Tin Pan Boy

*Landed on the wrong page with a similar name? See: Tin Pan Boy (disambiguation)*.

## Tin Pan Boy

* Single
* EP
* 13 Reasons Why

### Writers

Dominic Harrison
Mati Schwartz

### Producers

Mati Schwartz

"**Tin Pan Boy**", released 10 November 2017, is the third song on YUNGBLUD's debut EP *YUNGBLUD*, as well as the EP's third single. It's also the first single to be included on the *13 Reasons Why Soundtrack*, the second being *"Falling Skies"* and the third being *"Die A Little"*.

## Background

*"**Tin Pan Boy**"* was released 10 November 2017. On 8 November, he teased the single on his Instagram. Clash Magazine stated: *"'Tin Pan Boy' pits the area's history against its re-development, and asks who is really benefiting."*, speaking on the music video he stated: *"This was my opportunity to create a visualisation of the shit I saw in my head when I wrote the song. I wanted to show the high energy, angry, yet slightly schizophrenic side to my personality. It's the first time I've directed anything and I had such an insane time. It was amazing to watch a mental idea I had come to life."*. Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, he explained: *"I spent most of my childhood on Denmark Street, Soho, London, it’s where I first picked up a guitar. At the moment there is a massive redevelopment going on which will eventually force a lot of independent businesses out of the area - I have a real connection to all the music and art stores and to see people trying to tear out its soul makes me super upset and really pissed off. Fuck that! 'Tin Pan Alley' is where the foundations of British rock and roll and the pop music that we know today were built. Everyone from Jagger to Lennon to the Sex Pistols used to hang out there. To sit back and watch the transformation happen without saying something is not an idea that I’m into."* The music video was released 13 December 2017, which features YUNGBLUD playing multiple types of people and the band playing on a roof.

## Lyrics

[Spoken Intro]

This huge construction project could also change the character of areas on this road forever. That's the worry at least, to people once known as 'Tin Pan Alley'

[Verse 1]

You found a carousel to ride around

But then you get bored, so you tear it down

Like a kid in a playground, putting sand in their mouth

Spit it out, when you're feeling fickle

And I want to say it shouldn't work that way

People's lives ain't a game, just 'cause you can pay

Smoking your big fat cigar

Tweed hat, cravat and four birds on your arm

[Chorus]

I'm just a tin pan boy, do you want to take that toy?

Hey, you, Mr. Developer

Hey, you, Mr. Developer

You're just a tin town toy, a big fat boy

Hey, you, Mr. Inheritor

Crook, hook, Mr. Proprietor (Boy)

[Verse 2]

You kick the small kid off the monkey bars

Take your mess out of his specs and the size of his arm

Force him to dress in black, then make him hold your holster

Whilst you shoot him in the back (Bang)

You will say I'm only writing songs

Son, get off of your ass and get a proper job

And snicker at my beat-up boots

But I tell you, Sir, I'm coming after you in fiction

[Chorus]

I'm just a tin pan boy, please, don't take my toys

Hey, you, Mr. Developer

Hey, you, Mr. Developer

You're just a tin town toy, a big fat boy

Hey, you, Mr. Inheritor

Hey, you, Mr. Proprietor (Boy)

[Scream + Instrumental]

[Chorus]

I'm just a tin pan boy, 'cause they take my toys

Hey, hey

You're just a tin town toy, a big fat boy

Hey, hey (Boy)

## Trivia

* The song was added to the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack, along with *"Falling Skies"*. It was also added to the Cobra Kai Season 2 soundtrack.

## Buy/Stream

* YouTube (Audio)
* YouTube (Music Video)
* SoundCloud
* Apple Music
* Deezer
* Tidal
* Google Play
* Spotify

## Notes

1. ↑ The original word is blocked by FANDOM spam filters due to containing, but not being, a slur towards the black community, please look up the original word

## References

1. ↑ YUNGBLUD on Instagram: "up to no good this friday ..." (8 November 2017)
2. ↑ Clash Magazine — "Premiere: Yungblud - 'Tin Pan Boy'" (13 December 2017)
3. ↑ Pure Grain Audio — "YUNGBLUD Introduces You to "Tin Pan Boy" with New Stream" (14 November 2017)
4. ↑ YouTube — "YUNGBLUD - Tin Pan Boy (Official Video)" (13 December 2017)