Boyfriend
アリアナ・グランデ & Social House Lyrics


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I'm a motherfuckin' train wreck
I don't wanna be too much
But I don't wanna miss your touch
And you don't seem to give a fuck
I don't wanna keep you waiting
But I do just what I have to do
And I might not be the one for you
But you ain't about to have no boo, 'cause

I know we be so complicated
But we be so smitten, it's crazy
I can't have what I want, but neither can you

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody

Even though you ain't mine
I promise the way we fight
Make me honestly feel like we just in love
'Cause, baby, when push comes to shove
Damn, baby, I'm a train wreck, too (too)
I lose my mind when it comes to you
I take time with the ones I choose
And I don't want a smile if it ain't from you, yeah

I know we be so complicated
Lovin' you sometimes drive me crazy
'Cause I can't have what I want and neither can you (no, no)

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody

I wanna kiss you (yeah), don't wanna miss you (yeah)
But I can't be with you 'cause I got issues (no)
Yeah, on the surface, seem like it's easy
Careful with words, but it's still hard to read me
Stress high when the trust low (mmh)
Bad vibes, where'd the fun go? (Ohh)
Try to open up and love more (love more)
Try to open up and love more

If you were my boyfriend
And you were my girlfriend
I probably wouldn't see nobody else
But I can't guarantee that by myself

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend, you ain't my boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, I ain't your girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else (nobody)
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend, you know you ain't my boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, yeah, mmh)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody (oh yeah)

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, yeah)




But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Boyfriend" by Ariana Grande and Social House depict a complicated relationship dynamic. The singer acknowledges that they are a "train wreck" and expresses their desire not to be overwhelming to their partner, yet they also yearn for their touch. Despite their apparent indifference, the partner seems possessive and doesn't want the singer to be with anyone else. The singer, in turn, doesn't want their partner to be with anyone else either. They acknowledge that they are not officially in a relationship, but they still have emotional entanglements and feel deeply connected.


The lyrics convey the complexity of their emotions. Despite not being in an official relationship, they fight like a couple and experience intense emotions. The singer admits that they lose their mind when it comes to their partner and only seek happiness from them. The dynamic is described as complicated and sometimes driving the singer crazy, but they are still unable to let go. They desire to kiss and be close to their partner, but due to their personal issues, they are unable to fully commit.


The lyrics ultimately showcase a relationship that is marked by a lack of official commitment but is emotionally entangled. The singer yearns to be with their partner exclusively but struggles with their own personal issues, which prevent them from fully embracing the relationship. The song captures the contradicting desires, possessiveness, and complicated emotional state of a relationship that exists in a gray area between friends and lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a motherfuckin' train wreck
I am a mess and constantly make bad choices.


I don't wanna be too much
I don't want to overwhelm or burden you.


But I don't wanna miss your touch
I desire your physical affection.


And you don't seem to give a fuck
You appear to not care about my feelings.


I don't wanna keep you waiting
I don't want to make you wait for me.


But I do just what I have to do
I do what is necessary, regardless of the consequences.


And I might not be the one for you
I may not be the right person for you.


But you ain't about to have no boo, 'cause
However, you are not going to be without someone, because of me.


I know we be so complicated
I am aware that our relationship is complex.


But we be so smitten, it's crazy
However, we are deeply infatuated with each other, which is intense.


I can't have what I want, but neither can you
Neither of us can have exactly what we desire.


You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
You are not officially my romantic partner.


And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
And I am not your official romantic partner.


But you don't want me to see nobody else
However, you don't want me to be involved with anyone else.


And I don't want you to see nobody
And I don't want you to be involved with anyone else.


But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
But even though we're not official, you are possessive of me.


And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
And even though we're not official, I am possessive of you.


But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
But you don't want me to have physical contact with anyone else.


Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody
We don't need to inform anyone about our situation.


Even though you ain't mine
Despite the fact that you are not exclusively mine.


I promise the way we fight
I assure you that our disagreements bring out strong emotions.


Make me honestly feel like we just in love
They genuinely make me believe that we are deeply in love.


'Cause, baby, when push comes to shove
Because, when faced with difficult situations,


Damn, baby, I'm a train wreck, too (too)
Damn, baby, I am also a mess and make bad choices.


I lose my mind when it comes to you
I become irrational and overwhelmed when dealing with you.


I take time with the ones I choose
I prioritize and invest time in the individuals I select.


And I don't want a smile if it ain't from you, yeah
And I don't want to feel happiness unless it comes from you.


Lovin' you sometimes drive me crazy
Loving you can sometimes make me feel insane.


'Cause I can't have what I want and neither can you (no, no)
Because neither of us can have exactly what we desire.


I wanna kiss you (yeah), don't wanna miss you (yeah)
I desire to kiss you and not be without you.


But I can't be with you 'cause I got issues (no)
However, I cannot be in a relationship with you due to my personal problems.


Yeah, on the surface, seem like it's easy
Yes, on the outside, it appears to be simple.


Careful with words, but it's still hard to read me
I am cautious with my words, but it is still difficult to understand my true feelings.


Stress high when the trust low (mmh)
When trust is lacking, stress levels rise.


Bad vibes, where'd the fun go? (Ohh)
Negative energy is present, and the enjoyment has disappeared.


Try to open up and love more (love more)
I attempt to be more vulnerable and love deeply.


If you were my boyfriend
If you were my official romantic partner


And you were my girlfriend
And I was your official romantic partner


I probably wouldn't see nobody else
I likely would not be involved with anyone else.


But I can't guarantee that by myself
However, I cannot make that promise on my own.


You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend, you ain't my boyfriend)
You are not officially my romantic partner.


And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, I ain't your girlfriend)
And I am not your official romantic partner.


But you don't want me to see nobody else (nobody)
However, you don't want me to be involved with anyone else.


And I don't want you to see nobody
And I don't want you to be involved with anyone else.


But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend, you know you ain't my boyfriend)
But even though we're not official, you are possessive of me.


And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, yeah, mmh)
And even though we're not official, I am possessive of you.


But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
But you don't want me to have physical contact with anyone else.


Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody (oh yeah)
We don't need to inform anyone about our situation.


You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
You are not officially my romantic partner.


And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
And I am not your official romantic partner.


But you don't want me to see nobody else
However, you don't want me to be involved with anyone else.


And I don't want you to see nobody
And I don't want you to be involved with anyone else.


But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
But even though we're not official, you are possessive of me.


And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, yeah)
And even though we're not official, I am possessive of you.


But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
But you don't want me to have physical contact with anyone else.


Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody
We don't need to inform anyone about our situation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Ariana Grande, Charles Anderson, Edgar Barrera, Michael Foster, Steven Franks, Tommy Brown

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