Boy
Lulu Lyrics


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Nothing inside you, just anger and rage
Drinks a substitute, soul betrayed
You'll never change

Nothing in your life, fights backstage
Trying for attention, making us afraid
You're downright insane
Oh rock 'n' roll boy
You think you're cool
Oh rock 'n' roll boy
You just sit there and drool
You drool and drool

Nothing to tell us, nothing to say
No direction, fame is just your game
You're so damned vain

Oh rock 'n' roll boy
You think you're cool
Oh rock 'n' roll boy
You just sit there and drool
You drool and drool

Nothing to care for, can't even pull
You think you're sexy, you're so uncool
Try to impress me, you fool

Oh rock 'n' roll boy
You think you're cool
Oh rock 'n' roll boy
You just sit there and drool
You drool and drool

Nothing to care for, can't even pull




You think you're sexy, you're so uncool
Try to impress me, you fool

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lulu's song "Boy" speak about a person who seems to be consumed by their own anger and rage, with no real substance or direction in their life. They try to seek attention through their behavior, making those around them afraid. The song is directed at this "rock 'n' roll boy", who thinks they're cool but really just sits around drooling. Lulu criticizes the rockstar for being vain and trying to impress others, but ultimately, they have nothing important to say or care for in their life.


The song speaks to the idea of fame and the empty pursuit of it, without any real purpose or substance behind it. The lyrics suggest that this rockstar is just trying to be cool and impress others, without any real talent or drive to make a difference in the world. The song touches upon the idea that being famous does not equate to being a role model or even to being happy with one's own life.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing inside you, just anger and rage
You have no meaningful qualities or characteristics; all that remains within you is a deep-seated sense of hostility and fury.


Drinks a substitute, soul betrayed
You consume something artificial to dull the pain of your disappointment and sense of disloyalty.


You'll never change
You are incapable of altering your destructive behavior and personality traits.


Nothing in your life, fights backstage
There isn't anything noteworthy or rewarding in your existence; instead, you create conflict and turmoil through your actions.


Trying for attention, making us afraid
You crave attention and will do whatever it takes to achieve it, even if it means terrorizing those around you.


You're downright insane
Your actions and behavior are irrational and unpredictable, demonstrating a severe mental instability.


Nothing to tell us, nothing to say
You lack any originality or substance, and thus have no interesting stories or thoughts to contribute.


No direction, fame is just your game
You lack purpose or goals in your life; your sole motivation is to gain fame and notoriety.


You're so damned vain
You are excessively self-centered and prideful, believing that you are the epitome of greatness.


Nothing to care for, can't even pull
You have no real responsibilities or obligations and are incompetent in any capacity outside of your own self-indulgence.


You think you're sexy, you're so uncool
Despite your delusions of grandeur, you are actually an unattractive and unappealing figure.


Try to impress me, you fool
You make misguided attempts to impress me, but in reality, you only reveal your own foolishness and incompetence.




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Comments from YouTube:

@zuditaka

I used to lipsynch to this song in my bedroom mirror when I was a teenager fifty years ago. lol

@izanabdullah4001

cute and naughty good song.

@bufb

Liked this song just could not understand words. Thanks

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