Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)
Cockney Rebel, 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
Release Information"Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)" is a classic song by British singer-songwriter Steve Harley, released as a single in 1975.
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GenreThe song is in the style of glam rock, an influential genre of rock music which included artists such as David Bowie and T. Rex.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its memorable style, the song failed to reach the UK Singles Chart top 10. It peaked up to only 13 place.
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ConceptThe song is about a man named Mr. Raffles who seems to be a fearlessly rebellious individual. It captures the tension between wealth, authority, and wild living.
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AlbumThis song is a part of Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel's third studio album "The Best Years of Our Lives" which was produced by Alan Parsons.
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BandSteve Harley & Cockney Rebel were an English glam rock band from the early 1970s. Their music covers a range of styles from pop to progressive rock.
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Lyrical MeaningThe song is often interpreted as a commentary on the hedonistic lifestyle led by many popular and wealthy figures in the '70s, highlighting the contrast between public expectation and personal reality.
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Legacy"Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)" is considered to be one of Harley's most popular songs, often played at his live concerts.
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Song WritingSteve Harley had admitted in interviews that "Mr. Raffles" among his other songs, was written while he was under influence of LSD.
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Music Video"Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)" doesn't have an official music video, similar to many songs from the same era, due to the fact that music videos didn't become standard promotional tools until the early 1980s with the emergence of MTV.
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