BOY
Aaron Cartier Lyrics


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When you went to Houston for the weekend
You made a new friend, made a new friend, made a new friend
You tried a new thing with your new friend, with your new friend
You never thought you would do that, you would do that, did you?

And now since you came back, swear you look right through my eyes
I know you're thinking about that boy
Ever since you came back, I swear I can read your mind
I know you're thinking about that boy

I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy
That boy is only trouble for you
I hope and pray I take the pain from you
That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you

I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy
That boy is only trouble for you
I hope and pray I take the pain from you
That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you

And now since you came back, swear you look right through my eyes
I know you're thinking about that boy
Ever since you came back, I swear I can read your mind
I know you're thinking about that boy

When you came to my place for the evening
You looked so different, acted so different than you used to
We tried to do things, like the old days, like we used to
But this is the new you, I wish I knew you, as well as that boy do

'Cause now since you came back, swear you look right through my eyes
I know you're thinking about that boy
Ever since you came back, I swear I can read your mind
I know you're thinking about that boy

I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy
That boy is only trouble for you
I hope and pray I take the pain from you
That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you

I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy
That boy is only trouble for you
I hope and pray I take the pain from you
That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you

'Cause now since you came back, swear you look right through my eyes
(I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy)
(That boy is only trouble for you.)
I know you're thinking about that boy
(I hope and pray I take the pain from you,)
(That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you.)
Ever since you came back, I swear I can read your mind
(I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy)
(That boy is only trouble for you.)
I know you're thinking about that boy




(I hope and pray I take the pain from you,)
(That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you.)

Overall Meaning

In "Boy," Aaron Cartier sings about a friend who has become distant since spending time in Houston with a new companion. The song begins with Aaron mentioning the new friend his partner made and the new experiences they shared. Aaron seems to be questioning if his partner ever expected to indulge in such things before meeting this new person. However, since the visit, Aaron believes his partner has changed and is not the same person as before. He thinks that his partner is now thinking about someone else, someone who may be bad news.


The tone is melancholic as Aaron expresses frustration about how much his partner's changed after meeting the new boy. He wishes that he knew his partner as well as the new boy did. In the chorus, Aaron emphasizes that the new boy is only trouble for his partner, hoping that he can help take the pain away. He feels that he has been relegated to the background of his partner's life, and the addicting beat of the chorus emphasizes his sense of loss.


The song is open to interpretation, but it's clear that Aaron is dealing with his own insecurities about his partner's behavior, which he feels might be detrimental. The song's lyrics and the somber melody together convey an overwhelming sense of sadness that can be felt from start to finish.


Line by Line Meaning

When you went to Houston for the weekend
When you traveled to Houston for the weekend


You made a new friend, made a new friend, made a new friend
You met someone new and made a new friend


You tried a new thing with your new friend, with your new friend
You engaged in a new activity or experience with your new friend


You never thought you would do that, you would do that, did you?
You never expected yourself to try something like that


And now since you came back, swear you look right through my eyes
Since your return, it seems like you're avoiding looking me in the eyes


I know you're thinking about that boy
I can tell that you're preoccupied with thoughts of that boy


Ever since you came back, I swear I can read your mind
Since your return, I have a sense that I can understand what's going through your head


I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy
I hope you realize that the boy you're thinking about is likely to cause problems for you


That boy is only trouble for you
That boy is potentially harmful to your well-being


I hope and pray I take the pain from you
I hope to alleviate any emotional pain or distress that you may experience as a result of that boy


That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you
That boy has already caused some harm or given some trouble to you


When you came to my place for the evening
When you visited me for an evening


You looked so different, acted so different than you used to
You appeared and behaved differently compared to how you used to be


We tried to do things, like the old days, like we used to
We tried to do things that we used to do together in the past


But this is the new you, I wish I knew you, as well as that boy do
However, you have changed as a person, and I wish I could understand you better like how that boy seems to do


(I hope you know he's only trouble for you, that boy)
(I want to remind you that the boy you're thinking about is harmful to you)


(That boy is only trouble for you.)
(There's no doubt that the boy is a source of problems for you)


(I hope and pray I take the pain from you,)
(I really hope to help you overcome any emotional distress or pain that you're facing)


(That boy, that boy, that boy done given to you.)
(That boy has already caused some problems, harm or pain to you)




Writer(s): Calvin Lewis

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