Boho Days
Andrew Garfield Robin de Jesús Alexandra Shipp Joshua Henry & Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics
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This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
Bohemia
Shower′s in the kitchen, there might be some soap
Dishes in the sink, brush your teeth if you can cope
Toilet's in the closet, you better hope
Revolving door roommates prick up your ears
14 people in just four years
Ann, and Max, and Jonathan, and Carolyn, and Kerri
David, Tim, no, Tim was just a guest from June to January
Margaret, Lisa, David, Susie, Stephen, Joe, and Sam
And Elsa, the bill collector's dream who still is on the lam
Don't forget the neighbors, Michelle and Gay
More like a family than your family, hey
The time is flying and everything is dying
I thought by now I′d have a dog, a kid, and wife
The ship is sort of sinking, so let′s start drinking
Before we start thinking, "Is this the life?" (Yeah)
This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
Bohemia (ya-ya-ya)
Bohemia (woo-oo-oo)
One more time!
Bohemia
Bo-bo, bo-bo-bo, whoa
The song "Boho Days" by Andrew Garfield, Robin de Jesus, Alexandra Shipp, Joshua Henry, and Vanessa Hudgens is an ode to living the bohemian lifestyle. The opening lyrics, "This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo" conveys a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction with the unconventional lifestyle. The use of repetition of the phrase reinforces the enthusiasm for the bohemian lifestyle. The chorus celebrates the idea of living in Bohemia, which is often associated with a free-spirited and carefree lifestyle.
The verses describe the idiosyncrasies and challenges of living in a communal bohemian hostel. The lack of proper facilities such as a shower in the kitchen, a toilet in the closet, and no light bulb in the restroom, depicts the unstructured nature of this lifestyle. The list of revolving-door roommates indicates an ever-changing community of people who come and go. Despite their brief presence, they form a bond and become a family. The line "More like a family than your family" suggests that the Bohemian community is even closer than a biological family. The final lines of the song, "The ship is sort of sinking, so let′s start drinking, before we start thinking, 'Is this the life?'" indicate that despite the struggles, the Bohemian lifestyle is preferred over a conventional one that might seem mundane and unexciting.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
Life as a Bohemian is carefree and joyful
Shower's in the kitchen, there might be some soap
The living conditions are unconventional and require some adjusting
Dishes in the sink, brush your teeth if you can cope
Daily tasks like cleaning up must be done despite unusual arrangements
Toilet's in the closet, you better hope
The living space is cramped and unorthodox
There's a light bulb in there (not today)
Living arrangements can be unpredictable and not always functional
Revolving door roommates prick up your ears
Roommates come and go frequently, paying attention is important
14 people in just four years
High turnover of residents in the Bohemian lifestyle
Ann, and Max, and Jonathan, and Carolyn, and Kerri
Names of some of the people who have lived in the Bohemian household
David, Tim, no, Tim was just a guest from June to January
Trying to recall who has come and gone from the household
Margaret, Lisa, David, Susie, Stephen, Joe, and Sam
More names of former Bohemian roommates
And Elsa, the bill collector's dream who still is on the lam
A former roommate who ran away from unpaid bills
Don't forget the neighbors, Michelle and Gay
Close relationships with neighbors are valued in the Bohemian community
More like a family than your family, hey
Bohemian roommates and neighbors are like an extended family
The time is flying and everything is dying
Time passes quickly and things don't always last in the Bohemian lifestyle
I thought by now I'd have a dog, a kid, and wife
Expectations are different in the Bohemian lifestyle compared to mainstream society
The ship is sort of sinking, so let's start drinking
When things get tough, the Bohemian lifestyle encourages coping through drinking
Before we start thinking, "Is this the life?" (Yeah)
It's easier to avoid questioning the practicality of this lifestyle and just enjoy it
This is the life, bo-bo, bo-bo-bo
Emphasizing how enjoyable and unique the Bohemian lifestyle is
Bohemia (ya-ya-ya)
Referring to the Bohemian culture and way of life
Bohemia (woo-oo-oo)
Further highlighting the concept of Bohemia
One more time!
Repeating the chorus to express the joy and free spirit of Bohemia
Bohemia
Finalizing the song's focus on the Bohemian culture and lifestyle
Bo-bo, bo-bo-bo, whoa
An enthusiastic finishing touch, combined with the Bohemian language to portray a sense of community
Writer(s): Jonathan D. Larson
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@keithredacted8154
I'm actually REALLY happy that Netflix is advertising this movie a lot.
@ws4jb
This push got me to watch… now I can’t stop listening to the soundtrack.
@libertylee27
When Andrew said, “this is” I thought he was gonna start singing😂
@ardraagatama2858
this is....the life, bobobobobo
@davidmckesey7119
Ahhh. Me too. Let down lol
@anniey1511
This is the life bobobobo!!! 🎶🎶🎶
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This... the life.... bobobobo!!!!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
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this is the life bobobobobo 👏🏽👏🏽
@kazza6078
Vanessa saying "I gotta be different" is every theatre kid 🤣
@millyboop2047
lol