HOSKINS
HOSKINS Phenomenon: Unveiling a Century's Mistaken Identity
Lyrics
Who is HOSKINS
The repeated questioning of "Who is HOSKINS" sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the central theme of identity and confusion.
Who is HOSKINS
-Who is HOSKINS
-Who is HOSKINS
-It was mistaken identity
There was a case of mistaken identity, leading to a conflict or confrontation.
Minding my own biz and he went for me
The narrator was minding their own business when someone (presumably HOSKINS) initiated an attack.
It was the turn of the Century
The incident occurred around the turn of the century, providing a temporal context.
Little was known about feng shui
Little was known about feng shui, possibly indicating a lack of understanding or relevance to the situation.
The Carlton's ne'er-do-well amnesty
Reference to "Carlton's ne'er-do-well amnesty" suggests a connection to a place or person named Carlton and a questionable pardon.
Some bloke had a beef with my ancestry
Someone had a dispute with the narrator's ancestry, leading to the conflict.
And full of amphetamine
The aggressor was intense, possibly under the influence of amphetamines, and resembled a character from a Guy Ritchie gangster scene.
He was in a Guy Ritchie gangster scene
-Are you HOSKINS
The narrator and HOSKINS engage in a dialogue where the narrator denies being HOSKINS.
I'm not HOSKINS
-Are you HOSKINS
-I'm not HOSKINS
-I could see we were at an impasse
A standoff is reached when the aggressor approaches with an unpleasant demeanor.
When he came at me with a face like his arse
-I said I know Hoskins from the past
The narrator tries to establish their identity by mentioning Oliver Curtis and providing details about their age and academic achievements.
Oliver Curtis was in his class
-I'm two years younger for a start
-Got an LMNOP in performing arts
-I didn't even see the glass
The conflict escalates, resulting in the narrator getting injured.
He chucked into my face and sliced my nose in half
-You are HOSKINS
The aggressor insists that the narrator is HOSKINS, repeating the claim.
You are HOSKINS
-You are HOSKINS
-You are HOSKINS
-A nose job later, I've still got a cleft
Despite a nose job and changes in life, the narrator still carries the impact of the past but has moved on to different pursuits.
Joined Aubrey Straw after Bulbous left
-Got more LMNOPs in Busy Bus'ness
-Health and Safety, First Aid, IT and Audio Tech
The narrator lists various accomplishments and skills acquired over time.
Mmmmmm
-And Hoskins, did he have more success
An update on HOSKINS' life: marriage and three kids, suggesting a more settled and conventional life.
Well he got married and had three kids, no less
-Oh God bless
-Chief button pusher on a conveyor belt
HOSKINS works in a role with challenges, including a demanding supervisor.
But let me tell you something
-He's got a fascist nazi foreman breathing down his neck
-Breathing
The mention of "breathing" emphasizes the pressure and stress in HOSKINS' workplace.
The 'mistaker' got in hell of a mess
The one who made the initial mistake faces consequences and further transgressions, illustrating the theme of karma or repercussions.
It was inevitable that he would further transgress
-But he's very pleased with his accomplishments
The mistaken person expresses satisfaction with their achievements, possibly reflecting on personal growth.
Yeeeeeeesss
-Promoted to soup server in HMPS
HOSKINS achieves success, humorously portrayed as a promotion to a "soup server" in HMPS, suggesting a contented life despite unconventional circumstances.
But he's very pleased with his accomplishments
-Yeeeeeeesss
-Promoted to soup server in HMPS
-But he's very pleased with his accomplishments
-Yeeeeeeesss
-Promoted to soup server in HMPS
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