Their peculiar brand of politically driven retro-pop made an impression on the British pop charts during 1981-1982. Their biggest hit was Our lips are sealed, a retread of Go-go's 1981 song, which was co-written by Terry Hall. Other well-known tracks include The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) and T'ain't What You Do (Its The Way That You Do It), recorded with the fledgling all-girl group Bananarama.
Fun Boy Three's music draws on influences such as vintage soul, ska, reggae, muzak and kitsch movie soundtracks.
The band split-up in 1984, and Terry hall went on to perform solo and also form The Colourfield.
Leave It Out
Fun Boy Three Lyrics
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There's always someone ready to start a fight
What did I do? What did I say?
And did I look at you, the wrong way?
I don't know what's going on
But instead of having fun, you're gonna spoil the night
And don't you tell me it's all good
Leave it leave it leave it out
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
Leave it leave it leave it out
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
Stinking breath, and blood on your hands
Another guilty feeling comes as you wake up
What did you do? What did you say?
And would you act the same the next day?
So don't you tell me that you're sorry
And don't you tell me it's all good
Leave it leave it leave it out
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
Leave it leave it leave it out
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
It ain't safe to go out tonight
There's always someone ready to start a fight
What did I do? What did I say?
And did I look at you, the wrong way?
So don't you tell me that you're sorry
And don't you tell me it's all good
Leave it leave it leave it out
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
Leave it leave it leave it out
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
Leave it leave it leave it out
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
Leave it leave it leave it out
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
The lyrics to Fun Boy Three's song "Leave It Out" portray a sense of caution and frustration towards violence and aggression. The opening lines of "It ain't safe to walk out tonight / There's always someone ready to start a fight" highlight the fear and danger that can be present in certain situations. The singer questions their own actions and words, wondering if they might have provoked someone else's aggression simply by looking at them "the wrong way."
The chorus of the song serves as a warning to those who are looking for trouble. The repetition of "leave it out" emphasizes the idea that it's better to avoid conflict rather than escalate it, and that one should consider the consequences of their actions before acting out. The line "What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd" suggests that sometimes people might act more aggressively in a group, trying to prove themselves and impress others, rather than because they genuinely feel threatened or angry.
The second verse of the song continues to highlight the negative consequences of violence, with references to "stinking breath" and "blood on your hands" suggesting physical altercations that have taken place. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the sense of caution and frustration expressed throughout the song.
Overall, "Leave It Out" is a song that emphasizes the need for restraint and thoughtfulness when it comes to conflict and aggression. It encourages listeners to consider the potential consequences of their actions and to avoid escalating situations whenever possible.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't safe to walk out tonight
The environment is not secure to go out at night
There's always someone ready to start a fight
There is always someone who is willing to initiate an argument
What did I do? What did I say?
What have I done or said to instigate this problem?
And did I look at you, the wrong way?
Is it because I looked at you in an unfriendly manner?
I don't know what's going on
I am not sure of the situation
But instead of having fun, you're gonna spoil the night
But instead of enjoying ourselves, we are going to ruin our evening
So don't you tell me that you're sorry
Do not apologize to me
And don't you tell me it's all good
Do not tell me everything is okay
Leave it leave it leave it out
Leave it alone and do not engage in the conflict
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
If you are here to start a fight, you will be expelled
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
There's no merit in trying to act tough just because others are watching
Stinking breath, and blood on your hands
You have woken up feeling guilty for what you did and the consequences of the fight
Another guilty feeling comes as you wake up
You feel remorseful for what you did the night before
And would you act the same the next day?
Would you behave in the same manner if you met under different circumstances?
It ain't safe to go out tonight
It's still not secure to go out tonight
So don't you tell me that you're sorry
Do not apologize to me
Leave it leave it leave it out
Leave it alone and do not engage in the conflict
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
If you are here to start a fight, you will be expelled
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
There's no merit in trying to act tough just because others are watching
Leave it leave it leave it out
Leave it alone and do not engage in the conflict
If you're coming in for trouble then you know you're going out
If you are here to start a fight, you will be expelled
What's the point of acting big just because there's a crowd
There's no merit in trying to act tough just because others are watching
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROBERT LLOYD, PETER BYRCHMORE, HOWARD JENNER, MARIA SMITH, RON COLLINS
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