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).
Sick On You
The Boys Lyrics
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Condemned to live with you
It’s some kind of suicide
Some phase that I'm through
I ain’t sadistic, masochistic
You and me are through
I`m sick to death of everything you do
I’m gonna be, gonna be sick on you
I’m gonna be, gonna be sick on you
I’m gonna be, gonna be sick on you
All down your face, your dress, your legs and your shoes...
Sick on you
Give it to me babe
Give it to me babe
Give it to me babe
It’s been six weeks and that`s six weeks too long
You thought we were Romeo and Juliet
You couldn’t have been more wrong
So pack your rags in to your bags
Get back where you belong
I`m sure they miss you, it`s really quite a shame
I hear Skid Row’s just never been the same
The Boys' song Sick On You expresses a person's frustration and unhappiness living with their partner. The opening lines "You wanna know what it's like, Condemned to live with you" sets up the mood of the song as it quickly becomes clear that the person can't stand being with their partner. The lyrics "I ain't sadistic, masochistic" further reinforce this point, suggesting that it's not in their nature to enjoy hurting themselves or others. However, the person has reached their breaking point and wants out of the relationship, as evidenced by "You and me are through, I'm sick to death of everything you do." The chorus line "I'm gonna be, gonna be sick on you" is a play on words but also a clear indication of their desire to hurt their partner in this moment of anger and frustration.
Overall, the song Sick On You is a fast-paced punk rock song that encapsulates the feeling of wanting to be free from an unhappy relationship. The lyrics are straightforward and to the point, making it easy for listeners to connect with the song and feel the raw emotions expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna know what it’s like
You're curious to know what it's like to live with you
Condemned to live with you
It feels like a punishment to live with you
It’s some kind of suicide
Living with you feels like a slow death
Some phase that I'm through
Living with you was just a phase that I'm over with
I ain’t sadistic, masochistic
I'm not cruel, nor do I enjoy pain
You and me are through
We're done with each other
I`m sick to death of everything you do
I'm tired and disgusted of everything you do
And if I’m gonna have a puke you bet yer life I’ll puke on you
If I throw up, I'll do it on you on purpose
I’m gonna be, gonna be sick on you
I'm going to vomit on you
All down your face, your dress, your legs and your shoes...
I'll make sure it goes all over your face, dress, legs, and shoes
Give it to me babe
Do it for me
It’s been six weeks and that`s six weeks too long
It's been too long (six weeks) since we parted ways
You thought we were Romeo and Juliet
You believed our love was as strong as Romeo and Juliet's
You couldn’t have been more wrong
But you were absolutely wrong
So pack your rags in to your bags
Grab all your stuff and pack them in your bags
Get back where you belong
Go back to where you came from
I`m sure they miss you, it`s really quite a shame
It's a shame that they miss you so much
I hear Skid Row’s just never been the same
I've heard that Skid Row has changed since you left
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zaine Griff Official
I saw them june 1977 in Utrecht in a tent. Was in their hotelroom, carried their guitars. They were great. After 30 min their concert was finished, public asked more, 30 min more same songs. They played all their songs 3 times! Great guys, one of the best punk bands!
Larz Gustafsson
I love this band.
Rene Nieuwland
The Boys was the first punkband I saw in Eksit (Rotterdam, 1978). Last year I ve seen Uk Subs, Sham69, Stiff Little Fingers, The Undertones. But Im still waiting for the Boys. The first LP is really one of my favourites
66gadus
great stuff! nice to hear this again!
IdleAl
The Hollywood Brats should've huge...The 1st LP (which has this song) is brilliant...Blows the NY Dolls completely away!
theonlytruepunk
I only bought one Boys 7"...First Time...I gave it away. I do own the first two albums and couple of later CD's. Brilliant stuff.
informationplz
When punk still used piano. After 77 it kinda changed to something different in every place it went...
だかしまないき
格好よすぎだろー！
hugosophy
For sure, 77punk we're more willing to acknowledge the bands that preceded them Like Beatles, kinks, stones, while after 77 punk became less concerned with melody and became more concerned with a certain type of image and guitar distortion focused on distancing itself as far from what mainstream radio would consider playing for an hour. Radio would play the Boys but never the Exploited.
John Beers
The Exploited were shit, though. 😁