Guitars
CY aka Grobi - Drums
Daniel - Lead Guitars, Bass
Johnny - Rhythm Guitars
Discography;
I am the King, Demo, 1997
Children of Bodom, Split, 1997
Devilmusick, Full-length, 1998
Wizzard, Full-length, 1999
Songs of Sins & Decadence, Full-length, 2000
Tormentor, EP, 2000
Black Heavy Metal. Full-length, 2001
Metal Forever Vol. 1, Split, 2003
(3) Wizzard is a local Heavy Metal band from Belgium
(4) Wizzard were formed as a band in the early 1980s in Hoting, Sweden
They released the single Ninya Warrior 1986
The band split up after that record and reunited in 2023 when they played in Germany
You Got Me Running
Wizzard Lyrics
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Do do do do Sham-a-lama-ding dong
Do do do do Sham-a-lama-ding dong
You got me running
All over this town
You got me running
You never let me down
But when I take a date with a girl or two
Better stop, stop
Can't get it through
Don't make me hop all over the world
You got me running
You treat me like a fool
You got me running
How can you be so cruel
But the guys on the street are putting me down
Better stop, stop running around
Don't hippity hop all over the world
Oh baby I wanna be kissed by you
Oh you can't resist
So please don't freeze me like a fool
You got me running
My love is out of bounds
You got me running
I love you but I found
The phone don't ring and no love letter
Stop, stop, I know I've better
Don't hippity hop all over the world
The lyrics to Wizzard's song You Got Me Running are a representation of a person in a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The beat and rhythm of the song are very catchy, with a repetitive chorus that lingers long after the music has stopped. The first verse starts with a series of "do-do-doos" followed by "sham-a-lama-ding-dongs", which comes before the singer talks about how much their significant other is causing them to run. The main character is running all over the town without rest, and it is because of their lover. This loss of control is actually welcome for the singer because they never feel let down by their lover.
However, the song is not only about the positive aspects of the singer's lover. The second verse talks about how their lover is also cruel to them. The singer is being treated like a fool but finds it challenging to let go of their lover. At the same time, the peers of the singer are putting them down, making them feel embarrassed for their weakness for the lover. The singer wants to be kissed by their lover and doesn't want to be frozen out, but their lover seems to be playing a game and pushing the singer to the limit. The third verse is about how the singer's love is running out of control, and their lover has stopped contacting them. The song ends with an appeal by the singer for their lover not to hop all over the world.
In conclusion, Wizzard's song, You Got Me Running, is about an obsessive and complicated love relationship. The song talks about the joys and struggles of being in love and how it can bring both happiness and pain. The chorus is repetitive and catchy, while the verses are more introspective and emotional. Wizzard does an excellent job of conveying the powerful emotions that come with loving someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Do do do do Sham-a-lama-ding dong
Repetitive nonsense syllables with no clear meaning
You got me running
You have me constantly on the move, whether physically or mentally
All over this town
I am traveling to various locations in this city
You never let me down
You always come through for me and don't disappoint me
But when I take a date with a girl or two
However, when I attempt to go on a date with one or more women
Better stop, stop
I must prevent myself from continuing
Can't get it through
I am not able to be successful with these women
Don't make me hop all over the world
I don't want to have to travel excessively to find love
You treat me like a fool
You are not respectful towards me
How can you be so cruel
Your actions are unkind and hurtful
But the guys on the street are putting me down
Other men are demeaning me
Better stop, stop running around
It would be best for you to stop engaging in this behavior
Don't hippity hop all over the world
I don't want to continue traveling around aimlessly because of your actions
Oh baby I wanna be kissed by you
I desire to share a kiss with you, my beloved
Oh you can't resist
You are unable to resist my advances
So please don't freeze me like a fool
Please do not ignore me or treat me poorly
My love is out of bounds
My affection for you is intense and unrestricted
I love you but I found
However, I realized something
The phone don't ring and no love letter
I have not received any communication from you
Stop, stop, I know I've better
I understand that I deserve better treatment than this
Don't hippity hop all over the world
I don't want to keep chasing after you and feeling lost and aimless as a result
Writer(s): Roy Wood
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Rycardus
One of my favourite albums from Roy, the word genius isn't too strong a word to describe Mr Wood
@vincentbogan5320
agree wholeheartedly. Guy is so versatility
@1957rcajr
This and Super Active Wizzo are essential albums.
@jacquelinecarty8579
The best track on the album, in my opinion
@Napriz1
THE BEATLES,ELO AND WIZZARD ARE THE BEST. No more words.
@billsgwn
Dam this song is addicting. Gotta listen time after time
@billsgwn
My dad had this album when I was a kid and I haven't heard this awesome song again til now. Thanks
@beink
What's incredible about this cut is that it's a cast of thousands with respect to influences. Gene Vincent, Elvis, Del Shannon, but the secret ingredient is a dash of Lou Christie. Those background vocals are pure Lou.
@94HEATH94
My thoughts exactly @beink. The background vocals remind me The Gypsy Cried - Lou Christie.
@adriandinsdale5805
Not forgetting the " Mary Lou" James Burton inspired guitar solo.