The London Boys Lyrics

Lyric discussion by CuteSparkina 

Cover art for The London Boys lyrics by David Bowie

Well, methinks that Mr. Bowie, The Gentleman, the Thin White Emperor (he's higher than a duke, higher even than a king. Bowie is the EMPEROR of all rock stars) is singing about teenage runaways, regardless of whether they're prostitutes or not, and teens who go to any length to gain standing in the social hierarchy, even if it means running the risk of destroying themselves

@CuteSparkina well said!!!