Alice
Dr. Hook · Other Songs - Dr. Hook
She said, I suppose you heard,about Alice.
So I rushed to the window and I looked outside
And I could hardly believe my eyes
As the big limousine pulled slowly into Alice's drive
Oh I don't why she's leaving or were she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't wanna know
Cause for 24 years I've been living next door to Alice
24 years just waiting for a chance
To tell her how I feel and maybe get a second glance
Now I gotta get used to not living next door to Alice
We grew up together, two kids in the park
We carved our initials deep in the bark,me and Alice
As she walks to the door with her head held high
Just for a moment I caught her eye
As the big limousine pulled slowly out of Alice's drive
Oh I don't why she's leaving or were she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't wanna know
Cause for 24 years I've been living next door to Alice
24 years just waiting for a chance
To tell her how I feel and maybe get a second glance
Now I gotta get used to not living next door to Alice
Sally called back, asked how I felt
She said, I know how to help,Get over Alice
She said now Alice is gone but I'm still here
You know, I've been waiting 24 years
And the big limousine disappeared
Oh I don't why she's leaving or were she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't wanna know
Cause for 24 years I've been living next door to Alice
24 years just waiting for a chance
To tell her how I feel and maybe get a second glance
Now I gotta get used to not living next door to Alice
Now I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice.
Alice
Alice stands as a notable song in the discography of Dr. Hook, the American rock band renowned for their witty songwriting and melodic sensibilities. Emerging from a group that achieved significant commercial success in the 1970s with hits like Sylvia's Mother, the band maintained a distinct identity characterized by clever wordplay and accessible rock arrangements. This recording reflects the group's consistent ability to craft engaging narratives within a standard pop-rock framework. While the song may not have reached the same stratospheric chart heights as their most famous singles, it contributes to the rich tapestry of their extensive body of work. The track exemplifies the band's enduring appeal, showcasing the polished production and vocal harmonies that defined their era and continue to resonate with listeners exploring their broader catalogue of recordings.