Boys and Girls
The Human League
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Boys and girls come out to play, playing till they're old and grey Time to leave the old school suit, grown ups can be real cute Do you think they're wiser than in the past How long do you think it's gonna last I don't have to prove to you adults can be kidding too Boys and girls I love you dearly But I hate to have you near me Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls stay home today Think they're more mature that way Secret friends can soon be found Indiscretions underground Maybe growing up can seem more graceful If they make their style become more tasteful With your looks you could go far But better watch the calendar (The Sound Of A Church Wedding) Boys and girls I love you dearly But I hate to have you near me Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls I love you dearly But I hate to have you near me Boys and girls I love you dearly But I hate to have you near me Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls, ahh Boys and girls, ahh
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Written by: Phil Oakey, Philip Wright
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15 facts about this song
Band InformationThe English synth-pop band 'The Human League' released the single "Boys and Girls" in 1981.
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Song Release"Boys and Girls" was released right before the band's breakthrough album "Dare" came out.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became successful in the charts, peaking at number 3 on the UK Indie Chart and reaching number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Record LabelThe single was released under the record label 'Virgin Records'.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Richard Mainwaring who also worked with several other artists from the 80s such as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD).
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Lyrics and StyleThe lyrics of "Boys and Girls" are about teenage nightlife, a common theme in synth-pop songs of the era.
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Single Release"Boys and Girls" was the only single from Human League to be released between their second album 'Travelogue' (1980) and 'Dare' (1981).
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Cover ArtThe cover artwork for the single was designed by Ken Ansell.
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Song StructureThe song features long instrumental sequences with sparse vocals.
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Musical InfluenceThe sound of "Boys and Girls" that was coined by the band inspired the later works of several synth-pop bands.
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Song’s EvolutionThe band made several changes to the song's structure and melody during live performances.
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Re-issue Detail"Boys and Girls" was re-issued on CD for the first time in 2003 as part of the band's comprehensive anthology.
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Lineup ChangesThis was one of the first songs Human League released after lineup changes that saw original band members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh leave, and the addition of Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley.
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B-Side DetailThe B-side of the single, "Tom Baker", was an instrumental track and was named after the actor who played the fourth incarnation of Doctor Who.
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InstrumentationUnlike many of their contemporaries, The Human League often used synthesizers for their music, an approach that sets “Boys and Girls” apart for utilizing a then unique approach to pop music.
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