Lyrics
Many men regret not having fun
Many men feel remorse for not enjoying themselves.
He should've formed that band when he was twenty one
He wishes he had started a band at age twenty-one.
He could've had a hit if only he'd practiced
If he had practiced more, he might have produced a hit.
On top of the pops he really would have smashed it
He could have excelled on a popular music show.
But now he's got another chance to prove that he's still young at heart
Despite his age, he has a chance to demonstrate his youthful spirit.
If just one drunk would get up to dance this could be the start
The start of something significant hinges on someone dancing enthusiastically while drunk.
For Open Mike
Refers to an event or place named "Open Mike."
He's always got his twelve string
He consistently has his twelve-string guitar ready.
Open Mike
He never lets an opportunity to sing slip by.
He'll never miss a chance to sing
Regularly, every other Thursday, at a pub.
Open Mike
Expresses his ambition to become a rock star.
Every other Thursday
A nod to the future, a goal he aspires to achieve.
Down the pub
Seasick Steve serves as a source of motivation for him.
He'll be a rock star one day
Seasick Steve gives hope to older individuals.
One day
An observation that young people often don't appreciate their youth's potential.
Seasick Steve is such an inspiration
There are musical melodies to be played and songs to be sung.
Giving hope to older generations
He has another opportunity to realize his aspirations.
Youth is wasted on the young
He might achieve significant success sooner than expected.
When there's riffs to be played and songs to be sung
Similar to lines 7-11, emphasizing his dedication to music.
But now he's got another shot at realising all his dreams
Reiterates his commitment to becoming a rock star.
A golden disk a private yacht mightn't be as far away as it seems
A repeated affirmation of his ambition.
For Open Mike
Repetition of the "Open Mike" theme.
He's always got his twelve string
Continued reference to his guitar.
Open Mike
Continued dedication to singing.
He'll never miss a chance to sing
Reaffirmation of his regular schedule.
Open Mike
Repeated desire to become a rock star.
Every other Thursday
Reiteration of his routine performance location.
Down the pub
Reinforcement of his aspiration to be a rock star.
He'll be a rock star one day
Repeated anticipation of future success.
One day
Continual yearning for a breakthrough in his career.
One day
Repetition emphasizing the persistence of his dreams.
One day
-One day
-One day
-Open Mike
Reaffirmation of the "Open Mike" concept.
La la la la la la
Repetition of "La la la" and "Open Mike" to reinforce the theme and emphasize his dedication and anticipation of future success.
Open Mike
-La la la la la la la
-Open Mike
-La la la la la la
-Open Mike
-La la la la la la la
-For Open Mike
-Always got his twelve string
-Open Mike
-Never miss a chance to sing
-Open Mike
-Every other Thursday
-Open Mike
-Be a rock star one day
-Open Mike
-La la la la la la
-Open Mike
-La la la la la la la
-Open Mike
-La la la la la la
-Open Mike
-La la la la la la
-La la la la la la
-La la la la la la
-La la la la Open Mike
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