They're Here
Boots Walker Lyrics
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They are, they are
They're here, they really are
I saw them, I did
I did, I did
I saw them, I really did
They sneak at night
They take the power
From our lights
They fly around without a sound
And scare those little towns
They watch us eat and walk
They analyze the way we talk
They're watching us
They are, they are
They're watching, yes, they are
From Maine to California
Up in Michigan too
They're seen all around the world
By millions, it's true
Those little weirdo things
In thier flying machines
I'm telling you
They're watching you
They're here, they are
They are, they are
They're here, they really are
I saw them, I did
I did, I did
I saw them, I really did
Little people
Don't ever try to look in their eyes
I guarantee, they'll hypnotize
They'll make you feel it's just a dream
And take you in their machine
From Maine to California
Up in Michigan too
They're seen all around the world
By millions, it's true
Those little weirdo things
In thier flying machines
I'm telling you
They're watching you
They're here, they are
They are, they are
They're here, they really are
I saw them, I did
I did, I did
I saw them, I really did
Little people
The song "They're Here" by Boots Walker is a playful take on the idea of extraterrestrial beings visiting our world. The first verse speaks of the existence of these beings, stating that they are, in fact, here. The repetition of the phrase "they are" emphasizes the certainty of their presence. The second verse describes the author's personal experience of seeing these beings, again repeated for emphasis. The third verse goes on to describe the actions of these beings, portraying them as sneaky and mischievous. They are said to take power from our lights and scare the inhabitants of small towns.
The fourth verse states that these little weirdo things in their flying machines are watching us, analyzing the way we eat, walk, and talk. The fifth verse confirms that these beings are not just limited to the United States and have been seen all around the world by millions of people. The sixth verse advises listeners not to look into their eyes, as they have the power to hypnotize. Finally, the chorus repeats the assertion that they are here, with the final repetition emphasized by the introduction of the phrase "little people."
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and whimsical take on the idea of extraterrestrial beings visiting Earth. The use of repeated phrases and playful language help to create an almost childlike sense of wonder and curiosity.
Line by Line Meaning
They're here, they are
The extraterrestrial beings have arrived
They are, they are
Reinforcing the existence of these beings
They're here, they really are
Confirming the authenticity of the situation
I saw them, I did
The artist has witnessed the presence of the extraterrestrial beings
I did, I did
Reinforcing the authenticity of the previous statement
I saw them, I really did
Reiterating the fact that the singer has personally observed these beings
They come at night
The beings arrive during the night-time
They sneak at night
The beings arrive stealthily during the night
They take the power
The beings interfere with the electricity supply
From our lights
From electrical devices such as lamps and light switches
They fly around without a sound
The beings move without making any noise
And scare those little towns
The presence of the extraterrestrial beings causes fear among the local communities
They watch us eat and walk
The extraterrestrial beings observe human activities such as eating and walking
They analyze the way we talk
The beings study human communication and language
They're watching us
The extraterrestrial beings are observing us
From Maine to California
The beings have been sighted across the entire United States from Maine to California
Up in Michigan too
The beings have also been sighted in Michigan
They're seen all around the world
Reports of sightings of these beings have come from all around the globe
By millions, it's true
Many people have claimed to have seen these beings
Those little weirdo things
The beings are strange and unusual
In their flying machines
The beings possess aircraft capable of flight
I'm telling you
The artist is emphasizing the importance of the following statement
Don't ever try to look in their eyes
Looking into the eyes of the extraterrestrial beings is dangerous
I guarantee, they'll hypnotize
The beings possess the ability to hypnotize humans who make eye contact with them
They'll make you feel it's just a dream
The beings can manipulate human perception and make them believe the experience is not real
And take you in their machine
The beings have the capability to abduct humans using their aircraft
Little people
Referring to the extraterrestrial beings as small in size
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peters972
I heard this song at a drive in theater in the 80's when everyone had gone to buy burgers chips and coke. No one believed it existed, but now I found it 35 years after the incident, yay.
@Benesh00000
I have this song on an old 45. It is still in great condition. Who would of thought this would be still played today.
@MoonlightDawnMoolightDawn
It's great to rediscover this song -- it was years ago when I had it on 45.... lost it and the song in my memory until I ran across this song a few years ago... I'm loving it all over again. :)
@clavius65
I never thought I’d hear this song again.
@franvelez2548
I was a teenager when this came out in the 60's. Always awesomely creepy.
@shaneskaalerud3371
Finally I found this song. As a kid this song scared me.
@Jemmcanna
"Were here we really are, were here we really are. We see you we do we do we see you we really do."
@electronmusicjunkie
I first heard this on an 1981 Lauire 4 record box set called "For The Collector". Hard to believe it was recorded in 1967. Sounds way ahead of it's time. Neat song nonetheless.
@Cassadagan
I have this in my record collection. Funny!
@nathanforester5993
This sounds just like They're Coming To Take Me Away Haaa-Haa, mainly because of the beat that's used.