The original group members were Ty Terrell, Billy Richards, Roy Richards, and Bobby Nunn. Carl Gardner and Grady Chapman were added in 1954. In 1956, Garner and Nunn left and formed The Coasters.
Johnny
The Robins Lyrics
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Shaking their hips and moving their feet
But whatever happened to the ebb and flow?
And whoever told them where to go?
Another generation dead and gone...
So come home, Johnny Boy!
I found my tailor in the olden days
See the wrinkles in my face
And now this suit is all worn out
And I can't cope with all the trends
These new ideas and fake friends
so who you gonna call when your luck runs out?
So come on home, Johnny Boy!
There's nothing out there to enjoy!
It's all a great big nothing, hold tight, hold on to something
It's all a great big nothing, hold tight, hold on to something
It's all a great big nothing, hold tight, hold on to something
It's all a great big nothing, hold tight, hold on to something
So come on home, Johnny Boy!
There's nothing out there to enjoy!
Yeah come on home now, Johnny Boy!
There's nothing out there to enjoy!
The song "Johnny" by The Robins speaks about the changing times and how things just aren't the same anymore. The lyrics talk about how people used to follow the ebb and flow of life, but now they are lost in the chaos of trends and new ideas. The singer then calls out to a character named "Johnny Boy" to come home because there is nothing out there to enjoy. The song paints a picture of a world that has lost its way and is begging for someone to bring it back to its former glory.
The song symbolizes a generation's struggle to find its place in the world. The young people are lost and cannot seem to find their way, so they are looking for someone to guide them. The singer sees the struggles people go through and uses the character of Johnny to call out to them. The plea is to come home and rediscover the joys of life, the things they once knew and cherished.
Overall, "Johnny" is a beautiful and poignant song about the loss of innocence and the search for meaning in a world that has seemingly lost its way. It is a call to those who are struggling to find their place in the world to come home and rediscover the joys of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at all the faces in these streets
I observe everyone around me
Shaking their hips and moving their feet
They are dancing and having fun
But whatever happened to the ebb and flow?
What happened to the natural rhythm of life?
And whoever told them where to go?
Who instructed them on what to do?
Another generation dead and gone...
Young people have died without truly living
So come home, Johnny Boy!
Return home, young man!
There's nothing out there to enjoy!
Nothing is worth pursuing outside
I found my tailor in the olden days
In the past, I discovered my clothing maker
See the wrinkles in my face
My face shows signs of aging
And now this suit is all worn out
My clothes are now shabby
And I can't cope with all the trends
I cannot keep up with current fads
These new ideas and fake friends
The latest concepts and phony companions
so who you gonna call when your luck runs out?
Who will you turn to when things go wrong?
It's all a great big nothing, hold tight, hold on to something
Life is meaningless, but hold on to something that gives you purpose
So come on home, Johnny Boy!
Return home, young man!
There's nothing out there to enjoy!
Nothing is worth pursuing outside
Yeah come on home now, Johnny Boy!
Come back home now, young man!
There's nothing out there to enjoy!
There is nothing of value outside
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Robin Dronsfield
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William Ambrogio
I like it, another first time for me,
Thanks
Bruno Silva - DooWops
thanks for the coment.