Boys
The Hi Lyrics

The Hi's song "Boys" is a poignant and stirring ballad that delves into the theme of social inequality and the harsh realities of life. The song mainly focuses on the little boy who lives across the way from the singer's perspective. The song bridges the gap between reality and the mythical, magical world that surrounds children's imaginations. The song starts off by revealing that Christmas comes once in a year for every girl and boy, where laughter and joy are found in every new toy. The singer then narrates the story of this little boy who lives across the way, whose Christmas is just another day.

The song title Boys may seem misleading, as the song mainly focuses on the little boy who is vulnerable to social injustices. The boy sends a note to Santa for some soldiers and a drum, and this is where the crux of the song lies. The song describes the boy’s emotions when he doesn't receive his gift from Santa. It shatters the little boy's heart, who has perhaps gone through some traumatic experiences due to his vulnerability. The song reflects on the little boy's circumstances, how he envies those lucky boys, and then wanders home to last year's broken toys. The song then ends with the artist expressing sorrow for the little boy, stating that he hasn't got a daddy, and he's the little boy that Santa Claus forgot.