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English Boys

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When I was 17 I saw a magazine
It had those English boys who had long hair
When I was on my own they moved into my town and I just called 'em up and they'd be there
In 1969 I had a lousy time
I listened to the songs read letters sent from Nam
Now peace and love were gone the tired soldiers home
Ideal society gunned down the seventies
Does it feel the same to you?
Why do you act the way you do?
Pack it up or pack it in
There's no excuse
Could the hands of time reverse?
Would we wake or take the ride and again speak with one voice?
We knew each other well although we never met
Messages passed to tell equal respect
Coincidence recurred
I had to laugh a lot
One week hung up superb said maybe not

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by mrkenny

15y ago

Debbie's reflections & commentary of passage of time of her life 1960's thru 1970's and questioning "would I/we do it different?"

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by Lemonhead

24y ago

this was my mums favorite blondie song - played over and over again when i was a kid - very pretty tune but horrible instrumental bits - I guess its about the 60's ...

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by Silassie

19y ago

I'm pretty sure the first two lines are about The Beatles

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by LVSON

18y ago

The song definately refers to the Beatles. Listen to the Beatles "Day in the Life" and then listen to "English Boys" again. Blondie is doing a reprise/tribute.

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by PeluCrespins

3y ago

Simple but great tune... I love the entonation she puts like Bowie or maybe Lennon. Just a soft and quiet reflexion about the impact and the musical psychedelic revolution from 60s music. Peace and love were gone.., but did it ever exist in reality?

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