Poor Boy
Casey Kelly Lyrics
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Wandering through
There's holes in my pockets
There's rocks in my shoes
I've nothing to give you
Nothing to lend
As long as you live, though
[Chorus:]
Ooh, baby
Poor boy's love is a sweet thing
Ooh, baby
Poor boy's life is a free thing
Well, yes, I'm a poor boy
Poor boy indeed
But I don't want nothing
I got what I need
All of my loving
Is all I can give
Living to love you
I'm loving to live
[Repeat chorus x2]
Now if you feel lazy
And down in your mind
Don't you get crazy
I'll make you feel fine
Just look for the magic
Your dreams will come true
'Cause I got the power
And you got it too
[Repeat chorus x2]
In Casey Kelly's song "Poor Boy," the singer describes himself as a wanderer who has holes in his pockets and rocks in his shoes. He acknowledges that he doesn't have much to offer, but promises to be a loyal friend to the listener. The chorus emphasizes the positivity of a poor boy's love and life, suggesting that material possessions are not necessary for happiness. The second verse reinforces this message, with the singer stating that all he needs is love and that he lives to give love.
The final verse encourages the listener to look for the magic in life to make their dreams come true. The singer promises to help them feel better if they are feeling down. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that a poor boy's love and life are valuable and joyful.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm just a poor boy
I am a young man with little money or material possessions.
Wandering through
I am aimlessly walking around without a specific destination.
There's holes in my pockets
I am so poor that my pockets are torn and have holes in them.
There's rocks in my shoes
I am so poor that I can't afford proper shoes and have to walk around with rocks in them.
I've nothing to give you
I have nothing to offer you in terms of material possessions or wealth.
Nothing to lend
I don't have anything to loan or give away.
As long as you live, though
Throughout your lifetime,
You've got you a friend
You can count on me to be your friend and support you even though I have nothing to offer materially.
[Chorus:]
The following lines are the chorus of the song.
Ooh, baby
An exclamation of affection.
Poor boy's love is a sweet thing
The love of a poor boy may not be materialistic or wealthy, but it is still pure and sincere.
Ooh, baby
An exclamation of affection.
Poor boy's life is a free thing
The life of a poor boy may not be wealth-filled, but they still live freely without materialistic constraints.
Well, yes, I'm a poor boy
Yes, I am acknowledging again that I am a poor boy who has limited resources and wealth.
Poor boy indeed
I am truly a poor boy.
But I don't want nothing
I don't expect or want anything from others, materially speaking.
I got what I need
I have everything I need emotionally because of the love I can give others.
All of my loving
All of the love I have to give.
Is all I can give
Despite not having material wealth, all I have to offer is my love.
Living to love you
My life purpose is to love you.
I'm loving to live
I live my life through my loving actions towards others.
[Repeat chorus x2]
The following lyrics are a repeat of the chorus.
Now if you feel lazy
If you are feeling unmotivated or unproductive.
And down in your mind
Feeling sad or negative about one's thoughts or circumstances.
Don't you get crazy
Don't let these emotions drive you to insanity.
I'll make you feel fine
I will make you feel better through my love and support.
Just look for the magic
Try to find the magical aspects of life - the joy and wonder in life's small pleasures.
Your dreams will come true
Believe in yourself and your aspirations and they will come to fruition.
'Cause I got the power
With my love and support, I can help make your dreams come true.
And you got it too
You also possess the power to make your dreams become reality.
[Repeat chorus x2]
The following lyrics are a repeat of the chorus.
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