BOY
Beecake Lyrics


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Too few letters that were sent, too few photographs for me to see.
Just to know you held the pen
Selfish pleasures in my make believe.

The nights are way too long, and I'm not strong like you.
I cant breathe without you, son

My beautiful boy,
my beautiful boy,
my beautiful, beautiful, boy

This house still holds your smell, and your voice still echos through these walls
I wasnt with you when you fell,
I was with you through so many falls.

The nights are way too long, and I'm not strong like you.
I cant breathe without you, son

My beautiful boy,




my beautiful boy,
my beautiful, beautiful, boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beecake's song "Boy" bring forth the painful realization of a parent's loss, possibly due to death or separation from their child. The first stanza hints at a lack of communication with the child. They rue the missed opportunity to have received more letters or photographs, which would have given them a glimpse into the child's life, and regrets not being a part of it. The line "Just to know you held the pen, selfish pleasures in my make-believe" indicates that the parent may have daydreamed of their child writing to them, as a selfish attempt to stay connected to them even when they are not around.


The second stanza talks about how the parent still feels the presence of the child in their home even though they are not with them. The line "I wasn't with you when you fell, I was with you through so many falls" suggests that the parent was supportive of the child through their struggles, but not physically present when they might have needed it the most.


The chorus repeats "My beautiful boy", emphasizing the love and admiration the parent has for their child, and how much they miss them. The line "I can't breathe without you, son" could be interpreted as the parent being consumed by grief, unable to function normally without their child.


Overall, the song "Boy" is a heartfelt tribute to a lost child, with the lyrics evocative of the parent's pain and sorrow, and their longing to be reunited with their "beautiful boy".


Line by Line Meaning

Too few letters that were sent, too few photographs for me to see.
There were not enough letters or photographs from you for me to really know who you are.


Just to know you held the pen
Just knowing that you wrote something with a pen was enough for me to feel connected to you.


Selfish pleasures in my make believe.
I was selfishly daydreaming about you and our potential relationship.


The nights are way too long, and I'm not strong like you.
I'm struggling in my loneliness and I don't have the strength to face it like you did.


I cant breathe without you, son
I feel suffocated without you here with me.


My beautiful boy,
I miss you so much, my dear son.


This house still holds your smell, and your voice still echos through these walls
Your presence is still felt in this house through the lingering scent and echo of your voice.


I wasn't with you when you fell,
I was not physically present when you met your demise.


I was with you through so many falls.
I supported you through your struggles in life.


My beautiful, beautiful, boy
You were my precious son that I loved more than words can express.




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Run 3rd

OMG I just came across this video. I was at that concert!!! It was the night before the Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring w/ live orchestra at Radio City Music Hall. Elijah Wood was at the pub too!

Mort Gnome

I can't find the non live version of this song. What happened?

irene king

pretty song. But he looks so much younger whitout that beard...

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