20th Century Boy
T-Rex · Very Best [2000]
Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood.
I move like a cat, talk like a rat, sting like a bee,
Babe I wanna be your man.
Well it's plain to see, you were meant for me,
Yeah I'm your toy, the twentieth century boy.
20th century toy I wanna be your boy.
20th century toy I wanna be your boy.
Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good,
Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood.
Fly like a plane, drive like a car, Ball like a hound
Babe I wanna be your man.
Well its it's plain to see, you were meant for me,
Yeah I'm your toy, the twentieth century boy
20th century toy I wanna be your boy.
20th century toy I wanna be your boy.
Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good,
Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood.
Move like a cat, talk like a rat, sting like a bee.
Hey babe i'm wanna be your man
It's plain to see you, were meant for me,
Yeah I'm your toy Your twentieth century boy.
20th century toy I wanna be your boy [repeat until end]
20th Century Boy
Released on the 2000 compilation Very Best, '20th Century Boy' stands as a definitive track in the discography of Mott the Hopete, the American band most commonly associated with the name T-Rex. While often linked to the British new wave movement, this recording captures the raw, garage-rock energy characteristic of the early 1970s. The song features a driving rhythm section and a vocal delivery that blends the band's signature swagger with a distinct mid-century American sensibility. As part of their broader catalog, the track exemplifies the transitional sound of the era, bridging the gap between traditional rock and the emerging synth-pop influences that would define the decade. It remains a staple for fans of classic rock and new wave, celebrated for its gritty production and infectious groove.