This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Come Saturday night
You know where we can be found
Bellied up to the bar and shootin' the breeze
There'll be drinkin' all night long
And a whole lotta carryin' on
Yeah, we're good 'ol boys and we are thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Won't you have a drink on me
I propose a toast to good company
Raise your glass up high and sing
We're one bad mother rockin' gang
So one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
By the neon light
Dancin' with a brown-eyed girl
I's makin' time like you wouldn't believe
She said I've had my eye on you
But I couldn't figure out how to
Get you away from the boys
Lord, you're thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Won't you have a drink on me
I propose a toast to good company
Raise your glass up high and sing
We're one bad mother rockin' gang
So one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Told my baby now don't you pout
Thick as thieves
I'm sorry honey but it's a boys' night out
Thick as thieves
Baby baby you just gotta believe
Thick as thieves
Me and the boys we're thick as thieves
And when I'm old and grey
Lookin' back on my glory days
And a lifetime rich with memories
'Cause in the end
Don't it all come down to friends?
So one more time boys
Here's to you boys
Thick as thieves!
Thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Won't you have a drink on me
I propose a toast to good company
Raise your glass up high and sing
We're one bad mother rockin' gang
So one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
I said one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
Just get me one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
You know where we can be found
Bellied up to the bar and shootin' the breeze
There'll be drinkin' all night long
And a whole lotta carryin' on
Yeah, we're good 'ol boys and we are thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Won't you have a drink on me
I propose a toast to good company
Raise your glass up high and sing
We're one bad mother rockin' gang
So one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
By the neon light
Dancin' with a brown-eyed girl
I's makin' time like you wouldn't believe
She said I've had my eye on you
But I couldn't figure out how to
Get you away from the boys
Lord, you're thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Won't you have a drink on me
I propose a toast to good company
Raise your glass up high and sing
We're one bad mother rockin' gang
So one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Told my baby now don't you pout
Thick as thieves
I'm sorry honey but it's a boys' night out
Thick as thieves
Baby baby you just gotta believe
Thick as thieves
Me and the boys we're thick as thieves
And when I'm old and grey
Lookin' back on my glory days
And a lifetime rich with memories
'Cause in the end
Don't it all come down to friends?
So one more time boys
Here's to you boys
Thick as thieves!
Thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Won't you have a drink on me
I propose a toast to good company
Raise your glass up high and sing
We're one bad mother rockin' gang
So one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
I said one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
Just get me one more round for me and the boys we're thick as thieves
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Thick as Thieves Lyrics as written by Paul John Weller
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