Doing All Right With The Boys
Joan Jett Lyrics
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Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm back with the boys again
Hey you, I've been through it, too
Now I'm back with the boys again
Ain't no doubt
That I've been missin' out
Oh you will find
That I knew all the time
What I was missin'
Now I'm back with the boys
[Chorus]
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm playin' with my toys again
Now I'm back with the boys again
Doin' alright, doin' alright
With the boys, boys, boys
Doin' alright doin' alright
With the boys
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm back with he boys again
Hey you, what's your point of view
Now I'm back with the boys again
Ain't no doubt
That time is runnin' out
Now you must chase me
Oh what a drag
The money in your bank
Just can't replace me
Now I'm back with they boys
[Chorus]
Alright with the boys
Doin' alright, doin' alright
With the boys, boys, boys
Doin' alright I'm doin' alright
With the boys
Now I'm back with the boys again
Hey you, what ya gonna do
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Hey you, what's your point of view
Now I'm back with the boys again
Joan Jett's "Doing All Right With The Boys" is a song about a woman who returns to the company of her male friends after a period of uncertainty. The first verse suggests that the singer had gone through a tough time (perhaps a breakup) and had lost touch with her friends. However, she is now back with them and feels like she is "doing alright with the boys." The chorus emphasizes her newfound confidence and self-assurance, as she proclaims that she is "makin' all the noise again" and "playin' with my toys again."
The second verse is more confrontational, as the singer challenges someone (presumably an ex-partner) about their opinion of her return to her male friends. She asserts that the person in question cannot replace her, and that they must "chase" her if they want her back. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the line "alright with the boys."
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of independence and female friendship, as the singer rejects traditional gender roles and enjoys the company of her male friends on an equal footing.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright with the boys
I am content with spending time with my male friends
Hey you, what you gonna do
Addressing someone and asking what they intend to do
Now I'm back with the boys again
I have reunited with my male friends
Hey you, I've been through it, too
Acknowledging that the person has also gone through difficulties
Ain't no doubt
There is no uncertainty
That I've been missin' out
Acknowledging that I have been deprived of something
On someone's kissin'
Referring to missing out on romantic affection
Oh you will find
You will discover
That I knew all the time
I was aware of this fact all along
What I was missin'
Referring to the romantic affection that was previously mentioned
Now I'm back with the boys
Reiterating that I have reunited with my male friends
[Chorus]
Refrain that is repeated throughout the song
Hey you, what's your point of view
Asking what someone else thinks about the situation
Ain't no doubt
There is no uncertainty
That time is runnin' out
Expressing a sense of urgency, that there is a limited amount of time left
Now you must chase me
Suggesting that the person must make an effort to pursue her
Oh what a drag
Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance
The money in your bank
Referring to the idea that money cannot bring happiness or replace her
Just can't replace me
Emphasizing that she cannot be replaced by material possessions
Doin' alright, doin' alright
Expressing that she is doing well
With the boys, boys, boys
Clarifying that this is in regards to spending time with male friends
Now I'm back with the boys again
Reiterating that she is back with her male friends
Hey you, what ya gonna do
Asking the person what they are going to do now
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Implying that she is making a lot of commotion
Now I'm playin' with my toys again
Referring to her male friends as her 'toys'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY GLITTER, MIKE LEANDER
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