Beast
Boy on Boy Lyrics
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My back is broad but it's a hurting
All I want is for you to make love to me
I'll never be your beast of burden
I've walked for miles my feet are hurting
All I want is for you to make love to me
Am I hard enough
Am I rich enough
I'm not too blind to see
I'll never be your beast of burden
So let's go home and draw the curtains
Music on the radio
Come on baby make sweet love to me
Am I hard enough
Am I rough enough
Am I rich enough
I'm not too blind to see
Oh little sister
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, girl
You're a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Pretty, pretty
Such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Come on baby please, please, please
I'll tell ya
You can put me out
On the street
Put me out
With no shoes on my feet
But, put me out, put me out
Put me out of misery
Yeah, all your sickness
I can suck it up
Throw it all at me
I can shrug it off
There's one thing baby
That I don't understand
You keep on telling me
I ain't your kind of man
Ain't I rough enough, ooh baby
Ain't I tough enough
Ain't I rich enough, in love enough
Ooh! Ooh! Please
I'll never be your beast of burden
I'll never be your beast of burden
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be
I don't need no beast of burden
I need no fussing
I need no nursing
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be
The lyrics to Boy on Boy's song "Beast of Burden" are about a person who rejects the idea of being someone's emotional burden. The singer declares that they will never be "beast of burden," meaning that they refuse to be someone's source of emotional pain and stress. They are tired of always being the one to carry the weight of someone else's problems, as indicated by the metaphor of having a hurting back. The singer pleads with the other person to make love to them, indicating that they want a close, intimate relationship without the extra baggage. They question if they are hard enough, rough enough, and rich enough for their partner, showing how the other person has set high standards for them.
The singer seems to genuinely care for the other person, as they refer to them as "pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl" and "little sister." They are willing to endure the hardships that come with a relationship, such as getting put out on the street, but they cannot handle being constantly told that they are not good enough for their partner. They end the song by asserting their independence, stating that they do not need anyone to take care of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never be your beast of burden
I refuse to be solely responsible for carrying the burden of this relationship.
My back is broad but it's a hurting
I may appear strong, but carrying the weight of this relationship is taking its toll on me.
All I want is for you to make love to me
I want intimacy and emotional connection from you, not just physical pleasure.
I've walked for miles my feet are hurting
I've put in effort and endured hardships for this relationship, but it's taking a toll on me.
Am I hard enough
Am I emotionally strong enough to handle the challenges of this relationship?
Am I rough enough
Am I assertive and bold enough to stand up for myself in this relationship?
Am I rich enough
Am I wealthy enough to afford the lifestyle and expectations of this relationship?
I'm not too blind to see
I am aware of the reality of our situation and not in denial.
So let's go home and draw the curtains
Let's find privacy and intimacy in our relationship.
Music on the radio
Let's set the mood and create a romantic atmosphere with music.
Oh little sister
A term of endearment used to address his partner.
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, girl
Complimenting his partner's physical appearance.
You're a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Repeating his compliment, emphasizing his attraction to her.
Such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Continuing to express his admiration for her beauty.
Come on baby please, please, please
Begging for intimacy and affection from his partner.
You can put me out
You can ignore and reject me.
On the street
Leaving me alone and homeless.
With no shoes on my feet
Without anything to my name or my dignity.
Put me out of misery
End this painful relationship and let me move on with my life.
I can suck it up
I can handle the emotional baggage and pain that you're projecting onto me.
Throw it all at me
I can handle any negativity you throw my way.
There's one thing baby That I don't understand
Despite all of my efforts and sacrifices, I can't seem to meet your expectations or earn your love.
Ain't I rough enough, ooh baby
Am I not assertive and bold enough to satisfy you?
Ain't I tough enough
Am I not emotionally strong enough for you?
Ain't I rich enough, in love enough
Am I not wealthy or in love enough to meet your expectations?
I don't need no beast of burden
I am not willing to carry the entire burden of this relationship by myself.
I need no fussing
I don't need you to constantly attend to me or comfort me, I just want a healthy relationship.
I need no nursing
I don't need to be taken care of, I just want an equal and loving partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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