Lyrics
Happy as a punk in boystown
Expressing contentment, likening oneself to a rebellious individual in a vibrant community.
No more talk about doing
Avoiding discussions or considerations of taking action.
Going round the twist with heartbreak
Experiencing emotional turmoil, possibly related to a romantic disappointment.
You're in need of protection
Suggesting the need for safeguarding, not from external sources but from personal vulnerabilities.
Not from me but from yourself
Highlighting that the protection required is against self-destructive tendencies.
Going round the twist with heartbreak
Reiterating emotional turmoil and heartbreak.
Big brother won't like it
Anticipating disapproval from authoritative figures, possibly those who observe selfish behavior.
''Cause you're one of life's takers
Labeling the person as someone who takes more than gives in life.
Go tell the spartans
Encouraging defiance, invoking the historical reference to the Spartans, known for their courage and defiance.
We're on hell's eight acres.
Declaring the challenging situation as comparable to a place of extreme hardship (Hell's eight acres).
Walked with kings you know, self law
Recalling a time of high status and personal authority, contrasting with the current struggles.
Pencil skirts and that gear
Referencing a specific fashion style, possibly from a nostalgic or significant period.
Going round the twist with heartbreak
Reiterating the theme of emotional turmoil and heartbreak.
Crouched and trembling with hate
Describing a state of fear and anger, emphasizing the intensity of negative emotions.
Mixes both and dies both ways
Suggesting a blend of emotions leading to a destructive outcome.
Going round the twist with heartbreak
Revisiting the theme of heartbreak, possibly with an intensified sense of emotional turmoil.
Just a little boy in a man's world
Highlighting a vulnerability of being inexperienced or immature in a challenging environment.
Dying on his feet you see
Depicting a person facing a difficult situation and struggling, possibly metaphorically 'dying.'
Going round the twist with heartbreak
Reiterating the connection between emotional turmoil and heartbreak.
Busy fighting the inch war
Engaging in a metaphorical battle, possibly against personal shortcomings or challenges.
Paws and claws and black velvet
Describing a struggle with dark and luxurious aspects, possibly representing internal conflicts.
Going round the twist with heartbreak
Repeating the theme of emotional turmoil and heartbreak.
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