Roadie Charley almost got electrocuted in Italy by a microphone stand while leaning over a mixing desk. Another roadie saved his life, hence 'no electric shocks' is included in the song's lyrics.
While leaning over a mixing desk near a microphone stand in Italy, Roadie Charley almost experienced an electrical shock. Fortunately, another roadie intervened to save him, so 'no electric shocks' appears in the song's lyrics.