He has never toured the United States, where he is best known for the 1978 single "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, earning him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1978. A decade later, "Working On It" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. He has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (Magnet, 1978)
Deltics (Magnet, 1979)
Tennis (Magnet, 1980)
Chris Rea (Magnet, 1981)
Water Sign (Magnet, 1983)
Wired to the Moon (Magnet, 1984)
Shamrock Diaries (Magnet, 1985)
On the Beach (Magnet, 1986)
Dancing with Strangers (Magnet, 1987)
The Road to Hell (WEA, 1989)
Auberge (EastWest, 1991)
God's Great Banana Skin (EastWest, 1992)
Espresso Logic (EastWest, 1993)
La Passione (soundtrack, EastWest, 1996)
The Blue Cafe (EastWest, 1998)
The Road to Hell: Part 2 (EastWest, 1999)
King of the Beach (EastWest, 2000)
Dancing Down the Stony Road/Stony Road (Jazzee Blue, 2002
Blue Street (Five Guitars) (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
Hofner Blue Notes (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
The Blue Jukebox (Jazzee Blue, 2004)
Blue Guitars (Jazzee Blue, 2005)
The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes (Jazzee Blue, 2008)
Santo Spirito Blues (Jazzee Blue, 2011)
Road Songs for Lovers (Jazzee Blue, 2017)
One Fine Day (Rhino, limited release, 2019)
God's Great Banana Skin
Chris Rea Lyrics
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Nobody knows which is the better way
But when that man in the sky points his finger at you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
God's great banana skin
Don't you laugh at nobody
You'll let the bad luck in
It's the way that it gets you
With every day good luck comes in the strangest of ways
Just keep your head down don't listen what your ego will say
'cause when that man in the sky points his finger at you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
God's great banana skin
Don't you laugh at nobody
You'll let the bad luck in
God's great banana skin
It's the way that it gets you
God's great banana skin
God's great banana skin
When that man in the sky points his finger at you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
God's great banana skin
Gonna get you
God's great banana skin
The song "God's Great Banana Skin" by Chris Rea is a cautionary tale about the unpredictable nature of life. The lyrics talk about the need to be humble and not to look down on others because you never know when bad luck may strike. The opening line "Go down my road running just as fast as I can" suggests that life is a journey and the singer is trying to make the most of it.
The song suggests that there are no guarantees in life and that sometimes the unexpected happens. The idea of "God's great banana skin" represents the slipperiness of life and how easily one can fall if they are not careful. The chorus warns against laughing at others or thinking that one is better than others. The metaphor of the banana skin suggests that one should be humble and avoid the arrogance and overconfidence that can lead to a fall.
The song also suggests that good luck can come from unexpected sources and that one should stay focused and keep one's head down. The repeated line "When that man in the sky points his finger at you, Don't you ever think no-one's better than you" reinforces the message of humility and the need to avoid arrogance. Ultimately, the song is urging the listener to be cautious, stay humble, and be prepared for the unexpected twists and turns of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Go down my road running just as fast as I can
I'm moving forward as quickly as possible down my path in life.
Nobody knows which is the better way
There's no right or wrong way to live your life.
But when that man in the sky points his finger at you
When fate intervenes and you face a difficult situation.
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
Believe in yourself and your ability to overcome challenges.
God's great banana skin
Life's unexpected twists and turns that can cause you to slip up.
Don't you laugh at nobody
Don't judge or make fun of others, as bad luck can come your way.
You'll let the bad luck in
Being insensitive to others will attract bad luck.
It's the way that it gets you
Bad luck comes in unpredictable ways.
With every day good luck comes in the strangest of ways
Good luck can also come unexpectedly, and in strange forms.
Just keep your head down don't listen what your ego will say
Stay grounded and humble, ignore your prideful thoughts.
'cause when that man in the sky points his finger at you
When fate intervenes and you face a difficult situation.
God's great banana skin
Life's unexpected twists and turns that can cause you to slip up.
When that man in the sky points his finger at you
When fate intervenes and you face a difficult situation.
Don't you ever think no-one's better than you
Believe in yourself and your ability to overcome challenges.
God's great banana skin
Life's unexpected twists and turns that can cause you to slip up.
Gonna get you
Bad luck can happen to anyone, even those who believe they're immune.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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