Jim Adams, aka Newepicauthor, the creator of A Unique Title For Me, is hosting SONG-LYRIC-SUNDAY and this week he has chosen the theme: BOMB/GUN/KNIFE/WEAPON
So this reminded me of a song that I chose when somehow I was put in charge of music on a long journey. It ended up with me reminiscing over all the music from my childhood and teenage years.
One of the bands I used to often listen to was Echobelly. I loved their album “On“. I have chosen a track called “King Of The Kerb”. I was never 100% sure what the lyrics were about? A protection racket? Someone who thinks he’s Number One in town? Politicians? I have heard all sorts of ideas. It makes it more fun to not be sure.
But it is a fab track – if you love guitars…turn it up nice and loud!
Sugar smile savvy The king of the kerb Got a temper in the style of a bomb Got his friends in his pocket Or safe behind bars All the local boys know what he's done He turns if on, he turns it on, he turns it on Same boys doing it for themselves There's somebody out there doing it for you Safe while you're paying out for your health They're the kings of the kerb And everybody knows what they're worth Sugar smile savvy The king of the kerb Keeps the order in this part of the town All the shadows in the alley The shapes at the bar Like to service him when he does the round He turns if on, he turns it on, he turns it on Same boys doing it for themselves There's somebody out there doing it for you Safe while you're paying out for your health They're the kings of the kerb And everybody knows what they're worth Safe from harm and safe from greed A little protection is at that you need Safe from harm and safe from greed They're just a racket machine Same boys doing it for themselves There's somebody out there doing it for you Same boys doing it for themselves There's somebody out there doing it for you Same boys doing it for themselves There's somebody out there looking it for you Safe while you're paying out for your health They're the kings of the kerb They're the kings of the kerb They're the kings of the kerb And everybody knows what they're worth Written by: Sonya Aurora Madan & Glenn Johansson
The weekend is flying by at an alarming pace! It’s almost Monday here in England which means we all go back to the grindstone! So I am going to make the most of the rest of today by ringing my sister and going for a shuffle (that’s how I would describe my attempts to jog!)
Have you ever heard of Echobelly? Did you ever go and see them live? If you did, then you will know why they were one of my favourite bands. I loved their live sound, probably more than their studio recordings.
Caramel 