Livin' Next Door To Alice
Smokie · Greatest Hits [2000]
She said "I suppose you've heard about Alice."
Well, I rushed to the window, and I looked outside,
And I could hardly believe my eyes,
A big limousine pulled slowly into Alice's drive.
I don't know why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go,
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't wanna know,
'Cause for twenty four years I've been living next door to Alice
Twenty four years, just waitin' for a chance,
To tell her how I feel, and maybe get a second glance,
Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice.
We grew up together, two kids in the park,
Carved our initials deep in the bark......
Me and Alice.
Now she walks to the door with her head held high,
And just for a moment, I caught her eye,
As the big limousine pulled slowly out of Alice's drive.
I don't know why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go,
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't wanna know,
'Cause for twenty four years I've been living next door to Alice
Twenty four years, just waitin' for a chance,
To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance,
Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice.
Then Sally called back, and asked how I felt,
She said "I know how to help you, get over Alice."
She said "Now, Alice is gone, but I'm still here.
And you know I've been waiting twenty four years.........."
And the big limousine disappeared.......
I don't why why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go,
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't wanna know,
'Cause for twenty four years I've been living next door to Alice.
Twenty four years, just waitin' for a chance,
To tell her how I feel and maybe get a second glance,
But I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice.
I don't why why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go...
Livin' Next Door To Alice
Smokie's 1979 hit 'Livin' Next Door To Alice' stands as a defining track of the new wave and synth-pop era, showcasing the band's signature blend of melodic pop and electronic instrumentation. Released on their greatest hits compilation, the song exemplifies the group's ability to craft infectious hooks that transcended their British origins to achieve international recognition. The recording features the distinctive vocal style of lead singer Jim Lea, who delivered the lyrics with a characteristic wit and charm that became a hallmark of Smokie's discography. As a staple of their catalog, the track remains a cultural touchstone for fans of 1970s and 1980s music, illustrating how the band successfully merged theatrical performance with accessible pop sensibilities during a pivotal period in music history.

