Girlfriend
★N Sync Lyrics


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Would you be my girlfriend?
Would you be my girlfriend?
Would you be my girlfriend?
You know I like you right?
Would you be my girlfriend?

I don't know why you care (Why you thinkin' about it mama?)
He doesn't even know you're there, oh no
'Cause he don't love your eyes
And he don't love your smile
Girl you know that ain't fair

In the middle of the night
Is he gonna be by your side?
Or will he run and hide?
You don't know 'cause things ain't clear
And baby when you cry
Is he gonna stand by your side?
Does the man even know you're alive?
I got an idea!

Why don't you be my girlfriend?
I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl)
I know you hear your friends when they say you should
'Cause if you were my girlfriend
I'd be your shining star
The one to show you where you are
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Does he know what you feel? (does he know what you feel?)
Are you sure that it's real? Yeah yeah yeah (are you sure?)
Does he ease your mind? (nah)
Or does he break your stride? (c'mon)
Did you know that love could be a shield, yeah

In the middle of the night
Is he gonna be by your side?
Or will he run and hide?
You don't know 'cause things ain't clear
And baby when you cry
Is he gonna stand by your side?
Does the man even know you're alive?
I got an idea!

Why don't you be my girlfriend?
I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl)
I know you hear your friends when they say you should
Baby 'cause if you were my girlfriend
I'd be your shining star
The one to show you where you are
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Ever since I saw your face
Nothing in my life has been the same
I walk around just saying your name
Without you my world would end, yeah
I've searched around this whole damn place
And everything says you were meant to be
My girlfriend, oh

Why don't you be my girlfriend?
I'll treat you good
I know you hear your friends when they say you should
'Cause if you were my girlfriend
I'd be your shining star
The one to show you where you are
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Girl you should be my girlfriend
Girl you should be my girlfriend
Girl you should be my girlfriend
Girl you should be my girlfriend




Girl you should be my girlfriend
My girlfriend!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ★N Sync's song "Girlfriend" revolve around a man's attempt to woo a woman he likes by showing her that he is a better option than the guy she is currently with. The song starts with him asking her multiple times "Would you be my girlfriend?" and telling her that he likes her. He then goes on to explain how the current guy she is with is not treating her fairly and does not appreciate her. In the middle of the night, he questions if her current boyfriend would be there for her if she needed him or if he would just run away. He contrasts this with himself, telling her that he would be there for her and treat her well if she were to choose him as her boyfriend. The song ends with him telling her that he has been searching for someone like her and that she should be his girlfriend.


The song is a classic boy-band song with a catchy beat and lyrics that appeal to teenagers and young adults. It is a fun song to dance to and sing along with, with a message that resonates with many people who have been in love. It was a popular song in the early 2000s and was played on many radio stations and music channels.


Line by Line Meaning

Would you be my girlfriend?
Asking if the other person would like to start a romantic relationship.


You know I like you right?
Confirming that the singer has feelings for the other person.


I don't know why you care (Why you thinkin' about it mama?)
Questioning why the other person is still pursuing someone who doesn't love them back.


He doesn't even know you're there, oh no
Pointing out that the person of interest doesn't even acknowledge the other person's presence.


'Cause he don't love your eyes
Stating that the person of interest doesn't appreciate the physical features of the other person.


And he don't love your smile
Stating that the person of interest doesn't appreciate the physical features of the other person.


Girl you know that ain't fair
Expressing sympathy for the other person's situation.


In the middle of the night
Asking if the person of interest will be there during difficult times.


Is he gonna be by your side?
Asking if the person of interest will be there during difficult times.


Or will he run and hide?
Questioning if the person of interest will step up during difficult times or abandon them.


You don't know 'cause things ain't clear
Recognizing that the other person is uncertain about the status of their relationship.


And baby when you cry
Asking if the person of interest will provide emotional support during hard times.


Does the man even know you're alive?
Questioning if the person of interest even acknowledges the other person's existence.


I got an idea!
Suggesting that being in a relationship with the singer would be a better option for the other person.


Why don't you be my girlfriend?
Reiterating the offer to start a romantic relationship.


I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl)
Promising to treat the other person with respect and care.


Does he know what you feel? (does he know what you feel?)
Questioning if the person of interest's feelings are reciprocated by the other person.


Are you sure that it's real? Yeah yeah yeah (are you sure?)
Asking if the person of interest is certain about their feelings for the other person, and if their feelings are genuine.


Does he ease your mind? (nah)
Stating that the person of interest doesn't provide emotional support.


Or does he break your stride? (c'mon)
Asking if the person of interest is being held back by their current relationship.


Did you know that love could be a shield, yeah
Suggesting that being in a loving relationship could provide emotional protection for the other person.


Ever since I saw your face
Expressing the intense attraction the artist feels for the other person.


Nothing in my life has been the same
Stating that meeting the other person has had a profound impact on the singer.


I walk around just saying your name
Expressing how much the other person is on the artist's mind.


Without you my world would end, yeah
Stating that being without the other person would be devastating for the singer.


I've searched around this whole damn place
Implying that the singer has looked for someone better than the other person but failed to find anyone who compares.


And everything says you were meant to be
Stating that the singer believes that they are destined to be with the other person.


My girlfriend, oh
Expressing love and affection for the other person.


Girl you should be my girlfriend
Reiterating the offer to start a romantic relationship.


My girlfriend!
Expressing happiness at the idea of being in a relationship with the other person.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Justin R Timberlake, Pharrell Williams

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If I'm still saying, don't go, song and I discovered it in 2021 and it's like a thousand years ago😂😂😅😅

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@angeltga11

Ok NSYNC, it's TIME to go on tour now!! WE (90s kids) finally have adult money to spend to see you guys in concert again!

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I agree!

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we're all buying new bras already! lmao!

@medenilla12

soooo much money they will make….except I probably can’t afford it but still cool if they did tour

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