Punk Rock Girl
The Boys Lyrics


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One Saturday I took a walk to Zipperhead

I met a girl there and she almost knocked me dead



Punk rock girl
Please look at me

Punk rock girl

What do you see?

Let's travel round the world

Just you and me punk rock girl




I tapped her on the shoulder
And said do you have a beau?


She looked at me and smiled and said she did not know


Punk rock girl

Give me a chance

Punk rock girl

Let's go slam dance

We'll dress like Milton Berle

Just you and me punk rock girl



We went on tour to Texas

And we ordered some hot tea

The waiter said no, we only have it iced

So we jumped up on the table and shouted anarchy

And someone played a Beach Boys song on the jukebox

It it was "California Dreamin"
So we started screamin


On such a winter's day



She took me to her parents for a Sunday meal

Her father took one look at me and he began to squeal



Punk rock girl
It makes no sense


Punk rock girl

Your dad is not vice president
We'll jazz to Duke of Earl



Yeah you're for me punk rock girl


Solo!



We went to a shopping mall

And laughed at all the shoppers

And security guards trailed us to a record store

We asked for G.G. Allin

They said he don't work here

We said if you don't got G.G. Allin then we're gonna burn your mall down!!



We got into her car away we started rollin

I said how much you pay for this

she said nothin man it's stolen



Punk rock girl
You look so wild


Punk rock girl

Let's have a child

We'll name her Minnie Pearl


Just you and me
Eat fudge banana swirl
Just you and me


We'll travel round the world

Just you and me





Punk rock girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Boys' song "Punk Rock Girl" tell the story of a narrator who meets a girl at a punk rock store called Zipperhead. He is immediately drawn to her and asks her to look at him, hoping for a connection. They decide to travel the world together as punk rockers, embracing the rebellious and non-conformist lifestyle.


The singer taps the girl on the shoulder and asks if she has a boyfriend. She responds with uncertainty, indicating that she is open to giving him a chance. They bond over their shared love for punk rock and the idea of slam dancing together. They decide to dress unconventionally, referencing Milton Berle, a comedian known for his cross-dressing performances.


The lyrics then take a humorous turn, as the couple goes on tour to Texas and encounters a waiter who only serves iced tea. In an act of rebellion, they jump on a table and shout anarchy. The Beach Boys' song "California Dreamin'" plays in the background, adding another layer of irony as they scream on a winter's day.


The story progresses to the girl taking the singer to meet her parents for a Sunday meal. However, her father reacts negatively to his appearance, believing that a punk rock girl cannot be associated with him because he is not the vice president. Despite this, they still find joy in their own company, jazzing to the Duke of Earl.


In another rebellious act, they go to a shopping mall and mock the shoppers, drawing the attention of security guards. They ask for G.G. Allin, a controversial punk rock musician known for his confrontational and explicit performances, at a record store but are told he doesn't work there. In response, they threaten to burn down the mall. The song ends with a lighthearted twist, as they drive away in a car that the girl reveals to be stolen, emphasizing their wild and unconventional nature.


Overall, "Punk Rock Girl" celebrates the spirit of punk rock and rebellion, depicting a couple who reject societal norms and expectations in favor of a free-spirited and adventurous lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

One Saturday I took a walk to Zipperhead
On a particular Saturday, I strolled over to Zipperhead, perhaps a punk rock hangout


I met a girl there and she almost knocked me dead
I encountered a girl who captivated me with her presence


Punk rock girl
A girl who embodies the spirit of punk rock culture


Please look at me
I desire your attention and recognition


What do you see?
What do you perceive when you observe me?


Let's travel round the world
Let's embark on an adventurous journey together


Just you and me punk rock girl
Only the two of us, exploring as a duo


I tapped her on the shoulder
I lightly touched her arm to gain her attention


And said do you have a beau?
I asked if she already has a boyfriend


She looked at me and smiled and said she did not know
She responded with a smile, indicating uncertainty about her relationship status


Give me a chance
Afford me an opportunity to prove myself


Let's go slam dance
Let's engage in the energetic and intense dance style known as slam dancing


We'll dress like Milton Berle
We'll adopt the unique fashion sense of Milton Berle, a famous comedian


