King George Street
Squeeze
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She left in the middle of the night with the kids Wrapped in a blanket with a packet of crisps Heading for her mothers on another estate The kids looked up at the light and the rain In the middle of the night such adventures made For two little kids staying up late It was rainy and windy as winter was bleak At four in the morning on King George Street She couldn't get to sleep where on Earth had he gone The door opened wide and the light went on He was drunk as a lord with a tyre mark hat Falling in the hall on top of the cat Singing Viva Espana to a crying wife He took a swing at the shade on the light They were knocking on the doors dressed like refugees In the pouring rain on King George Street She won't have that behaviour in her house any more He's got to sober up or be kicked out of the door Down on the corner the kids at his feet As daddy comes home on King George Street As daddy comes home They stood around the kettle and watched as it brewed Sneezing into hankies hands all blue The next evening he came around to the house With a bunch of flowers they locked him out He peered through the window Mouthed words in the air Her lips to a cup she saw him out there The kids came running but were they happy to see Their daddy back home on King George Street Their daddy back home on King George Street
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Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"King George Street" isn't from Squeeze's early days like "Up the Junction" or "Cool for Cats," rather, it's from their sixth studio album, "Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti" released in 1985.
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Track PositionThe song is the seventh track on the album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of this song tell a story of a man who battles with alcoholism while he tries to save his marriage, which eventual fails.
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Song Details"King George Street" is known for its unique blend of pop and rock, belting out of an actual place in London, UK, setting a broader scene for the lyrics.
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Band's ReformationThe album "Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti," from which this track comes, was released after a brief hiatus for band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.
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Song WriterLike virtually all of Squeeze's songs, "King George Street" was written by the band's two main creative forces, lyricist Chris Difford, and composer Glenn Tilbrook.
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CollaboratorsIn this album, the original Squeeze members joined forces with bassist Keith Wilkinson, drummer Gilson Lavis, and keyboardist Jools Holland to produce this heart-rending narrative song.
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Critical Reception"King George Street" is generally considered one of Squeeze's best lesser-known songs, showcasing Difford and Tilbrook's storytelling ability and knack for crafting catchy, melodic pop-rock tunes.
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Song DurationThe running time of the song "King George Street" is approximately 3 minutes 19 seconds.
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ReissuesThe entire Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti album, including "King George Street," was remastered and reissued in 2007, bringing higher quality to this already popular track.
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