Boy
Book of Love
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I want to be where the boys are But I'm not allowed I wait outside of the boy's bar I wait for them to all come out I'm not a Boy It's not my fault That I'm not a boy It's not my fault I don't have those toys I'm not a Boy And now it's alright Without those boys I stay at home at night And I play with my toys I'm not a Boy
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Written by: CHARLES SPAULDING GLADFELTER
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Boy" by Book of Love is a synth-pop song, a genre of music that fuses pop and electronic music with synthetic instruments like drum machines and keyboards.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1985. This places "Boy" in a period when synth-pop was at its peak in popularity.
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Album InspirationThe group's debut album, "Book of Love", features the song "Boy". The album is inspired by various genres including New Wave, Electro-pop and Industrial music.
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Band FormationBook of Love were originally a quartet, formed in Philadelphia in 1983, a couple of years before releasing "Boy". The original lineup included Susan Ottaviano, Ted Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli Johnson.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United States, "Boy" charted on the Billboard Dance Club Songs in both 1985 and 1986. In the latter year, it peaked at number seven.
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Music VideoThe song's music video introduced the band to the MTV viewer base, increasing their visibility and fan base.
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Remixes"Boy" is perhaps more famous for its various remixes than the original version. The "Extended Mix" and "Dub Mix" were popular in dance clubs.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Boy" address gender roles and stereotypes, offering discourse on the societal expectation of 'boyhood'.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Boy" has often been a highlight during Book of Love's live performances.
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LegacyWhile Book of Love did not achieve widespread mainstream success, they are considered icons in the synth-pop and new wave genres. The song "Boy" is often played in clubs and on retro 80's music stations.
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