"Doing All Right With The Boys" by Joan Jett is a song about the singer's enjoyment of being in the company of her male friends or bandmates. The lyrics express her excitement and happiness about reuniting with the boys again and the fun they have together. The song emphasizes the idea of camaraderie and the thrill of being part of a group. Joan Jett sings about feeling like she was missing out when she was not with them, but now she is back and ready to make some noise and play with her toys. She challenges the listener with the repeated question "Hey you, what you gonna do?" as if encouraging them to join in the fun and embrace the collective energy of being with the boys. Although the lyrics focus on the joyous aspect of being with her male friends, the song also alludes to some form of past relationship or perhaps longing for romance. Lines like "On someone's kissin'" and "What I was missin'" suggest that there may have been some emotional void that she now fills by spending time with her male companions. In essence, "Doing All Right With The Boys" celebrates the sense of belonging and happiness that Joan Jett finds in the company of her male friends. It captures the feeling of freedom, playfulness, and shared experiences that come from being surrounded by like-minded individuals.
