Billy
Nik Kershaw Lyrics

Billy is a new man, he does the best he can
Billy is trying to be the best version of himself he can be and figure out his place in the world.

to figure out what it's about and what the hell he's meant to be.
Billy is still trying to understand the meaning of life and his purpose in it.

He does the right thing when expected, nuff respect , once in a while he likes a smoke and a joke, just as long as it's P.C.
Billy is a responsible person who does what is expected of him. He tries to be politically correct, but still enjoys a good joke and smoking every now and then.

And he thinks that he cries at the Movies ''cause he's in touch with his feminine side
Billy may cry at movies because he is in touch with his emotions and not afraid to show vulnerability, which is often thought of as a feminine quality.

Sally wants a proud man
Sally wants a man who is confident and proud of who he is.

But she's taken all his pride
However, Sally's demands and expectations have taken away Billy's sense of pride and self-worth.

Billy is a new man, at least when she's around, a model father or if needed, he'll be mother for the day,
Billy tries to be the perfect partner and parent when Sally is around. He is willing to take on the role of mother if needed and be a model father.

He watches 'Men Behaving Badly' though he'll gladly switch it off if she's offended he'll pretend it wasn't funny any way
Billy tries to be considerate of Sally's feelings and will stop watching inappropriate shows when she is around. He may even pretend he didn't find it funny in the first place.

He's got one face he keeps for his woman And one for when he's out with the guys
Billy has two different personas, one he shows to Sally and another when he's hanging out with his male friends.

Sally wants a true man
Sally wants a man who is honest and true to himself and his feelings.

But he's living out a lie
Billy is not true to himself and is living a lie by trying to be someone he's not to meet Sally's expectations.

Better go and find an analyst, or something time for sorting out his head Better go and find a book to read about it just like his daddy never did
Billy needs to get professional help to sort out his thoughts and feelings, something his father never did.

And he reads Marie Claire at the Doctors just in case there is something he should know
Billy reads magazines like Marie Claire to try to educate himself to become a better partner and person.

Sally wants a free man But she will not let him go
Sally wants Billy to be free and true to himself, but she is not willing to let him go if he can't meet her expectations.

Billy is confused, he feels abusive and abused he's got one hand on an olive branch the other on his crotch
Billy is feeling conflicted and confused about his situation. He wants to make peace but is also feeling sexual frustration.

He drives a sensible coupe, he thinks Oasis are OK, he drinks non alcoholic lager though he'd rather drink a scotch
Billy makes safe and sensible choices, even when it comes to his preferences in music and drinks, but he wishes he could be more adventurous.

And he tries very hard to be happy but there are a few little things in the way
Billy works hard to find happiness, but there are still some obstacles or roadblocks in his way.

Billy wants it all now But he's too ashamed to say
Billy desires everything in life but is ashamed to admit it, possibly because he knows it's unrealistic or unattainable.

Sally wants a Superman She hasn't got a chance
Sally's expectations are so high that she will never find the perfect partner or Superman that she's looking for.