"Splendid!" is a happy song, an optimistic song which gives a message that even though life is going a bit badly, you can always yell "Splendid!" and be upbeat about things. It features a crowd of friends and followers, a cracking dance beat, and the soaring vocals of Jacqui Wicks.
lyrics
Here we are, a job well done
Live for now, what’s done is gone
Roof is mended, grass is cut,
Time for a cuppa - splendid!
This is nice, the shoes still fit,
Could afford that outfit if I wanted it.
The sun’s still shining even though it’s cold,
Could be worse but it’s splendid!
A silver lining's hidden in the clouds
Have faith, what goes around, comes around.
Call your friends, tell ‘em the news
The world’s OK with nothing left to lose
Lying in the gutter, looking at the stars
Picking it up - splendid!
Life is good, life is great
Have a drink or two with mates
Raise a glass to the friends we’ve got
Today it’s all - splendid!
A silver lining's hidden in the clouds
Have faith, what goes around, comes around.
G&T - splendid!
Dancing in the kitchen - splendid!
Yellow car - splendid!
Northern star - splendid!
A laugh with your mates - splendid!
Tricky first date - splendid!
Yorkshire tea - splendid!
You and me...?
Swimming upwards, bit by bit
I can haz burger but I ated it
Someone out there loves you lots
Keep on truckin’ - splendid!
Walk the line, walk it good
Don’t get caught up in the mud
Throw some shapes and walk through town
Ain’t it all just splendid!
A silver lining's hidden in the clouds
Have faith, what goes around, comes around.
credits
released October 12, 2016
Vocals: Jessica Rowbottom / Jacqui Wicks
Splendids: Ellie Rowbottom, Ben Rowbottom, Helen Cook, Freyja Shade, Marie Keen, Justine Smithies, Julie Smithies, Morgan Smithies, Cassandra Kilbride, Coby Adrien, Irene Purcell
Most instruments/programming by Jess Rowbottom, except for guitar by Uncle Nile.
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