1) Sixto Diaz Rodrig… Read Full Bio ↴At least five artists share the name Rodriguez.
1) Sixto Diaz Rodriguez (also known as Rodriguez or as Jesus Rodriguez) (born in Detroit, MI, on 10 July 1942; died 8 August 2023) was an American folk singer-songwriter. He was named 'Sixto' (pronounced seex-toe) because he was the sixth child in his family. Rodriguez's parents were middle-class immigrants from Mexico, who left in the 1920s. In most of his songs he takes a political stance on the cruelties facing the inner city poor.
In 1967 (under the name Rod Riguez) he released the single "I'll Slip Away" through the small label Impact. He did not produce anything for another three years until he was signed to Sussex Records; an offshoot of the Buddah label. It was after the move to Sussex that he changed his professional name to just Rodriguez. Rodriguez recorded two albums with Sussex—Cold Fact in 1970, and Coming from Reality in 1971. But after mixed reviews and low album sales he was dropped from the label, which later folded in 1975.
After failing to make an impact in America, he gave up his career as a musician. However, although he was relatively unknown in his home country by the mid 70s, his albums were starting to gain airplay in countries like South Africa, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), New Zealand and Australia.
After imported copies of his Sussex albums ran dry, an Australian record label, Blue Goose Music, bought the Australian rights to his back catalogue in the mid 70s. The label released his two studio albums plus a compilation album At His Best (featuring unreleased recordings from 1976 "Can't Get Away", "I'll Slip Away" (a re-recording of his first single), and "Street Boy"). Unbeknownst to Rodriguez, it went platinum in South Africa, where he achieved cult status.
With a new buzz around Rodriguez, in 1979 he toured Australia with the Mark Gillespie Band as support. Two shows from the tour were later released on the Australian only album Alive—the title being a play on the rumors caused by his public obscurity that Rodriguez had died years ago. After the '79 tour he returned to Australia for a final tour in 1981 with Midnight Oil before quietly slipping back into normal life.
The 2012 Sundance Film Festival hosted the premiere of Searching for Sugar Man, from Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul, detailing the efforts by two fans to see if his rumored death was true - and if not, to discover what had become of him. The Simon Chinn and John Battsek produced documentary went on to win the World Cinema Special Jury Prize and the Audience Award, World Cinema Documentary. The film opens in NY and LA on July 27, 2012.
2) Rodriguez was a band which originated in San Luis Obispo, California. Formed in 1991 by bassist/vocalist Kyle Field (aka Little Wings) and guitarist/vocalist Matt Ward (aka M. Ward), drummer Mike Funk joined in 1993. Their only album to date, Swing Like A Metronome, released in 2000, was recorded by Grandaddy's Jason Lytle and featured songs written between 1992 and 1997. After Rodriguez disbanded, both songwriters went on to illustrious solo careers.
3) Rodriguez is a Garage Punk-Rock Band from Austria. More info at http://www.rodriguez.at
4) Rodriguez is a Swedish indie-electronica artist that released 2 EPs during the late 1990's and the early 2000's. He makes minimalistic instrumental tunes like Karate-dö, Kungen, Fred på jorden and Dominguez och Fernanduez.
5) Rodriguez is Pop - Techno Band fromGeorgia.
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Street Boy
Rodriguez Lyrics
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You've been out too long
Street boy
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Street boy
You're gonna end up alone
You need some love and understanding
Not that dead-end life you're planning
You go home but you can't stay
Because something's always pulling you away
Your fast hellos and quick goodbyes
You're just a street boy
With the streetlights in your eyes
You better get yourself together
Look for something better
Street boy
You've been out too long
Street boy
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Street boy
You're gonna end up alone
You need some love and understanding
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Street boy
Your sister says that every week
You just come home to eat and go to sleep
And you make plans you never keep
Because your mind is always in the streets
You better get yourself together
Look for something better
Street boy
You've been out too long
Street boy
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Street boy
You're gonna end up alone
You need some love and understanding
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Street boy
There's one last word then I'll conclude
Before you pick up and put on your attitude
Bet you'll never find or ever meet
Any street boy who's ever beat the streets
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Sweet boy
The song "Street Boy" by the American singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez is a powerful and heartfelt plea to a young man who seems to be lost in the dangers and allure of the streets. The "Street boy" in the song has been out too long and seems unable or unwilling to go home. The lyrics reflect the singer's concern for the boy's future, warning him against the "dead-end life" he seems to be planning. The street lights in the boy's eyes are a metaphor for the seductive power of the street life and the singer urges the boy to find love and understanding instead of loneliness and danger.
The song's message is a universal one that speaks to the struggles of young people everywhere who are confronted with the temptation to follow a path that leads to destruction. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and are conveyed with a haunting melody that lingers in the mind long after the song has ended. The repetition of the phrase "Street boy" throughout the song adds to its hypnotic quality and highlights the urgency of the singer's message.
