Lyric discussion by jsbx 

Cover art for Where Have All The Rudeboys Gone lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

This song is a metaphor for the loss of good popular music, but it's particularly about The Specials, the groundbreaking multi-racial ska group from the late 70's/early 80's. Many references to their songs, such as, "Gangsters", "Stereotype", and "Ghost Town".