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.
Summertime
Fun Boy Three Lyrics
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TAKE THIS TO YOUR GRAVE
Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Boy)
Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know: you were the last good thing about this part of town.
When I wake up,
I'm willing to take my chances on the hope you hate him more than you notice I wrote this for you.
I could be an accident but I'm still trying.
That's more than I can say for him.
Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know: you were the last good thing about this part of town.
Someday I'll appreciate in value, get off my ass and call you... but for the meantime I'll sport my brand new fashion of waking up with pants on at 4: 00 in the afternoon.
Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know: you were the last good thing about this part of town.
The Fun Boy Three's song "Summertime" is a reflection on the fleeting nature of summer and the memories that come with it. The opening lines, "Lazy days just slip away / Like the time we called our own," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics then go on to describe the feelings of nostalgia that the singer has for those days, with lines such as "I close my eyes and see you there / A sunlit smile that we both share."
The second verse of the song shifts from nostalgia to regret, with the singer lamenting, "And now the summer's gone / You left me with a song / And aching heart and memories to last." The song ends on a bittersweet note, acknowledging that even though summer may be over, the memories of it will remain.
Overall, "Summertime" is a wistful and introspective song that captures the fleeting nature of summer and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentleman.
Do you know where your significant other is? I hope he is treating you with respect and kindness.
Maybe he won't find out what I know: you were the last good thing about this part of town.
Perhaps your partner isn't aware that you are the only redeeming quality of this area.
Writer(s): Ira Gershwin, du Bose Heyward, George Gershwin, Dorothy Heyward Copyright: Chappell & Co. Inc., Ira Gershwin Music
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@timturpinfleck17642
This takes me back to the summer 40 years ago when it was released. RIP Terry taken far too soon x
@nicolabrooke6623
I agree very π’
@nicolabrooke6623
I was born in August 1982 π
Brilliant song listened to it a lot RIP Terry
@Thrillkisser
Easily my favorite version of this song! β€
@rjjcms1
There seemed to be a lot of covering old show songs in new pop versions around that time. Captain Sensible doing Happy Talk to name but one.
@pzbooth1
And mine
@TJT45808
Ridiculous opinion
@TJT45808
https://youtu.be/1VkA8HoB5m8
@Thrillkisser
@Sean Fantastic version that I'm very familiar with, but the FB3 is still my favorite. Nice try, though! π
@gothdawn1966
One of my 3 joint favourite songs of all time (even though it's a cover).
RIP Terry Hall. Thank you for the music π’ππ€