Wide Boy
Nik Kershaw
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He made a record it made him famous yes it made him a star. The life and soul of the party he rocks he shocks You never know where you are with him. He got no sense but he got money He got no sense but he got overnight success Exceed excess exceed excess. He no big deal he's just a wide boy He no big deal he's just an ordinary guy Oh me oh my oh me oh my. He made a movie he played the driver of a big yellow car. He is super fab and groovy he struts and he crows You never know where you are with him. He got no sense but he got money He got no sense but he got overnight success Exceed excess exceed excess. He no big deal he's just a wide boy He no big deal he's just an ordinary guy Oh me oh my oh me oh my. And with your symmetry teeth and your california tan I'm here to tell you that you ain't no superman you're just a wide boy.
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Written by: NIK KERSHAW
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Wide Boy" is a popular song by British singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw, which was released as the fifth single from his second studio album, "The Riddle".
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Commercial SuccessAlthough not as big a hit as some of Kershaw's other songs, "Wide Boy" reached Number 9 in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its considerable popularity and commercial success.
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Song DurationThe original length of the song is 3 minutes and 26 seconds, a standard duration in pop music of that era.
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Music Video ConceptThe music video for "Wide Boy" was directed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and features a domestic scenario set in a cube structure, portraying a kind of reality escapism.
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Significant Live PerformancesNik Kershaw performed "Wide Boy" as part of Live Aid in 1985, a live concert held simultaneously in the United States and the United Kingdom to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
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InterpretationsThe song, like many of Kershaw’s creations, has quite elusive lyrics, directing towards person's self-isolation and the theme of a misfit to society's norms.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Riddle", within which "Wide Boy" is just one of ten tracks, reached number 8 in the UK Album Charts and was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
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Creative ProcessIn various interviews, Kershaw has noted that as with many of his songs, the lyrics for "Wide Boy" were written in a stream-of-consciousness style.
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Musical StructureThe song’s music has a distinctive synthesizer introduction, carries a catchy rhythm and Kershaw's signature vocal layering, making it a staple 80s synth-pop record.
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Timeless appealDespite being released over three decades ago, "Wide Boy" still enjoys radio airplay today, attesting to its timeless appeal and enduring popularity.
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