Rough Boys
Townshend Pete Lyrics
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Running the streets
Come a little closer
Rough toys
Under the sheets
Nobody knows her
Rough boys
Don't walk away
Tough boys
Come over here
I wanna bite and kiss you
I wanna see what I can find
Tough kids
Take a bottle of wine
When your deal is broken
Ten quid
She's so easy to find
Not a word is spoken
Rough boys
Don't walk away
I'm still pretty blissed here
Tough boy
I'm gonna carry you home
You got pretty pissed dear
Gonna get inside you
Gonna get inside your bitter mind
Rough boys
Don't walk away
I wanna buy you leather
Make noise
Try and talk me away
We can't be seen together
Tough kids
What can I do?
I'm so pale and weedy
Rough fits
In my Hush Puppy shoes
But I'm still pleadin'
Tough boys
Running the streets
Come a little closer
Rough toys
Under the sheets
Nobody knows her
Rough boys
Don't walk away
I very nearly missed you
Tough boys
Come over here
I wanna bite and kiss you
I wanna see what I can find!
The song "Rough Boys" by Townshend Pete is about sexual exploration and experimentation. The singer is talking about his attraction towards tough boys who represent a sense of danger, which he finds alluring. He talks about wanting to get inside their minds and suggesting various sexual activities, both under the sheets and on the streets. The lyrics suggest some level of vulnerability in the singer as he admits to being pale and weedy compared to the tough boys he desires. However, he still pleads and pursues his desires.
The song could be interpreted as a commentary on society's views on masculinity and how they may limit people's sexual exploration. The singer is trying to break free from the societal norms that dictate who they should be attracted to and what sexual activities they should indulge in. It is also possible that the song is a reflection of the singer's own experiences with sexual exploration and his desires.
Overall, "Rough Boys" is a song about sexual desires, questioning societal norms, and personal exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
Tough boys
Street-smart and resilient young men
Running the streets
Navigating and surviving the urban environment
Come a little closer
Approach me with interest and curiosity
Rough toys
Raw and intense sexual experiences
Under the sheets
In the privacy of our sexual encounter
Nobody knows her
Keeping our experiences secret
Rough boys
Bold and daring young men
Don't walk away
Don't leave me behind
I very nearly missed you
I almost lost the chance to be with you
Tough boys
Fearless and powerful young men
Come over here
Approach me and engage with me
I wanna bite and kiss you
I am passionate and aroused by you
I wanna see what I can find
I am eager to explore and discover
Take a bottle of wine
Let's drink together to celebrate or forget
When your deal is broken
When your business or scheme fails
Ten quid
A small amount of money
She's so easy to find
She is sexually available and easy to seduce
Not a word is spoken
We engage in silent and anonymous sex
I'm still pretty blissed here
I am still enjoying the afterglow of our encounter
Tough boy
Strong and resilient young man
I'm gonna carry you home
I will help you out and take care of you
You got pretty pissed dear
You got drunk and lost control
Gonna get inside you
I want to penetrate your body and your mind
Gonna get inside your bitter mind
I want to understand your troubled and conflicted thoughts
I wanna buy you leather
I want to impress you and show off my wealth
Make noise
Let's express ourselves and rebel against society
Try and talk me away
Try to convince me to give up on you
We can't be seen together
Our relationship is forbidden or frowned upon
What can I do?
I feel helpless and inadequate
I'm so pale and weedy
I am frail and weak compared to you
Rough fits
Uncool and unfashionable clothes
In my Hush Puppy shoes
Wearing unremarkable and comfortable shoes
But I'm still pleadin'
But I am still trying and hoping
Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND
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