Boys Will Be Boys
Danger Danger Lyrics


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Little Girl, Sweet 16, oooh you're every schoolboy's dream
Runnin' hot, blowin' cold, Get ready for an overload
Turn it On, Loosen up, too much is never enough
Feel the heat, start to rise, Baby open you're door and let me inside

Bridge:
Whoa-oh, I'm like a loaded gun
Whoa-oh, waitin' for the night to come
Whoa-oh, oh I got my eye on you
I gotta do what I gotta do

Chorus:
Boys Will Be Boys
Every day and all night long
Boys Will Be Boys
Here today, by the mornin', I'll be gone
Boys Will Be Boys

I play for keeps, I lay to win
How 'bout a ticket to a night of sin
Time is short, so start the show
Honey, give me your lovin' and don't let go

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Overall Meaning

The Danger Danger song "Boys Will Be Boys" is a classic example of 1980s hair metal, a genre known for its upbeat, party-oriented lyrics and catchy guitar riffs. In this song, the band sings about a teenage girl who is every schoolboy's dream, urging her to open up and let them in. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and desperation, with the singer describing himself as a "loaded gun" and promising to play for keeps and lay to win.


The chorus reinforces the idea that "boys will be boys," emphasizing the fleeting nature of their romantic pursuits, and suggesting that they are always looking for their next conquest. The band's sound is anchored by a driving beat, propulsive guitar riff, and lively vocal performance, all of which convey a sense of youthful energy and recklessness.


Overall, "Boys Will Be Boys" is a classic example of the kind of hard-edged rock and roll that dominated the airwaves in the 1980s, and remains a popular choice for fans of the genre today.


Line by Line Meaning

Little Girl, Sweet 16, oooh you're every schoolboy's dream
Referring to an underage girl, who is distinctly attractive and desirable to boys within the age-range of a school student.


Runnin' hot, blowin' cold, Get ready for an overload
She has a variable demeanor, appearing cold at times and warm at others. This volatile nature should be considered a harbinger of something to come.


Turn it On, Loosen up, too much is never enough
Encouraging or urging someone to become more relaxed and to kick things up a notch, insisting that the sky is the limit and they should reach for the stars.


Feel the heat, start to rise, Baby open you're door and let me inside
As the passion and sexual tension begin to rise between the two parties, the artist emphasizes that the girl should invite him in to take things further.


Whoa-oh, I'm like a loaded gun
The artist is alert and ready for anything, with a sense of urgency and anticipation that speaks of impending danger. He likens himself to a gun that's ready to go off at any moment.


Whoa-oh, waitin' for the night to come
Implying that night-time is the time for danger and adventure, the singer eagerly awaits the night's arrival.


Whoa-oh, oh I got my eye on you
The singer has taken notice of the girl he's interested in and makes it clear that his focus is solely on her. This focus intensifies his desire for her.


I gotta do what I gotta do
The artist is bold and confident, knowing exactly what he wants and what he needs to do in order to get it. He'll pursue the object of his desire no matter the cost.


Boys Will Be Boys Every day and all night long Boys Will Be Boys Here today, by the mornin', I'll be gone Boys Will Be Boys
Echoing the stereotypical attitude that men are inherently promiscuous and unfaithful, the artist reinforces this idea. He's just here for a good time and will be gone in the blink of an eye, just like the boys he's singing about.


I play for keeps, I lay to win
The artist is very competitive and willing to do what it takes to come out on top. He's not just playing around, he's playing for keeps, with the ultimate goal of winning.


How 'bout a ticket to a night of sin
Offering the girl a tantalizing suggestion, the singer proposes she join him for a night of debauchery and hedonism, hinting at the kind of fun they could have together.


Time is short, so start the show Honey, give me your lovin' and don't let go
With a sense of urgency, the artist tells the object of his desire to hurry up and give him her love before he has to go. He intends for their time together to be a show-stopping performance they'll never forget.




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RED

Where were they hiding this band back in the 80's! THEY FUKNG ROCK HARD and DESERVED MORE AIR PLAY!

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Jonathan Salgado

LOVE FOR THE 80'S MUSIC!!

Emiliano Miranda

Por dios!!! Esto si era musica popular q se podía admirar, disfrutar y quizás bailar ja ja lastima q los tiempos que vivimos las masas se dejan llevar por la basura comercial y no por las cualidades de los talentos de los artistas, danger danger un ejemplo de gran banda q no pudo ser aprovechada por el cambio de los tiempos y los q si lo hicieron, apuesto q lo valoran a pesar q han pasado casi 30 @ños

Rob Jackson

With a first name like Emiliano and last name like Miranda, you gotta be Nuyorican, or at least Mexican, bro.

Shauna Turner

Amen

Rafael Alcalá

@Rob Jackson hey bro, this is the translation from Miranda;
Oh my God!!! This was popular music that could be admired, enjoyed and perhaps danced, ha ha, it hurts that the times we live in, the masses get carried away by commercial garbage and not by the qualities of the artists' talents, danger danger an example of a great band that could not be used due to the change in times and those that did, I bet they value it despite the fact that almost 30 years have passed

Greetings!

Ethan_35 Gx

ESTO SI ES MUSICA ESTO SI ES UN ARTISTA

comptonzero 23

good on you man, i just ordered the first strike box. gonna get the kill team starter soon as well. i decided space marines before watching this, and this just made that decision better for me. thanks, and i think the community so far has been great. happy gaming bud

Loretta Searcy

I love this band so much they kick major ass and they sound amazing awesome I love the song bang bang and monkey business and this song also

The Flat Machine

I like the track, 'Naughty Naughty.'

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