The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
Dirty White Boy
Foreigner Lyrics
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Are you worried what your friends see
And will it ruin your reputation loving me?
'Cause I'm a dirty white boy, yeah a dirty white boy, a dirty white boy
Don't drive no big black car, don't like no Hollywood movie stars
You want me to be true to you, you don't give a damn what I do to you
I'm just a dirty white boy (dirty white boy) dirty white boy (dirty white boy)
Dirty white boy, dirty white boy
A dirty white boy
I've been in trouble since I don't know when
I'm in trouble now and I know somehow I'll find trouble again
I'm a loner but I'm never alone
Every night I get one step closer to the danger zone
'Cause I'm a dirty white boy, (dirty white boy) yeah dirty white boy (dirty white boy)
I'm a dirty white boy, dirty white boy
Come on come on boy, (dirty white boy) white boy (dirty white boy)
I'm a dirty white boy, dirty white boy
Hey I'm a dirty white boy (dirty white boy) yeah I'm a dirty white boy
(Dirty white boy) dirty white boy yeah
The lyrics to Foreigner's song Dirty White Boy paint a picture of a rebellious and dangerous man who knows he is not what society considers respectable. In the first verse, the singer addresses a woman who seems hesitant to be with him because of what her friends might think. He assures her that if she's falling down and needs someone who knows what's good for her, he's the one to trust. He then goes on to describe himself as a dirty white boy who doesn't drive fancy cars, doesn't care for Hollywood stars, and doesn't have any interest in being anyone's poster boy for respectability. The chorus reinforces his self-image as a "dirty white boy" who doesn't live up to society's expectations of how he should behave.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that he's been in trouble before and expects to find trouble again. Despite this, he's a loner who's comfortable being on his own but still always moving closer to the danger zone. The chorus repeats, emphasizing again the singer's self-identification as a "dirty white boy" who doesn't fit in with what society expects of him. The outro reinforces this image one last time before the song ends.
Overall, the lyrics to Dirty White Boy present a picture of a man who doesn't care about what others think of him and embraces his rebelliousness and outsider status. While the woman he's addressing seems hesitant to be with him because of her friends' opinions, he's confident in who he is and what he represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, if you're falling down, I know what's good for you all day
I am a confident and competent person who can take care of you, even in tough situations.
Are you worried what your friends see
And will it ruin your reputation loving me?
You might be afraid of what others will think if they see us together, but I don't care what others think.
'Cause I'm a dirty white boy, yeah a dirty white boy, a dirty white boy
I am proud of who I am and won't change for anyone, even if it means being labeled a 'dirty white boy.'
Don't drive no big black car, don't like no Hollywood movie stars
You want me to be true to you, you don't give a damn what I do to you
I am not impressed by materialistic things like fancy cars or celebrities. You only care that I am loyal to you, no matter how I may treat you.
I'm just a dirty white boy (dirty white boy) dirty white boy (dirty white boy)
Dirty white boy, dirty white boy
I embrace and own the 'dirty white boy' label, acknowledging and accepting who I am.
Well I'm a dirty white boy, (dirty white boy), dirty white boy, yeah dirty white boy
A dirty white boy
Once again, I proudly identify as a 'dirty white boy.'
I've been in trouble since I don't know when
I'm in trouble now and I know somehow I'll find trouble again
I have a history of getting into trouble and I anticipate that this pattern may continue into the future.
I'm a loner but I'm never alone
Every night I get one step closer to the danger zone
I tend to keep to myself, but I am not lonely. In fact, I enjoy living on the edge and taking risks.
'Cause I'm a dirty white boy, (dirty white boy) yeah dirty white boy (dirty white boy)
I'm a dirty white boy, dirty white boy
Once again, I embrace my identity as a 'dirty white boy.'
Come on come on boy, (dirty white boy) white boy (dirty white boy)
I'm a dirty white boy, dirty white boy
Hey I'm a dirty white boy (dirty white boy) yeah I'm a dirty white boy
(Dirty white boy) dirty white boy yeah
In case you forgot, I am a 'dirty white boy' and proud of it. Let's go!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICK JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FrostedSeagull
rsd338 .....
Rsd338 …. We may have been joking BUT Foreigner was on fire
from 1978 to 84. 1978 – 1983 – The Rolling Stones were at their woeful best as
my belief is that anyone can produce a great studio album. Proof is the Stones
Some Girls and Tattoo You. These two albums sold over 10 million copies.
However, the Stones live performances were shit; I own their 1978n embarrassment
– Some Girls DVD – where they play live in Texas. Check it out on YouTube, they
are beyond woeful.
Led Zeppelin had imploded as they produced one album - in through the out Door -
which apart from 2 songs was also poor but not as bad as the Stones. The
Eagles, Fleetwood Mac were selling like hot cakes but producing easy listening
crapola. Aerosmith were great but only big in North America. This is why KISS
ruled the rock world from 1977 to early 78 when they to imploded. Apart from
KISS it was ABBA who ruled world-wide.
I am biased. The BEST band in my view was
Rainbow headed by the enigmatic Ritchie Blackmore with amazing vocals from
Ronnie James Dio. However, Rainbow could not crack the US market with their
brilliant album Rainbow Rising barely cracking the US top 50. Rainbow in the
short 8 years sold 28 million albums world-wide BUT only 4 million in the US.
. Foreigner smashed ALL their competitors
except for AC/DC who released their massive Back in Black in 1980-81. I am an
Aussie but I prefer Foreigner to AC/DC. Foreigner’s massive “4” album who sold well (7 million
copies in the US alone and more than 10 million ) had more variety and depth on
it than
@HankBailey-gs8ue
I'm only 56
Graduated in 85
Been involved in music about 50 years because of this Amazing shit!!!!
God Bless to all still listening today...
@mrneal9079
great name Hank.....always liked that
@maryhealy4730
I'm 66 and I'm still Listening to this great music.
Cheers to a great Band.
@keithbassett4988
Same age. I remember my 5th grade teacher asking me 'Is he claiming he is a dirty white boy?'...lmao
@pauldritsas6047
You bet brother. Awesome stuff
@jeffreytristant4099
@@mrneal9079ZZZ
@michelleshelhamer1189
Lou Gramm has one of the best voices in Rock n Roll history!
@beeemm2578
Facts
@kristyndodge9238
🏆
@texaswunderkind
He was the dirtiest white boy ever.