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Who sang Only A Lad?
Release date: 1981
Duration: 03:57

Oingo Boingo released the song Only A Lad. Date of release: 1981.

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The meaning of the song 'Only A Lad ', based on the lyrics
What is Only A Lad about?
🎶 Only A Lad song analysis
The song is about a boy named Johnny who is always getting into trouble and breaking the rules. He steals and even hurts people, but the people around him try to excuse his behavior by saying he's underprivileged and misunderstood. In the end, the lyrics suggest that Johnny needs to take responsibility for his actions instead of blaming society for his problems.

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