Boys Keep Swinging Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Reint 

Cover art for Boys Keep Swinging lyrics by David Bowie

I think the song is indeed tongue-in-cheek, in the following way: 'Boys' are praised over the top in this song, at the point it gets ridiculous. I guess Bowie doesn't really like the idea of a superior man.

I like the line: When you're a boy You can wear a uniform

I'm not that happy that I have to be in the army.

What country do you live in? In some countries there are ways to get around conscription, such as religious or basic moral opposition.