War Boys

Toyah · Anthem [2005]

We're the lords of the jungle –

We're the war boys,

We're the ones who make all the noise.



Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai



Up with the dawn,

It's just another day;

On with the warpaint,

It's just another day.



Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai



We're the lords of the dawn



I'm a child of the birth sublime,

Nubile warriors drifting with time.



Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai



We live every day

As though it's our last,

One step wrong

We're a thing of the past.

Obscure objects

With strange desires –

Step in our way,

We'll burn you with fire!



Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai



The sun goes down,

It's been another day –

The lights go out

And we fade away.



Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai



We run from the dawn

Into the night;

All you can see

Is the whites of our eyes.

See me –



And you can come too

And you can come too

And you can come too

And you can come too



Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

Lay-oh Lay-oh Lay-oh

Layay man tey sa-ra-rai

About War Boys

Toyah Willcox's "War Boys" stands as a defining track on her 2005 album *Anthem*, showcasing her evolution from new wave icon to a more mature, eclectic artist. The song blends her signature theatrical vocal delivery with a darker, more aggressive production style that contrasts sharply with her earlier pop sensibilities. Released during a period where she actively redefined her public image, the recording reflects her engagement with themes of conflict and identity, delivered through a sound that fuses electronic textures with rock grit. As part of the *Anthem* catalogue, the track exemplifies her ability to maintain artistic integrity while exploring complex emotional landscapes, solidifying her status as a unique voice in post-punk and alternative music history.