Intro            verse 1 When I was just a little boy like you I wanted to do things the big boys do Wherever they went you knew they wouldn’t let me go And I got suspicious and I wanted to know I was bright in school but my future looked dim ’Cause the big boys wouldn’t let me party with them Yes yes - I didn’t cry - yes yes - and you know why Yes yes - I knew when and what Yes yes - no ifs ands or buts .... I was looking for joy - yes yes yes yes When I was little bitty boy Solo            verse 2 All of the big girls with their to When I ask ’em what’s happening nobody knew But when I found out where what when and why I didn’t let a single week pass by Till the school dance when I first met you And I learned to party like the big boys do Yes yes - I didn’t cry - yes yes - and you know why Yes yes - I knew when and what Yes yes - no ifs ands or buts .... I was looking for joy - yes yes yes yes When I was little bitty boy Solo            verse 3 If I would have known what makes a world go ’round I would have known what goes up must come down If you love me like I love you   Mademoiselle you chimboy woo The girls want to stay and the boys want to play So let’s a rock and roll till the break of day Yes yes - I didn’t cry - yes yes - and you know why Yes yes - I knew when and what Yes yes - no ifs ands or buts .... I was looking for joy - yes yes yes yes When I was little bitty boy Outro

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À propos de la chanson

Cette chanson évoque les souvenirs d'un jeune garçon qui aspire à vivre les mêmes expériences que les plus grands. Il ressent une certaine exclusion, ne pouvant pas rejoindre les autres dans leurs aventures, ce qui le pousse à se poser des questions sur ce qu'ils font. En grandissant, il découvre l'importance des relations, surtout lors de ses premières danses, où il apprend à s'amuser et à partager des moments avec les filles. La mélodie reflète un désir de joie et d’acceptation, tout en soulignant les hauts et les bas des relations interpersonnelles, un thème universel qui résonne à travers les générations. C’est un regard nostalgique sur l’enfance et la quête d'appartenance.