Boys
Robots in Disguise Lyrics


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Let us celebrate the foreign glamour of boys
Their allure is left unexplained
Their features and form alien to girls as described by girls
Scant chance for us to consume the beauty of the male body for pleasure

The body of boys, the blood of boys x8

Kappa jackets, Puma trainers, Farrahs, mullets, flicks
For that 80s comp-boy look
Bunny hops, wheelies (wow!)
BMX boys have a lot of fun
They ride their bikes out in the sun

Leisure centre, down by Cedars, railway line
Graffiti catalogues your weekend
Wait around, hang about, track you down
I spy on you
Looking hard through soft clean fringes

And if I kissed you (kiss kiss kiss)
And if we did it (do do do)
Would I become cool?
And as I kiss you
Gatecrash into
Boys boys boys!
Boys boys, boys boys boys!

And if I kissed you (kiss kiss kiss)
And if we did it (do do do)
Would I become cool?
And as I kiss you
Gatecrash into
Boys boys boys!
Boys boys, boys boys boys!

Biker jackets, long black jumpers, nose rings, DMs, dreads
For that 90s indie look
Guitars, playing records (wow!)
Boys in bands have a lot of fun
They make new sounds to get off on

Planet X, Freak Scene, Wildlife, Carny Bar
Roaches catalogue my weekend
Muck around, doss about, pants down
I lose time with you
Looking through your alternative fringe

And if I kissed you (kiss kiss kiss)
And if we did it (do do do)
Would I become cool?
And as I kiss you
Gatecrash into
Boys boys boys!
Boys boys, boys boys boys!

And if I kissed you (kiss kiss kiss)
And if we did it (do do do)
Would I become cool?
And as I kiss you
Gatecrash into
Boys boys boys!
Boys boys, boys boys boys!

The body of boys, the blood of boys x12

we like...
your skin
flat chest
shoulders square
cock
sex
broken voices
skinny hips
shape
synthesis
sinew
bass
metal





We like, we like, we like

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Boys" by Robots in Disguise celebrate the beauty and allure of young men. The song describes the foreign glamour of boys, their features and form as being alien and unknown to girls. The lyrics recognize the scarcity of opportunities for women to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the male body. It describes the different subcultures of boys and the unique styles that they adopt, be it the 80s comp-boy look with Kappa jackets, Puma trainers, Farrahs, mullets, flicks, and BMX bikes or the 90s indie look with biker jackets, long black jumpers, nose rings, DMs, dreads, and guitars.


The lyrics address the question of whether kissing and having sex with boys would make the girls doing so cool. The song switches between describing the boys as objects of appreciation and desire and questioning the girls' motives for wanting to be with the boys. The lyrics explore the idea of subcultures and how they create a sense of belonging and identity that makes them attractive to outsiders.


The repetitive refrain "And if I kissed you / And if we did it / Would I become cool? / And as I kiss you / Gatecrash into / Boys boys boys!" suggests that the girls perceive the boys as gatekeepers of coolness, and they want to gain access to this exclusive club. Overall, the lyrics of "Boys" celebrate the beauty of young men while also exploring the dynamics of attraction and desire.


Line by Line Meaning

Let us celebrate the foreign glamour of boys
Boys have a certain beauty and appeal that is foreign and unexplainable to girls.


Their allure is left unexplained
This appeal and attraction we have towards boys is hard to put into words.


Their features and form alien to girls as described by girls
From a girl's perspective, the body of a boy seems strange and unfamiliar.


Scant chance for us to consume the beauty of the male body for pleasure
As girls, there isn't much opportunity for us to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of boys' bodies.


The body of boys, the blood of boys x8
The physicality of boys is fascinating and captivating to us.


Kappa jackets, Puma trainers, Farrahs, mullets, flicks
The 80s-style clothing and haircuts that some boys wear are a unique expression of their identity.


For that 80s comp-boy look
This style is associated with a certain type of boy – one who is into competition and sports.


Bunny hops, wheelies (wow!)
Riding BMX bikes and performing tricks is a fun and exciting hobby for boys.


BMX boys have a lot of fun
These boys enjoy the thrill of riding and being active outdoors.


Leisure centre, down by Cedars, railway line
These locations are popular hangout spots for boys to gather and socialize.


Graffiti catalogues your weekend
The graffiti and artwork that boys create is a way for them to express themselves and document their experiences.


Wait around, hang about, track you down
Girls sometimes engage in a bit of covert observation of the boys they fancy.


I spy on you
Girls may take note of a certain boy they like, watching them from afar.


Looking hard through soft clean fringes
Girls observe boys with a keen and scrutinizing eye, taking in every detail of their appearance.


And if I kissed you (kiss kiss kiss)
Girls imagine kissing and being intimate with the boys they desire.


And if we did it (do do do)
Girls also entertain the idea of engaging in sexual activity with their crushes.


Would I become cool?
Being romantically or sexually involved with a boy could elevate a girl's social status or make them 'cool.'


Gatecrash into
Girls want to enter into the world of boys and be a part of their fun and exciting experiences.


Boys boys boys!
Girls are captivated and fascinated by boys and their lives.


Biker jackets, long black jumpers, nose rings, DMs, dreads
The style of some boys in the 90s includes darker clothing and alternative accessories.


For that 90s indie look
This style is associated with a certain type of boy – one who is into alternative music and culture.


Guitars, playing records (wow!)
Being in a band and making music is a fun and fulfilling hobby for some boys.


Boys in bands have a lot of fun
These boys enjoy the creative outlet of making and performing music with their friends.


Planet X, Freak Scene, Wildlife, Carny Bar
These are some of the places where boys who are into alternative culture gather and socialize.


Roaches catalogue my weekend
The remnants of drug paraphernalia (roach clips, etc.) can be a sign of a boy's weekend activities.


Muck around, doss about, pants down
Boys may engage in humorous or even obscene behavior when hanging out with friends.


I lose time with you
Girls may become totally absorbed in romantic or sexual fantasies about the boy they're interested in.


Looking through your alternative fringe
Just like in the 80s, girls in the 90s study boys and take note of their appearance.


we like...
Boys embody certain qualities that are attractive and desirable to us.


your skin
The texture and appearance of boys' skin can be really appealing.


flat chest
A boy's flat chest is a physical feature that girls find interesting and unique.


shoulders square
The shape of boys' shoulders is one that catches our attention.


cock
Boys' sexuality is intriguing and alluring to us.


sex
We are interested in the sexual experience with boys, and what it's like to be intimate with them.


broken voices
Boys' voices are another unique aspect of their identity that we find fascinating.


skinny hips
Boys' hips are slender and different from girls', which we find attractive and interesting.


shape
Overall, boys' shapes and figures can be very appealing to us.


synthesis
We find the amalgamation of all these qualities in boys to be visually captivating and alluring.


sinew
The toned and strong musculature of boys is also something that draws our attention.


bass
The deep, resonant quality of boys' voices is attractive and appealing to us.


metal
Boys can embody a sort of tough, hard-edged persona that we also find interesting and intriguing.


We like, we like, we like
Overall, there are many different aspects of boys and their identities and bodies that we find captivating and desirable.




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