20th Century Boy
Capturing the Rebel Spirit: Unraveling the Meaning of '20th Century Boy'
Lyrics
Friends say he's fine
Friends acknowledge his well-being
Friends say he's good
Friends acknowledge his moral goodness
Everybody says he's just like Robin Hood
General consensus describes him as similar to Robin Hood, possibly suggesting a sense of justice or rebellion
I move like a cat
Describes personal movement with feline grace
Talk like a rat
Describes speech reminiscent of a rat, possibly implying cunning or street-smart communication
Sting like a bee
Compares personal impact to the sting of a bee, possibly indicating a powerful or sharp influence
Babe, I wanna be your man
Expresses a desire to be romantically involved with the listener
Well it's plain to see you were meant for me
Observation that it's evident the listener is meant to be with the speaker
I'm your toy
Declaration that the speaker is the listener's toy
Your 20th century boy
Self-identification as a "20th century boy," possibly suggesting a modern or contemporary identity
20th century toy
Reiteration of being a "20th century toy," reinforcing the contemporary theme
I wanna be your boy
Expresses a desire to be the listener's romantic partner
20th century toy
Reiteration of being a "20th century toy," emphasizing the desire for a modern relationship
I wanna be your boy
Repetition of the desire to be the listener's romantic partner
Friends say he's fine
Reiteration of friends acknowledging his well-being
Friends say he's good
Reiteration of friends acknowledging his moral goodness
Everybody says he's just like Robin Hood
Repetition of the comparison to Robin Hood, reinforcing a sense of justice or rebellion
Fly like a plane
Compares personal flight to that of a plane
Drive like a car
Compares personal driving to that of a car
Hold out your hand
Invitation to the listener to extend their hand, possibly symbolizing connection or partnership
Babe, I wanna be your man
Expresses a desire to be romantically involved with the listener
Well it's plain to see you were meant for me
Observation that it's evident the listener is meant to be with the speaker
I'm your toy
Declaration that the speaker is the listener's toy
Your 20th century boy
Self-identification as a "20th century boy," possibly suggesting a modern or contemporary identity
20th century toy
Reiteration of being a "20th century toy," reinforcing the contemporary theme
I wanna be your boy
Expresses a desire to be the listener's romantic partner
20th century toy
Reiteration of being a "20th century toy," emphasizing the desire for a modern relationship
I wanna be your boy
Repetition of the desire to be the listener's romantic partner
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