Glamour Boys
Living Colour Lyrics


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The glamour boys swear they are a diva
The glamour boys have it all under control
Always dancing and always laughing
The glamour boys are playing the role

The glamour boys never have no money
The glamour boys wear the most expensive clothes
The glamour boys are always at the party
Where the money comes from heaven only knows

I ain't no glamour boy - I'M FIERCE
I ain't no glamour boy - (snap)
I ain't no glamour boy - I'M FIERCE
I ain't no glamour boy

The glamour boys live off their ambition
The glamour boys have it all figured out
A very, very dubious position
When you got no clout

The glamour boys whole life is a gamble
They might get over or fall flat on their face
But if one does, there's no need to worry
Another G-Boy will take this place

I ain't no glamour boy - I'M FIERCE

The glamour boys don't think tomorrow
The glamour boys just need tonight to play
But just like things you can't afford on credit
Time catches up and you have to pay

The glamour boys are always on the guest list
You'll always find them in the hottest spots in town
They'll be your friend if you have fame or fortune
If you don't they won't be hanging 'round





I ain't no glamour boy - I'M FIERCE

Overall Meaning

Living Colour's song Glamour Boys was released in 1988 and is a critique of the people who put on a facade of being rich, famous, and cool, but in reality, are living off ambition and have no clout. The lyrics are a commentary on the culture of excess and superficiality that pervaded the late 80s, where people placed a high value on material possessions and social status. The song highlights the fact that these fads are flush and susceptible to fade away quickly.


The glamour boys are portrayed as individuals who are always dancing and laughing, wearing expensive clothes, and attending the hottest parties in town. They are confident and full of bravado, and believe that they are divas that have everything under control. They have no money and are living off their ambition, which is a very dubious position to be in as they have no clout or leverage. The lyrics suggest that their whole lives are a gamble, and they may either get over or fall flat. They live only for the moment and do not worry about tomorrow, but in reality, they will have to pay the price of their excesses.


Living Colour challenges the culture of glorifying superficiality by stating that they ain't no glamour boy but are fierce. The underlying message of the song is to expose the shallow materialistic culture of the 80s that placed too much emphasis on looks rather than character. The song insinuates that these people are not authentic, and their character is superficially based on the clothes they wear and the parties they attend.


Line by Line Meaning

The glamour boys swear they are a diva
Glamour boys think of themselves as divas


The glamour boys have it all under control
Glamour boys think they are in control of their lives


Always dancing and always laughing
Glamour boys are always happy and carefree


The glamour boys are playing the role
Glamour boys are pretending to be something they are not


The glamour boys never have no money
Glamour boys are always broke


The glamour boys wear the most expensive clothes
Glamour boys wear expensive clothes they can't afford


The glamour boys are always at the party
Glamour boys are always partying


Where the money comes from heaven only knows
It is unknown where the money that glamour boys spend comes from


I ain't no glamour boy - I'M FIERCE
The singer is not a glamour boy but is instead strong and powerful


The glamour boys live off their ambition
Glamour boys rely on their ambition to survive


The glamour boys have it all figured out
Glamour boys think they have everything figured out


A very, very dubious position
Their position is very uncertain and questionable


When you got no clout
When you have no power or influence


The glamour boys whole life is a gamble
Glamour boys' lives are uncertain and high risk


They might get over or fall flat on their face
They may either succeed or fail terribly


But if one does, there's no need to worry
If one glamour boy fails, another one will take their place


Another G-Boy will take this place
Another glamour boy will replace the one who failed


The glamour boys don't think tomorrow
Glamour boys don't think about the future


The glamour boys just need tonight to play
Glamour boys only care about having fun tonight


But just like things you can't afford on credit
Just like things you can't buy on credit


Time catches up and you have to pay
Eventually, glamour boys will have to face the consequences of their actions


The glamour boys are always on the guest list
Glamour boys are always invited to exclusive events


You'll always find them in the hottest spots in town
They are always hanging out in the trendy places in town


They'll be your friend if you have fame or fortune
Glamour boys will only befriend you if you're famous or wealthy


If you don't they won't be hanging 'round
If you're not famous or wealthy, glamour boys won't be your friend




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VERNON ALPHONSUS REID

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Shawn

One of the most underrated music groups of all time. These guys were so ahead of their time, and they are all top notch musicians

Shawn

Yeah... I wonder... hmmmmm 🤔

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tleeg74

Great band

Melissa Forbes

Bang on the money!

Tony Leva

Saw them open for the Stones in 89. Unbelievablely good live band.

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Mark

Living Colour was SO far ahead of their times with every song. They just blow the roof off every time. Incredible talent.

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You said it brother.

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Was at the concert hall in Toronto, the ceiling did come down!

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I know, this is so present and pertinent. I wish I could edit the Ken heads to be YT personalities.

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