Wot
Captain Sensible, Erkan & Stefan
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When I woke up this morning I was feelin' fine But this cat starts banging man what a swine. So I called reception but to no avail That's why I'm telling you this sorry tale. It went bang, I said shut up It went bang, I said rap up. Well I'm aware that the guy must do his work But the piledriver man drove me berserk. He said captain I said wot He said captain I said wot He said captain I said wot He said captain I said wot d'ya want Once a lifetime twice a day If you don't work you get no pay. I been to the east I been to the west But the girls I like best are the ones undressed. Well hello Adam where you been? I said a'stand aside 'cause I'm feelin' mean I've had a gutful of you and I'm feelin' bad 'Cause you're an ugly old pirate and ain't I glad. He said captain I said wot He said captain I said wot
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Written by: RAYMOND IAN BURNS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"W" is a song by English rock musician Captain Sensible, real name Raymond Burns. The song was released in 1982, coming off his solo debut album "Women and Captains First."
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High Chart RankingThe song emerged as a hit, peaking at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart and making it into the Top 5 in some European countries including Switzerland and Australia.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to the new wave genre, a blend of rock and pop that arose in the 70-80s. It particularly is known for its punk rock influences.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics are quite witty and anecdotal, reflecting Captain Sensible's irreverent sense of humor. The song is narrated from the perspective of a man who is jobless and questioned about it by a wealthier individual.
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Captain SensiblePrior to starting his solo career, Captain Sensible was a founding member of punk rock band The Damned. He played the guitar and later switched to the bass when he joined the band in the 70s.
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Song's Pop Culture InfluenceThe song was featured in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, further enhancing its popularity with a younger audience.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wot" is well known for its humorous depiction of Captain Sensible himself, dancing around in the back of a stretch limousine.
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Cover Versions"Wot" has been covered by multiple artists since its release, including German pop singer Frank Zander, who released a German-language version of the song.
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Unique Song TitleThe title of the song, "Wot," is a colloquial English contraction of 'what,' reflecting the conversational and everyday language used in the lyrics.
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Greatest Hits Inclusion"Wot" is included in Captain Sensible's greatest hits album "Sensible Singles," which was released in 1984.
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