Handbags And Gladrags
Handbags And Gladrags

Stereophonics - Handbags And Gladrags Lyrics

Ah, the sweet irony of life and materialism, brilliantly encapsulated in a tune that's as catchy as a cold in winter! Our dear Stereophonics are giving us a gentle nudge here, reminding us that all the designer handbags and fancy threads in the world won't… Read more

Rock
Nov 26, 2001
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Handbags And Gladrags Music Video

Handbags And Gladrags Lyrics

Ever seen a blind man cross the road
Trying to make the other side
Ever seen a young girl growing old
Trying to make herself a bride

So what becomes of you my love
When they have finally stripped you of
The handbags and the gladrags
That your poor old Granddad had to sweat to buy you

Once I was a young man
All I thought I had to do was smile
While you are still a young girl
And you bought everything in style

So once you think you're in you're out
'Cause you don't mean a single thing without
The handbags and the gladrags
That your poor old Granddad had to sweat to buy you

Sing a song of six-pence for your sake
And drink a bottle full of rye
Four and twenty blackbirds in a cake
And bake them all in a pie

They told me you missed school today
So what I suggest you just throw them all away
The handbags and the gladrags
That your poor old Granddad had to sweat to buy you

They told me you missed school today
So I suggest you just throw them all away
The handbags and the gladrags
That your poor old Granddad had to sweat to buy you

Writer(s): Michael D'abo
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Handbags And Gladrags?

Ah, the sweet irony of life and materialism, brilliantly encapsulated in a tune that's as catchy as a cold in winter! Our dear Stereophonics are giving us a gentle nudge here, reminding us that all the designer handbags and fancy threads in the world won't buy happiness. The song tells the tale of a young lass who's lost her way, trading true love for trinkets and baubles. Her granddad sweats to provide these luxuries, but they're just empty symbols of success. The band suggests she ditch school (read: skip traditional paths) and toss away those superficial tokens. It's an anthem for authenticity over pretence, substance over style. Remember folks, you can't take your Gucci bag with you when you go! #MaterialWorld #AuthenticityOverAppearance

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