Boyfriend
Ben Taylor & David Saw Lyrics

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I see you standing there, as I pass
I know that I′m a fool, who makes you laugh
But I can't get the chance, to tell you why
Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy

I′ve seen you every weekend, you dress so fine
And I like to say that one day you'll be mine
But I can't see that day, I′ll tell you why

Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy

Now I′d love to hate him, really would
But he always seems, to treat you so good
Now I'd love for him to be just another fool
But I talked to him once, yeah and he seemed real cool

I think I′m over you now, because I'm fine
It doesn′t hurt no more, I see you all the time
But I still get jealous, I'll tell you why
Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy

Well, I love his hair, I love his eyes
I′ve only started to realize,
It wasn't you I loved, it was other guys
That's why your boyfriend is a really nice
Boyfriend is a really nice
Your boyfriend is a really cute guy.

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ben Taylor & David Saw’s song “Boyfriend” describe a situation in which the singer has feelings for someone who is already taken by a really nice guy. The singer sees this person every weekend and knows that they will never be able to be together because of the existing relationship. The singer is envious of the boyfriend’s kindness to his love interest, but acknowledges that he cannot hate him because he treats her so well. As time passes, the singer realizes that his feelings were not for this person specifically, but for the idea of having a relationship with someone. He has come to terms with the fact that they will never be together and is able to see them without feeling hurt, although he still experiences moments of jealousy when he is reminded of the boyfriend’s kindness.

The lyrics in this song speak to the universal experience of unrequited love and the acceptance of reality. The singer is self-aware and honest about his feelings, recognizing that he was not in love with the person specifically, but with the idea of love. He also acknowledges that the boyfriend is a good person, making it difficult for him to hate him. In this way, the song serves as a reminder not to hold onto something that is not meant to be and to appreciate the goodness in others.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you standing there, as I pass
I catch a glimpse of you as I walk by

I know that I'm a fool, who makes you laugh
I realize that I act silly to amuse you

But I can't get the chance, to tell you why
I haven't been able to find an opportunity to explain my feelings

Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy
I can't pursue you because you're already in a good relationship

I've seen you every weekend, you dress so fine
I observe you looking beautiful every weekend

And I like to say that one day you'll be mine
I dream of having you as my own someday

But I can't see that day, I'll tell you why
But I know it's not possible, and here's why

Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy
Because you're committed to a deserving partner

Now I'd love to hate him, really would
I wish I could dislike him, I truly do

But he always seems, to treat you so good
But he always treats you with so much kindness

Now I'd love for him to be just another fool
I wish he were just another unimportant person

But I talked to him once, yeah and he seemed real cool
But I had a conversation with him, and he was genuinely nice

I think I'm over you now, because I'm fine
I believe I've moved on from my feelings for you because I'm content

It doesn't hurt no more, I see you all the time
The pain has subsided, even though I occasionally see you around

But I still get jealous, I'll tell you why
But I still feel envious, and here's why

Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy
Because he's such a good partner for you

Well, I love his hair, I love his eyes
I appreciate his hairstyle and his eye color

I've only started to realize,
I'm just beginning to understand

It wasn't you I loved, it was other guys
My previous feelings for you were misplaced, directed at other people

That's why your boyfriend is a really nice
That's why he's such a great partner for you

Boyfriend is a really nice
He's a wonderful boyfriend

Your boyfriend is a really cute guy.
He's also very attractive

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I see you standing there, as I pass
I know that I'm a fool, who makes you laugh
But I can't get the chance, to tell you why
Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy
I've seen you every weekend, you dress so fine
And I like to say that one day you'll be mine
But I can't see that day, I'll tell you why
Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy
Now I'd love to hate him, really would
But he always seems, to treat you so good
Now I'd love for him to be just another fool
But I talked to him once, yeah and he seemed real cool
I think I'm over you now, because I'm fine
It doesn't hurt no more, I see you all the time
But I still get jealous, I'll tell you why
Because your boyfriend is a really nice guy
Well, I love his hair, I love his eyes
I've only started to realize,
It wasn't you I loved, it was other guys
That's why your boyfriend is a really nice
Boyfriend is a really nice
Your boyfriend is a really cute guy.