Blueboy's songwriting touches on the timeless indie-pop motifs of intimacy and vulnerability, with a modicum of sexual ambiguity, both in lyrics and cover artwork. Their sound combines the jangly guitar-based pop sound of their genre with elements of bossa nova and shoegazer.
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Dirty Mags
Blueboy Lyrics
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wrap-around black shades
chauffeur from outta town
i don't need to put you down
fake gold rings and tattoos
were hot red and were still sore
i'm working class not poor
he's too scared to say the things
he calls it cockney pride
i wanna come inside your life
oh you're so mean
i wanna come inside your life
oh you're so mean
i wanna come inside your life
oh you're so mean
borstal sex never bothered you
evel knievel sniffing glue
it's what you wanted to do
as for me i'm doing fine
in the gutter with halliwell
it's time to kiss and tell
sell my story, sell my soul
to a dickhead from the star-4
who remembers eddie shah?
i wanna come inside your life
oh you're so mean
i wanna come inside your life
oh you're so mean
i wanna come inside your life
oh you're so mean
The lyrics to Blueboy's "Dirty Mags" tells the story of an encounter between two individuals from different social backgrounds. The singer describes his appearance, donning a white shirt, black shades, and fake gold rings and tattoos. He juxtaposes his own image to that of his acquaintance, who is a chauffeur from out of town. Despite coming from a working-class background, the singer takes pride in his identity and does not feel inferior to the chauffeur. He also notes that the chauffeur is too afraid to express his true feelings, calling it cockney pride.
The song then takes a more sexual tone, as the singer expresses his desire to come inside the other person's life, despite their meanness. The lyrics also mention borstal sex, which is a reference to sexual activity that occurs in a juvenile detention center in the UK. The song ends with the singer reflecting on his own position in life, stating that he is doing fine in the gutter with Halliwell. The final lines suggest that he is willing to sell his story and soul to gain status, referencing a specific individual (Eddie Shah) who was a controversial media mogul in the UK during the 1980s.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dirty Mags" reflect themes of social class, identity, and desire. The singer proudly asserts his working-class identity, while also expressing a desire for something beyond his current circumstances. The sexual references and final lines suggest a willingness to compromise one's own values in pursuit of status and recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
white shirt
I am dressed nicely in a white shirt.
wrap-around black shades
I am wearing stylish black sunglasses that wrap around my face.
chauffeur from outta town
The driver of the car I'm in is from a different city.
i don't need to put you down
I don't have to criticize or insult you to feel good about myself.
fake gold rings and tattoos
I have fake gold jewelry and tattoos that are still painful.
were hot red and were still sore
My tattoos are still red and painful because they're new.
i'm working class not poor
I may not be wealthy, but I am a proud member of the working class.
he's too scared to say the things
The person I'm singing about is afraid to express their true feelings.
he's feeling deep inside
They have strong emotions that they are afraid to express.
he calls it cockney pride
They try to hide their true feelings by labeling it with a regional identity.
i wanna come inside your life
I want to be a part of the person I'm singing about's life.
oh you're so mean
Even though they are mean to me, I still want to be with them.
borstal sex never bothered you
You are not bothered by the idea of having sex in a borstal, a British juvenile detention center.
evel knievel sniffing glue
Evel Knievel, a famous stunt performer, is known for sniffing glue.
it's what you wanted to do
You chose to spend your time sniffing glue because you wanted to.
as for me i'm doing fine
I am doing well for myself.
in the gutter with halliwell
I am in a bad situation with someone named Halliwell.
it's time to kiss and tell
It's time to reveal the intimate details of a sexual encounter.
sell my story, sell my soul
I am willing to sell out and share my personal experiences for money and fame.
to a dickhead from the star-4
I am selling my story to a despicable person from a famous publication.
who remembers eddie shah?
The person I'm selling my story to is unlikely to remember Eddie Shah, a British media mogul.
i wanna come inside your life
I still want to be a part of the person I'm singing about's life despite their mean behavior.
oh you're so mean
Even though they are mean to me, I still want to be with them.
i wanna come inside your life
I still want to be a part of the person I'm singing about's life despite their mean behavior.
oh you're so mean
Even though they are mean to me, I still want to be with them.
i wanna come inside your life
I still want to be a part of the person I'm singing about's life despite their mean behavior.
oh you're so mean
Even though they are mean to me, I still want to be with them.
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.