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.
There are others artists with the same name:
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 Don't Care
The Boys Lyrics
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I don’t care about Beat or Soul
I never had a hope, never had a chance
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
Never had a hope, never had a chance
But it’s alright
I don`t care about having a ball
I never had a hope, never had a chance
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
Never had a hope, never had a chance
But it’s alright
Cos baby I don’t care
No baby I don’t care
No matter what you say
No matter what you do
It’s all the same ‘cos
I don't care about you
The Boys' song, "I Don't Care," can be interpreted as an anthem for those who refuse to conform or be influenced by societal pressures. The opening line, "I don't care about Rock 'n' Roll," can be seen as a rejection of the popular music genre and a refusal to conform to its expectations. This sentiment is echoed throughout the entire song with the repetition of the phrase "I don't care."
The lyrics also suggest a sense of indifference towards materialism and the pursuit of pleasure. The line "I don't care about having a ball" indicates a lack of interest in hedonistic activities, which can be seen as rebellious in a society that often emphasizes instant gratification and consumerism.
Furthermore, the chorus emphasizes the idea of self-determination and the refusal to let others' opinions sway one's own beliefs. The lyrics state "No matter what you say, no matter what you do, it's all the same 'cause I don't care about you." This suggests a desire to remain true to oneself despite others' attempts to influence one's thoughts or beliefs.
Overall, "I Don't Care" can be interpreted as a song about individualism, rebellion, and self-determination in the face of societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t care about Rock ‘n’ Roll
I have no interest in Rock 'n' Roll music.
I don’t care about Beat or Soul
I have no interest in Beat or Soul music.
I never had a hope, never had a chance
I have never had a real opportunity or chance in life.
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
I was never taught how to understand the world.
Never had a hope, never had a chance
I have never had a real opportunity or chance in life.
But it’s alright
Despite my struggles, everything is okay.
I don`t care about having a ball
I have no interest in enjoying leisure activities.
I don’t care about nothing at all
I have no interest in anything.
No matter what you say
No matter what you say, it won't change my perspective.
No matter what you do
No matter what you do, it won't change my perspective.
It’s all the same ‘cos
It doesn't matter because...
I don't care about you
I have no emotional attachment or concern for you.
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
VASILIS PAPAS
"I Don't Care"
I don't care about Rock 'n' Roll
I don't care about Beat or Soul
I never had a hope, never had a chance
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
Never had a hope, never had a chance
But it's alright
I don`t care about having a ball
I don't care about nothing at all
I never had a hope, never had a chance
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
Never had a hope, never had a chance
But it's alright
Cos baby I don't care
No baby I don't care
No matter what you say
No matter what you do
It's all the same 'cos
I Dont care about you
VASILIS PAPAS
"I Don't Care"
I don't care about Rock 'n' Roll
I don't care about Beat or Soul
I never had a hope, never had a chance
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
Never had a hope, never had a chance
But it's alright
I don`t care about having a ball
I don't care about nothing at all
I never had a hope, never had a chance
Nobody ever taught me to begin to understand
Never had a hope, never had a chance
But it's alright
Cos baby I don't care
No baby I don't care
No matter what you say
No matter what you do
It's all the same 'cos
I Dont care about you
DeathCrustPunk
I thought it was "I don't care about Beatles song" til I saw the lyrics
hcjc57
Pure, unadulterated Punk Rock at it's best! Thx 4 posting!
ibelieveicansoar
This song was recorded at a studio on Ecclestone Street in Victoria, London on the day I was born, Feb. 3 1977. The Clash began recording their debut album on the 10th, the Police began recording their debut single on the 12th, the Jam signed to Polydor on the 15th, and Siouxsie & The Banshees played their first “real” gig on the 24th. Quite a month.
(Source: Q magazine’s ”Here’s The True Story Of Punk!” special issue, April 2002.)
BeardleProductions
Such a good band, I even like their Christmas stuff as the yobs.
Andy Sandel
Still Absolutely 💯 Punk! Always Bring Back Great Memories Of My Early Punk Years 📎🧷⛓🔒
Thanks For Sharing
Mark R
My favourite punk song, bar none…. utterly brilliant
Venus In Furs
this is my dad's favorite song
66gadus
totally f****ing brilliant!! makes me feel so good to hear proper PUNK!
David Allen
I dig it