Hole in My Shoe
Traffic
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I looked to the sky Where an elephant's eye Was looking at me From a bubblegum tree And all that I knew The hole in my shoe Was letting in water (letting in water) I walked through a field That just wasn't real Where a hundred tin soldiers Would shoot at my shoulder And all that I knew The hole in my shoe Was letting in water (letting in water) (I climbed on the back of a giant albatross Which flew through a crack in the cloud To a place where happiness reigned all year round Where music played ever so loudly) I started to fall And suddenly woke And the dew on the grass It stuck to my coat And all that I knew The hole in my shoe Was letting in water (letting in water)
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Written by: DAVE MASON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, T.R.O. INC.
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11 facts about this song
Band Formation"Hole in My Shoe" was released by Traffic, an English rock band formed in Birmingham in April 1967. The band initially consisted of Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason.
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Release DateThe song was released in August 1967 and serves as the band's second single.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Hole in My Shoe" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 22 in the Netherlands.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Dave Mason, who was the youngest member of the band.
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Psychedelic NatureIt is famously known for its psychedelic music influences, with its whimsical lyrics and unusual instrumentation, which includes a sitar and a child's toy flute.
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Song ThemeThe song represents a fantasy world and childhood innocence, as suggested by the opening verse, "I looked through the sky."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hole in My Shoe" features the band members dressed as fictional characters, with Windwood dressed as Huckleberry Finn and Mason as Long John Silver.
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Other VersionsIn 1984, the British band Neil had a minor hit with a cover of "Hole in My Shoe", which reached number 5 in the UK charts, higher than the original. It's said that this cover was made for a spoof documentary for British television.
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Song ReceptionDespite the song’s popularity and chart success, it was not well received by all band members. Steve Winwood has been quite vocal about disliking the song for its pop sound, which he felt was not in line with the band's overall direction.
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Album InclusionThe song was included on Traffic's second album, "Traffic", released in 1968.
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Impact on BandThere are claims that "Hole in My Shoe" actually contributed to the initial breakup of Traffic, as the tune represented a split in the band's musical direction, causing internal conflicts.
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