When I wrote the song, I had the sea near Bombay in mind. We stayed at a hotel by the sea, and the fishermen come up at five in the morning and they were all chanting. And we went on the beach and we got chased by a mad dog-big as a donkey. ... I think that songwriting changed when groups started spending more time in the studio. ... I've written so many songs about Englishmen, I have to go elsewhere. ... Our repertoire consisted of rhythm and blues, sort of country rhythm and blues, Sonny Terry things.

Life means nothing to you, at least that's what they say. But it doesn't mean that you have the right to take life away.

A restless spirit who can't reach his goal, can't find a home until I've found my soul.

I'm the mirror to your mood, you hate me and I hate you.

You don't have to be a genius to find the hidden potential deep in your mind.

I've written so many songs about Englishmen, I have to go elsewhere.

I might even end up a rock and roll god, it might turn into a steady job.