2002Released
3:42

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Boys in the Band. By Songfacts®.

This song has a lot of references to cocaine and groupies, but also deals with people who are posers/wannabes and how when they are confronted they put their tails between their legs and scurry off. The chorus is mocking fans how they act like fools when the band is around.

"Bilo" is Peter Doherty's nickname. "Biggles" is Carl Barat.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Boys in the Band.
A♯Key
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
135BPM

Album

The album Boys in the Band is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Boys in the Band.
Rough Trade
2000 Rough Trade Records Ltd
2002 Rough Trade Records Ltd

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