Boys
Britney Spears (featuring Pharrell Williams) Lyrics


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I remember standing there grooving
Nodding my head just moving
My girlfriend dragged me to this place
Staring at the crowd like we do
I saw this guy through the people
And that's when I saw your face
But you came over to me
As sweet as can be
And grabbed my left hand
Started stepping
What else did I need to know
I said yes if you wanted to go
'Cause you are heaven
But you left me here

So I gotta see that boy again
'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
I remember leaning on his shoulder
Something and Cola
What he ordered
That's why I, I am on this floor again
I wanna see that boy again

Listen to me

My girlfriend says introduce her
But I ain't gonna lie, I wanna lose her
You're so nice you want to pay
Ooh you have a way with females
I didn't get your number or email
What the hell was in my brain
'Cause I know that you believe
But I couldn't let you see that I was stressing
I lost breath and
Then you grabbed your Mercedes keys
But you paused before you leave
And I just stood there
Like I didn't have a care

So I gotta see that boy again
'Cause I gotta feel that joy again
I remember leaning on his shoulder
Something and Cola
What he ordered
That's why I, I am on this floor again
I wanna see that boy again

Listen to me

It's like the part in a movie
That get away
Oh no, not the person you want
The person you want is losing
So you pray
But the circumstances, changes course
Which is entirely up to the boss
But remember
Just because it's written don't mean you can't play
Your hand to change your fate

So I wanna see that boy again
'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
I remember leaning on his shoulder
Something and Cola
What he ordered
And so I, I'm on this floor
I'm on this floor looking for you
Where did you go
Where did you go
I'm on this floor




I don't wanna leave without you baby
Where is my baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Britney Spears' song "Boys" are about meeting a guy at a club and feeling a strong attraction towards him. The singer remembers standing in the crowd, nodding her head to the beat, when she first saw the guy. He approached her and took her hand, and they danced together. However, he left without giving her his contact information, and she now regrets not getting it. She wants to see him again and feel that joy of being with him. She mentions losing her girlfriend because she wants this guy so badly, and she's willing to play her hand to change her fate.


The lyrics reflect the joy and excitement of meeting someone new and feeling a strong attraction towards them. The singer's desire to see the guy again is the central theme of the song. She remembers the details of their first meeting, and these memories fill her with a longing to experience that feeling again. The singer also expresses regret for not doing more to keep in touch with the guy, and this sets up the tension of the song, as she searches for him.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they reflect the teenage experience of going to clubs and feeling attracted to someone new. The energy and enthusiasm of this phase of life are captured in the song and expressed through the singer's desire to see the guy again. The lyrics also suggest a sense of urgency, as the singer is worried that she might never see him again. Overall, "Boys" is a catchy and memorable pop song that captures the excitement and energy of a hopeful encounter.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember standing there grooving
I recall being at this event and moving my body to the music


Nodding my head just moving
I was alternating between nodding my head and moving my body


My girlfriend dragged me to this place
My girlfriend brought me to this location without me really wanting to go


Staring at the crowd like we do
We were surveying the people in attendance, as is typical for us


I saw this guy through the people
I spied this gentleman through the sea of individuals


And that's when I saw your face
And in that moment, I laid eyes upon the visage of the individual I was observing


But you came over to me
But you approached me with friendly confidence


As sweet as can be
Your demeanor was as caring and compassionate as possible


And grabbed my left hand
And you grasped my left hand firmly


Started stepping
You began to move rhythmically with me


What else did I need to know
What more information was required for me to feel connected to you?


I said yes if you wanted to go
I accepted your offer to leave with you


'Cause you are heaven
Because you are an amazing and heavenly individual


But you left me here
But you departed from my presence, leaving me behind


So I gotta see that boy again
So I feel compelled to reunite with that gentleman once more


'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
Because I had an exhilarating feeling when I was with him and I desire to experience it again


I remember leaning on his shoulder
I have a clear memory of resting my head on his shoulder


Something and Cola
It was a moment shared over a carbonated beverage


What he ordered
I can't quite recall what he asked for


That's why I, I am on this floor again
And that is why I am once again back on this dance floor


Listen to me
Pay attention to what I am about to say


My girlfriend says introduce her
My friend suggests I introduce her to him


But I ain't gonna lie, I wanna lose her
But, honestly, I don't really care to have her around anymore


You're so nice you want to pay
You have a generous nature and desire to pay for things


Ooh you have a way with females
Oh, you have a charming manner that is particularly appealing to women


I didn't get your number or email
I neglected to secure your contact information


What the hell was in my brain
Why wasn't I able to think more clearly in that moment?


'Cause I know that you believe
Because I know that you have faith in something greater


But I couldn't let you see that I was stressing
However, I didn't want to let you see how anxious I was feeling


I lost breath and
I momentarily lost my ability to breathe freely


Then you grabbed your Mercedes keys
And then you took hold of the keys to your Mercedes vehicle


But you paused before you leave
But, just before departing, you took a brief moment for yourself


And I just stood there
And I was just there by myself


Like I didn't have a care
Appearing as though I didn't have any concerns at all


It's like the part in a movie
It was reminiscent of a scene from a film


That get away
The object of your desire who always seems to elude capture


Oh no, not the person you want
Oh no, it seems that the one you want is slipping away


The person you want is losing
The individual you are most interested in is getting further away


So you pray
So you fervently hope and pray for their return


But the circumstances, changes course
But environmental factors can drastically alter the situation


Which is entirely up to the boss
Unfortunately, external forces are not within our control


But remember
But it is essential to keep in mind


Just because it's written don't mean you can't play
Just because the path forward isn't concrete doesn't mean you can't improvise and try your best


Your hand to change your fate
You have the power to alter your destiny with the choices you make


So I wanna see that boy again
And so I feel a strong desire to see that gentleman once more


'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
Because I wish to experience that same sense of happiness again


I remember leaning on his shoulder
I can vividly recall resting my head on his shoulder


Something and Cola
It was a moment shared over a carbonated beverage


What he ordered
However, I do not actually remember what he requested to drink


And so I, I'm on this floor
And therefore, I can be found once again on the dance floor


I'm on this floor looking for you
I am scouring the area for your presence


Where did you go
I wonder where you have disappeared to


I don't wanna leave without you baby
I would rather not depart from this location unless I am once again beside you


Where is my baby
I cannot seem to locate the person I am looking for




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LbcCaliCreated

90s-2000 Pop fans were blessed to hear this masterpiece when it first
came out. I remember I always got mad fun of for being a black girl
living in the hood listening to pop music. I graduated high school in
2000 so I am Britney's age. I had all of her albums. I remember I use to
have the beat for Slave4U playing on my voicemail as I talked over it,
this was while I was in h.s.. Britney, Backstreet Boys, NSync and all
the other groups that formed the soundtrack to my teen years will always
have a place in my heart.
This whole album was great. Love you B!



All comments from YouTube:

@nottelling998

Britney had the body, the spirit, energy, the look, she had everything back then. She was so untouchable. What even is today's music if it wasn't for music like this?

@sbqntlyawake3813

The best. Truly.

@giuseppec.6102

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@sheltertwo7957

I don’t think people understand how big Britney was. The whole world paused when she’d drop a new music video.

@angelamakaveli2497

Exactly! Since I was a kid I loved her! 💜

@emineb7022

I'd die to witness these times. I was born in 96 so i wasn't really aware :(

@richtermasangkay6941

Like literally ❤️❤️❤️ and VMA is not VMA without her

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