BOY
Oren Barzilay Lyrics

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NEW MONEY BOYS
Look at them new money boys
See them making all that noise
Hear how new money sounds
Spread the disease around town
oh what a hateful sound
And one day you’ll hate to see
it was not meant to be

You lost it all at once
You’ll find yourself lying on the sidewalk of the road all flat and broke
How black hearts turn to gold
An endless hunger to hold
The sweetest of money taste never to be replaced
The world is all for sale
And love is turning pale
You held it all at once
You’ll find yourself lying on the sidewalk of the road all flat and broke
Go and plant your seed of wealth feed it until it’s out of breath

Searching for the rich man’s bound
One in a million found

Overall Meaning

In Oren Barzilay's song Boy, the lyrics delve into the concept of newfound wealth and the possible consequences that come with it. The opening stanza introduces us to the "new money boys" who are ostentatiously making their presence known in society. They're spreading their "disease" around town with their conspicuous consumption and loud behavior, which the singer deems to be a "hateful sound." Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that this new money is temporary, and those who hold on to it tightly and let it define them will lose it all at once. This highlights the fragility of wealth and how easily it can be lost.

As the song progresses, we learn that the desire for money can change people from having "black hearts" to them turning "to gold." The thirst for money becomes insatiable, and one would do anything to retain it. The world becomes an object to be sold, and love becomes less appealing as a concept. The song concludes with the singer implored the listener to invest and grow their wealth, but not to let it consume them.

Line by Line Meaning

Look at them new money boys
Observing the arrival of wealthy individuals

See them making all that noise
Noticing the excessive attention-seeking behavior of the newly rich

Hear how new money sounds
Perceiving the ostentatious display of wealth

Spread the disease around town
Observing the negative impact of the wealthy on society

Oh what a hateful sound
Expressing disgust towards the flaunting of wealth

And one day you’ll hate to see it was not meant to be
Reminding the listener that not everyone can attain wealth

You lost it all at once
Reflecting on the possibility of sudden financial loss

You’ll find yourself lying on the sidewalk of the road all flat and broke
Emphasizing the dire consequences of financial ruin

How black hearts turn to gold
Commenting on the corrupting influence of wealth

An endless hunger to hold
Highlighting the insatiable desire for more wealth

The sweetest of money taste never to be replaced
Claiming that the satisfaction from wealth is unmatched