Doing Alright 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
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
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm jumpin' up for joy gain
Now I'm back with the boys again
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. . .
The lyrics of "Doing Alright With The Boys" by Joan Jett talks about returning to her former sense of happiness and freedom after a period of absence from her friends, or the "boys." The song mentions how she missed out on someone's affection but now that she's back, she feels like she's not missing out on anything. She's making noise again, playing with her toys, and jumping for joy. The song is an anthem of empowerment, with Joan Jett confidently declaring that she is doing alright with the boys without needing anybody else's validation.
The lyrics might suggest that the song is about a romantic relationship that didn't work out, but the "boys" could also represent her band, the Blackhearts. Although it is unknown if the song is autobiographical or not, since Joan Jett was the only woman in her band for a long time, the lyrics may describe how she felt after being away from her bandmates for a while. In that sense, the song could be interpreted as a statement of her desire to be back with her bandmates and performing with them again. This interpretation is supported by the line, "What a drag, the money in your bank just can't replace me."
Line by Line Meaning
Alright with the boys
I am comfortable and happy with my male companions.
Hey you, what you gonna do
Addressing someone and asking what they will do about the situation.
Now I'm back with the boys again
I have reunited with my male friends once more.
Hey you, I've been through it, too
Acknowledging that the addressed person has gone through similar experiences as her.
Ain't no doubt
There is no question, it is certain.
That I've been missin' out
I have been deprived of something that I should have experienced.
On someone's kissin'
I have missed out on romantic affection or intimacy.
Oh you will find
You will discover that.
That I knew all the time
I was aware of this all along.
What I was missin'
The thing I lacked in my life.
Now I'm back with the boys
I have been reunited with my male friends.
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
I am once again being loud and expressive with my male friends.
Now I'm playin' with my toys again
I am enjoying my hobbies and interests with my male friends once more.
Doin' alright, doin' alright
I am doing well, I am fine.
With the boys, boys, boys
In the company of my male friends.
Ain't no doubt
There is no question, it is certain (again).
That time is runnin' out
There is limited time left to act or make a decision.
Now you must chase me
You must put in effort to keep up with me or win me back.
Oh what a drag
It is unpleasant or inconvenient.
The money in your bank
Your financial resources.
Just can't replace me
My presence and companionship cannot be substituted with material possessions.
Now I'm jumpin' up for joy again
I am ecstatic and happy once again.
Alright with the boys
I am comfortable and happy with my male friends (again).
Hey you, what's your point of view
Asking the addressed person about their opinion on the matter.
Now I'm back with the boys again
Reiterating that she has been reunited with her male friends.
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Reiterating that she is being loud and expressive with her male friends again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY GLITTER, MIKE LEANDER
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