When My Boy Walks Down The Street
The Magnetic Fields · 69 Love Songs Pt. 2 [1999]
Grand pianos crash together when my boy walks down the street
There are whole new kinds of weather when he walks with his new beat
Everyone sings "Hallelujah" when my boy walks down the street
Life just kind of dances through ya from your smile down to your feet
Amazing, he's a whole new form of life
Blue eyes blazing and he's going to be my wife
The world does the "Hula-hula" when my boy walks down the street
Everyone thinks that he's petula so big and yet so petite
Butterflies turn into people when my boy walks down the street
Maybe he should be illegal, he just makes life too complete
Amazing, he's a whole new form of life
Blue eyes blazing and he's going to be my wife
Oh, shadows of echoes of memories
Oh, things that he brings that he found in the sea
Oh, shadows of echoes of memories of songs
Oh, how could he know that it won't be long?
Grand pianos crash together when my boy walks down the street
There are whole new kinds of weather when he walks with his new beat
Everyone sings "Hallelujah" when my boy walks down the street
Life just kind of dances through ya from your smile down to your feet
There are whole new kinds of weather when he walks with his new beat
Everyone sings "Hallelujah" when my boy walks down the street
Life just kind of dances through ya from your smile down to your feet
Amazing, he's a whole new form of life
Blue eyes blazing and he's going to be my wife
The world does the "Hula-hula" when my boy walks down the street
Everyone thinks that he's petula so big and yet so petite
Butterflies turn into people when my boy walks down the street
Maybe he should be illegal, he just makes life too complete
Amazing, he's a whole new form of life
Blue eyes blazing and he's going to be my wife
Oh, shadows of echoes of memories
Oh, things that he brings that he found in the sea
Oh, shadows of echoes of memories of songs
Oh, how could he know that it won't be long?
Grand pianos crash together when my boy walks down the street
There are whole new kinds of weather when he walks with his new beat
Everyone sings "Hallelujah" when my boy walks down the street
Life just kind of dances through ya from your smile down to your feet
When My Boy Walks Down The Street
The Magnetic Fields deliver a hauntingly intimate recording on their 1999 album, 69 Love Songs Pt. 2. This track exemplifies the group's signature blend of indie rock and art pop, characterized by atmospheric textures and introspective lyrics that explore themes of longing and urban solitude. The song features the band's signature vocal harmonies and a production style that prioritizes emotional resonance over conventional song structures. It stands as a quintessential piece of their discography, reflecting the band's commitment to creating immersive sonic landscapes that challenge traditional pop formats while maintaining a deeply personal connection with the listener.