Boys Like You
Anna Clendening Lyrics
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Tearing my heart in two, doing what you do, best
Taking me for a ride, telling me pretty little lies
But with you, I can't resist
Before I met you, I never felt good enough
Before I let you, in, I'd already given up
Left on read, no reply, left me just wondering why
Now I'm skeptical of love
So when you hold my hand, do you wanna hold my heart?
When you say you want me, is it all of me or just one part?
So when you hold my hand, do you wanna hold my heart?
When you say you want me
Momma said there'd be boys like you
Tearing my heart in two, doing what you do, best
Taking me for a ride, telling me pretty little lies
But with you, I can't resist
Maybe momma doesn't always know best
I'm terrified, but I'll never let you know
Social suicide, if I ever let it show
Everything feels just right
I fall in place, we fall in line
I'll never let you go
So when you hold my hand, do you wanna hold my heart?
When you say you want me, is it all of me or just one part?
So when you hold my hand, do you wanna hold my heart?
When you say you want me
Is it all of me? yeah
Momma said there'd be boys like you
Tearing my heart in two, doing what you do, best
Taking me for a ride, telling me pretty little lies
But with you, I can't resist
Maybe momma doesn't always know best
So when you hold me (when you hold me), am I the only one?
Do you wanna know me (do you wanna know me), or is this all just for fun?
Momma said there'd be boys like you
Tearing my heart in two, doing what you do, best
Taking me for a ride, telling me pretty little lies
But with you, I can't resist, no, no
Maybe momma doesn't always know best
Momma said there'd be boys like you
Too good to be true, mm-mm, doing what you do, best
Taking me for a ride, telling me pretty little lies
But for you, for you, for you I'll take that risk
In "Boys Like You," Anna Clendening sings about a toxic relationship with a boy who repeatedly breaks her heart with his lies and unpredictable behavior. The singer of the song, who is torn between her attraction to him and her fear of getting hurt, expresses her vulnerability and self-doubt throughout the song. She internalizes the idea that boys like him are inevitable and are bound to hurt her.
The chorus of the "Boys Like You" is about how the singer is uncertain about whether the boy likes her for who she is or just a part of her. She is terrified of social suicide and does not let him know of her fear of being hurt. Even though he tells her that he wants her, she still doubts his sincerity.
The song's lyrics resonate with many people who have experienced similar situations in their lives. The lyrics show how some people find it challenging to let go of relationships, even if it has become toxic, and how they deal with the fear of being hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma said there'd be boys like you
My mother warned me about men like you
Tearing my heart in two, doing what you do, best
Breaking my heart is just something that comes naturally to you
Taking me for a ride, telling me pretty little lies
You deceive me with your sweet nothings
But with you, I can't resist
I'm so attracted to you that I can't resist you
Before I met you, I never felt good enough
I used to have low self-esteem before I met you
Before I let you, in, I'd already given up
I had already lost hope in love before I let you enter my life
Left on read, no reply, left me just wondering why
Your lack of response and attention made me wonder why I'm not good enough for you
Now I'm skeptical of love
Your actions have made me doubt the existence of true love
Maybe momma doesn't always know best
Perhaps my mother's advice is not always right
So when you hold my hand, do you wanna hold my heart?
I'm not sure if you're holding my hand just to play with my heart
When you say you want me, is it all of me or just one part?
I'm not sure if you really want all of me or just a part of me
I'm terrified, but I'll never let you know
I'm scared of losing you, but I won't let you know
Social suicide, if I ever let it show
It would be social suicide if I revealed my true feelings for you
Everything feels just right
Being with you just feels perfect
I fall in place, we fall in line
We click and complement each other well
So when you hold me (when you hold me), am I the only one?
I'm wondering if I'm the only woman you hold this way
Do you wanna know me (do you wanna know me), or is this all just for fun?
I'm wondering if you're interested in knowing me for real or if you're just playing games
Momma said there'd be boys like you
My mother warned me about men like you
Too good to be true, mm-mm, doing what you do, best
You seem too good to be true, but breaking my heart is still what you do best
But for you, for you, for you I'll take that risk
Despite the risks, I'm willing to take a chance on you because I'm drawn to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anna Clendening
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