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Oingo Boingo Only A Lad Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.48/10 [23 votes]Album: Only a Lad / Original Release Date: 1981-06-19Genre: AlternativeSong Duration: 3 min 57 sec
OINGO BOINGO
- Only A Lad Lyrics / with translationsJohnny was bad, even as a child everybody could tell
Everyone said if you don't get straight
You'll surely go to hell
But Johnny didn't care
He was an outlaw by the time that he was
Ten years old
He didn't wanna do what he was told
Just a prankster, juvenile gangster
His teachers didn't understand
They kicked him out of school
At a tender early age
Just because he didn't want to learn things
(Had other interests)
He liked to burn things
The lady down the block
She had a radio that Johnny wanted oh so bad
So he took it the first chance he had
Then he shot her in the leg
And this is what she said
Only a lad
You really can't blame him
Only a lad
Society made him
Only a lad
He's our responsibility
Only a lad
He really couldn't help it
Only a lad
He didn't want to do it
Only a lad
He's underprivileged and abused
Perhaps a little bit confused
His parents gave up they couldn't influence his attitude
Nobody could help
The little man had no gratitude
And when he stole the care
Nobody dreamed that he would
Try to take it so far
He didn't mean to hit the poor man
Who had to go and die
It made the judge cry
Only a lad
He really couldn't help it
Only a lad
He didn't want to do it
Only a lad
He's underprivileged and abused
Perhaps a little bit confused
It's not his fault that he can't believe
It's not his fault that he can't behave
Society made him go astray
Perhaps if we're nice he'll go away
Perhaps he'll go away
He'll go away
(Repeat chorus)
Hey there Johnny you really don't fool me
You get away with murder
And you think it's funny
You don't give a damn if we live or if we die
Hey there Johnny boy
I hope you fry!
Everyone said if you don't get straight
You'll surely go to hell
But Johnny didn't care
He was an outlaw by the time that he was
Ten years old
He didn't wanna do what he was told
Just a prankster, juvenile gangster
His teachers didn't understand
They kicked him out of school
At a tender early age
Just because he didn't want to learn things
(Had other interests)
He liked to burn things
The lady down the block
She had a radio that Johnny wanted oh so bad
So he took it the first chance he had
Then he shot her in the leg
And this is what she said
Only a lad
You really can't blame him
Only a lad
Society made him
Only a lad
He's our responsibility
Only a lad
He really couldn't help it
Only a lad
He didn't want to do it
Only a lad
He's underprivileged and abused
Perhaps a little bit confused
Nobody could help
The little man had no gratitude
And when he stole the care
Nobody dreamed that he would
Try to take it so far
He didn't mean to hit the poor man
Who had to go and die
It made the judge cry
Only a lad
He really couldn't help it
Only a lad
He didn't want to do it
Only a lad
He's underprivileged and abused
Perhaps a little bit confused
It's not his fault that he can't believe
It's not his fault that he can't behave
Society made him go astray
Perhaps if we're nice he'll go away
Perhaps he'll go away
He'll go away
(Repeat chorus)
Hey there Johnny you really don't fool me
You get away with murder
And you think it's funny
You don't give a damn if we live or if we die
Hey there Johnny boy
I hope you fry!
Facts about Only A Lad
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Only A Lad is written by Danny Elfman.
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It is first released on June 19, 1981 as part of Oingo Boingo's album "Only a Lad" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Only A Lad' by Oingo Boingo tells the story of a troubled individual named Johnny who engages in delinquent behavior due to societal influences and a lack of guidance. The study examines three topics which include the concept of responsibility and the concept of privilege and the ways in which environmental factors determine human behavior. The song Only a lad uses its lyrics to deliver social commentary while expressing feelings of anger and despair and self-reflection. The song emphasizes two main themes which show how society turns its back on people and how young people respond to their parents' disciplinary methods. The lyrics contain themes of juvenile delinquency which include violence and various societal issues that may not be suitable for children under 13. The references to criminal behavior and the consequences of actions suggest a need for parental guidance.
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Only A Lad falls under the genre Alternative.
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Only A Lad song length is 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
Who wrote Only A Lad lyrics?
Only A Lad is written by Danny Elfman.
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When was Only A Lad released?
It is first released on June 19, 1981 as part of Oingo Boingo's album "Only a Lad" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Only A Lad lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Only A Lad' by Oingo Boingo tells the story of a troubled individual named Johnny who engages in delinquent behavior due to societal influences and a lack of guidance. The study examines three topics which include the concept of responsibility and the concept of privilege and the ways in which environmental factors determine human behavior. The song Only a lad uses its lyrics to deliver social commentary while expressing feelings of anger and despair and self-reflection. The song emphasizes two main themes which show how society turns its back on people and how young people respond to their parents' disciplinary methods. The lyrics contain themes of juvenile delinquency which include violence and various societal issues that may not be suitable for children under 13. The references to criminal behavior and the consequences of actions suggest a need for parental guidance.
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Which genre is Only A Lad?
Only A Lad falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Only A Lad?
Only A Lad song length is 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Danny Elfman
Record Label(s): 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc
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