Smokin' in the Boys' Room
Mötley Crüe Lyrics


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Sittin' in the classroom thinkin' it's a drag
Listening to the teacher rap-just ain't my bag
When two bells ring you know it's my cue
Gonna meet the boys on floor number 2

Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school

Checkin' out the halls makin' sure the coast is clear
Lookin' in the stalls-nah, there ain't nobody here
My buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom
To get caught would surely be the death of us all

Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school Put me to work the school
book store
Check-out counter and I got bored
Teacher was lookin' for me all around
Two hours later you know where I was found

Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school

Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school

One more time

Smokin' in the boys room
Smokin' in the boys room




Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school

Overall Meaning

In "Smokin' in the Boys' Room" by Motley Crue, the lyrics describe a group of rebellious teenagers who refuse to comply with the strict rules enforced by their teachers at school. The song begins with the singer sitting in class and feeling bored and uninterested in the teacher's lecture. He is eager to leave and meet his friends on the second floor, where they can smoke and hang out without any interruptions.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "Smokin' in the boys' room" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of this activity to these teenagers. It is a symbol of their defiance and rebellion against authority figures, as smoking is not allowed in school. The line "Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules" further emphasizes this rebellious attitude.


The second verse describes the teenagers checking the hallways to make sure no one is around before they start smoking. They mention their friends Sixx, Mick, and Tom, who are all involved in this activity with them. The line "To get caught would surely be the death of us all" shows the sense of danger and excitement that comes with breaking the rules.


The final verse describes the singer being assigned to work at the school book store, but getting bored and deciding to smoke instead. The line "Teacher was lookin' for me all around" highlights the fear of getting caught, but also the exhilaration of being able to rebel against the rules.


Overall, "Smokin' in the Boys' Room" is a song about teenage rebellion and the desire to break free from strict rules and authority figures. It captures the feeling of excitement and danger that comes with breaking these rules and the bond that comes from participating in such activities with friends.


Line by Line Meaning

Sittin' in the classroom thinkin' it's a drag
Bored out of my mind while sitting in class


Listening to the teacher rap-just ain't my bag
I don't enjoy listening to the teacher's lecture


When two bells ring you know it's my cue
When the period is over, I know it's time to leave


Gonna meet the boys on floor number 2
Going to meet my friends on the next floor


Checkin' out the halls makin' sure the coast is clear
Making sure there are no teachers or administrators around


Lookin' in the stalls-nah, there ain't nobody here
Checking the bathroom stalls for any potential trouble


My buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom
Referring to my close friends


To get caught would surely be the death of us all
If we got caught, it would be a serious consequence for all of us


Put me to work the school book store
Assigned a job at the school bookstore


Check-out counter and I got bored
Feeling uninterested while working at the checkout counter


Teacher was lookin' for me all around
The teacher was trying to find me


Two hours later you know where I was found
Found smoking with my friends in the bathroom two hours later


Smokin' in the boys room
Engaging in smoking in the school bathroom


Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
I don't want to be lectured by the teacher


Everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school
We all are aware that smoking is prohibited in school




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Written by: CUB KODA, MICHAEL LUTZ

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sweetmad

[Verse 1]
Sitting in the classroom thinking it's a drag
Listening to the teacher rap, just isn't my bag
When two bells ring you know it's my cue
Going to meet the boys on floor number 2

[Chorus]
Smoking in the boys room
Smoking in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smoking isn't allowed in school

[Verse 2]
Checking out the halls making sure the coast is clear
Looking in the stalls, nah, there isn't nobody here
My buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom
To get caught would surely be the death of us all

[Chorus]
Smoking in the boys room
Smoking in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smoking isn't allowed in school

[Verse 3]
Put me to work in the school book store
Check-out counter and I got bored
Teacher was looking for me all around
Two hours later, you know where I was found

[Chorus]
Smoking in the boys room
Smoking in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smoking isn't allowed in school
Smoking in the boys room
Smoking in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smoking isn't allowed in school
Smoking in the boys room
Smoking in the boys room
Teacher don't you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smoking isn't allowed in school



All comments from YouTube:

@thecyberking1000

Ah the 80's, times when in high school rock bands will pull you into an alternate dimension through a mirror

@jodysams4880

Jarrett Brock this waz a cover this is actually 70s not 80s the original was Brownsville station

@philgambill4473

Hi

@butchcassidy5440

Jarrett Brock Mtv held the patent on who could pull ppl into that dimension.

@jodysams4880

Yeah but this is just a cover not the original

@angolin9352

Sure, when Motley Crue does it, it's a great music video, but when I do it, I have to put my name on a registry!

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@stuartbenjamin7176

This song never gets old.

@winkdapuppy

facts

@felipeaguirre6917

AGREED

@johnamsler8226

I was 16 when it first came out in 1974 by Brownsville Station. I loved it then and still love it nearly a half-century later!

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