Mr. Raffles
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley
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Man, it was mean to be seen in the robes you wore for Lent you must've known that it was Easter There for a while, in your smile, I could see Mexico blood say "This is true I was a Teaser" There were a thousand! Man it has being exchanged for Pesetas Man! It was hard not to laugh out loud I couldn't believe the size of the crowd You must have fooled them into coming Wow! There were women and children, too They would have hanged us if they knew I think I know for certain Inside you sniggered so hearty, you only came for the party Man, it was mean, it was mean, Man, it was mean Remember the time, what a time, we had down in Barcelona after you'd been slaying babies There, for a time, I was fooled by your disguises, but I never thought of smashing rules You wore the yellow bandana and gave out Heavenly Manna Then in Amsterdam you were perfect fun You never let on you had a gun and then you shot that Spanish Dancer The speed at which we ran for a mile or two, they would have crucified us if they knew I think I know for certain Inside you sniggered so hearty, we only killed for the party Man, it was mean, it was mean, Man, it was mean Man, show me something I've never seen, you're only real in your Dream Machine And all your games are a little drastic Just throw me out if I get obscene but that's the way that I've always been I think I know for certain Inside you sniggered so hearty, we're only living a party
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Written by: STEVE HARLEY
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10 facts about this song
Artiste BackgroundSteve Harley, the singer and songwriter behind "Mr. Raffles", helped popularize the British glam rock scene in the 1970s as part of the band "Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel".
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Song InspirationThe song "Mr. Raffles" is said to be inspired by Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was a British statesman known for his work in Singapore and the mentioning of the line "Singapore" in the song lyrics suggests this connection.
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Album Information"Mr. Raffles" is a track featured on the album "The Best Years of Our Lives" which was released in 1975. This album is considered one of the band's most successful records.
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Song LyricsThe song is famous for its lyric "Man, it was mean," often cited as a reflection of Harley's art of storytelling through his songs.
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Music Genres"Mr. Raffles" features elements of glam rock, art rock, and progressive rock. Its vivid storytelling and theatrical style reflects key characteristics of these genres.
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Chart SuccessDespite its popularity, "Mr. Raffles" was not released as a single and so it did not chart. However, the album it's on reached number 4 in the UK charts.
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Live Performances"Mr. Raffles" has been included in various live performances and tours by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, with the song maintaining a level of cult popularity among fans.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praise "Mr. Raffles" for its distinctive lyrical style, showcasing Harley's ability to tell complex stories through song. This has led to comparisons to other respected songwriters, such as Bob Dylan.
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Song LengthAs an indication of its progressive rock style, "Mr. Raffles" is longer than a typical pop song, with a runtime of around five minutes.
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Personal SignificanceSteve Harley has previously noted the importance of "Mr. Raffles" to his songwriting career, stating that it helped him step outside of traditional songwriting norms and explore new creative avenues.
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