Smithers-Jones by ​The Jam
Smithers-Jones by ​The Jam

Smithers-Jones

​The Jam * Track #7 On Setting Sons

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Smithers-Jones by ​The Jam

Performed by
​The Jam
Produced by
Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Writed by
Bruce Foxton
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Originally a B – side to their 1979 single ‘When You’re Young’ more musically akin to the heavier songs on ‘Setting Sons’. The album version achieves a baroque pop sound with the inclusion of a string section.

Written by bassist and backing vocalist ‘Bruce Foxton’, the song takes inspiration when h...

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Smithers-Jones Lyrics

Here we go again, it's Monday at last
He's heading for the Waterloo line
To catch the 8 a.m. fast, its usually dead on time
Hope it isn't late, got to be there by nine

Pin stripe suit, clean shirt and tie
Stops off at the corner shop, to buy The Times
'Good Morning Smithers-Jones'
'How's the wife and home?'
'Did you get the car you've been looking for?'

Let me get inside you, let me take control of you
We could have some good times
All this worry will get you down
I'll give you a new meaning to life - I don't think so

Sitting on the train, you're nearly there
You're part of the production line
You're the same as him, you're like tin-sardines
Get out of the pack, before they peel you back

Arrive at the office, spot on time
The clock on the wall hasn't yet struck nine
'Good Morning Smithers Jones'
'The boss wants to see you alone'
'I hope its the promotion you've been looking for'

Let me get inside you, let me take control of you
We could have some good times
All this worry will get you down
I'll give you a new meaning to life - I don't think so

'Come in Smithers old boy'
'Take a seat, take the weight off your feet'
'I've some news to tell you'
'There's no longer a position for you' -
'Sorry Smithers Jones'

Put on the kettle and make some tea
It's all a part of feeling groovy
Put on your slippers turn on the TV
It's all a part of feeling groovy
It's time to relax, now you've worked your arse off
But the only one smilin' is the sun tanned boss
Work and work and work and work till you die
There's plenty more fish in the sea to fry

Smithers-Jones Q&A

Who wrote Smithers-Jones's ?

Smithers-Jones was written by Bruce Foxton.

Who produced Smithers-Jones's ?

Smithers-Jones was produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven.

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