Poor Boy
Split Enz (Finn Brothers) Lyrics
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She speaks to me, with ultra-high frequencies
Radio band of gold
Gonna listen til I grow old
Oo hoo hoo
what more can a poor boy do? Oo hoo hoo
what more can a poor boy do? Oo hoo hoo hoo
The crackle of the radio
A message in the evening sky
You're looking at an interplanetary Romeo
I'll never see her face
between us there's too much space
Oo hoo hoo
what more can a poor boy do? Oo hoo hoo
what more can a poor boy do? Oo hoo hoo hoo... yeah?!
Keep losing you...Ooh hoo hoo
what more can a poor boy do? Ooh hoo hoo...
what more can a poor boy do? Ooh hoo hoo...
What more, what more...
What more, what more
What more can a poor boy do?
The lyrics to "Poor Boy" by Split Enz (Finn Brothers) are about a man who falls in love with an extraterrestrial being. The song begins with the singer stating that his love is alien and he only picked her up by chance. He describes how she communicates with him through ultra-high frequencies, and how he treasures every moment he spends with her. The radio band of gold that they share is something he intends to listen to until he grows old.
The chorus repeats the rhetorical question, "what more can a poor boy do?" which suggests that the singer recognizes the impossibility of his situation. He is in love with someone who lives light years away, and he can never be with her physically. He mentions the crackle of the radio as one of the ways he hears from her, and how he sees a message in the evening sky, which implies he may also be looking for signs from her.
The singer describes himself as an interplanetary Romeo, but he acknowledges that he will never see her face. The distance between them is too much to overcome, even for him. The song ends with the repetition of the same question, which highlights the frustration and helplessness of his situation.
Overall, "Poor Boy" is a poignant song that explores the theme of unrequited love, but with a twist. The alien aspect adds depth and originality to the story, making it a memorable and unique piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
My love is alien, I picked her up by chance
I met someone special in an unusual way and they seem so different from anything I've ever known.
She speaks to me, with ultra-high frequencies
When we communicate, it's as if we're speaking a language that no one else can understand. Our connection is special.
Radio band of gold
Our unique love is worth its weight in gold, like a rare radio station that only a select few can tune into.
Gonna listen til I grow old
I cherish this love so much, I want to keep it with me for the rest of my life and beyond.
Oo hoo hoo
Expressing excitement and joy about the prospect of this love lasting forever.
what more can a poor boy do? Oo hoo hoo
In spite of my limited means, I feel so lucky to have found this love and wonder what else I can do to keep it strong.
The crackle of the radio
Despite the interference and noise that surrounds us, our love still manages to shine through like a signal over the radio airwaves.
A message in the evening sky
Our love is like a cosmic message delivered in the stars, a fleeting but beautiful moment that leaves a lasting impact.
You're looking at an interplanetary Romeo
I am so devoted to this love that I would go to any lengths and cross any boundaries to be with my beloved. I am like a star-crossed lover, defying all the odds.
I'll never see her face
Our love may be distant, but it is still very real, and it doesn't matter that I may never see her face or touch her hand in person.
between us there's too much space
Although our love is expansive, there is also a chasm between us that we may never be able to bridge or overcome.
Keep losing you...Ooh hoo hoo
Despite my profound love for this person, I also feel the pain of losing them or the fear of them slipping away from me.
What more, what more...
I am left wondering what else I can do to preserve and protect this love from the forces that threaten to tear us apart.
What more can a poor boy do?
In the end, all I can do is pour my heart and soul into this love and hope that it will endure, no matter what.
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