Thanks to heavy rotation on Norway’s largest and most important pop radio station, NRK P3. Their debut Album «Caught in a life» hit the stores 19th of October 2009 and was generally well received as well as selling platinum in Norway. Linnea Dale, a former finalist in the Norwegian Idol, is a guest singer on the first single, «Ambitions». Linnea left the group in 2010 and goes solo.
Trivia: Members of the legendary band The Who gave compliments to DonkeyBoy after they published the song «Somehow» on the english site IAC music.
Donkeyboy went home with 3 prizes from Norway`s biggest music award "Spellemannsprisen"
They got the prizes for: Best video , Best newcomer and This years hit "Ambitions" 06.03.2010!
Albums:
Caught in a life 19.10. 2009
Silver moon 02.03.2012
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City Boy
Donkeyboy Lyrics
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Running timeless streets again
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Stumbling down the streets, my friend
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Stumbling down the streets again
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Running timeless streets, my friend
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there's an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath this, underneath this
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
You're moving around and heavenly you move in town
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
And heavenly you move in town
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there's an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
Moving around
Moving around
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
I don’t wanna be that city boy
I don’t wanna be that city boy
The lyrics of Donkeyboy's song "City Boy" convey a sentiment of yearning to break free from the monotony of city life. The first verse sets the scene and establishes the singer's desire to escape the grind of city streets. They are tired of running aimlessly, stumbling blindly, and simply existing in what feels like an endless cycle. The repetition of the phrase "underneath my skin lives an eagle" highlights the singer's desire to soar, to break free and explore beyond the concrete walls of the city. The line "underneath these clouds there's an ego" contrasts the feeling of restlessness and insignificance within the city with the grandeur and self-importance of the clouds above.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's unwillingness to remain trapped in the confines of city life. The lyrics of the second verse mirror those of the first, further emphasizing the singer's desire for change. The repeated line "you're moving around and heavenly you move in town" suggests that the singer is not alone in their feelings, that there are others who are also searching for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t wanna be that city boy, Running timeless streets again
I don't want to go back to my old life in the city, constantly running through the streets with no purpose.
I don’t wanna be that city boy, Stumbling down the streets, my friend
I don't want to be the person who is lost and without direction, wandering aimlessly through the streets of the city.
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Deep down inside, I have a fierce spirit and the courage to soar above my problems like an eagle.
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Despite my inner strength, I can sometimes be held back by my own self-importance and ego.
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Despite any mistakes or faults I may have, there is still potential for me to achieve great things, like the eagle within me.
You're moving around and heavenly you move in town
You move with grace and beauty through the city, almost as if you are from another world.
Underneath my skin lives an eagle, You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
Despite my inner strength, I am in awe of the beauty and grace with which you navigate the city.
I don’t wanna be that city boy, Stumbling down the streets again
Once again, I do not want to be the person who is lost and without direction, wandering aimlessly through the streets of the city.
I don’t wanna be that city boy, Running timeless streets, my friend
I do not want to return to my old life of constantly running through the streets of the city with no purpose, my friend.
Moving around, Moving around, You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
You move with such grace and beauty through the city that it feels like you are dancing or floating, rather than walking.
I don’t wanna be that city boy
Once again, I do not want to be the person who is lost and without direction, wandering aimlessly through the streets of the city.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CATO SUNDBERG, ESPEN BERG, KENT SUNDBERG, SIMEN ERIKSRUD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mortenritter6678
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Running timeless streets again
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Stumbling down the streets, my friend
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath this, underneath this
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Stumbling down the streets again
I don’t wanna be that city boy,
Running timeless streets, my friend
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there's an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath this, underneath this
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
You're moving around and heavenly you move in town
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
And heavenly you move in town
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there's an ego
Underneath my sin lives an eagle
Underneath these clouds there’s an ego
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
Underneath my skin lives an eagle
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
Moving around
Moving around
You’re moving around and heavenly you move in town
I don’t wanna be that city boy
I don’t wanna be that city boy
@isabellafq1762
I've been looking for this song for 9 years! Today it randomly played in a store and I could finally remember the name! Legendary song
@VanDasOfficial
Exact same thing happend to me
@mariusandersen2952
Glad you found it, still as good as ever :))
@alexilenos7679
Used to play in hollister 🤣
@helivaisto658
I love the way they dance in here! ❤
@maxxx3621
same
same
@hamz4977
only 6 mil views???? i thought this was a bigtime hit, listened to it in all of my childhood
@petterlerli5688
the lyrics got 46 mil views
@jakethemoss240
Same
@SirFaceFone
It has 23mil streams on Spotify