BOYS
The Lizzies Lyrics


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Guess who just got back today
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed that much to say
But man, I still think them cats are crazy

They were askin' if you were around
How you was, where you could be found
Told them you were livin' downtown
Drivin' all the old men crazy

The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
I said, the boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town

You know that chick that used to dance a lot
Every night, she'd be on the floor, shakin' what she'd got
Man, when I tell you she was cool, she was red hot
I mean, she was steamin'

And that time over at Johnny's place
Well, this chick got up, and she slapped Johnny's face
Man, we just fell about the place
If that chick don't want to know, forget her

The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
I said, the boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town

Spread the word around
Guess who's back, in town?
Just spread the word around

Friday night they'll be dressed to kill
Down at Dino's Bar 'n' Grill
The drink will flow and the blood will spill
And if the boys want to fight, you better let 'em

That jukebox in the corner blastin' out my favorite song
The nights are getting longer, it won't be long
Won't be long 'til the summer comes
Now that the boys are here again

The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
(The boys are back, the boys are back)

The boys are back in town again




Been hangin' down at Dino's
The boys are back in town again

Overall Meaning

The Lizzy's song "Boys in town" is an upbeat rock song about a group of wild, adventurous individuals who have returned to their hometown after a period of absence. The singer reflects on how little they have changed and how he thinks "them cats are crazy". The song is full of energy and pride, as if the boys are back to reclaim their territory.


The lyrics are in the form of a narrative where the singer is the storyteller, describing what the boys did on their return home. He talks about how they were asking about someone who was "livin' downtown" and driving "all the old men crazy". He also reminisces about a cool girl who used to dance a lot and who slapped someone named Johnny at a party.


The song's main message is about the boys' return to their hometown and the excitement that comes with it. It's a celebration of their homecoming and their wild and carefree spirit. The song describes their desire to have a good time, whether it's drinking and fighting or simply enjoying the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Guess who just got back today
The boys have returned, and their presence is noticed by everyone around them.


Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
The boys have been gone for a while, and they are known for their reckless behavior and high energy.


Haven't changed that much to say
Despite their absence, the boys seem mostly the same and have not undergone significant personality changes.


But man, I still think them cats are crazy
The boys are known for their wild and reckless behavior.


They were askin' if you were around
The boys are inquiring about someone's whereabouts.


How you was, where you could be found
The boys want to know how someone is doing and where they might be located.


Told them you were livin' downtown
Someone informed the boys that the person they were asking about lives in the city center.


Drivin' all the old men crazy
The boys' presence is causing disruption and excitement amongst older men.


The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
The boys have returned to the area and it is being announced to all around them.


You know that chick that used to dance a lot
There was a girl who was known for her dancing skills.


Every night, she'd be on the floor, shakin' what she'd got
The girl would regularly dance in public, displaying her talents for all to see.


Man, when I tell you she was cool, she was red hot
The girl was considered very attractive and desirable by those around her.


I mean, she was steamin'
The girl was so attractive that it was possible to feel steam rising from her.


And that time over at Johnny's place
There was an incident that took place at Johnny's house.


Well, this chick got up, and she slapped Johnny's face
The aforementioned girl physically assaulted Johnny, leading to a chaotic scene.


Man, we just fell about the place
The situation was so ridiculous that those present could not help but laugh.


If that chick don't want to know, forget her
If the girl in question is not interested, it is recommended that she be ignored and forgotten.


Spread the word around
It is encouraged that everyone be informed of the boys' return.


Guess who's back, in town?
A rhetorical question that serves to drum up excitement and anticipation for the boys' return.


Friday night they'll be dressed to kill
On Friday evening, the boys will be stylishly dressed and striking to the eye.


Down at Dino's Bar 'n' Grill
The boys will be spending their time at Dino's Bar and Grill.


The drink will flow and the blood will spill
There will be copious amounts of alcohol consumed, and violence is likely to break out.


And if the boys want to fight, you better let 'em
If the boys feel like fighting, it is best to let them, as they are known to be dangerous and unpredictable.


That jukebox in the corner blastin' out my favorite song
There is a jukebox playing music, and one of the songs being played is a personal favorite of the artist.


The nights are getting longer, it won't be long
The summer is approaching, and the days will grow longer.


Won't be long 'til the summer comes
The summer is fast approaching.


Now that the boys are here again
With the boys' return, the singer anticipates a wild and exciting summer ahead.


The boys are back in town again
Repeating that the boys have indeed returned and are back in town.


Been hangin' down at Dino's
The boys have been spending their time at Dino's Bar and Grill.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT

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