In February 2011, the band announced they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. On November 17th, 2011, Martin Johnson tweeted "#boyslikegirlsisback", revealing that the group has not broken up but members are taking a rest and engaging in various side projects. The band has released three studio albums: 'Boys Like Girls' (2006), 'Love Drunk' (2009) and 'Crazy World' (2012). They have had three U.S. Top 40 singles as well: "The Great Escape", "Love Drunk", and "Two is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift). In 2022, they started touring again. In 2023, they released "BLOOD AND SUGAR", their first new song in 11 years, and teased a new album.
Contagious
Boys Like Girls Lyrics
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Doing ninety-five, ninety things on my brain.
Don't know where the hell I'm going,
But, I'm going after you.
I'm jumping on the last train,
Got this crazy kind of feeling that I can't explain.
Don't know where the hell I'm going,
And I know you think I'm crazy,
And I dress up like I'm four,
I don't do dinner and movies,
But, if I showed up at your door.
Would you give me one more minute,
The story's far from finished,
We could fill in all the pages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl you're so contagious.
Just wanna say I miss you,
I caught it when I kissed you,
And I've been through all the stages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
It was raining on a Wednesday,
Doing ninety-five, ninety things left to say.
Told myself to keep on driving,
'Cause I left my heart with you.
I never thought that I could walk away,
Every second I'm regrettin' that I didn't stay.
How could I just keep on driving,
When I left my heart with you.
You think all my friends are crazy,
And I know you hate my car.
But, while I don't drive a Mercedes,
Would it be that hard?
To just give me one more minute,
The story's far from finished,
We could fill in all the pages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
Just wanna say I miss you,
I caught it when I kissed you,
And I've been through all the stages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
How can I get a second chance?
I don't want you slippin' out my hands,
Maybe the words will come out right,
They sound alright.
S-S-S-so Contagious!
Just hear me out before I go,
Things that I wanted you to know.
Just let me in tonight,
And I will let you go.
S-S-S-so Contagious!
Would you give me one more minute,
The story's far from finished,
We could fill in all the pages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
Just wanna say I miss you,
I caught it when I kissed you,
And I've been through all the stages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
Would you give me one more minute,
The story's far from finished,
We could fill in all the pages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
Just wanna say I miss you,
I caught it when I kissed you,
And I've been through all the stages.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
I'm feeling sick,
Girl, you're so contagious.
The lyrics of "Contagious" by Boys Like Girls are about a person who is completely enamored with someone they are chasing after. They don't know where they are headed, both in their car and in their feelings, but they are going after this person no matter what. The singer of the song is aware that the person they want to be with thinks they are crazy and dresses like a four-year-old, but they can't control the fact that they are so drawn to this person.
Furthermore, the song talks about the complications and regret of not being able to stay with this person. The singer expresses that he left his heart with this person and can't move forward without them. The lyrics suggest that he is feeling sick because of how heavily he is affected by them - the person they are chasing is so contagious.
Rather than wanting dinner and movies, the singer attempts to fill the void of their absence with another chance to be with them. They ask for just one more minute to finish telling their story and to fill in all the pages. They want to make a revised and final attempt to communicate their feelings and get that chance to be with the person they desire so much. In summary, the "Contagious" lyrics narrate the singer's attempt to get back with the person who they believe is the love of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm flying down the fast lane,
I'm driving fast, with many things running through my mind.
Doing ninety-five, ninety things on my brain.
I have many thoughts on my mind that I can't ignore, while driving at 95 miles/hr.
Don't know where the hell I'm going,
I'm aware of the fact that I'm clueless about my final destination.
But, I'm going after you.
However, my heart is certain to follow you.
I'm jumping on the last train,
I got on board just in time to not miss my chance.
Got this crazy kind of feeling that I can't explain.
I have an unexplainable sensation that drives me insane.
And I know you think I'm crazy,
I'm aware of the fact that you don't understand my behavior and consider me nuts.
And I dress up like I'm four,
I like to dress up in a way that can make me look childish at times.
I don't do dinner and movies,
I'm not interested in the usual romantic activities.
But, if I showed up at your door.
On the other hand, If I were to knock your door right now...
Would you give me one more minute,
Would you please allow me an additional moment...
The story's far from finished,
The story of us is not yet done...
We could fill in all the pages.
We could write our story in detail together and make it complete.
I'm feeling sick,
I'm overwhelmed by emotions I can't control...
Girl you're so contagious.
My feelings for you are so strong that they are spreading like a contagious disease.
It was raining on a Wednesday,
It was pouring on a Wednesday...
Doing ninety-five, ninety things left to say.
While driving at 95 miles/hr, I wish to say many things still left unsaid.
Told myself to keep on driving,
I pushed myself to keep driving even though I left something important behind.
'Cause I left my heart with you.
Because you already have my heart and I can't stop thinking about it.
I never thought that I could walk away,
I didn't think it would be possible to walk away, but I had to.
Every second I'm regrettin' that I didn't stay.
I'm constantly filled with regret for not staying longer.
How could I just keep on driving,
I didn't know how to handle it, so I decided to keep driving.
You think all my friends are crazy,
You don't get along with my friends very well, and you think they're strange.
And I know you hate my car.
I'm aware that you don't like my car at all.
But, while I don't drive a Mercedes,
I don't have a Mercedes or any car that meets your high standard.
Would it be that hard?
Is it too much to ask?
How can I get a second chance?
What should I do to get another opportunity?
I don't want you slippin' out my hands,
I can't bear the idea of losing you or the chance of having you.
Maybe the words will come out right,
Perhaps I'll know what to say this time around.
They sound alright.
I'm confident that my words will express my feeling exactly.
Just hear me out before I go,
Before I leave, please listen to what I have to say.
Things that I wanted you to know.
There are many things that need to be said- things you don't know and I must tell you.
Just let me in tonight,
Just for this night, will you let me be with you?
And I will let you go.
After this, I promise I won't bother you again.
S-S-S-so Contagious!
My strong feelings for you are so infectious that they spread quickly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, MARTIN JOHNSON
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