Psychos On The Street
Flash and the Pan Lyrics
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What a shame he's such a sensitive man
'Cos he tries to be as hard as he can
Doesn't like to show the pain
Independent loner
He's the kind of man that won't let you down
Has a laugh when all the boys are around
Oh isn't he nice
Oh terribly nice
Oh paying the price
On the street, on the street, on the street where you live
There's a body in trouble with a message to give
On the street, psychos on the street
On the street, psychos on the street
Fascinating fellow
He's the man they call the mystery mind
What a shame he's such a singular kind
When he opens up the door
Mother loving hero
Sends a card whenever he's out of town
Wouldn't dream of bringing anyone down
'Cos he doesn't like to score
Oh isn't he good
Oh awfully good
Oh misunderstood
On the street, on the street, on the street where you live
There's a body in trouble with a message to give
On the street, psychos on the street
On the street, psychos on the street
Look at the way that he catch your eye
Oh my oh my such a wonderful guy around you
I don't know why you feel the way you do
Oh isn't he nice
Oh terribly nice
Oh paying the price
On the street, on the street, on the street where you live
There's a body in trouble with a message to give
On the street, psychos on the street
On the street, psychos on the street
On the street, psychos on the street
On the street, psychos on the street
The lyrics of "Psychos On The Street" by Flash and the Pan depict the contrasting personality traits of a man who is both a sentimental lover and an independent loner. The first verse suggests that he tries to appear tough and hardened, yet he still feels emotion deeply and doesn't want to reveal his pain to others. The second verse describes him as a fascinating and mysterious figure, but also someone who values his relationships with others, particularly his mother.
Despite his apparent strengths and positive qualities, the chorus warns that the streets are filled with danger and troubled individuals - "psychos on the street" - and that there is a body in trouble with a message to give. The song seems to suggest that even the most capable and kind-hearted individuals are not immune to the dangers of the world, and that everyone should be wary of those around them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Psychos On The Street" present a complex and nuanced view of a man who is both admirable and vulnerable, while also warning listeners of the dangers of their surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sentimental lover
A person who is emotional and expressive in their love life.
What a shame he's such a sensitive man
Unfortunately, he's emotionally fragile even though he tries to be tough.
'Cos he tries to be as hard as he can
Because he wants to appear strong and unbreakable.
Doesn't like to show the pain
Hides his feelings and avoids displaying any vulnerability.
Independent loner
A person who prefers to be alone and doesn't rely on others for support.
He's the kind of man that won't let you down
He's dependable and trustworthy.
Has a laugh when all the boys are around
He enjoys joking and socializing with his male friends.
'Cos he likes to play the game
Because he enjoys participating in competitive activities or sports.
Oh isn't he nice
Expresses sarcasm or irony by questioning the sincerity of his kindness or niceness.
Oh terribly nice
Further emphasizes the aforementioned sarcastic tone with a slight variation in wording.
Oh paying the price
A price has to be paid for his perceived niceness or goodwill, usually implying an ulterior motive or hidden agenda.
On the street, on the street, on the street where you live
Emphasizes the scenery or location where the events of the song are happening.
There's a body in trouble with a message to give
Someone is in distress, possibly sending a message to the intended listener or a specific person.
On the street, psychos on the street
Acknowledging the presence of mentally unstable or dangerous people on the same street or area.
Fascinating fellow
An interesting or captivating person.
He's the man they call the mystery mind
He has a reputation or nickname for being enigmatic and difficult to understand.
What a shame he's such a singular kind
Unfortunately, he is considered unusual or peculiar by society's standards.
When he opens up the door
When he reveals his true self or allows others to get closer to him.
Mother loving hero
A person who highly values and cares for their mother.
Sends a card whenever he's out of town
Keeps in touch with his family and friends while traveling.
Wouldn't dream of bringing anyone down
He avoids creating conflict or upsetting those around him.
'Cos he doesn't like to score
Because he doesn't want to keep track or keep count of any favors or good deeds he does for others.
Oh isn't he good
Shows the same sarcastic questioning of his honesty or motives behind his goodness or kindness.
Oh awfully good
Adds emphasis to the aforementioned sarcastic tone.
Oh misunderstood
Perhaps he is not correctly understood or valued for who he truly is or his actions are often misinterpreted.
Look at the way that he catch your eye
Refers to the way he catches your attention or eye contact.
Oh my oh my such a wonderful guy around you
Further emphasizes the previously mentioned attraction towards him.
I don't know why you feel the way you do
The artist is unsure why the other person is drawn to him.
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Atilla Ayılgan
what a masterful piece but underrated :/
Đγιαπ Μαζεξτ¡ς. {Đyľầņ}
omfg, great song. wish I had heard it back in like 86/87. This is all about my crew back then, totally, lmfao!!!
Lindsay Kelly
Masterpiece from the masters
Swinki Trzy
Chodzi mi o głownie o albumy Nights in France (częściowo OK) i Burning up the Night (porażka, tak jakby to był inny zespół). Pierwsza trójka albumów, czyli Flash and the Pan, Lights in the Night i Headlines są niemal w całości doskonałe.
tomi1974waw
W 1989 utwór ten był bardzo długo na pierwszym miejscu,na liście przebojów Trójki.
tomi1974waw
Dzięki! Starość nie radość. Wydawało mi się że na pierwszym był, ale widać, to tylko mi się wydawało.
perwer1975
No nie bardzo... najwyższa pozycja 24 tylko...
ThePerradox
Greetings from the man they call the mystery mind. ..I hope you are too.
Kenneth Aquino
Sounds cool to me
Anthony Molina
"Headlines" 1982