Affection
Lost Boys The Lyrics
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Tight dresses and painted faces
It's time to free the lions
From the circus cages
Jaded baby
Come whisper in my ear
Better come closer 'cause
I'm the monkey that you've always been afraid of
I'm the spirit that haunts your dreams
Deep inside
Don't you have a little bit of sympathy
Don't you want to
Give me some affection
Why is it so hard
Don't you get tired
Same smilin' faces
Don't you get a little bit lonely
Hiding in crowded places
Don't trust the stranger
You should know better
But this heart of darkness
Can be your shelter
I ain't rich enough I really don't belong here
I don't want to meet your mommy and daddy
I ain't good lookin' but you get used to it like I did
Don't you want to
Give me some affection
Why is it so hard
The song Affection by Lost Boys The is a rock song that speaks about people who feel caged and restricted by their lives. The lyrics of the song tell the story of someone who sees the world around them as a circus that needs to be dismantled to free the lions. The lines, "Trash and vaudeville, tight dresses and painted faces," suggest that society has boxed individuals into specific roles, causing them to lose their individuality. The persona invites a jaded baby to come closer and whispers to them, "I'm the monkey that you've always been afraid of, I'm the spirit that haunts your dreams". This depicts the person as the voice of freedom, asking for people to embrace their true selves.
The chorus of the song talks about the universal human desire for affection, which is every person's right. The persona pleads with the listener to give them some affection, and wonders why it is so hard to come by. The persona questions why people put on the same fake smiles while hiding in crowded places and expresses the fear that trusting a stranger is something people should know better than to do. However, they present themselves as a heart of darkness that could provide shelter to the listener.
Overall, the lyrics of Affection by Lost Boys The express a desire for individuality and freedom for all people. They resonate with those who feel caged and restricted by society and evoke in the listener a sense of excitement for the potential that lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Trash and vaudeville
The music and style of punk rock culture, associated with wearing torn, black clothes and outrageous makeup.
Tight dresses and painted faces
Fashion for women during punk rock culture was gender non-conformist and bold, such as tight clothing and colorful face paint.
It's time to free the lions From the circus cages
The lyrics suggest it's time for bold and strong-minded individuals to separate from conventionality and be true to themselves.
Jaded baby Come whisper in my ear Better come closer 'cause The music is loud here
The artist is suggesting that someone who is exhausted and worn out from life should draw close to find support and comfort in their loved one's embrace while dancing to loud music.
I'm the monkey that you've always been afraid of I'm the spirit that haunts your dreams Deep inside Don't you have a little bit of sympathy
The artist is telling someone else that although they might be perceived as strange and different it's not right to dismiss them or treat them in a demeaning way.
Don't you want to Give me some affection Why is it so hard
Here, the singer is asking why their significant other is finding it so difficult to show love and care for them, which is left unanswered in this song.
Don't you get tired Same smilin' faces Don't you get a little bit lonely Hiding in crowded places
The lyrics suggest that people can feel lonely, even in the midst of other people, but a smile can disguise that isolation.
Don't trust the stranger You should know better But this heart of darkness Can be your shelter
The artist is warning against trusting people one doesn't know but still promises that the darkness of their soul can offer a place of security and protection.
I ain't rich enough I really don't belong here I don't want to meet your mommy and daddy I ain't good lookin' but you get used to it like I did
The artist here is attempting to express their differences and came to the acceptance of the fact that even though they don't fit into society's standards of success or beauty, they are still deserving of love, care, and affection.
Don't you want to Give me some affection Why is it so hard
The artist again asks why their significant other is finding it so difficult to show love and care for them, which is left unanswered in this song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN VAN ZANDT
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@hectorzozaya2313
Trash and vaudeville
Tight dresses and painted faces
It's time to free the lions
From the circus cages
Jaded baby
Come whisper in my ear
Better come closer 'cause
The music is loud here
I'm the monkey that you've always been afraid of
I'm the spirit that haunts your dreams
Deep inside
Don't you have a little bit of sympathy
Don't you want to
Give me some affection
Why is it so hard
Don't you get tired
Same smilin' faces
Don't you get a little bit lonely
Hiding in crowded places
Don't trust the stranger
You should know better
But this heart of darkness
Can be your shelter
I ain't rich enough I really don't belong here
I don't want to meet your mommy and daddy
I ain't good lookin' but you get used to it like I did
Don't you want to
Give me some affection
Why is it so hard
@russsnyder2026
I love that in Sopranos universe this song is a massive hit
@nitesong1
It should be a massive hit in the universe universe imo
@user-zd5lt9hf4s
They got whacked in the last episode
@SirSmilingPhantom
‘Now that’s a hit.’ - Hesh Rabkin
@charlesbeam4450
Thats nice bro
@AImme-ef1nt
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@ArtyomChudinov
Yes, it is
@russschoewe3551
A hit is a hit!
@melonballer8475
Oh Hesh..
@timmanzi4156
It’s an absolute crime that this song isn’t on Spotify