Song written by Ricky and Marty Wilde.
After its original release, the track was also included in the soundtrack of the movie She Come from the Woods (2023).
Formats
Not included on the debut album Kim Wilde, this track was originally released as the B-side of the single Water on Glass in 1981. This was released as 7″ single only.
In 1982, ‘Boys’ was the B-side of the Japanese release of Bitter is Better. In 1984, it was also the B-side of the French release of Bitter Is Better.
The track was included on the 1984 album The Very Best of Kim Wilde and other Kim Wilde compilation albums by EMI Records. It appeared on cd for the first time when ‘The Very Best of Kim Wilde’ was released on CD in 1987.
Live performances
‘Boys’ was performed live during Kim’s Debut Tour in 1982 and during the Catch Tour in 1983.
Lyrics
Fresh out of school, the young girl lose the sound
She’s gonna go where the young bands hang around
And it’s good to arrive with the vibes inside
She’s screaming, dreaming
And there’s no disguise when you look in her eyes she’s scheming
And thinking about the boys
She’s thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys
There in the dark he starts to touch her hair
Others go round but right now you don’t care
Well you just don’t fight when they’re holding you tight
That feeling, feeling
Well it looks to good and he’s making it so appealing
I’m thinking about the boys
She’s thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys
Still feeling ground as she goes to make the kill
Watching her move the world is standing still
Cos its still too right with a voice inside
It’s screaming, dreaming
And there’s no disguise when you look in their eyes she’s scheming
And thinking about the boys
She’s thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys