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 2
Helen Love Lyrics
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You're the bright north star on a misty night,
You can take a trip on my motorbike,
Just say your prayers and hold on tight
Yeah, you're looking beautiful,
There's gold dust in your eyes
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me,
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me,
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang
Stay young and beautiful,
'Cos that's what you are,
That's what you are,
Stay young and beautiful,
'Cos that's what you are,
That's what you are
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
Hey you know I love you,
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
Hey you know I love you,
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
Hey you know I love you
You're beautiful in any light,
You're the morning sun in the summer sky,
I'll meet you down by the shops tonight,
Gonna jump so high we'll be catching satellites
Yeah, you're looking beautiful,
There's moonbeams in your eyes
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me,
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me,
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me,
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang
Stay young and beautiful,
'Cos that's what you are,
That's what you are,
Stay young and beautiful,
'Cos that's what you are,
That's what you are
Punk boy, punk boy, punk boy, punk boy
Shine a light on the world,
Has anybody seen my punk boy?
Shine a light on the world,
Has anybody seen my punk boy?
Shine a light on the world,
Has anybody seen my punk boy?
Shine a light on the world,
Has anybody seen my punk boy?
Punk boy, punk boy
The lyrics to Helen Love's "Punk Boy 2" are all about celebrating the beauty of an individual, specifically the titular "Punk Boy." The singer describes this person as being beautiful in any light, like a bright North Star on a misty night. They can take risks, like going for a motorcycle ride, and look gorgeous doing it. The song urges the listener to stay young and beautiful, as that's an important quality to hold onto. The chorus repeats the refrain "Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me," which is likely meant to be taken as a flirtatious invitation to this punk boy.
The song is quite repetitive overall, but that repetition is part of its charm. The lyrics are fairly boilerplate for a love song, but the use of "punk boy" and the overall punk aesthetic give it a unique flavor. The simple chorus and catchy repetition make it a great choice for a dance party or singalong.
Line by Line Meaning
You're beautiful in any light,
The person is attractive regardless of the lighting.
You're the bright north star on a misty night,
The person is a guiding light in the darkness and confusion of life.
You can take a trip on my motorbike,
The singer is offering to take the person on a ride on their motorcycle.
Just say your prayers and hold on tight
The person should be cautious and hold on tight while riding the motorcycle.
Yeah, you're looking beautiful,
The singer reaffirms the person's attractiveness.
There's gold dust in your eyes
The person's eyes sparkle like gold dust.
Punk boy, pour a little sugar on me,
The singer asks the person to show them some affection.
Stay young and beautiful, 'Cos that's what you are, That's what you are,
The singer believes that the person is youthful and beautiful.
Bang shang-alang, bang shang-alang,
A meaningless phrase that repeats throughout the song.
Hey you know I love you,
The singer is expressing their love for the person.
You're the morning sun in the summer sky,
The person is bright and brings warmth like the sun in summer.
I'll meet you down by the shops tonight,
The singer plans to meet the person at the shops later that night.
Gonna jump so high we'll be catching satellites
The singer and the person are going to jump really high and feel like they're catching satellites.
There's moonbeams in your eyes
The person's eyes glimmer like the light of the moon.
Shine a light on the world, Has anybody seen my punk boy?
The singer is searching for their beloved punk boy and asking for help to find them.
Punk boy, punk boy, punk boy, punk boy
Repeating the phrase "Punk boy" as a way to call out to the person or express affection for them.
Contributed by Jake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.