Send in the Boys
Milburn
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He had her down in the cellar with a knife pointing at her throat He wouldn't let her go oh no, he wouldn't ler her go She kicked and screamed Someone heard through the walls from next door 'What's the crack? what's the score?' Next door neighbour gave a call No one answered, so the boys are coming The boys are coming for you They'll take you on a holiday Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away They'll drop you off and say goodbye You're looking pretty dangerous You're looking pretty dangerous tonight And nobody knows just quite what you will do next So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you Coppers came heavy handed Closed the street and demanded us to stay at home today Oh you must stay at home today Calm him down, reassure him Leave the girl this is stupid, hold your hands up We'll get you through this, yeah we'll get you through this So the boys are coming, the boys are coming for you They'll take you on a holiday Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away They'll drop you off and say goodbye You're looking pretty dangerous You're looking pretty dangerous tonight And nobody knows just quite what you will do next So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you
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Written by: JOSEPH CARNALL, JOSEPH THOMAS GREEN, LOUIS IAN CARNALL, THOMAS LEE ROWLEY
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Send In The Boys" is a popular song by Milburn, a four-member indie rock band from Sheffield, England.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success and ranked 22nd on the UK Singles Chart in 2006.
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Album Information"Send In The Boys" is featured on the band's debut studio album titled "Well Well Well" which was released in October 2006.
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Band ComparisonMilburn was often compared to Arctic Monkeys, a fellow indie rock band from Sheffield, particularly due to the success of "Send in The Boys".
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Iconic LyricsThe song is famously known for its punchy lyrics, "Where do they go? And what do they do? They're naught but trouble, those boys."
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Song GenreThe genre of the song is indie rock, merging influences from British pop and punk rock.
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Song Creation"Send in The Boys" was written by band members Joe Carnall, Louis Carnall, Joe Green, and Tom Rowley.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Send in The Boys" features a fast-paced, exciting boxing match, reflecting the energy and mood of the song.
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ReceptionThe track was received well by critics, with praise often directed to its infectious rhythm and memorable guitar riffs.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the success of "Send In The Boys", Milburn disbanded in 2008 due to frustration with their record label. They reunited in 2016 for a series of concerts.
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InfluencesMilburn's sound, particularly audible in "Send In The Boys", was heavily influenced by British bands like Oasis and The Libertines.
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Iconic PerformanceThis song was vibrantly performed at the band's sold-out gig at Sheffield City Hall in 2017.
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