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Stagger Lee throwed seven
Billy said that he throwed eight
So Billy said, hey Stagger! I'm gonna make my big attack
I'm gonna have to leave my knife in your back
Why do you try to cheat?
And trample people under your feet
Don't you know it is wrong?
To cheat the trying man
So you better stop, it is the wrong 'em boyo
You lie, steal, cheat and deceit
In such a small, small game
Don't you know it is wrong
Billy Boy has been shot
And Stagger Lee's come out on top
Don't you know it is wrong
To cheat the trying man
To cheat Stagger man
You'd better stop
So you must start all over again-all over again
You got to play it, Billy, play, you got to play it, Billy, play
And you will find it is the right 'em boyo
But if you must lie and deceit
And trample people under your feet
Don't you know it is wrong
It is the wrong 'em boyo
Stagger Lee throwed seven
Billy said that he throwed eight
So Billy said, hey Stagger! I'm gonna make my big attack
I'm gonna have to leave my knife in your back
Why do you try to cheat?
And trample people under your feet
Don't you know it is wrong?
To cheat the trying man
So you better stop, it is the wrong 'em boyo
You lie, steal, cheat and deceit
In such a small, small game
Don't you know it is wrong
And Stagger Lee's come out on top
Don't you know it is wrong
To cheat the trying man
To cheat Stagger man
You'd better stop
So you must start all over again-all over again
You got to play it, Billy, play, you got to play it, Billy, play
And you will find it is the right 'em boyo
But if you must lie and deceit
And trample people under your feet
Don't you know it is wrong
It is the wrong 'em boyo
Facts about Wrong 'em Boyo
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Wrong 'em Boyo is written by Clive Alphanso.
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It is first released on December 14, 1979 as part of Clash's album "London Calling" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Clash's 'Wrong 'Em Boyo' narrates the battle between Stagger Lee and Billy due to a gambling quarrel, where the former finally uses violence to claim his victory. The lyric notes the outcomes of cheating and lying, underlining that such behaviors will ultimately lead to downfall and that it is wrong to hurt others for one's own profit. Wrong 'em boyo lyrics primarily focus on...
...anxiety, contemplation, rage, social critique, and fury. The track, meanwhile, indirectly communicates that cheating and deceit are still ways of living, and that every action has its consequences and moral lessons to learn. The lyrics depict betting, cheating, and homicide as the primary themes which might not be appropriate for very young kids. Children being present during these discussions is not a must...
...but there are no swear words or sexual content; the topics imply the need for supervision.
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Wrong 'em Boyo falls under the genre Alternative.
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Wrong 'em Boyo song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
Who wrote Wrong 'em Boyo lyrics?
Wrong 'em Boyo is written by Clive Alphanso.
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When was Wrong 'em Boyo released?
It is first released on December 14, 1979 as part of Clash's album "London Calling" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Wrong 'em Boyo lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Clash's 'Wrong 'Em Boyo' narrates the battle between Stagger Lee and Billy due to a gambling quarrel, where the former finally uses violence to claim his victory. The lyric notes the outcomes of cheating and lying, underlining that such behaviors will ultimately lead to downfall and that it is wrong to hurt others for one's own profit. Wrong 'em boyo lyrics primarily focus on...
...anxiety, contemplation, rage, social critique, and fury. The track, meanwhile, indirectly communicates that cheating and deceit are still ways of living, and that every action has its consequences and moral lessons to learn. The lyrics depict betting, cheating, and homicide as the primary themes which might not be appropriate for very young kids. Children being present during these discussions is not a must...
...but there are no swear words or sexual content; the topics imply the need for supervision.
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Which genre is Wrong 'em Boyo?
Wrong 'em Boyo falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Wrong 'em Boyo?
Wrong 'em Boyo song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Clive AlphansoRecord Label(s): 1979 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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