Alfie
Lily Allen
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Oh, deary me My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed I tell him he should get up 'cause it's nearly half past three He can't be bothered 'cause he's high on THC I ask him very nicely if he'd like a cup of tea I can't even see you 'cause the room is so smokey Don't understand how one can watch so much TV My baby brother Alfie, how I wish that you could see Oh, I only say it 'cause I care So please can you stop pulling my hair Now, now there's no need to swear Please don't despair my dear, Mon frere Oh, Alfie get up it's a brand new day I just can't sit back and watch you waste your life away You need to get a job because the bills need to get paid Get off your lazy arse Alfie, please use your brain Surely there's some walls out there that you can go and spray I'm feeling guilty if I leading you astray Now, how the hell do you ever expect that you'll get laid When all you do is stay and play on your computer games? Oh, I only say it 'cause I care So please can you stop pulling my hair Now, now there's no need to swear Please don't despair my dear Mon frere Oh, little brother, please refrain from doing that I'm trying to help you out so can you stop being a twat It's time that you and I sit down and had a little chat Just look me in the eyes take off that stupid fitted cap Oh, I only say it 'cause I care So please can you stop pulling my hair Now, now there's no need to swear Please don't despair Please don't despair Mon frere
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Written by: Greg Kurstin, Lily Rose Allen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Alfie" is a song by British singer Lily Allen from her debut studio album "Alright, Still", which was released in 2006. The song was released as the album's fourth and final single.
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Song ThemeThe song was written by Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin and it's about Lily's younger brother Alfie who used to be lazy and unambitious according to her.
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Celestial SiblingAlfie Allen is now famously known for playing the character Theon Greyjoy in the TV series "Game of Thrones".
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Music VideoThe light-hearted music video for "Alfie" includes a puppet version of Alfie Allen and highlights the idleness and pot smoking the song lyrics talk about.
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Pop Culture ReferenceIn the song, the line “get off your lazy arse” clearly shows Lily Allen's dissatisfaction with her brother's lack of motivation.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the familial controversy, "Alfie" was generally well-received by the critics. Many praised its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and catchy pop melody.
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Awards and RankingsWhile the song didn't make a significant mark on UK charts, it still managed to peak at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Artist's PerspectiveAlthough this song put Alfie in a less favourable light, Lily Allen has mentioned that the track was all in good fun and that she's proud of her brother's achievements to date.
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Behind The ScenesAccording to producer Greg Kurstin, the song was written quickly, with Allen improvising most of the lyrics.
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ImpactDespite not being her most successful single, "Alfie" still contributed to Allen's rise to fame in the UK. The song has since become a fan favourite and continues to be performed at her concerts.
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