Boy
Lethal Bizzle featuring Babyshambles Lyrics
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You know there ain't too many left of them
You said, ?I want love, I want it all?
You look better now than last time
But you still look better from afar
The life that you wanted was not in store
You're being in the dark once again
Hello, hello
Hello, my love
Hello, my love
Stop your moaning and I'll give you a taster
They give you and line and they call you a waster
Give you a line, oh what a waster
Say you will or you won't
You do or you don't
You do or you don't
You do or you don't
'Cause you look better now than the last time
But you're still no better than before
The life that you wanted wasn't in store
You're being in the dark once again
Hello, hello
Hello, my love
Hello, my love
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
You're a friend of mine
You're a friend of mine
You're a friend of mine
You're a friend of mine
'Cause you look better now than the last time
Still no better than before
The life that you wanted was not in store
You're being in the dark once again
You look better now than the last time
Still no better than before
The life that you wanted was not in store
You're being in the dark once again
Hello, my love
The song "Boy" by Lethal Bizzle featuring Babyshambles is about a person who is struggling with their relationships, particularly with their friends and love life. The opening lines encourage the listener to sit down if they are a friend, as there aren't many left of them. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which seems to be addressing someone who is feeling lonely and disconnected. The lyrics "You said, 'I want love, I want it all'" suggest that this person is searching for a deep connection and perhaps feeling frustrated that they haven't found it yet.
The chorus of the song simply repeats "Hello, my love," suggesting that the singer is trying to connect with someone they care about. However, the lines that follow are less optimistic. They accuse the other person of moaning and being a "waster." The repetition of the lines "You do or you don't" reinforces the idea that the person is struggling with indecision or uncertainty.
The final lines of the song repeat the idea that the person looks better now than they did before, but they're still not where they want to be. The repeated phrase "When it suits you, you're a friend of mine" suggests that the singer may feel that the other person is only interested in their friendship when it's convenient for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Boy" paint a picture of someone who is struggling to find meaning and connection in their relationships, feeling frustrated and uncertain about their future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit right down if you're a friend
Take a seat beside me, but only if you truly consider yourself to be a loyal friend.
You know there ain't too many left of them
It's a fact that there aren't many devoted friends out there these days.
You said, ?I want love, I want it all?
You once proclaimed that you crave an all-consuming love in your life.
You look better now than last time
Your appearance is an improvement since the last time I saw you.
But you still look better from afar
However, you continue to appear more attractive from a distance.
The life that you wanted was not in store
Regrettably, the life you wished for did not come to fruition.
You're being in the dark once again
You find yourself in a state of ignorance or obscurity yet again.
Hello, hello
A greeting to someone or to get someone's attention.
Hello, my love
A greeting to a significant other or person of interest.
Stop your moaning and I'll give you a taster
Cease your complaining, and I'll provide you with a sample or preview of what you desire.
They give you a line and they call you a waster
People offer you drugs and subsequently label you as someone who wastes their life using them.
Say you will or you won't
Make a decision; either commit to what is being proposed or refuse it altogether.
You do or you don't
You must choose between action or inaction.
'Cause you look better now than the last time
Once again acknowledging how your appearance has improved slightly.
But you're still no better than before
Despite the slight improvement, you are still not significantly better overall.
When it suits you, you're a friend of mine
You only act as a friend when it's convenient for you.
You're a friend of mine
You are someone who I consider to be a true friend.
The life that you wanted wasn't in store
Once again acknowledging how life did not turn out how you hoped.
You look better now than the last time
Reiterating the fact that your appearance has slightly improved.
Still no better than before
Steadfast in the belief that you are not truly better in any substantial way.
You're being in the dark once again
Once again finding yourself in a state of obscurity or confusion.
Hello, my love
Restating a greeting to a significant other or person of interest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK GEORGE WALDEN, PETER DOHERTY
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