Join the Boys
Rhythmic Unity and Resilience: Joining the Beat with Joan Armatrading
Lyrics
Are you for or against us
Questioning allegiance or stance, seeking clarity on support.
We are trying to get somewhere
Expressing a collective effort to achieve a goal or destination.
Looking around for a helping hand
Searching for assistance or support from others.
We're doing our best to keep it steady
Struggling to maintain stability despite challenges.
But it's falling down around us
Facing a situation that is collapsing despite efforts.
Blows keep coming fast and strong
Dealing with continuous and forceful setbacks.
I done found another fellow
Found camaraderie with another person who shares the same goals.
He agrees with my direction
Encountered someone who supports the same direction or purpose.
Arms around each others shoulders we go everywhere
Symbolizing unity and companionship, facing challenges together.
Are you in, are you out
Repetition emphasizing the question of commitment or involvement.
Are you in, are you out
-Are you in, are you out
-Are you in, are you out
-Do you care to dance about and shout
Invitation to celebrate and express joy, possibly metaphorical.
Join Jack and the boys
Encouraging participation in a group led by Jack.
Be in a band
Suggesting the idea of being part of a musical band.
Doing a one night stand
Engaging in brief performances, possibly indicating a transient lifestyle.
We'll be dancing in the floodlight
Describing a positive, unparalleled experience, even in challenging times.
Second to none
-Not even on a bad night
-Dancing in the floodlight
-Second to none
-Not even on a bad night
-We'll succeed where others failed
Expressing confidence in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
Stay together many years
-And watch us take the world by storm
-Are you in, are you out
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the importance of commitment.
Do you care to dance about and shout
-Join Jack and the boys
Encouragement to join Jack and his companions in their endeavors.
Be in a band
Further emphasis on the idea of being part of a musical group.
Doing the one night stands
Continuing with the theme of short-lived performances.
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