Although Jimmy's not happy with the way his life is going, there is a sense of stability in this song; he has a home, he can co-exist with his parents and he feels part of a group.
What I find interesting are the lines
"Why do I have to be different to them?
Just to earn the respect of a dance hall friend"
It's as if Mods are forcing him to be different to his parents against his will.
Although Jimmy's not happy with the way his life is going, there is a sense of stability in this song; he has a home, he can co-exist with his parents and he feels part of a group.
What I find interesting are the lines "Why do I have to be different to them? Just to earn the respect of a dance hall friend" It's as if Mods are forcing him to be different to his parents against his will.