The Dandy Warhols are strongly influenced by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Shadows and The Rolling Stones. They also include implicit musical references to My Bloody Valentine in some songs. Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor describes the band's beginning as a group of friends who "needed music to drink to".
Boys Better
The Dandy Warhols Lyrics
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You could seem to color your hair.
Or on a wig, you already spent
All the dough to cover your rent.
But not so cool man
If you care, for all the
Other boys caught in your
And girls better beware.
Boys, you better, you better.
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Boys said
She had,
Like God's hands.
A-men
Boys had better beware
You could seem a wasted affair
And like a bitch you already spent
All the dough you promised your friends
But not so cool man if you care
For all the other boys caught
In your bleach job hair.
And girls you better beware,
Boy you better, you better.
Oh man it's not fair
To all the other boys caught
In your bleach job hair
And girls you better beware.
Boys, you better, you better.
The Dandy Warhols’s song Boys Better is a commentary on a specific type of individual. The song targets those who alter their appearance or lifestyle to fit in with certain societal norms or trends, regardless of whether it truly makes them happy or not. The lyrics encourage boys and girls to beware of such individuals, as their actions may negatively impact those around them.
The first verse specifically calls out boys who color their hair or wear wigs to fit in with a certain social group. The lyrics suggest that these actions may be financially irresponsible, as the individual may have spent rent money on their appearance. However, the song ultimately focuses on the impact of these actions on others, rather than the individual themselves. The chorus warns boys to be aware that their actions may negatively affect others who are caught up in their “bleach job hair.”
The second verse expands on this theme, calling out those who spend money on their appearance to the point where they can no longer follow through on financial promises to their friends. Again, the song focuses on the impact on others - in this case, friends left in the lurch by someone who has prioritized their appearance over their responsibilities. The repetition of the “boys better beware” and “girls better beware” lines further stresses the message that the actions of individuals will not only affect them, but those around them.
Overall, Boys Better is a commentary on superficiality and conformity. The song warns individuals to be aware of the impact of their actions on others, rather than just focusing on themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys had better beware
Guys, you should be careful
You could seem to color your hair.
People might think you're dyeing your hair
Or on a wig, you already spent
You could have already spent all your money on a wig
All the dough to cover your rent.
Leaving you with no money left to pay your rent
But not so cool man
However, that's not really cool
If you care, for all the
Especially if you care about all the
Other boys caught in your
Other guys who might get caught up in your
Bleach job hair.
Hair color that's been bleached
And girls better beware.
Ladies, be cautious.
Boys, you better, you better.
Guys, you should be careful.
Boys said
Guys are saying
She had,
That girl is
Like God's hands.
Absolutely stunning.
A-men
Hallelujah!
You could seem a wasted affair
People might think you're a waste of time
And like a bitch you already spent
You might have already wasted your money
All the dough you promised your friends
You might have let down your friends who you said you'd help out financially
Oh man it's not fair
That's just not right
To all the other boys caught
To all the other guys who are
In your bleach job hair
Caught up in your bleached hair
And girls you better beware.
Ladies, be careful.
Boys, you better, you better.
Guys, be careful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: COURTNEY A TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@recynd77
@@mankuro It was pretty great, and I took FULL advantage. I’m an L.A. native, and I started going to clubs pretty young.
I stopped early, too: I had stopped going out completely when I got engaged in 1990, so I completely missed the “Entourage”-era LA scene of the early-90s and most of the music (I didn’t miss The Breeders, tho!).
By dumb luck, we moved to Seattle in ‘94, when I was about 26 and still young enough to still have fun. Seattle was AMAZING back then. It was so innovative and fresh and intimate, the opposite of LA.
And now I’m old and boring and okay with it, but it’s fun to look back on it sometimes. They really were some good times: the last, idyllic days just before the Internet.
I never even saw it coming.
@undertheblue2006
Seriously underrated track. One of the best songs of all time!
@declandiamond6814
One of the coolest songs of the 90's. Period
@JulesN580
Totally.
@mazurbeem
and videos
@sophiepooks2174
Cool, but not coolest, the early to mid 90's for many of us was somewhat like the psychedelic era 60's in attitude only upside down and 30 years on. before everything got cashed in by the corporates.
@care4ajellybaby403
1997! Christ I feel old. The future isn't what it used to be.
@casinodelonge
It never is...
@robberblack8899
Facts
@Ne0ConKiller
I love this video (and song), it has a really authentic fun vibe. So much great footage of the Dandy's in the 90's and you almost feel like you're back in time on a trip with them
@JoeyLevenson
Potato Chipperson because you are. It’s a music video from the 90s.