Welcome to the Forty Thieves
Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn Lyrics
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You′ve joined the club and ev'rybody here agrees
We got thefinest blend of nearly honest men
Welcome to the forty thieves
A fraternity of thugs that you can trust
There′s no thing up our eighty sleeves
Got lots a grub to share
Welcome to the forty thieves
Now you get to lie and cheat
Never have to brush your teeth
But we always aim to please
Care for one another, you'll never miss your mother
(Oh, I love you guys!)
Scheming up a scam out on the lam
Takin' whatever we please
And if you like to lurk, you′re gonna love this work
Welcome to the forty thieves
Welcome to the forty thieves
Together we′re the perfect team
Larceny is in the genes
Dare to share the family dream
Live a life or leisure, counting all your treasure
As an honorary member of the gang
That no one alive ever leaves
Ya gotta snatch and sneak or else your future's bleak
We got a life time contract that you′re bound to keep
Ya wanna save your skin, you'd better fit right in
Wel, Wel, Welcome to the
Wel, Wel, Welcome to the forty thieves
The song “Welcome to the Forty Thieves” by Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn is a lighthearted and humorous take on the idea of being part of a band of thieves. The lyrics congratulate a newbie, Bub, on joining the group of robbers, extolling the virtues of being part of “the finest blend of nearly honest men”. The song goes on to describe the group as a “fraternity of thugs that you can trust” and boasts of having plenty of food to share.
The song emphasizes the idea of camaraderie among the thieves and highlights the benefits of being part of a close-knit group, such as never having to brush your teeth or missing your mother. The lyrics speak of the gang’s care for one another, and their aim to please, painting the group as a kind of family.
Although the idea of being part of a gang of thieves may not be something that is to be celebrated in reality, the song presents it in a tongue-in-cheek manner, with humorous lyrics that don’t take the idea too seriously. The song is meant to be enjoyed for its playfulness and comical take on the world of thieves and robbers.
Line by Line Meaning
Congratulations Bub
We congratulate you on becoming a part of our group
You’ve joined our club and everybody here agrees
Everyone here recognizes you as a member of our organization
We got the finest blend of nearly honest men
Our group consists of mostly honest men with a slight penchant for thievery
Welcome to the forty thieves
Welcome to our exclusive organization of thieves
A fraternity of thugs that you can trust
We are a group of reliable criminals
There’s no thing up our eighty sleeves
We have no hidden tricks up our sleeves
Got lots a grub to share, pull up on easy chair
We have plenty of food to share, so come relax and make yourself at home
Now you get to lie and cheat
As a member of our organization, you have the opportunity to deceive and cheat
Never have to brush your teeth
You don't have to worry about personal hygiene
But we always aim to please
We strive to keep our members satisfied
Care for one another, you'll never miss your mother
We take care of each other and you will never feel homesick
(Oh, I love you guys!)
I am so happy to be a part of this group
Scheming up a scam out on the lam
We are always thinking of new ways to commit crimes and avoid getting caught
Takin' whatever we please
We have no qualms about stealing whatever we want
And if you like to lurk, you’re gonna love this work
If you enjoy the thrill of the chase, you will find our activities exciting
Welcome to the forty thieves
Welcome once again to our group of elite thieves
Together we’re the perfect team
As a group, we are unbeatable and work together seamlessly
Larceny is in the genes
Our group members are born and bred to be thieves
Dare to share the family dream
Our organization has a shared dream of achieving wealth through thievery
Live a life of leisure, counting all your treasure
As a member, you can sit back, relax and enjoy your stolen riches
As an honorary member of the gang
You are now an esteemed member of our organization
That no one alive ever leaves
Our members remain for life and never leave the organization
Ya gotta snatch and sneak or else your future's bleak
You must commit crimes or face the dire consequences
We got a lifetime contract that you’re bound to keep
Once you are a member, you are bound for life
Ya wanna save your skin, you’d better fit right in
To avoid repercussions, you should try to fit in and make yourself a loyal member
Welcome to the forty thieves
A final welcome to our exclusive organization
Writer(s): Kevin Edward Quinn, Randy Petersen
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.