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Mad About the Boy
Coward Lyrics
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I know it's stupid to be mad about the boy
I'm so ashamed of it but must admit the sleepless nights I've had
About the boy
On the silverscreen
He melts my foolish heart in every single scene
Although I'm quite aware that here and there are traces of the cad
Lord knows I'm not a fool girl
I really shouldn't care
Lord knows I'm not a school girl
In the flurry of her first affair
Will it ever cloy
This odd diversity of misery and joy
I'm feeling quite insane and young again
And all because I'm mad about the boy
So if I could employ
A little magic that will finally destroy
This dream that pains me and enchains me
But I can't because I'm mad
I'm mad about the boy
The song "Mad About The Boy" by Noel Coward is a confession of admiration from the singer to a certain boy. The singer acknowledges that it might be considered silly to be infatuated with this boy, although she can't help but be mad about him. She confesses to having sleepless nights, unable to stop thinking about him. The boy is an actor, and the singer admits that he melts her heart every time he appears on the silver screen, despite him being a bit of a cad.
The singer acknowledges that she is not a naive girl, and that she knows better than to fall for someone so easily. She recognizes that her feelings for the boy are making her feel young and almost insane. She questions if it will ever go away, the mix of misery and joy that she is feeling. She wishes she could make it stop, but she can't because she is simply too mad about him.
The song highlights the singer's struggle with her own emotions and the forces that pull her towards the boy. It also acknowledges the idea that sometimes we can't control who we fall in love with, even if it may not be the wisest choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Mad about the boy
I have an overwhelming infatuation with this particular boy.
I know it's stupid to be mad about the boy
I realize that my feelings towards him are irrational and foolish.
I'm so ashamed of it but must admit the sleepless nights I've had
Even though I'm embarrassed to admit it, I've had nights where I couldn't sleep because of how much I'm thinking about him.
About the boy
My thoughts and feelings are solely centered around him.
On the silverscreen
Whenever I see him on screen, my heart melts with affection.
He melts my foolish heart in every single scene
His actions and words in the movies make me fall deeper in love with him.
Although I'm quite aware that here and there are traces of the cad
Even though I know he has qualities that are unattractive or possibly bad, I still love him.
Lord knows I'm not a fool girl
I'm not naïve or stupid, but I can't help how I feel.
I really shouldn't care
I understand that I shouldn't be invested in this unattainable boy.
Lord knows I'm not a school girl
I'm not a young girl experiencing her first teenage romance.
In the flurry of her first affair
I'm not blinded by the excitement and newness of a first relationship.
Will it ever cloy
Will my feelings ever fade or lessen?
This odd diversity of misery and joy
I constantly shift between being happy and distraught because of my feelings for him.
I'm feeling quite insane and young again
My emotions are making me feel like I'm young and irrational.
And all because I'm mad about the boy
All of my thoughts and actions are a direct result of my unrequited love for him.
So if I could employ
If I had the ability to use
A little magic that will finally destroy
Some kind of enchantment or spell that could make me forget him once and for all.
This dream that pains me and enchains me
This fantasy of him that causes me so much emotional pain and holds me captive.
But I can't because I'm mad
Unfortunately, my feelings are too strong and overpowering to just forget about.
I'm mad about the boy
And I will continue to be madly in love with him, despite it all.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOEL COWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adamisalamb
Really looking forward to seeing this!
@janetberton3575
Can’t wait!
@samcoast
I saw it on the big screen it is amazing!
@iddqds
The song is a classic from Dinah Washington. any credit for who sings the song here please?
@I4Adam2
Wow his voice!
@ellenwages1276
When will US be able to see this film?
@ravichristian6364
beautiful
@naly202
Why he exiled himself? Simple! Because he was essentially conservative and did not enjoy how the country was transformed by the leftist rule. This can be easily deduced from songs like "There are bad times just around the corner".
@jonharrison9222
Did you enjoy your visit to our planet?
@georgeconnolly6402
Taxes.