1. a folk ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are/were at least two bands named The Paperboys:
1. a folk band from Vancouver, Canada
2. an indie band from Manchester, United Kingdom
1. The Paperboys (sometimes billed and credited as Tom Landa and the Paperboys) are a Canadian folk music band from Vancouver that formed in 1991. The Paperboys blend Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences. The band has had a variety of line-ups since its formation, with Landa remaining as the sole founding member, although founding banjoist/bassist Cam Salay often returns as a guest performer. Known for consistently creating pop songs with melodic hooks, their music has been called versatile, with a wide range of influences, melding diverse musical influences more successfully than some other Irish rock bands have previously.
2. The Paperboys were an indie/pop band from Manchester, U.K., fronted by singer Annette Deane.
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Barcelona
The Paperboys Lyrics
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On ma way out from hitting this honey from last night/
I had to blast right/ coz she was looking nasty in the sunlight/
Cruising down centrum/ in an aftermath tantrum/ I got interrupted by this hun/
And looking pretty good at that/ she had a letter for Kap/
It said ma man Critical was chilling south of Spain/
Sowing his oats/ with a lady, and even her name was underlined in the note,/
So that means he handeled it fine, don't you know/
[Vinni] What you doing in the snow, bro?/
[Kapricon] I don't know man, but where you at?
[Vinni]
Barcelona/, in the zone/ like I finally found a home for this stoner/,
Trader all my kroner,/ it's all about pesetas and coronas/
This bar, I'm the motherfucking owner./
Made it out the coma/ played like I said, now I'm gone, bro/ a lot of pretty ladies on my boner.
Went from halph-ass/ to a class-act/ weedaroma
[Kapricon] Pass that!/
[Vinni] Baby got my feet upon her ass-crack/
Yo you gonna love it while it lasts, Kap/ sending you a ticket that's that/ we can kick it,
[Kapricon] That's fat!
Chorus:
[Kapricon & Vinni]
I'm leaving, where are you gonna go?
Barcelona, anywhere it don't snow
Feel the sun glow, ladies looking like they're models from a video,
Let them know we're drunk!
Let's go! X 2
[Kapricon]
So now I'm in Barcelona/, a loner looking for a bar owner/
But I forgot to bring my fucking note, bro/
So I'm sitting in somewhere sipping my corona,/
Thinking I'm a goner/ and goddammit I'm so fucked,
And all I can remember is the name of the bar you opened up/ Babylon or something, right?
[Vinni] yep! Close it up
[Kapricon]
I hire me a moped and goes for it/ I can't wait to hit the ocean and order a cold beer/
[Vinni] Cool, now see the road there?/
[Kapricon] Yeah?
[Vinni] Cool! Now, see that road there?
[Kapricon] Yeah?
[Vinni] Yo follow three blocks, make a left, go straight through the old square/
Next turn, church on the left, you should go there/,
Beach's just below the stairs/ and it's nice through the whole year/
You should see what the hoes wear/ water's so clear/, so nice it ain't fair/
Yo but listen here/ stay for some food and a J/, I'll come too, just let me give the keys to Josи!
Chorus:
[Vinni og Kapricon]
I'm dreaming, yeah I know it's nice man
Barcelona, Holla at the Iceman
Check the price man, That's how it's down there, fly all year, you wanna get a beer?
Let's go! X 2
[Kapricon] Vinni guess what? I've got the letter, I had it all along, I forgot I had it in my sack full of draws!
[Vinni] Man you're slacking dog!
[Kapricon] Tell me something I don't know
[Vinni] He's getting married
[Kapricon] What, let me se what he wrote
[Critical] Dear Kappa
I guess it's been about a year now since we met each other/
Well, spoken to one another/ damn brother man I miss you./
Still living in snow/ with thirty below?/
Heard that you weren't slurping no more/ you're aa, funny, but how is you?/
Oh guess what, by the way/ I met this other dame/
At the airport in Spain, I'm getting married brother man/
To this tall, dark skinned, half black, half latino, modelling chica/ my baby celina/ wait till you meet her,/
But me? I quit work and started school so mama's happy/
I'm studying anatomy at the academy of New Guinea/ funny, huh? But Vinni, how's he?/
I heard he moved to Barcelona/ sipping Coronas,/ still living by the sea,/ splendid.
Nothing but love for him you show him/
Tell him to give my tv back but you know him/ at those things/
Oh yeah and one more ting to top it off, I'm having a baby due in June/
And I'm naming him after you, kind of cool, huh?/ And I gonna send you an invitation too/
So Love to my people, man, woman, ain't no difference/
Critical signing off, peace *smask* hugs and kisses/
Ps I'm gonna get to my mistress.../
Chorus:
[Vinni og Kapricon]
I'm dreaming, Critical's getting married
He's a goner, It's cool, we're all happy
Sure, 'bout to be a daddy, its a white wedding day
Yo Kap, get your tux, bottoms up
Let's gox 2
The song “Barcelona” by The Paperboys is a narrative about a group of friends who are dreaming of leaving the cold, wintry climate of their home for warmer weather in Barcelona. Kapricon starts the song by explaining how a woman he was with the previous night is not looking as attractive in the morning, thus he takes a drive through the city and encounters a woman (who wrote a letter for him) telling him about his friend Critical’s whereabouts. Critical is in Barcelona sowing his oats with a woman named Celina. Kap immediately calls up Vinni on the phone to inquire about Critical’s whereabouts. Vinni reveals that he is in Barcelona and invites Kap to come over. Excited to see his friend, Kap starts his journey to see Critical. He hires a moped and follows Vinni’s instructions, eventually reaching Critical’s bar in the city. Critical is getting married and having a baby soon. The friends spend time drinking and enjoying Barcelona’s warm climate, with the song painting a picture of an ideal getaway destination.
Overall, the song tells a story of friends yearning to escape their winter homes for the warmth of Barcelona. The lyrics are designed to make the listener feel like they are experiencing the journey, created through the use of descriptive words and the vivid imagery of Barcelona. The narrative quality of the song is a celebration of friendship and the sense of adventure that comes with travel, giving listeners a tale of catching a break from the daily grind.
Contributed by Elijah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evenberg8499
Vinni won the battle against drug addiction. Clean and still going strong ! Peace
@bftrucking98
im a norwegian and i never knew he had a drug past, onklp i knew for sure
@evenberg8499
@@bftrucking98 Paperboys were smashed on stage when they received the norwegian music award "Spellemannsprisen" in 2003.
@Karl_Marksman
husk å prate om den vakslige tida xD
@xlgoldfish
Where the heck have I been? This is gold. Dang!
@kaspersen123
lik denne så amerikanerene tror jeg skriver noe kult!!
@aliensardurmaz8786
Faen, 9 år siden...
@RA_Silvester
This song reminds me about the SUMMER !<3
@Kaffetorsk
2020 Still all about Pesetas and Corona!
@RoopeJJ
i heard this song first time in jail... there was one guy from norway and he teached me to like this kind of music. This is good song! Props for madcon & paperboys!