Boomerang
Agent 51 Lyrics
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Ricky had a way
Ricky was a stubborn kid
He showed it every day
But he didn't yell
And he didn't fight
Instead of starting arguments
Ricky would take flight
Hey - Ricky takes flight tonight
Escape - Time to get away
Take leave from his fears
And now he's in the clear
Bitten by the belt
And lashed by the tongue
But through all his problems
He looks out for number one
When he doesn't like
Whatever's going on
He knows that he can just walk off
He'll calm down before too long
The song Boomerang by Agent 51 is about a character named Ricky who is described as a determined and headstrong individual. Despite his stubbornness, Ricky avoids conflict and prefers to walk away when he is not pleased with the situation. This trait is highlighted by the lyric "instead of starting arguments, Ricky would take flight."
The chorus of the song is about Ricky's desire to escape from his fears and troubles. The lyrics suggest that Ricky is contemplating leaving his current situation and taking flight. The line "he hasn't done it yet but he just might" indicates that Ricky is considering leaving and starting anew. The chorus also references the physical and emotional pain that Ricky has endured, stating that he has been "bitten by the belt and lashed by the tongue." Despite the difficulties he has faced, Ricky has looked out for himself, as stated in the lyric "through all his problems, he looks out for number one."
Overall, the song Boomerang celebrates independence, determination and the power to walk away from situations that do not serve one's best interests. The lyrics offer a message of hope to those who feel trapped in difficult circumstances, by highlighting the ability to take flight and leave behind one's troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Ricky had a will
Ricky possessed a strong determination to accomplish his goals
Ricky had a way
Ricky had a unique and specific approach to doing things
Ricky was a stubborn kid
Ricky was headstrong and unyielding in his beliefs and actions
He showed it every day
Ricky consistently demonstrated his stubbornness in his everyday actions
But he didn't yell
Despite his stubbornness, Ricky did not resort to shouting or raising his voice
And he didn't fight
Ricky did not engage in physical or verbal altercations
Instead of starting arguments
Rather than instigating conflicts, Ricky chose a different approach
Ricky would take flight
Ricky would remove himself from the situation and leave
Oh - He hasn't done is yet but he just might
Ricky has not yet walked away but he's considering it
Hey - Ricky takes flight tonight
Ricky decides to remove himself from his current predicament tonight
Escape - Time to get away
Ricky believes it's necessary to escape and leave his current situation
Take leave from his fears
Ricky intends to escape from the things he's afraid of by walking away
And now he's in the clear
Ricky has succeeded in escaping from his problems and is now free
Bitten by the belt
Ricky has experienced physical punishment
And lashed by the tongue
Ricky has been verbally abused
But through all his problems
Despite facing difficulties, Ricky perseveres
He looks out for number one
Ricky prioritizes his own needs and well-being
When he doesn't like
In situations that Ricky finds unfavorable
Whatever's going on
Regardless of the circumstances
He knows that he can just walk off
Ricky is aware that he can simply leave the situation to diffuse it
He'll calm down before too long
After leaving the situation, Ricky will become more composed and relaxed soon
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