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Runaway Boys
The Top Cats Lyrics
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Mom and Dad cursed the day you were born,
Throw your clothes into a duffle bag
shoutin' as ya slam the door home is a drag
Who can I turn to and where can I stay ?
I heard a place is open all night and all day
There's a place you can go where the cops don't know
Runaway boys
Your hair's all greasy and you feel like a slob,
You're only fifteen and you can't get a job,
Go into the luncheonette and shoot a few games
Losing all your quarters, man it's always the same
Steal a couple of bucks to buy a new toy,
Slip into the alley with the
Runaway boys
Runnin' faster, faster all the time
You're under age and God knows, that's a crime !
Runaway boys
The Top Cats's song "Runaway Boys" tells the story of a troubled youth who has been kicked out of his home by his parents. The reason? He's been coming home at dawn, which his parents find unacceptable. The lyrics also depict his feelings of frustration with his home life and his desire for freedom.
The first verse portrays the boy's anger and defiance towards his parents for kicking him out. He throws all his clothes into a duffle bag and leaves the house shouting that home is boring. The second verse then highlights the boy's struggle to find a place to stay. He hears of a place that is open all day and all night where he can act wild without anyone treating him like a child. The chorus, "Runaway boys," is a call to those young people who find themselves in similar situations.
The next verse describes how the boy feels about his appearance. He has greasy hair and feels like a slob. Despite being only fifteen, he can't get a job. The lyrics then detail how he spends his time; he goes to a luncheonette to shoot a few games. However, he consistently loses all of his quarters, which only makes matters worse.
The final verse talks about stealing a couple of bucks to buy a new toy and slipping into the alleyway with the other runaway boys. The song ends with the line "Runnin' faster, faster all the time, you're under age, and God knows that's a crime." This line speaks to the boy's constant striving for freedom, all the while being held back by his age and the legal system.
Overall, "Runaway Boys" is a portrait of the frustration, anger, and desire for freedom felt by many young people. The song highlights the struggles of youth and the difficulties they often face as they try to assert their independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Get kicked out for coming home at dawn,
You were kicked out from your home for returning when it's already dawn.
Mom and Dad cursed the day you were born,
Your parents are unhappy because of your behavior that got you kicked out.
Throw your clothes into a duffle bag shoutin' as ya slam the door home is a drag
You packed hastily, shouted, and slammed the door because you were fed up with living with your parents.
Who can I turn to and where can I stay ?
You don't know where to go and who to trust for a temporary stay.
I heard a place is open all night and all day
You found a place to stay that's open 24/7.
There's a place you can go where the cops don't know
The place you found is a secret where the police won't find you.
You can act real wild they don't treat you like a child
You can be yourself because they won't treat you like a kid.
Runaway boys
You started living as a runaway from home.
Your hair's all greasy and you feel like a slob,
You feel dirty and unkempt because you don't have access to your usual grooming.
You're only fifteen and you can't get a job,
Your age prevents you from getting a job to sustain yourself.
Go into the luncheonette and shoot a few games
To kill time, you played arcade games at a diner.
Losing all your quarters, man it's always the same
You keep losing your pocket money to the arcade games.
Steal a couple of bucks to buy a new toy,
You stole money to buy something that makes you happy.
Slip into the alley with the Runaway boys
You hang out in the streets with other runaway kids, finding comfort in being around people who experience the same thing.
Runnin' faster, faster all the time
You're always moving, always running, trying to keep up with your new lifestyle.
You're under age and God knows, that's a crime !
You're aware that being underage and without proper care is illegal and dangerous.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN SETZER, JAMES MC DONNELL
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morgan von
How timeless is this music? It's still amazing nearly 40 years later.
Michael Matsumoto
The stray cats are remarkable talented and just fun to listen too thanks for the good memories
slugo 76
What can you say? Great music wish there was another wave of this kind of music.
RastaSaiyaman
This band inspired me to become a guitarist. This is the actual footage I saw that day when I had my epiphany, I was only five years old and I KNEW "This is what I want to go do!"
DMA UK
I saw this footage too as a child. I was inspired to become a lighting technician.
Dave Watt
Love the awesome Bass line on this song.
Schrott IRR
released exactly 40 years ago today. Timeless classic, unbeatable coolness.
Rob Sol
The days when pop music used to inspire you! X I miss these days
Chance The Greaser
Rob Sol hold up pal this is rockabilly
salvatore cardia
ho conosciuto questo gruppo rock negli anni 80 e ancora oggi mi emoziona ascoltarli, come fosse la prima volta