19-12-2016, 20:18
bob_32_116 Wrote:It's a fun song on the surface, but there is a dark message if you listen closely to the lyrics.
Alan Price was keyboard player for The Animals, before leaving to form his own combo. His style was a bit lighter and, shall we say, quirkier than The Animals, who had a fairly raw gutsy sound.
Alan Price teamed up at one point with Georgie Fame, whose brand of pop was decidedly jazz-influenced, so that should give you an idea of where he was coming from.
Relistened and even looked up the lyrics... And you're right, the lyrics are not very cheering at all...
But I can't say I found the reason behind the message... Could you tell?