The Boy Racer
Morrissey
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He's just too good-natured and He's got too much money and He's got too many girlfriends I'm jealous, that's all Have you seen him go, though, oh? Have you seen him go, though, oh? Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing He's got too many girlfriends He thinks he owns this city He overspeeds and he never gets pulled over Have you seen him go, though, oh? Have you seen him go, though, oh? Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing He thinks he got the whole world in his hands Stood at the urinal He thinks he got the whole world in his hands And I'm gonna ... kill him ! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh... Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing He's just too good-looking He's just too good-looking He's just too good-looking, and And, and ... Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer Boy racer, oh We're gonna kill this pretty thing
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Written by: MORRISSEY, WHYTE
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14 facts about this song
Song Background"The Boy Racer" is a song from the album "Southpaw Grammar" which is the fifth studio album by English alternative rock singer Morrissey, released on 28 August 1995.
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Track PositionIt stands as the second track on the album.
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Song DurationThe duration of "The Boy Racer" is 4 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Song StyleThe song carries an aggressive tone and laden with guitar-heavy arrangements.
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Song Writing"The Boy Racer" was written by both Morrissey and Alain Whyte. Alain Whyte is an English musician, songwriter, and singer, best known for being Morrissey’s main songwriting partner and guitarist between 1991 and 2007.
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Critical ReceptionTHe song was generally well received by critics, with many of them praising its energetic and catchy nature, as well as Morrissey's distinctive vocals.
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Reissue EditionThe song was also part of the album's reissue in 2009 along with other tracks from the Southpaw Grammar album.
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Song ThemeThe song seems to deal with themes of youthful rebellion, speed, and an uncertain future.
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Live PerformancesMorrissey has played "The Boy Racer" in his live performances multiple times. The song was first performed live by Morrissey on 19 February 1995 in Blackpool, England.
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Notable Lyrics"He's happy again" is a repeated lyric in the song, often noted for its catchy and melancholic nature.
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Distinctive Attribute"The Boy Racer" has a notable unique and heavy drum-led intro.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity among fans, "The Boy Racer" didn't chart as a single because it wasn't released as a single from the "Southpaw Grammar" album.
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Music VideoThere was no official music video made for the song.
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Fan's InterpretationFans often interpret the song as a representation of the rougher side of Morrissey’s youth.
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