"BOYS" IN THE CITY
KUWATA BAND Lyrics
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The man was shot in the night
The television news
And radio went so crazy
But I could not understand
at all
'Cause the man
they shot used to be called
a good for nothing man of town
And then they buried him
With all the pomp of a knight
Just like a movie
When the bad guy turns out
so right
So I laughed it off,
and turned the page:
And everyone was in a rage
That was long ago:
It's much the same right now
It's just a matter of time
before it changes
No matter where,
you can find it in the pages
The blind are leading the blind;
Have been for ages
It's like an underground fire
that always blazes
Boys, boys, boys in the city
Boys, boys, boys in the city
In the past
they had their swords and horses
And today,
it's guns and cars and power
Don't you gamble
with their luck and forces
If you mess
with the underground "boys"
They won't leave you alone
I knew a man who needed cash
He took out a loan
He couldn't pay it back
They took his car and his home
In Japan and in America
In Brazil, France,
England, Africa;
There's a fire of greed
That burns out the good in man
It's just a matter of time
before it changes
No matter where,
you can find it in the pages
The blind are leading the blind;
Have been for ages
It's like an underground fire
that always blazes
Boys, boys, boys in the city
Boys, boys, boys in the city
In the past
they had their swords and horses
And today,
it's guns and cars and power
Don't you gamble
with their luck and forces
If you mess
with the underground "boys"
They won't leave you alone
Boys, boys, boys in the city
It's just a matter of time
before it changes
No matter where,
you can find it in the pages
The blind are leading the blind;
Have been for ages
It's like an underground fire
that always blazes
Boys, boys, boys in the city
Boys, boys, boys in the city
Boys, boys, boys in the city
Boys, boys, boys in the city
Boys, boys, boys in the city
The lyrics of KUWATA BAND's song "Boys in the City" address the issue of violence and greed that seems to be prevalent in cities all over the world. The opening verse describes a man who was shot and killed, but who was initially disregarded by the media and society as a "bum" and "good-for-nothing man of town". However, when he is buried with "all the pomp of a knight", the singer realizes that the story is more complicated than he initially thought. The song goes on to describe the way in which greed and power corrupt individuals and institutions, leading to a pervasive "underground fire" of violence and injustice that is present in cities all over the world.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Boys, boys, boys in the city", which seems to refer to the men who perpetuate this cycle of violence and greed. These "boys" are compared to their historical counterparts who wielded swords and horses, but now use guns and cars to assert their power. The chorus also warns against crossing these "boys", suggesting that they will not hesitate to exact revenge on those who stand in their way.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the darker side of urban life, calling attention to the ways in which power and greed can corrupt even the most vulnerable members of society. Its message is one of caution and awareness, encouraging listeners to be mindful of the forces that shape their communities and to take action to resist corruption and inequality.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TOMMY SNYDER
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