Holiday
Boys Boys Boys! Lyrics


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When I was younger I used to be wild
As wild as an elephant's child
No one could hold me down
No one could keep me around
Now it's your turn, take a shot
Baby show me everything that you got
Maybe you can keep me alive
Maybe you can get in my mind
But it's only a matter of time

Before I run far away
I need to take a holiday
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday

My father, he was always wise
As wise as an elephant's eyes
He couldn't hold me down
He couldn't keep me around
So are you gonna take your shot?
It's the only one that you got
Maybe I'll go out on a limb
Maybe I'll jump in for a swim
When the lights go dim

You know I'll run far away
I need to take a holiday
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
(Need to take a holiday)

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

A new start
I've broken too many hearts
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday

When I was younger I used to be wild
As wild as an elephant's child
And I don't think I'll ever change
I think I'm gonna stay the same

I'll run far away
I need to take a holiday (need to take a holiday)
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase (set off on a new chase)
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday

A new start
I've broken too many hearts
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday

All of the wasted time
The hours that were left behind




The answers that we'll never find
They don't mean a thing tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Holiday" by Boys Boys Boys! is about escaping the monotony of day-to-day life by taking a holiday. The lyrics detail the singer's past as a wild child who couldn't be held down by anyone, but has since settled down and lost some of that spark. The singer now invites the listener to take their shot at reigniting that spark and to show them everything they've got. However, the singer knows deep down that it's only a matter of time before they need to take a break and escape on a holiday, as they feel they've fallen from grace and need to find a new place. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that even though they don't know where they're going, they'll be back someday after their holiday.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger I used to be wild
When I was younger, I was very reckless and carefree.


As wild as an elephant's child
I was as wild as a baby elephant, which is known for being untamed.


No one could hold me down
No one could control me or make me stay in one place.


No one could keep me around
No one could make me stay in one place for a long time.


Now it's your turn, take a shot
Now it's time for you to try and capture my attention.


Baby show me everything that you got
Impress me with all that you have and can offer.


Maybe you can keep me alive
Perhaps you can give me a reason to continue living an exciting life.


Maybe you can get in my mind
Perhaps you can understand my mentality and motives.


But it's only a matter of time
However, I will most likely get bored or restless eventually.


Before I run far away
Before I flee to another location.


I need to take a holiday
I need to take a break from my current lifestyle and have a vacation.


Maybe it's a fall from grace
Perhaps it's a decline in my social status.


I gotta find a new place
I have to discover a new location where I can experience new things.


A holiday
I need to go on a vacation.


I'll set off on a new chase
I will embark on a new adventure.


I gotta see a new face
I need to meet new people and encounter fresh perspectives.


My father, he was always wise
My father was very knowledgeable.


As wise as an elephant's eyes
He was as wise as an elephant, which is known for high intelligence.


He couldn't hold me down
Even with his wisdom, he couldn't control my adventurous spirit.


He couldn't keep me around
No matter how wise he was, he couldn't make me stay in one place.


So are you gonna take your shot?
Are you going to attempt to win me over?


It's the only one that you got
This is the only chance you might have to win me over.


Maybe I'll go out on a limb
Perhaps I'll take a risk and try something new.


Maybe I'll jump in for a swim
Perhaps I'll take a spontaneous dive.


When the lights go dim
When the situation gets less intense.


You know I'll run far away
You know I'll try to escape to a new and exciting place.


A new start
A fresh beginning.


I've broken too many hearts
I've hurt too many people emotionally.


And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know where to go for my next adventure.


But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
Perhaps I'll return after my vacation or break.


All of the wasted time
All of the time I've wasted.


The hours that were left behind
All of the hours that have been wasted and can never be recovered.


The answers that we'll never find
All of the questions that can never be answered.


They don't mean a thing tonight
None of this matters right now.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Chad Jane

I just wanted to say I watched this twice. I liked it that much. So good!

originalnilson

Brilliant guys!

Potato Stars

My four year old daughters new favourite song...

Potato Stars

She can't quite understand why the girl runs away when the boy gives her the ring, though...

Tomás Ford

This is a beautiful thing of great beauty. Oh wait, this is a Youtube comment, I'm supposed to be bitchy. THAT'S NOT ALWYN'S REAL HAIR

alwyn zigzag

Fair.

John Cho

i think it isa ok. it wuold be better if there was a wild fox that went around eating out poeples eyebals. it even ate my granmas. so we teid it up a 5 year old as trap and it was gettin ate. i throwed a nife atit and killed it and made it into a pelt. cann you pls show my how too make with tuotorials???

shotbywilliam

"insert bitchy comment slagging off the previous poster and his view point whether it's relevant or not"

I'm looking at you @Tomás Ford:D

g.g.g

it sounds like johnny boy's one.

yakabox

I don't have any money :(

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