Poor Boy
Maclean Tara Lyrics

In "Poor Boy," Maclean Tara describes a man who is struggling with loneliness and poverty. The opening line, "Poor boy, no one on his arm," suggests that the man has no romantic partner or anyone to turn to for help or support. However, he possesses the gift of gab or a silver tongue which is highlighted in the line, "He's got tongue for talent." Despite his troubles, he tries to stay positive and keep his head up, as seen in the line "head off and your feet on." The singer of the song is also depicted as a sensual individual, evident in the lines "You want it/Hungry now and begging for my skin."

The chorus of the song features a conversation between the singer and his lover. She tells him that he makes her feel good and that there is no one else like him. However, he jabs back with the line, "There's nobody like me/Baby it's a shame/That you can't say the same." This suggests that the singer is aware of his value and uniqueness, but his lover doesn't recognize it or appreciate him enough. Despite this, he seems to be willing to engage in physical intimacy with her, as seen in the lines "You wrap me in/Take a look Take a lick mmm/It's the cure for anything/You want my deepest thoughts/Want to catch me hot/Well, everything's got their going rate."

Overall, "Poor Boy" is a song that explores the themes of loneliness, poverty, sensuality, and self-worth. It portrays the struggles and desires of a man who is trying to survive and find affection in a difficult situation.