Lyrics
It’s a big bad world for a boy like you
Life is challenging for a young boy in this harsh world.
Oh you always seem to be putting yourself in trouble
The boy frequently finds himself in troublesome situations.
Not quite yet fully grown but old enough to know what he thinks he knows
He is not fully mature but believes he knows enough, living in his own world.
in his bubble.
He's in his own bubble, somewhat isolated from reality.
That boy’s got a (reputation)
The boy has a reputation, possibly negative.
Self destructive (ooh)
He tends to engage in self-destructive behavior.
So bored of this (generation)
He is bored with the current generation.
So what you gonna say about that?
Challenging the listener to respond to his attitude.
what
Repetition, emphasizing the question.
I go deep into the night
The boy goes deep into the night.
Don’t know the reason why
Expressing uncertainty about the purpose of his actions.
Can’t find my lust for life (work work work work work work)
Struggling to find enjoyment or meaning in life, possibly due to excessive work.
He goes deep into the night
Reiteration of the boy's nocturnal activities.
Don’t know the reason why
Similar to line 11, the boy is questioning his lack of enthusiasm for life.
Can’t find his lust for life (jerk jerk jerk jerk jerk jerk)
Continued struggle to find pleasure or purpose.
I’m bored (just like Iggy said)
Boredom emphasized, referencing Iggy Pop.
what? (we all got to be someone)
Questioning the need to conform and assume roles in society.
I’m loaded
The boy feels burdened or overwhelmed.
And I’m wasted (money money money money)
He is in a state of wastefulness, possibly with money.
I’m lazy (chill)
The boy is lazy or unproductive.
Guess what? (we all got to be someone)
Similar to line 17, challenging societal expectations.
This youth is full of misplaced aggression
Commentary on the misplaced aggression prevalent in youth.
And repeat transgressions almost always lead to nothing
Repeating mistakes usually lead to no positive outcome.
By this age boy you should know much better
By this age, the boy should have learned better behavior.
Then to act like a man always following pleasure oh boy
Advising the boy to act more responsibly than pursuing constant pleasure.
The boy’s bad news…
Summing up the boy's character as troublesome or undesirable.
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