What Became of the Likely Lads
What Became of the Likely Lads

The Libertines - What Became of the Likely Lads Lyrics

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What Became of the Likely Lads Lyrics

Please don't get me wrong
See I forgive you with a song
We'll call the Likely Lads
But if it's left to you
I know exactly what you'd do
With all the dreams we had

'Cause blood runs thicker, oh
We're thick as thieves, you know
If it's important to you
It's important to me
I tried to make you see
But you don't wanna know
But you don't want to know

If you pipe all summer long
Then get forgiven in a song
Well, that's a touch, my lad
They sold them rights to all my wrongs
And when they needed the new songs
It's "welcome back", how sad

'Cause blood runs thicker, oh
We're thick as thieves, you know
If that's important to you
It's important to me
I tried to make you see
But you don't wanna know
You don't want to know

Oh, what became of the Likely Lads?
What became of the dreams we had?
Oh, what became of forever, though?
Oh, what became of forever, though?
But, we'll never know

Please don't get me wrong
See I forgive you in a song
We call the Likely Lads
We all bought the ones
We taught 'em all we wrote the songs
That's filled with dreams we have

But blood runs thicker, oh
We're thick as thieves, you know
If that's important to you
It's important to me
I tried to make you see
But you don't wanna know
But you don't want to know

Oh, what became of the Likely Lads?
What became of the dreams we had?
Oh, what became of forever, though?
Oh, what became of forever, though?
We'll never know

But blood runs thicker, oh
We're thick as thieves, you know
If that's important to you
Yes, it's important to me
I tried to make you see
But you don't wanna know
But you don't want to know

Oh, what became of the Likely Lads?
What became of the dreams we had?
Oh, what became of forever, though?
Oh, what became of forever, though?
We'll never know

Writer(s): Carl Barat, Peter Doherty
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'What Became of the Likely Lads'?

    The lyrics for 'What Became of the Likely Lads' were written by Carl Barat and Peter Doherty, who are both members of The Libertines.

  2. When was 'What Became of the Likely Lads' released?

    'What Became of the Likely Lads' was released as the final single from The Libertines' self-titled second album. It reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart upon its release.

  3. Is there a music video for 'What Became of the Likely Lads'?

    Yes, there is a music video for 'What Became of the Likely Lads'. However, Pete Doherty claimed that he had no input in its creation. The video features two young boys on a council estate, implied to be younger versions of Pete and Carl, although this does not align with their actual history.

  4. Does the title 'What Became of the Likely Lads' have any cultural references?

    Yes, the title 'What Became of the Likely Lads' echoes a popular British situation comedy from the 1970s called 'Whatever Happened to The Likely Lads?'. This connection adds an additional layer to understanding the song's themes.

  5. Did Pete Doherty and Carl Barât meet as children?

    No, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât did not meet each other until their late teens. This contradicts what is implied in the music video for 'What Became of the Likely Lads', which shows two young boys representing them.

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