Overall, "Street Boy" is a timeless classic that speaks to the power of music to communicate important messages and inspire hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Street boy
Addressing the titular character of the song, who is a young man living on the streets
You've been out too long
Implying that the street boy has been living on the streets for too long and needs to find a permanent residence
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Questioning the street boy's decision to not seek a safer, more stable environment
Street boy
Repeating the address to directly speak to the street boy once again
You're gonna end up alone
Suggesting that the street boy's current lifestyle may result in him being isolated and without support in the future
You need some love and understanding
Asserting that the street boy requires emotional support and compassion
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Rejecting the idea that the street boy's current actions will lead to a successful life or future
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
You go home but you can't stay
Acknowledging that the street boy may attempt to return home but is unable to remain there
Because something's always pulling you away
Implying that the street boy has an innate desire to return to the streets despite the safety risks
Your fast hellos and quick goodbyes
Describing the street boy's behavior around other people as brief and fleeting
You're just a street boy
Emphasizing that the street boy's identity is defined by his lifestyle
With the streetlights in your eyes
Metaphorically describing the street boy's constant exposure to the brightness of streetlights
You better get yourself together
Urging the street boy to become more organized and deliberate with his actions
Look for something better
Encouraging the street boy to search for a safer or more fulfilling lifestyle
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
You've been out too long
Repeating the previous assertion that the street boy has been on the streets for too long
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Asking the same question from earlier - why has the street boy not sought a safer environment?
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
You're gonna end up alone
Repeating the earlier assertion that the street boy's current lifestyle may lead to isolation in the future
You need some love and understanding
Repeating the earlier assertion that the street boy requires emotional support and compassion
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Repeating the earlier rejection of the idea that the street boy's current actions will lead to a successful life or future
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
Your sister says that every week
Indicating that the street boy's sister regularly expresses concern for his well-being
You just come home to eat and go to sleep
Describing the street boy's return home as purely functional, rather than out of a desire for familial support
And you make plans you never keep
Implying that the street boy struggles to follow through on his own goals or desires
Because your mind is always in the streets
Explaining that the street boy's constant preoccupation with the lifestyle he leads is a significant hindrance
You better get yourself together
Repeating the earlier imperative that the street boy needs to become more organized and deliberate
Look for something better
Repeating the earlier encouragement to seek out a safer or more fulfilling lifestyle.
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
You've been out too long
Repeating the earlier assertion that the street boy has been on the streets for too long
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Repeating the same question from earlier
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
You're gonna end up alone
Repeating the earlier assertion that the street boy's current lifestyle may lead to isolation in the future
You need some love and understanding
Repeating the earlier assertion that the street boy requires emotional support and compassion
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Repeating the earlier rejection of the idea that the street boy's current actions will lead to a successful life or future
Street boy
Addressing the titular character once again
There's one last word then I'll conclude
Setting up the final message of the song
Before you pick up and put on your attitude
Highlighting the street boy's defensive or hostile behavior toward advice or criticism
Bet you'll never find or ever meet
Challenging the street boy's belief that he can become successful while living on the streets
Any street boy who's ever beat the streets
Asserting that the odds of a street boy being able to overcome the dangers of the streets and become successful are extremely low
Street boy
Addressing the titular character one final time
Street boy
Repeating the address one final time
Street boy
Repeating the address one final time
Street boy
Repeating the address one final time
Street boy
Repeating the address one final time
Street boy
Repeating the address one final time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIXTO DIAZ RODRIGUEZ
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Street boy
You've been out too long
Street boy
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Street boy
You're gonna end up alone
You need some love and understanding
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Street boy
You go home but you can't stay
Because something's always pulling you away
Your fast hellos and quick goodbyes
You're just a street boy
With the streetlights in your eyes
You better get yourself together
Look for something better
Street boy
You've been out too long
Street boy
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Street boy
You're gonna end up alone
You need some love and understanding
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Street boy
Your sister says that every week
You just come home to eat and go to sleep
And you make plans you never keep
Because your mind is always in the streets
You better get yourself together
Look for something better
Street boy
You've been out too long
Street boy
Ain't you got enough sense to go home
Street boy
You're gonna end up alone
You need some love and understanding
Not that dead-end life you're planning
Street boy
There's one last word then I'll conclude
Before you pick up and put on your attitude
Bet you'll never find or ever meet
Any street boy who's ever beat the streets
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Street boy
Sweet boy
@jamesbyersmusic
Rest In Peace Sixto Rodriguez, thank you for your beautiful songs and wonderful vocals!!
@kimjuanalehmann2365
whaaaaat he died???? 😢
@lfrsnc1117
@@kimjuanalehmann2365recently, 8th august i think
@findgold1111
RIP Mr. Musician. It was an honor to see your concert on September 30, 2018 in Bratislava, Slovakia ❤
@archaicscrew
Such a great song! Love how he ended the song saying “sweet boy” after street boy. Like you are important, you are loved. Such a great soul! RIP Mr. Rodriguez
@zenobiapalmyra5670
Goodnight dear Sixto, thank you for your genius music, beautiful poetic voice and gorgeous soul. May you rest in peace and your memory be eternal. Australia 🇦🇺 💔💔💔
@sps9491
The Sugar Man will never be forgotten ❤
@rokka222
He may be gone from this earth, but clearly this man will never die. I will never forget the way his music made me feel. Thank you, Sixto.
@nossil
My mates and I had his albums/cassettes. Rodriguez accompanied me on many surf trips in Australia in the late 70s! Rodriguez, thanks mate!!
@giuseppeherge5743
I'm lucky
Me, a 20 year old Brazilian boy, who had never heard of Sixto Rodirguez (It seems that here in Brazil he is not well known)
I discovered him a few years ago thanks to YouTube's recommendation, and I immediately became a fan of this guy! He's a real poet! And me, a lucky guy to hear his songs... Hugs from Brazil