BOYS
Beatles Lyrics

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I been told when a boy kiss a girl,
Take a trip around the world,
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop)

My girl says when I kiss her lips,
Gets a thrill through her fingertips,

Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop)

Well, I talk about boys,
Don't ya know I mean boys,
Well, I talk about boys, now,
Aaahhh, boys,
Well, I talk about boys, now,
What a bundle of joy! (Alright, George!)

My girl says when I kiss her lips,
Gets a thrill through her fingertips,
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop)

Well, I talk about boys,
Don't ya know I mean boys,
Well, I talk about boys, now,
Aaahhh, boys,

Well, I talk about boys, now,
What a bundle of joy! Ah ah boys! Don't you know I mean boys ooo boys! Ah ha!

Overall Meaning

The song "Boys" by The Beatles is a classic rock and roll song that was released in their debut album "Please Please Me" in 1963. The song is a rock and roll love song that talks about the excitement felt by boys and their girlfriends when they kiss. The lyrics convey the idea that when a boy kisses a girl, it’s like taking a trip around the world, and when he kisses her, she gets a thrill through her fingertips.

The lyrics of the song express a youthful enthusiasm for love and life, with the chorus featuring the words "Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop)" which are meant to replicate the sound of a doo-wop group. The "boys" are described as "bundles of joy" that bring happiness to their girlfriends’ lives.

It is an interesting fact that "Boys" was originally written and recorded by The Shirelles, but it was popularized by The Beatles. It is also believed that the song was chosen to be sung by Ringo Starr as the lead vocalist because of its simple and repetitive lyrics that would suit his limited vocal range. Despite being one of the lesser-known songs on the album, it is still considered a classic example of 1960s rock and roll.

Line by Line Meaning

I been told when a boy kiss a girl,
I heard that when a boy kisses a girl,

Take a trip around the world,
It's supposed to be an amazing experience

Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Excitement and enthusiasm

Yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop)
She agrees and feels the same way

My girl says when I kiss her lips,
According to my girlfriend

Gets a thrill through her fingertips,
She feels exhilarated and excited

Well, I talk about boys,
I want to discuss boys

Don't ya know I mean boys,
I'm specifically referring to males

Aaahhh, boys,
Oh, boys

What a bundle of joy! (Alright, George!)
Boys are a great source of pleasure and happiness

Ah ah boys! Don't you know I mean boys ooo boys! Ah ha!
I can't stress it enough that I'm talking about boys, and they're so exciting and amazing!