White Collar Boy
Belle & Sebastian
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You're a white collar boy and you gave into the law Give in to the pressure the cops gonna getcha You were a thieving dog at work until they caught your little paw Your wage won't stretch, to picking up checks A custodial sentence you narrowly avoided Community service you had to go along with You're banging the rocks at the old city docks Poor boy poor boy poor boy poor boy You were chained to a girl that would kill you with a look It's a nice way to die she's so easy on the eye She said let's get away, but you played it by the book You're a warden's pet, she's a screaming suffragette We ain't in prison, we'll just finish up and go home? She said, ?Not for me, I've got plans for later on? So she belted the sarge and she jumped on a barge You fell, you fell you fell you fell White collar, got dirt in your pants You got egg in your hair You got spit in your chin White collar, scared to be bored Blue Collar, she's opening doors White collar boy, on the run from the law She said ?You ain't ugly, you can kiss me if you like? Go ahead and kiss her, you don't know what you're missing You said ?Baby, you're special, But there's something not quite right.? She's a Venus in flares and you wanna split hairs! I am innocent, you are a rocket. Things were ok till you took out the copper? Leave me alone, and get used to the chains You're a pain, a pain, a pain, a pain White collar, got dirt in your pants You got egg in your hair You got spit in your chin White collar, scared to be bored Blue Collar, she's opening doors White collar boy, on the run from the law
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Written by: BOB KILDEA, CHRISTOPHER GEDDES, MICHAEL COOKE, RICHARD COLBURN, SARAH MARTIN, STEPHEN JACKSON, STUART MURDOCH
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12 facts about this song
Album Context"White Collar Boy" is a track from Belle & Sebastian's sixth studio album, "The Life Pursuit", released in 2006.
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GenreThe song, along with the entire album, is identified as indie pop, embodying flare from the 60s and 70s pop music.
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Stylistic ShiftThe album, including "White Collar Boy", represented a stylistic shift for Belle & Sebastian. It blends indie-pop with glam rock, soul and funk, which was not prevalent in the band's earlier works.
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Track Number"White Collar Boy" is the 9th track on "The Life Pursuit" album.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics tell a story of a young man who is employed in a mundane 9-to-5 job, who then ends up in trouble with the law. It's known for its satirical and humorous narrative.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Band LineupThe band's lineup at the time of "White Collar Boy" included Stuart Murdoch, Stevie Jackson, Chris Geddes, Richard Colburn, Sarah Martin, and Mick Cooke.
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Song ReceptionDespite not being a single, "White Collar Boy" is noted as a fan favorite and has been positively reviewed by critics, mainly for its witty lyrics and catchy melody.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "White Collar Boy" often features audience participation, enhancing its popularity.
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Album Reception"The Life Pursuit”, including the track "White Collar Boy", was considered one of 2006's best albums and was nominated for the Meteor Music Award for Best International Album.
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Recording Studio"White Collar Boy" was recorded at The Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California.
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ProducerThe song was produced by well-known record producer Tony Hoffer, who had worked with other notable artists such as Beck and The Kooks.
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