Three Lions Doesnt Make Sense

[bednobs]

i know songs dont have to make sense, but why do they mention linekar if they are talking about remembering the world cup in 1966?

[bobbinwales]

There referring to the time Engerland nearly won world cup when lineker scored but you lost (semi finals) in 1990 ish?

[bobbinwales]

But yes other refrences are to 1966, nobby Stiles and Bobby Moor

[Zacs-Master]

Best not to over analyse.

[bednobs]

we didnt nearly win the world cup in 1990

[bobbinwales]

Came close to getting to the final, thats not bad. Lost on penalties to Germany (Stuart Pearce missed penalty?)

[bobbinwales]

Arent they singing about England throwing it away- promising but never delivering since 1966

[royfromaus]

bobbinwales
There referring to the time Engerland nearly won world cup when lineker scored but you lost (semi finals) in 1990 ish?
_______________________________________

Clue is in the lyrics. ''30years of hurt''


66 + 30 = ?

[bobbinwales]

er.... 30 years of hurt )since 1996) because song was written in 1996 for Euro 96,

[Mamyalynne]

It's basically a song of disappointment but ever hopefulness.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Lions#Themes

[bobbinwales]

That should of said "since 1966)"

[bobbinwales]

so....1966 + 30 years of hurt = 1996 when song was wrote for Euro 96

[royfromaus]

Are you ok, bob?

[bobbinwales]

Fine thanks. Thought you was struggling to add up so I helped you out.

[Mozz71]

That particular verse is about the god times throughout that "30 years of hurt" Bednobs. "When Lineker scored" (Gary Lineker's equaliser in the Italia '90 semi final vs Germany) "Bobby belting the ball" (Bobby Charlton's long range goal in the 1966 WC semi vs Argentina) "and Nobby dancing" (Nobby Stiles' famous celebration after the '66 WC final). It makes more sense alongside the video.

[Mozz71]

*Good times. He has nothing to do with it, although I'm sure certain others would disagree.

[royfromaus]

Portugal, Mozz

[bobbinwales]

yes the (hand of) god time was 1986

[Mozz71]

My mistake Rpy, the dirty Argies was the quarter final wasn't it?

[Mozz71]

Sorry Roy, can't type worth a damn at the moment.

[ynnafymmi]

Who the hell is Engerland?I bet you refer to the Scotland team as Jockland.Just say England or Scotland,dont come out with this racist crap.