For nearly three decades The Boppers have been on tour with their mix of au… Read Full Bio ↴For nearly three decades The Boppers have been on tour with their mix of authentic Rock n´Roll and close harmony Doo-Wop. With over two million records sold in Scandinavia alone, The Boppers are one of the successful Scandinavian groups of their kind with a great love for the originals and a feeling for authenticity. Through the years they have been touring with artists like Jerry Williams, Chuck Berry, Suzi Quattro and many more. Together with Markoolio the group in early 2000 made the hit record 'Rocka På' a crossover with Hip-Hop which attracted a younger audience to their style of music. The Boppers of today continue to spread their love of classic Rock n´Roll & Doo Wop,
and the group has become synonymous with the authentic groove of 50´s music, performed with joy and energy.

Band: Ingmar Wallén: Vocals & Giutars, Matte Lagerwall: Vocals & Guitars,
Kenneth Bjornlund: Drums&Vocals, Surjo Benigh: Bass&Vocals,
Gaffa Karlsson: Piano, Lapsteel&Vocals, Jocke Svalberg: Organ&Vocals

Runaround Sue
The Boppers Lyrics

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Here's my story, sad but true
It's about a girl that I once knew
She took my love then ran around
With every single guy in town
Ah, I should have known it from the very start
This girl will leave me with a broken heart
Now listen people what I'm telling you
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue

I miss her lips and the smile on her face
The touch of her hair and this girl's warm embrace
So if you don't want to cry like I do
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue

Ah, she likes to travel around
She'll love you but she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
Sue goes out with other guys
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
I fell in love and my love still grows
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue

She likes to travel around
She'll love you but she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
Sue goes out with other guys
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
I fell in love and my love still grows

Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue

Overall Meaning

The Boppers' song "Runaround Sue" tells the story of a man who was left heartbroken by a girl named Sue. The lyrics describe how she took his love and ran around with every guy in town. The man warns others to stay away from Sue to avoid the pain he has experienced. He speaks of missing her lips and warm embrace but ultimately advises listeners to keep their distance. The lyrics also mention how Sue enjoys traveling around and going out with other guys, leaving the impression that she is unfaithful and cannot be trusted.

The song was released in 1981 and became a hit in Sweden and Germany. It was inspired by the 1961 song by Dion DiMucci also titled "Runaround Sue." The Boppers' version of the song features a catchy doo-wop style with upbeat instrumentation and vocal harmonies. The lyrics convey a message that is relatable to many people who have experienced heartbreak and warn against falling for someone who may cause pain and disappointment.

Line by Line Meaning

Here's my story, sad but true
I am about to tell a true and sad story

It's about a girl that I once knew
The story is about a girl I used to know

She took my love then ran around
She used to deceive me then cheat on me with other guys

With every single guy in town
She would date every man in town

Ah, I should have known it from the very start
I should have seen the red flags and known the truth from the beginning

This girl will leave me with a broken heart
She would cause me so much emotional pain and anguish

Now listen people what I'm telling you
I am warning you, people, to listen to what I have to say

A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Stay away from a girl who cheats and deceives like Runaround Sue

I miss her lips and the smile on her face
I still feel nostalgic for her kisses and smiles

The touch of her hair and this girl's warm embrace
I still feel her touch and warm hugs

So if you don't want to cry like I do
If you don't want to feel the same pain I felt

A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Stay away from a girl who will only deceive and cheat on you like Runaround Sue

Ah, she likes to travel around
She is fond of traveling to different places

She'll love you but she'll put you down
She will pretend to love you but would break your heart eventually

Now people let me put you wise
Let me enlighten you, people

Sue goes out with other guys
Sue dates other men besides you

Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
From my personal experience, the lesson of the story is this:

I fell in love and my love still grows
I once loved her despite everything and may still feel emotional towards her

Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
You can ask anyone she deceived or cheated on in the past

Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
And they would advise you to stay away from a woman like Runaround Sue

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dion Di Mucci, Ernie Maresca

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