Backstreet Kid
Magnum Lyrics

He had eyes of the poor wild and hungry
The boy had a look in his eyes of someone who wanted more, someone who was poor, someone who was wild and hungry

Stood outside of the store shy and clumsy
He stood awkwardly outside of the store, feeling shy and clumsy

Saw an electric guitar he got hooked from the start
He saw an electric guitar and was immediately hooked on it, unable to resist it

That's what it did
The guitar had a powerful effect on him

To the back street kid
This experience belonged to the back street kid mentioned earlier in the song

It's a dangerous game might come to nothing
Playing music is a risky business and may not lead to success

Very hard to explain the pushing and the shoving
The competition and striving for success in the music industry is difficult to describe

Still the sound in his ears and the many lean years
Despite the challenges, the boy is still inspired by the music and the lean years he's endured

Taught him to live
These experiences have taught the boy how to survive and live his life

The back street kid
This is the boy's nickname and represents his background growing up in a less privileged area

Everyone was singing
Everyone in the community was supporting the boy and encouraging him to pursue his dreams

Dream dream back street kid
They were chanting and dreaming of his success

He spends hours on his own he's still learning
The boy spends countless hours practicing on his own, still perfecting his craft

Learns to wait for the phone ideas burning
He learns to wait by the phone, full of creative ideas waiting to be shared with others

And from liberty hall he will rise or he'll fall
The boy's big break may come from Liberty Hall, a symbol of an opportunity that could either make or break his career

That's how he'll live
Everything in his life is focused on his music and pursuing his dream

He stepped into the rain cold and empty
The boy walked out into the rain, feeling cold and empty inside

Whispered never again not contented
He whispered that he'd never settle for a life that didn't fulfill him

Walked off into the night he walked far out of sight
The boy disappeared into the night, walking far away from anyone who knew him

So much to give
He knows he has a lot to offer the world with his music

Dream on back street kid
Despite the challenges he faces, he must keep dreaming and pursuing his passion

Hear your mama calling
The boy hears his mother's voice, reminding him of where he comes from and the people who love him