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.
You're Wondering Now
Fun Boy Three Lyrics
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You can't come in
You can't come in!
You're wondering now
What to do
Now you know this is the end
You're wondering how
For the way you did behave
Curtain has fallen
Now you're on your own
I won't return
Forever you will wait
You're wondering now
What to do
Now you know this is the end
Curtain has fallen
Now you're on your own
I won't return
Forever you will wait
You're wondering now
What to do
Now you know this is the end
You're wondering how
You will pay
For the way you did behave
You're wondering now
What to do
Now you know this is the end
You're wondering now
What to do
Now you know this is the end
The song "You're Wondering Now" by Fun Boy Three presents a scene of exclusion and disappointment. The first section of the song refers to a party or gathering, where there is some sort of entrance control, expressed by the repeated line "You can't come in." The listener is then addressed directly, and a sense of finality is conveyed with the line "Now you know this is the end," suggesting that the person outside has missed their chance and won't be let in.
The rest of the song deals with the aftermath of this exclusion. The person left outside is "wondering now" what to do, and how to make up for their past behavior that led to being left out. They are on their own, and the person who shut them out won't return, leaving them to face the consequences, perhaps forever. The song conveys a strong sense of regret and missed opportunities, of actions that can't be undone, and the consequences that follow.
Overall, the song portrays a bittersweet lesson of how our actions have consequences, and how we can't always reverse them or go back to repair our mistakes. It also touches on the human need for belonging and the pain of exclusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Is everybody happy?
Asking if everyone is in a state of joy
You can't come in
Restricted admission
You're wondering now
A state of uncertainty and confusion
What to do
Indecision or unsure behavior
Now you know this is the end
Awareness of the finality of something
You're wondering how
A desire for understanding or explanation
You will pay
Suffer consequences or punishment
For the way you did behave
Due to previous actions and behavior
Curtain has fallen
The end of a performance or event
Now you're on your own
No support or guidance given
I won't return
No possibility of reunion or coming back
Forever you will wait
A long-lasting period of anticipation or waiting
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@tanilorn
R.i.p
@lifesabowlofcherries
God bless
@atoz3570
Yes
@raysnhell89
RIP Terry thank you for everything you gave the ska world and beyond see you on the other side 🏁❤️🏁
@oughtonoughton2634
Im still wondering why you have left us xxx Terry thank you for giving us great joy with your music and personality xx us fans will always love you xx Jane x
@ellajjkeld
I loved this album,still do.Rest in peace Terry Hall,long live ska
@Janeybjournals
Can’t believe how sad I am about this news. I spent so many hours listening to this album as a spotty teenager and I’ve loved it all my life
@jmcdsoze
RIP Terry. I still at 55 years, still wear a Fred Perry Cardigan. Proper music that brought people of any colour together. No more to be said. xxx
@CIMAmotor
There's a lot of cheap Fred Perry clothes on M and M direct.