The Boys made arguably one of the best LPs of the 70s with their self-title… Read Full Bio ↴The Boys made arguably one of the best LPs of the 70s with their self-titled first album and provided the template for superior Pop Punk before even the Buzzcocks had got out of first gear. Formed from the ashes of '70s glam outfit The Hollywood Brats, the Boys were responsible for four albums and ten singles, several of which were released under the name "The Yobs," always released just in time for The Christmas season. The track "First Time," from their debut EP, is a bona fide '78 second-wave UK punk classic, amidst such groups as Chelsea, The Undertones, The Lurkers, and Eater.

Yet for some reason The Boys occupy a neglected position in relation to London's early Punk scene, probably because they weren't clothed by Sex or managed by Malcolm McLaren. Being tagged the "Punk Beatles" couldn't have helped either, and by '81 they called it quits.

Plagued by mishaps, bad timing and plain bad luck they managed to keep smiling and come up with corking, hyper-speed pop classics like "Brickfield Nights" and "Rue Morgue". In short The Boys were a gem of a band and a total inspiration to any Punk band who value tunes over noise.

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2) Jheryl Busby signed the Abdulsamad Brothers, better known as the Boys, while employed at MCA Records. "The Boys" Khiry (born November 8, 1973), Tajh (born December 10, 1976), Hakim (born March 27, 1975), and Bilal Abdulsamad (born April 17, 1978) started singing in their hometown of Carson, CA, when Bilal was five and Khiry nine. They are best known for their 1988 hit single "Dial My Heart". Today, they live in Gambia on the West Coast of Africa

3) The Boys. Australia (1980), Made "When You're Lonely" 7" a nice new wave/power pop single.

4) The Boys were a Lincoln, Nebraska band power pop group. They put out three singles including "She's All Mine" (1975) and "You Make Me Shake" (1977).

5) The Boys was a powerpop group from Sweden.

6) The Boys is also an all-girl grunge band from Brisbane, Australia. Currently unsigned, they released a self-titled 3-song EP demo (September, 2012).

I'm A Believer
The Boys Lyrics

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I'M A BELIEVER 2021 Single Version
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Lead vocal: Matt Dangerfield

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer, oh yeah, I saw the light
Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer cos now my faith is blind

I believe in government

that they know what's best for us

For their selflessness in service
we should repay them with our trust

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer, oh yeah, I saw the light
Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer cos now my faith is blind

I believe in God pick any one you like
If God's supposed to be all powerful
I wonder who'd win in a fight

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer oh yeah, I saw the light
Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer cos now my faith is blind

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer oh yeah, I saw the light
Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer now I know my faith is blind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Boys' song "I'm A Believer" reflect a cynical and satirical perspective on belief systems and institutions. The song opens with the lines "Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer, oh yeah, I saw the light," which can be interpreted as the singer sarcastically proclaiming their allegiance to something. The subsequent lines reveal that the singer's faith is blind, indicating a lack of critical thinking or questioning.

The song addresses two main subjects: government and religion. The lyrics express belief in the government and the idea that they know what's best for the people. However, this belief is presented with irony, suggesting that the government's supposed selflessness in service should be repaid with trust. This can be seen as a commentary on blind loyalty to authority without questioning their actions or motives.

The second half of the song delves into the concept of belief in God. The singer claims to believe in God but questions the supposed all-powerful nature of God by asking who would win in a fight. This line satirically challenges the notion of an omnipotent deity, further highlighting the skeptical tone of the song.

Overall, "I'm A Believer" by The Boys presents a cynical and questioning perspective on belief systems, encouraging listeners to think critically about institutions and blind faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer, oh yeah, I saw the light
Yes, I am a firm believer and have finally come to understand the truth

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer cos now my faith is blind
Yes, my belief is unwavering and unquestioning

I believe in government
I have faith in the ability of the government

that they know what's best for us
believing that they possess the knowledge to make decisions for our well-being

For their selflessness in service
Due to their altruistic nature while serving

we should repay them with our trust
we should reciprocate by placing our complete trust in them

I believe in God pick any one you like
I have faith in the existence of a higher power, regardless of which one it may be

If God's supposed to be all powerful
If indeed God possesses unlimited power

I wonder who'd win in a fight
I question which entity would prevail in a confrontation

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer oh yeah, I saw the light
Yes, I firmly believe and have gained enlightenment

Yeah, yeah, I'm a believer now I know my faith is blind
Yes, I am a devoted believer and acknowledge that my faith is unquestioning