Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Official Video)

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↓ LYRICS ↓
[Intro]
To your soul
To your soul
Cry
Cry
Cry
[Verse 1]
You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face
[Verse 2]
Mother will never understand why you had to leave
But the answers you seek will never be found at home
The love that you need will never be found at home
[Chorus]
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
[Verse 3]
Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy
You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down
[Verse 4]
And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry
But you never cried to them, just to your soul
No, you never cried to them, just to your soul
[Chorus]
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
[Bridge]
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
[Verse 5]
You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face
[Chorus]
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
#BronskiBeat #SmalltownBoy #TheAgeOfConsent

[@maxkerkar7175]

2024 anyone ?

[@P.w.aProject]

Who’s here in 2024, still loving this?

[@ghostface4250]

The 80s seems like it was 20 years ago but its 40. Holy shit time flies

[@hellskitsch7685]

I did not drink. I did not do drugs. I just danced all night in clubs and I felt as high as anyone. Music is the answer to everything.

[@denisribeiro8334]

Yes i am here 2024

[@chaoswitch1974]

Only the 80's had the poppiest, most joyful music set against the darkest lyrics.

[@vadimmorozov]

I've always held this song close to my heart, myself being a gay man who had to run from home. My father hasn't spoken to me in about 5 years since I came out, and I don't expect to be in contact with him again anytime soon. I still remember leaving town on the train and never looking back..just like the song. It's always felt very personal to me and I will always cherish this song

[@quirri]

Everything that happens in this video is so WRONG. And it may happen again. It's just sad.

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I loved this song when I was young, but never really understood the lyrics. Older now, I listen and it breaks my heart, especially as I’ve just watched the video for the first time. I have tears of sadness and sympathy for all those poor boys who have suffered prejudice and violence and been forced to leave home for a dangerous and cruel world. All the love I have goes out to you all.

[@knz021]

When you think the 80's were 20 years ago but it's almost 40

[@sharinglungs3226]

Miss music videos like this where they tell a story and not cliche.

[@Chase_Jones]

80's fans, there’s an

[@rj1304]

Long live Jimmy Somerville, your timeless music, bridging the divide whether gay or straight. United as loving human beings. RIP to your mate's, Bronski and Steinbachek. ❤

[@edwardbyard6540]

"The love that you need will never be found at home."

[@hexzibahjones2918]

Wish I could go back to the 80's. My life would be so different........

[@Filodendro]

40 years... Yeah the world has changed and WE wish we could have those good times back! 2024 sucks.

[@letesteurbreton709]

How can I be nostalgic from a period I didn't lived....

[@gerald-gs2vh]

I first heard this on MTV while I was cleaning up in the kitchen after dinner. Stopped what I was doing, went into the living room, sat down on the couch and watched. My wife came in, sat down beside me, and we both just sat there in silence. Afterward I looked at her, and saw that she was crying, as was I. First time a video on MTV did that to me. Still a damn emotional experience even after all these years.

[@lauragouldbourne3832]

Tell me why... people feel the need to say, still here in 2024!!! this song is ageless, learn to live with it, knobrots!