The band released three albums: "Spring Session M" (1982), "Rhyme & Reason" (1984) and "Color in Your Life" (1986). The band split in 1986 and the band members moved on to other projects. Warren Cuccurullo became the guitarist for Duran Duran and Dale Bozzio and Patrick O'Hearn each pursued solo careers. Terry Bozzio toured as the drummer for several rock musicians, including Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa and Jeff Beck and later formed his own solo band.
Warren, Dale and Terry reformed Missing Persons in 2001 and performed several concerts throughout the United States. Terry Bozzio left the band in late 2001, and the band continued until 2003.
Cuccurullo and Dale Bozzio reformed Missing Persons once again in 2011 for a reunion tour.
As of 2013, Cuccurullo is no longer touring with Missing Persons. According to Dale Bozzio at the Tiki Room show in Costa Mesa, CA, Warren is suing the band for the image on their Spring Session M album. Terry Bozzio has changed drastically in appearance with much longer hair, a different colour (it used to be black) when compared to the Terry Bozzio Official page on Facebook. The keyboard player currently touring with them is Michael T. Ross who has also played with Lita Ford and Angel.
I Like Boys
Missing Persons Lyrics
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In all the world there's just one thing for this little girl, ooh I like boys
Some are my lovers, some are my friends, I don't try to pretend,
Ooh I like boys
Whatever I do, wherever I go, if you're the one I'll let you know,
I like boys!
People like this, people like that, but I like boys
It's a matter of taste, I'm stating my case, I like boys
And boys like me too, ooh, I like boys
I like boys!
I don't care where they're from, or what they've done, ooh I like boys
Lay no shame, rich or not, just as long as they're hot, ooh I like boys
Give me a boy, what should I do, don't you wish it could be you?
I like boys!
People like this, people like that, but I like boys
It's easy for me, you'd better believe, I like boys
It's a matter of taste, I'm stating my case, I like boys
And boys like me too, ooh, I like boys
I like boys boys!
The lyrics of Missing Persons's song "I Like Boys" are pretty straightforward: the singer is expressing her preference for boys as romantic and platonic companions. She doesn't try to hide or sugarcoat her preference, declaring "ooh I like boys" with unabashed enthusiasm. She also makes it clear that it doesn't matter where the boys come from or what they've done, as long as they're attractive to her. The chorus repeats the phrase "I like boys" with even more fervor, almost like a battle cry against anyone who might judge or question her preferences.
One interesting thing to note about the song is that it was actually sung by the band's drummer, Terry Bozzio. This was a bit of a departure for Missing Persons, whose lead singer Dale Bozzio (Terry's wife) was usually the frontwoman for their hits. Another fascinating fact is that the song was released in 1980, a time when many LGBTQ+ artists were still in the closet or using coded language in their music to avoid censorship or backlash. "I Like Boys" is refreshingly direct in its expression of same-sex attraction, and it's possible that the song was ahead of its time in that regard.
The other members of Missing Persons (including guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, who went on to play with Duran Duran) have said that they were initially unsure about the song's lyrics, but ultimately decided to embrace them as part of the band's overall image and ethos of being unapologetically themselves. "I Like Boys" may not have been a massive hit like some of their other singles, but it remains a fan favorite and has been covered by other artists in the years since its release.
Line by Line Meaning
I like boys!
The singer is stating that she likes boys and is proud to do so.
In all the world there's just one thing for this little girl, ooh I like boys
The singer believes that liking boys is fundamental to her identity and is very important to her.
Some are my lovers, some are my friends, I don't try to pretend, Ooh I like boys
The singer has romantic and platonic relationships with boys and doesn't feel the need to hide her attraction to them.
Whatever I do, wherever I go, if you're the one I'll let you know, I like boys!
The artist is open about her attraction to boys and will communicate it to anyone she meets who she is interested in.
People like this, people like that, but I like boys
The artist acknowledges that some people might not share her attraction to boys, but that doesn't change how she feels.
It's easy for me, you'd better believe, I like boys
The singer feels that her attraction to boys is natural and uncomplicated, and expects others to accept it.
It's a matter of taste, I'm stating my case, I like boys
The singer believes that liking boys is simply a matter of personal preference and is willing to defend her choice.
And boys like me too, ooh, I like boys
The artist has had positive experiences with boys reciprocating her attraction to them, reinforcing her preference for them.
I don't care where they're from, or what they've done, ooh I like boys
The artist is not concerned with the background or past of the boys she likes, as long as they are male.
Lay no shame, rich or not, just as long as they're hot, ooh I like boys
The artist feels no shame or judgment about her attraction to boys and is primarily interested in physical appearance.
Give me a boy, what should I do, don't you wish it could be you? I like boys!
The singer is actively seeking a boy to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with and is inviting potential partners to express interest in her.
I like boys boys!
The artist is emphasizing her attraction to boys, possibly for dramatic effect.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TERRY JOHN BOZZIO, DALE F. BOZZIO, WARREN CUCCURULLO
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