We went on tour to Texas
We embarked on a journey to Texas together


And we ordered some hot tea
We made a request for hot tea


The waiter said no, we only have it iced
The waiter informed us that only iced tea was available


So we jumped up on the table and shouted anarchy
In defiance, we leaped onto a table and fervently vocalized our commitment to anarchy


And someone played a Beach Boys song on the jukebox
Coincidentally, someone chose to play a song by The Beach Boys on the jukebox


It was 'California Dreamin'
The specific song being played was 'California Dreamin'


So we started screamin'
As a result, we began screaming and expressing our excitement


On such a winter's day
Even on a cold winter day, we were filled with enthusiasm


She took me to her parents for a Sunday meal
She introduced me to her family during a Sunday gathering


Her father took one look at me and he began to squeal
Upon seeing me, her father became agitated and vocalized his disapproval


It makes no sense
The situation lacks logic or coherency


Your dad is not vice president
Your father does not hold the position of vice president


We'll jazz to Duke of Earl
We'll groove to the music of Duke of Earl, a popular song


Yeah you're for me punk rock girl
Yes, you are the one I desire, my punk rock girl


We went to a shopping mall
We visited a mall to explore and observe the shoppers


And laughed at all the shoppers
We found amusement in the behavior of the shoppers


And security guards trailed us to a record store
Security guards followed us as we made our way to a record store


We asked for G.G. Allin
We inquired about the availability of G.G. Allin's music


They said he don't work here
The staff informed us that G.G. Allin's music was not stocked at the store


We said if you don't got G.G. Allin then we're gonna burn your mall down!!
In response, we threatened to cause harm to the mall if they didn't carry G.G. Allin's music


You look so wild
You possess an untamed, rebellious appearance


Let's have a child
Let's create a family together


We'll name her Minnie Pearl
We'll choose the name 'Minnie Pearl' for our child


Eat fudge banana swirl
Let's enjoy the delightful combination of fudge and banana swirl


We'll travel round the world
We'll journey across different parts of the world


Just you and me
Only the two of us, sharing experiences and adventures




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Written by: David Schulthise, Dean Sabatino, Joseph Genaro, Rodney Linderman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

theboysuk

She’s tougher than Siouxsie, cuter than Gaye
Weirder than Polly, takes my breath away
She’d rather wear safety pins, than diamonds or pearls
She’s my punk rock girl, punk rock girl

I’ve known so many girls all around the world
There’s no one like my punk rock girl
She’s fresher than Doris Day, perfect in every way
I’d be nothing without her, no sir, without her

She’s got the face of an angel, always dresses in black
Wears a leather jacket, Johnny Thunders on the back
Takes crap from no one, got me in a whirl
She’s my punk rock girl, punk rock girl

She’s a punk rock girl, punk rock girl

She’s a punk punk punk rocker
Punk punk punk rock girl
Punk rock girl



All comments from YouTube:

Joe Bloggs

talent never leaves like youth does.still a brilliant band with timeless relevant catchy songs full of great melodies and lyrics,without a doubt the best band to emerge from the london original punk movement,as far as songwriting is concerned the original early boys songs although composed largely by casino steel and matt,after hearing the first time and songs like tcp its clear honest john has great songwriting talents and ability,its great to have another writing force as part of the boys musical armoury,this track is fantastic.

Bruce Stevens

Brilliant - Been listening to The Boys since 1977 and this is one of their best

theboysuk

Cheers Bruce, glad you like it

Dalaker Daniel

I agree mate
☠️💣☠️

Jamie Chisholm

@theboysuk Got a question. Did some of you play a gig in central west London with the Lurkers in the early eighties. Memory is a bit faded but I was there for some mix of people. It was in a pub. (I know that doesn't really narrow it down.!!!)

Jamie Chisholm

Love the "Sheena is...." reference. Much underrated band in the day. But they clearly still know the essence of a punk song. The NEMS album remains a favourite.

theboysuk

Thanks Jamie

Larz Gustafsson

I love the first two albums.

Houl23

One of my favourite of punk rock menopause. This song is a killer ! Fantastic song , superb video !

Swojska Nutka

A very good song. I have a huge fondness for The Boys, because the first punk vinyl I ever bought was the band's first album. I paid half my mom's paycheck. Such were the prices of records in the late 70's in Poland. Greetings.

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