Lyrics
Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good
Friends approve and think positively
Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood
People compare the situation to a heroic figure like Robin Hood
I move like a rat, talk like a cat, sting like a bee
Describing agile movements and adaptability
Babe I'm gonna be your man
Expressing commitment to be a partner
And it's plain to see you were meant for me, yeah
Clear that the partner is perceived as destined for the singer
I'm your toy
Describing oneself as a plaything for the partner
Your 20th century boy
Identifying as a modern-era guy
Friends says it's fine, friends says it's good
Similar to line 1, friends' positive opinions reiterated
Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood
Repetition of the comparison to Robin Hood
Fly like a plane, drive like a car, hold out your hand
Metaphorical descriptions of actions, signaling readiness to assist
Babe, I'm gonna be your man
Restating commitment to being a partner
And it's plain to see you were meant for me, yeah
Reiteration of belief in destined connection
I'm your boy
Reiteration of being a plaything for the partner
Your 20th century boy
Reiteration of identifying as a modern-era guy
20th century boy
Repeated desire to be the partner's plaything
I want to be your toy
-20th century boy
-I want to be your toy
-20th century boy
-I want to be your toy
-20th century boy
-I want to be your toy
-Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good
Repetition of friends' positive views likened to rock 'n' roll
Everybody says it's just like rock 'n' roll
Comparison to the excitement and energy of rock 'n' roll
I move like a cat, talk like a rat, sting like a bee
Repetition of agile movements and adaptability
Babe, I'm gonna be your man
Renewed commitment to be a partner
And it's plain to see you were meant for me, yeah
Reaffirmation of belief in destined connection
I'm your toy
Reaffirmation of being a plaything for the partner
Your 20th century boy
Reaffirmation of identifying as a modern-era guy
20th century boy
Continued repetition of the desire to be the partner's plaything
I want to be your toy
-20th century boy
-I want to be your toy
-20th century boy
-I want to be your toy
-20th century boy
-I want to be your toy
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