If I Were a Boy
Keiko Lyrics

If I were a boy
The singer wishes she was born a boy so that she could have more freedom in her actions and be accepted by society.

Even just for a day
She only wants to be a boy temporarily.

I'd roll outta bed in the morning
She would wake up without worrying about her appearance.

And throw on what I wanted then go
She could wear whatever she chose without judgment.

Drink beer with the guys
She could engage in typically male activities.

And chase after girls
She could pursue romantic interests without societal backlash.

I'd kick it with who I wanted
She would hang out with anyone without judgment.

And I'd never get confronted for it
She would not face any consequences or be scrutinized for her actions.

'Cause they'd stick up for me
Her male friends would defend her choices.

I think I could understand
She believes that if she became a boy, she would have better insight into the male experience.

How it feels to love a girl
She could empathize with loving someone of the opposite gender.

I swear I'd be a better man
She would use her newfound insight to be a better partner in a heterosexual relationship.

I'd listen to her
She would take the time to hear her partner's needs.

'Cause I know how it hurts
She would understand the pain of losing someone you love.

When you lose the one you wanted
She would know the feeling of heartbreak.

'Cause he's taken you for granted
She believes that men too often neglect or undervalue their female partners.

And everything you had got destroyed
This neglect can lead to the ruining of a meaningful relationship.

I would turn off my phone
She would prioritize her personal needs above her partner's constant communication.

Tell everyone its broken
She would lie about her phone's functionality to create distance with others.

So they'd think that I was sleeping alone
She would pretend to be alone to avoid unwanted attention or advances.

I'd put myself first
She would prioritize her own needs, whether over her partner's or society's expectations.

And make the rules as I go
She would not be constricted by traditional gender norms or expectations.

'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
She believes that her hypothetical female partner would remain loyal to her.

Waiting for me to come home
Her partner would patiently await her return.

It's a little too late for you to come back
The singer has already been hurt too much by her partner's actions.

Say its just a mistake
She does not believe her partner's contrite apology is enough to repair the damage done.

Think I'd forgive you like that
She would not easily forgive and forget.

If you thought I would wait for you
Her partner underestimated her self-respect and independence.

You thought wrong
Her partner's expectations of her prove erroneous.

But you're just a boy
The singer recognizes her partner's immaturity and lack of understanding.

You don't understand
Her partner does not grasp the complexity of love and relationships.

Until you lose the one you wanted
Her partner needs to experience heartbreak to learn from his mistakes.

'Cause you've taken her for granted
He will only realize the value of his female partner after he has mistreated or lost her.

And everything you have got destroyed
His carelessness and disregard will result in the destruction of his relationship.

But you're just a boy
The singer emphasizes that her partner's attitude and behavior are immature and unacceptable.