If I Were aBoy
Beyoncé Lyrics


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If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go

Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone

I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home

If I were a boy
I think I could understand (ohh)
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (you wanted)
'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed

It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong

But you're just a boy
You don't understand (yeah, you don't understand, oh)
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed





But you're just a boy

Overall Meaning

Beyoncé’s song “If I were a Boy” talks about gender differences and how women are treated unfairly in relationships. The song portrays Beyoncé wishing she could switch roles with her male partner for just one day to understand what it’s like from his perspective. The song emphasizes that men and women have different experiences and that women are often overlooked, and their needs are undermined in relationships.


Beyoncé highlights the privileges that come with being a man - being able to wear whatever you want, hang out with whoever you please without judgment, and how men can always count on their male friends to have their back, no matter what they do. The lyrics also talk about how men often take for granted what they have, including the love and affection shown to them by their female partners. Beyoncé lays out a detailed list of things that she would do if she were a boy and points out how different life would be if she had the same privileges and opportunities as men.


However, Beyoncé doesn't spare the men either. She notes that men are often not good listeners and tend to take their relationships for granted, leading to the women feeling neglected and their needs unmet. The song speaks for the women who feel overlooked, and it's a call to action for men to be more understanding of the struggles women face in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

If I were a boy
The singer is imagining what it would be like to be a male.


Even just for a day
The singer doesn't necessarily want to be a boy permanently, but just wants to experience it for a day.


I'd roll out of bed in the morning And throw on what I wanted and go
If she were a boy, she wouldn't have to worry about societal expectations for how she dresses and would be able to wear whatever she wants.


Drink beer with the guys And chase after girls
As a boy, she would be expected to behave in certain ways, such as drinking beer and pursuing romantic interests.


I'd kick it with who I wanted And I'd never get confronted for it 'Cause they'd stick up for me
As a boy, she wouldn't have to worry about being judged or criticized for who she associates with, as her male friends would defend her.


I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I'd be a better man I'd listen to her
The singer believes that if she were a boy, she would be better equipped to understand and empathize with the experiences of the opposite gender, and would treat her romantic partner with more respect and attentiveness.


'Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted 'Cause he's taken you for granted And everything you had got destroyed
The singer is acknowledging the pain of losing someone you love and feeling like they didn't value you enough, which she has presumably experienced firsthand.


I would turn off my phone Tell everyone it's broken So they'd think that I was sleeping alone
As a boy, she would be able to disengage from social obligations and prioritize her own needs without judgment.


I'd put myself first And make the rules as I go 'Cause I know that she'd be faithful Waiting for me to come home, to come home
A male partner might feel more comfortable setting boundaries and prioritizing themselves over their girlfriend, trusting that she will still be there for them when they return.


It's a little too late for you to come back Say it's just a mistake Think I'd forgive you like that If you thought I would wait for you You thought wrong
The singer is expressing anger and disappointment at a past partner who took her for granted and then tried to come back into her life as if nothing happened. She wants to communicate that she won't let him get away with his behavior.


But you're just a boy You don't understand (yeah, you don't understand, oh) How it feels to love a girl someday You wish you were a better man You don't listen to her You don't care how it hurts Until you lose the one you wanted 'Cause you've taken her for granted And everything you have got destroyed
The singer is contrasting her own empathy and self-awareness with the lack of these qualities in the person she's addressing. She implies that male privilege, which allows men to behave in certain ways without consequence, is part of the problem.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittany Jean Carlson, Tobias Gad

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