Lyrics
You're at the start I get a kick in the arse
The person is at the starting point and receives a sudden push.
Then go in behind me and he grab's a pen
Someone follows closely behind and grabs a pen, possibly indicating a readiness to document or keep track of something.
Look at the form this one is sure to win
Observing the situation and predicting success based on apparent qualities or traits.
Oh come on this ones sure to win
Encouragement that this particular situation is highly likely to succeed.
They're under orders I get my money in
The bet is placed as instructed.
They're off so I pull out a fag
The race begins, and the person starts smoking a cigarette.
It's five to one my life has just begun
Feeling a surge of excitement or anticipation as the odds seem favorable (five to one).
Oh come on this ones sure to win
Reiteration of the belief that success is almost certain in this situation.
Go on my son my life is win or lose
The person expresses a connection between their life and the outcome of the race; the person's life seems dependent on winning or losing.
Go on my son I've got a right to choose
Asserting the right to make choices in life, regardless of the outcome.
I wanna win
Desire to achieve victory.
I don't wanna lose
Expression of not wanting to face defeat.
He's at the back I light another fag
The horse the person supports is lagging behind, leading to another cigarette break.
They're in the straight I'm getting in a state
The race is progressing, causing the person to become anxious.
He's moving up I give out a cheer
Feeling hopeful and cheering as the supported horse progresses.
They tell me to shut up two left to run
Being asked or told to be quiet as the race is nearing its end.
He's right at the front looks like I'm nearly home
Belief that the supported horse is close to winning.
He comes alive boy he's speeding up
Excitement as the horse gains speed and energy.
He's drawing away I'm shouting out hooray
Celebrating as the supported horse gains a significant lead.
I'm going out tonight
Anticipating going out to celebrate tonight due to the expected victory.
Go on my son my life is win or lose
Reiteration of the connection between the person's life and the outcome of the race.
Go on my son I've got a right to choose
Reasserting the right to make choices, irrespective of the outcome.
I wanna win
Desire to achieve victory reiterated.
I don't wanna lose
Reiteration of not wanting to face defeat.
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