Boarded Up
XTC · Other Songs - XTC
Boarded upYeah, we're boarded upNailed up shutYeah,
we're boarded upMusic venue has had it's dayDeath watch
Beetle band moved in to playGroups don't come down
from London way'Cos we're boarded upYeah,
we're nailed up shutTwo by fourded upYeah,
we're boarded upTouring companies stay awayRats and
mice take the center stageCarpenter's mate have a field
dayBoarded upYeah, we're nailed up shut
(Don't mind me at all)Two by fourded upYeah,
we're boarded upPubs and clubs had the chopMaking way
for a superstore plotSome town planner didn't know
when to stopBoarded upCome and see usBoarded upDon't
wait too long now 'cos we'reBoarding upYeah, boarded up
we're boarded upMusic venue has had it's dayDeath watch
Beetle band moved in to playGroups don't come down
from London way'Cos we're boarded upYeah,
we're nailed up shutTwo by fourded upYeah,
we're boarded upTouring companies stay awayRats and
mice take the center stageCarpenter's mate have a field
dayBoarded upYeah, we're nailed up shut
(Don't mind me at all)Two by fourded upYeah,
we're boarded upPubs and clubs had the chopMaking way
for a superstore plotSome town planner didn't know
when to stopBoarded upCome and see usBoarded upDon't
wait too long now 'cos we'reBoarding upYeah, boarded up
Boarded Up - XTC
Released in 1982 on the album *Black Classic*, "Boarded Up" stands as a defining track in the post-punk and new wave landscape. Written by Andy Partridge, the song blends driving rhythms with Partridge's distinctive vocal delivery to explore themes of urban isolation and the psychological weight of confinement. The track exemplifies XTC's evolution from their earlier punk-influenced sound toward a more polished, art-rock sensibility, characterized by intricate guitar work and introspective lyricism. As a staple of their discography, "Boarded Up" remains a significant recording that captures the mood and musical innovation of early 1980s Britain, influencing countless artists who followed in the genre's wake.