Madame Helga
Stereophonics
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Mary Mary where you been You've been out all night You ain't got no sleep I've been dancing in the hills At a place I know She said "And that's the place Where the fireflies glow" Had to slap my white face Pull my head from the clouds And I kept Buying and, lying and flying, relying and dying To know what spins her world around Good morning I missed ya But ya bring me down I saw an Indian roller Today on the line It was the forty eighth hour We fought our forty eighth fight Madame Helga's folly Is where I spent last night She's been married not once Not twice, but three And that's the livin' lovin' woman I want me to be There were pictures and paintings Of freaks like me So I drank with my devil For my company Had to slap my white face Pull my head from my clouds And I kept Buying and, lying and flying, relying and dying To know what spins her world around Good morning I missed ya But ya bringing me down I saw an Indian roller Today on the line It was the forty eighth hour We fought our forty eighth fight Madame Helga's folly Is where I spent last night Good morning I missed ya But ya bringing me down I saw an Indian roller Today on the line It was the forty eighth hour We fought our forty eighth fight Madame Helga's folly Is where I spent last night
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Written by: KELLY JONES, RICHARD MARK JONES, STUART CABLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Madame Helga" by Stereophonics was released on May 19, 2003, as the first single from the band's fourth studio album, "You Gotta Go There to Come Back".
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Commercial SuccessDespite its heady, experimental sound, "Madame Helga" managed to reach No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart, highlighting Stereophonics' astonishing commercial streak during this period in their career.
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Musical StylingThe song carries a considerably diverse style to the rest of the band's material, with heavy influences from blues and soul. The song's dominant brass accompaniment illustrates this departure.
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InspirationThe song is reportedly inspired by an eccentric German woman who ran a 'love' hotel, thus, the name of the song, Madame Helga.
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Distinctive Feature"Madame Helga" is noted for its unusual introduction, with lead singer Kelly Jones shouting "Ich Bin Goofyfoot," which translates to "I am goofy-foot," a term used in surfing and skateboarding circles to describe a rider who leads with their right foot.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band performing in a rural setting, amidst a raucous country fair complete with hay bales and dubious beer tents.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics upon release. Some praised its bold departure from the Stereophonics' more traditional rock sound, while others criticized its lack of a catchy hook.
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Live Performances"Madame Helga" is often cited as a fan-favorite during live performances, with the song's heavy bassline and resounding brass notes creating an exhilarating atmosphere.
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PromotionTo promote the song, the band released a humorous video of them attempting to teach German lyrics to Welsh singer Tom Jones.
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Band MembersThe Stereophonics band members during the recording of "Madame Helga" were Kelly Jones (vocals and guitar), Richard Jones (bass), and Stuart Cable (drums).
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