He certainly did earn that reputation.
Dear hero imprisoned
With all the new crimes that you are perfecting
Oh, I can't help quoting you
Because everything that you said rings true
And now in my cell (well, I followed you)
And here's a list of who I slew
Reggie Kray, do you know my name?
Oh, don't say you don't
Please say you do, (oh, oh)
I am
The last of the famous
International playboys
The last of the famous
International playboys
And in my cell (well, I loved you)
And every man with a job to do
Ronnie Kray - do you know my face?
Oh, don't say you don't
Please say you do, (oh, oh)
I am
The last of the famous
International playboys
The last of the famous
International playboys
In our lifetime those who kill
The news world hands them stardom
And these are the ways
On which I was raised
These are the ways
On which I was, which I was raised
I never wanted to kill
I am not naturally evil
Such things I do
Just to make myself
More attractive to you
Have I failed?
Oh
Oooh, oooh, yeaah, nooo, nooo (pa ramp-amp-amp)
Nooo, nooo, yeaah, yeaah, nooo (pa ramp-amp-amp)
Nooo, nooo, yeaah, nooo, yeaah (pa ramp-amp-amp)
Nooo, nooo, yeaah, nooo, yeaah
Oooh
The last of the famous
International playboys
The last of the famous
International playboys
With all the new crimes that you are perfecting
Oh, I can't help quoting you
Because everything that you said rings true
And now in my cell (well, I followed you)
And here's a list of who I slew
Reggie Kray, do you know my name?
Oh, don't say you don't
Please say you do, (oh, oh)
I am
The last of the famous
International playboys
The last of the famous
International playboys
And in my cell (well, I loved you)
And every man with a job to do
Ronnie Kray - do you know my face?
Oh, don't say you don't
Please say you do, (oh, oh)
I am
The last of the famous
International playboys
The last of the famous
International playboys
In our lifetime those who kill
The news world hands them stardom
And these are the ways
On which I was raised
These are the ways
On which I was, which I was raised
I never wanted to kill
I am not naturally evil
Such things I do
Just to make myself
More attractive to you
Have I failed?
Oh
Oooh, oooh, yeaah, nooo, nooo (pa ramp-amp-amp)
Nooo, nooo, yeaah, yeaah, nooo (pa ramp-amp-amp)
Nooo, nooo, yeaah, nooo, yeaah (pa ramp-amp-amp)
Nooo, nooo, yeaah, nooo, yeaah
Oooh
The last of the famous
International playboys
The last of the famous
International playboys
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Last of Famous International Playboys Lyrics as written by Steven Morrissey Stephen Brian Street
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
I wonder if the title of this is partially a reference to J. M Synge' 'The Playboy of the Western World', a controversial Irish play from the early 1900s.
The play focusses on a small community in Ireland, into which arrives a mysterious man on the run, Christy. At first it appears he has killed his father, which lends him a seeming aura of mystery and dangerous attraction; instead of being repelled, the villagers are fascinated and one of the women falls in love with him. The play ends with the father (who was in reality injured rather than killed) also arriving, and the villagers turning upon Christy for having lied to them; Christy then escapes with his father, leaving his lover to lament in the play's final line "Oh my grief, I've lost him surely. I've lost the only Playboy of the Western World."
It's an interesting play, and ties in themes of love, murder, betrayal, gang mentality and the glamourisation of crime, as well as having the similarities in the title.