The Boy With the Perpetual Nervousness – English Lyrics

• By: The Feelies
• Album: Crazy Rhythms

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the intricate world of The Feelies with 'The Boy With the Perpetual Nervousness,' a foundational track from their acclaimed 1980 debut *Crazy Rhythms*. This song is a masterclass in nuanced post-punk and jangle pop, featuring complex dual guitar work and innovative percussion. Learning English through its lyrics offers a unique insight into themes of youthful introspection and ambition, delivered with a distinctive, 'nervous' energy that shaped a generation of indie rock.

[English]

There's a kid I know but not too well

He doesn't have a lot to say

The boy lives right next door

And I see him everyday

He doesn't like the girls or boys

He doesn't like them at all

Oh, no

The other folks make demands but this one boy's on his own

It doesn't seem like he does anything

Never hear a sound from his room

Grows his hair as long as I've been thin

Stares at me and I stare at him