Their music has been covered by the likes of Ash and Tullycraft.
Current members are Helen, Sheena and Ricardo Autobahn.
Past members: Gary Strickland (guitar, 1997).
Punk Boy 1
Helen Love Lyrics
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He's all smash and grab in his adidas tags, wound up and agitated,
And I bet he's not a real punk boy
Bet he's not a real punk boy, bet he's not a real punk boy
Does your heart go boom when he walks in the room
Do rain clouds scatter and fall
Or do you grow a hundred feet tall
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you see him
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you're near him
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you hear him
If you don't he's not a real punk boy
If you don't he's not a real punk boy
If you don't he's not a real punk boy at all
Who's that boy with the ocean green eyes
In rough trade every Saturday,
Don't he look cute in his eighties track suit
I wish I hadn't thrown mine away
And I bet he's not a real punk boy
Bet he's not a real punk boy,
Bet he's not a real punk boy at all
Do stars explode when he walks you home, on a cool and clear evening
D'you wanna put him on like your favourite song
Or never wanna hear him
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you see him
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you're near him
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you hear him
If you don't he's not a real punk boy
If you don't he's not a real punk boy
If you don't he's not a real punk boy at all
Helen Love's song Punk Boy is a catchy and upbeat track that tells a story of a girl who is infatuated with a punk boy. The lyrics describe the physical appearance of the boy, suggesting that he has a unique look that is both intriguing and captivating. The chorus asks the question of whether the boy evokes strong emotions in the girl, such as feeling her heart go "boom" or growing "a hundred feet tall" when he is around. The song suggests that if the girl does not feel these emotions, then the boy is not a real punk boy.
The song plays with the idea of what it means to be a "real" punk boy. The lyrics suggest that it is not just about the clothes, such as the Adidas tags and eighties track suits, but also about the way the person makes you feel. It is a commentary on the subculture of punk, where there are often debates around what it means to be "punk enough." The song also captures the excitement and intensity of being young and infatuated with someone, especially in the context of youth culture.
Overall, Helen Love's Punk Boy is a fun and light-hearted track that captures the spirit of punk subculture and explores the excitement of youthful infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's that boy with the honey face, looks like he should be sedated
There's a boy with a charming face who looks like he's always under the influence of drugs.
He's all smash and grab in his adidas tags, wound up and agitated,
He wears Adidas clothing and seems restless and agitated.
And I bet he's not a real punk boy
I doubt that he is a genuine punk person.
Bet he's not a real punk boy, bet he's not a real punk boy
I am sure he is not a bona fide punk individual.
Does your heart go boom when he walks in the room
Do you experience a rapid heartbeat when he comes into the room?
Do rain clouds scatter and fall
Does the weather become chaotic and gloomy?
Do you feel yourself sigh when he passes you by
Do you involuntarily exhale when he walks by?
Or do you grow a hundred feet tall
Do you feel empowered and confident?
D'you go bang shang alang, every time you see him
Do you feel like making a loud noise every time you see him?
If you don't he's not a real punk boy
If you don't react in that manner, it means he is not a true punk person.
If you don't he's not a real punk boy
If you don't respond in that way, he's not a real punk guy.
If you don't he's not a real punk boy at all
If you don't exhibit such behavior, he is not a true punk person by any means.
Who's that boy with the ocean green eyes
Who is this boy with sea-colored eyes?
In rough trade every Saturday,
He frequents a shop that sells music and gear for punk people on Saturdays.
Don't he look cute in his eighties track suit
He appears adorable in his 80s tracksuit.
I wish I hadn't thrown mine away
I regret getting rid of mine.
Do stars explode when he walks you home, on a cool and clear evening
Do you feel like you're on cloud nine when he walks you home on a serene night?
D'you wanna put him on like your favorite song
Do you feel like you could play him on repeat like your favorite song?
Or never wanna hear him
Or do you never want to hear him again?
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID JAMES INSON
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