Men Will Be Boys
Eternal Youth: Unraveling the Playful Wisdom in Billy Dean's 'Men Will Be Boys'
Lyrics
The only difference between men and boys
The main distinction between men and boys.
Is the size of their feet and the price of their toys
Refers to the physical size of their feet and the material possessions they have.
Always horsin' around makin' too much noise
Men often engage in playful and noisy behavior.
Ain't it funny how men'll be boys
Highlighting the humorous aspect of how grown men sometimes act like boys.
Kickin' tire round the pick up truck
Describes activities like kicking tires around a pickup truck.
Drinkin' been and just cuttin' up
Depicts men socializing, drinking beer, and having a good time.
Smokin' and jokin' out behind the shed
Illustrates a scene of informal camaraderie, involving smoking and joking.
Cussin' a blue streak till the girls turn red
Men use colorful language until it affects the reactions of women.
The only diffrence between men and boys
Reiteration of the main difference between men and boys.
Is the size of their feet and the price of their toys
Reemphasizes the contrast in size and possessions.
Always horsin' around makin' too much noise
Reiterates the theme of men engaging in playful and noisy behavior.
Ain't it funny how men'll be boys
Reaffirms the humor in how men sometimes revert to boyish behavior.
Sneakin' out of the house tryin' to have a little fun
Men sneaking out of the house for some enjoyment.
Lookin' for somethin' that he ain't done
Searching for experiences they haven't had before.
Look what the cat dragged in at the break of dawn
Describes someone returning home early in the morning.
He ain't passed out he's campin' on the lawn
Instead of being passed out, he's camping on the lawn, suggesting a carefree attitude.
The only difference between men and boys
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the difference in size and possessions.
Is the size of their feet and the price of their toys
Reemphasizes the physical and material distinctions between men and boys.
Always horsin' around makin' too much noise
Highlights the tendency of men to engage in playful and noisy behavior.
Ain't it funny how men'll be boys
Reaffirms the humor in how men sometimes exhibit boyish behavior.
You can spend a lifetime growin' up
Contrasts the process of growing up with remaining in a stagnant situation.
You can spend a lifetime in a rut
Suggests the possibility of getting stuck in a routine.
When it comes a time to make a choice
When faced with a choice, many men prefer to retain their youthful and carefree qualities.
Most men would just as soon be boys
Expresses a common inclination among men to prefer a more playful and carefree existence.
The only difference between men and boys
Reiteration of the core idea regarding the difference between men and boys.
Is the size of their feet and the price of their toys
Reemphasizes the physical and material distinctions between men and boys.
Always horsin' around makin' too much noise
Underlines the tendency of men to engage in playful and noisy behavior.
Ain't it funny how men'll be boys
Reaffirms the humor in how men sometimes exhibit boyish behavior.
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