Boyfriend
Best Coast Lyrics
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I wish he was my boyfriend
I'd love him to the very end
But instead he's just a friend
I wish he was my boyfriend
There's nothing worse than sitting all alone at home
And waiting waiting waiting waiting by the phone
Waiting by his phone
I wonder if he knows
That I want him
I wish he was my boyfriend
I wish he was my boyfriend
I'd love him to the very end but instead he's just a friend
I wish he was my boyfriend
The other girl is not like me
She's prettier and skinnier
She has a college degree
I dropped out when I was seventeen
If only I could get her out of the picture
Then he would know how much I want him
One day I'll make him mine
And we'll be together all the time
We'll sit and watch the sun rise
And gaze into each others eyes
And know that he knows
I know that he knows
That he wants to be my boyfriend
Boyfriend
Boyfriend
I'd love him to the very end
But instead he's just a friend
I wish he was my boyfriend
I wish he was my boyfriend
I'd love him to the very end
But instead he's just a friend
I wish he was my boyfriend
The song "Boyfriend" by Best Coast speaks about the desire to take a friendship to the next level of a romantic relationship. The singer expresses her feelings about a male friend, stating that she wishes he was her boyfriend and that she loves him to the very end. She says that waiting by the phone and hoping he will call is torture, and she wonders if he knows that she wants him.
The verses describe her feelings of inadequacy when comparing herself to another girl who is "prettier and skinnier" and has a college degree, while she herself dropped out of college at the age of 17. She expresses how she longs to have him for herself, and if only the other girl was not in the picture, he would know how much she wants to be with him.
The chorus repeats the wish for him to be her boyfriend, stating that the relationship would be so fulfilling if only he felt the same way. The singer dreams of sitting with him, watching the sun rise and gazing into each other's eyes, feeling secure in the knowledge that he wants to be with her.
Overall, "Boyfriend" is a song that captures the sense of longing that many people feel towards a friend with whom they would like to have a romantic relationship. It delicately portrays the feelings of insecurity and compares the singer against another potential love interest. Yet, at its heart, the song speaks of the desire for a romantic connection that is still out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish he was my boyfriend
The singer desires the guy to be her lover.
I'd love him to the very end
She would love him unconditionally.
But instead he's just a friend
Unfortunately, their relationship remains platonic.
There's nothing worse than sitting all alone at home
Being alone is the worse feeling for her.
And waiting waiting waiting waiting by the phone
She waits by the phone to probably hear from him.
I hope that he's at home
She hopes he is doing okay.
Waiting by his phone
She assumes he might also be anticipating a call from her.
I wonder if he knows
She questions whether he is aware of her feelings.
That I want him
The artist is interested in him.
The other girl is not like me
The other girl is different from the artist.
She's prettier and skinnier
The other girl is more visually appealing.
She has a college degree
The other girl has a higher education level.
I dropped out when I was seventeen
The singer left school at a young age.
If only I could get her out of the picture
She wishes the other girl would leave the guy alone to give her a chance.
Then he would know how much I want him
If the other girl was gone, he would realize how much she cares about him.
One day I'll make him mine
She has hope that someday they will be together.
And we'll be together all the time
She envisions spending most of her time with him.
We'll sit and watch the sun rise
They will enjoy beautiful, romantic moments together.
And gaze into each others eyes
They will look deeply into each other's eyes.
And know that he knows
They share a deep connection and understand one another's feelings.
That he wants to be my boyfriend
She believes he also has feelings for her and wants to be in a relationship with her.
Boyfriend
The key message of the song is revealed in this word.
I wish he was my boyfriend
The singer gives voice to her desire once again.
I'd love him to the very end
She reiterates her love for him.
But instead he's just a friend
Sadly, they remain in the friend zone.
I wish he was my boyfriend
The song ends on the same note it began.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BETHANY COSENTINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@loveluclellt2044
Heartstopper 💖
@erosbarreto5286
yeah
@blahajenthusiast101
just what I was about to say, I saw it on heartstopper and now I can't stop listening to this song
@Movil_cargando
Yes
@liza3358
that’s why i’m here too
@Thacezin
Exatamente
@homegrowntwinkie
Best Coast, Wavves, Neon Indian, Washed Out, all sorts of different bands that I used to listen to during the beginning of the 2010s. I miss that time. Was really something special.
@pfaprado
I suggest you check out Deer Eyes, Swimming Tapes and Turnover. They are carrying the torch in the 2020s.
@abc92800
Aghhgh im SO sad.
@jessikaeguia1946
Sameeee