Nice Boys Finish Last
Rebel Rhythms: Defying Norms in Rock 'n Roll
Lyrics
My mother used to tell me
Reflecting on advice from the speaker's mother about the behavior of nice boys.
That nice boys don't play rock 'n roll
Stating that well-behaved boys typically do not engage in rock 'n roll music.
And I guess she was right
Agreeing with the mother's perspective, implying a deviation from conventional norms.
'Cause I'm a crazy fuck who's on the Rolley
Describing the speaker as a rebellious and unconventional individual with a carefree attitude.
We're gonna play it rough
Expressing an intention to approach life and challenges with toughness and intensity.
We're gonna play it hard
Emphasizing a commitment to playing music with energy and aggression.
The Rock 'n Roll Rebels
Introducing the concept of "Rock 'n Roll Rebels" who possess a winning advantage.
Got the winning card
Asserting that the rebellious attitude of the Rock 'n Roll Rebels ensures success.
Nice boys finish last
Declaring the belief that those who conform to societal expectations finish last.
They call us society's rejects
Labeling the speaker and their group as outcasts rejected by society.
Who don't have a chance in life
Suggesting that the outcasts have limited prospects in conventional life.
Call us the wild ones
Identifying the group as "wild ones," embracing a nonconformist identity.
Whatever you want
Acknowledging diverse identities within the group, allowing individuals to define themselves.
To be a winner is our only strife
Highlighting the group's determination to be winners despite societal challenges.
We don't play by the book
Rejecting conventional norms and indicating a disregard for established rules.
And we don't play by the rules
Asserting a refusal to abide by societal rules, particularly in the game of life.
By cheating in the game called life
Emphasizing a willingness to defy norms and overcome obstacles, even through unconventional means.
We conquer all the fools
Expressing a determination to triumph over those who adhere strictly to societal norms.
Nice boys finish last
Reiterating the idea that conforming, "nice" boys finish last in the speaker's worldview.
We're always the first
Affirming that the rebellious individuals are consistently the first to achieve success.
To cross the line
Emphasizing the group's tendency to outpace and surpass more conventional individuals.
We always leave the good guys
Illustrating a metaphorical distance between the rebellious group and morally upright individuals.
Twenty miles behind
Underlining the group's consistent lead, suggesting a significant gap between them and others.
We're gonna play it rough
Reiterating the commitment to approaching life and challenges with toughness and intensity.
We're gonna play it hard
Affirming a determination to play music with energy and aggression, reinforcing the rebellious spirit.
The Rock 'n Roll Rebels
Reintroducing the concept of "Rock 'n Roll Rebels" and their possession of a winning advantage.
Got the winning card
Stating that the Rock 'n Roll Rebels consistently hold the winning card, further emphasizing their success.
Nice boys finish last
Reiterating the belief that those who conform to societal expectations, particularly "nice boys," finish last.
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