Boy Problems
Carly Rae Jepsen(칼리 래 젭슨) Lyrics


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If you're gonna go then go
She said to me on the phone
So tired of hearin' all your boy problems
If you're gonna stay then stay
He's not gonna change anyway
So tired of hearin' all your boy problems

And I know that she's right
And I should not be offended
That I know what it looks like
From the outside
And I know that she's right
And I should not be offended, yeah
That I know what it looks like
From the outside, from the outside

Boy problems, who's got 'em?
I've got them too
Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Don't know what to do
I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
And I don't really care
I've got worse problems
I broke up with my boyfriend
I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
And I don't really care
I've got worse problems
I broke up with my boyfriend

Finally gotta let it go
She said to me on the phone
So tired of hearin' all your boy problems
It could be the perfect day
You'll just make it rain anyway
So tired of hearin' all your boy problems

And I know that she's right
And I should not be offended
That I know what it looks like
From the outside
And I know that she's right
And I should not be offended, yeah
I know what it looks like
From the outside, from the outside

Boy problems, who's got 'em?
I've got them too
Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Don't know what to do
I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
And I don't really care
I've got worse problems
I broke up with my boyfriend
I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
And I don't really care
I've got worse problems
I broke up with my boyfriend

What's worse?
Losin' a lover or losin' your best friend
What's worse is when you discover
You're not good for each other
She's been giving, you've been taking, taking, taking

Boy problems, who's got 'em?
I've got them too
Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Don't know what to do (don't know what to do)
I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
And I don't really care
I've got worse problems
I broke up with my boyfriend
I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
And I don't really care
I've got worse problems
I broke up with my boyfriend

Boy problems, who's got 'em?
I've got them too
Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Don't know what to do
Boy problems, who's got 'em?
I've got them too
Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Don't know what to do
Boy problems, who's got 'em?




I've got them too
Boy trouble

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Boy Problems" seem to be about a woman who is tired of listening to her friend's relationship issues. The friend is stuck in a cycle of break-ups and make-ups with her boyfriend, and the singer is urging her to make a decision and stick with it. The friend seems helpless and indecisive, and the singer recognizes that the boyfriend is unlikely to change, so the friend should either stay with him and accept him as he is or let him go.


Despite the tough love tone of the song, the lyrics highlight the relatable frustration of dealing with a friend's constant stream of relationship problems. The chorus emphasizes this point by saying "boy problems, who's got 'em? I've got them too," which could make listeners feel less alone in their personal experiences.


The last verse, which questions whether it's worse to lose a lover or a best friend, reveals that the singer may be grappling with her own relationship issues. It shows that relationships can be complicated and that sometimes, it's not clear what the right decision is.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're gonna go then go
She wants him to just leave if he has to.


She said to me on the phone
The conversation is happening on the phone, not in-person.


So tired of hearin' all your boy problems
She is tired of listening to the singer's problems related to men or relationships.


If you're gonna stay then stay
She wants him to stay if he wants to do so.


He's not gonna change anyway
The artist knows that her boyfriend is not going to change his ways or behavior.


And I know that she's right
The singer admits that her friend is correct.


And I should not be offended
The singer understands that she should not be defensive.


That I know what it looks like
The artist knows how the situation appears to others.


From the outside
Others' perspectives of her situation.


Boy problems, who's got 'em?
Boy problems are a common issue among many people.


I've got them too
The singer also has boy problems in her life.


Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Trouble with boys and in relationships in general are common.


Don't know what to do
The singer is unsure of how to resolve her issues with men.


I think I broke up with my boyfriend today
The singer thinks she has broken up with her boyfriend on the same day.


And I don't really care
The singer is indifferent about the fact that she broke up with her boyfriend.


I've got worse problems
The artist is experiencing problems that are more severe than her recent break-up.


Finally gotta let it go
The artist decides to let go of her relationship problems.


It could be the perfect day
The day could be perfect for her if she tries not to focus too much on her relationship problems.


You'll just make it rain anyway
Regardless of a good day or trying to move on, the singer will find a way to make it worse for herself.


What's worse? Losin' a lover or losin' your best friend
The artist is questioning what's worse - losing a lover or an important friendship.


What's worse is when you discover You're not good for each other
The artist realizes that her and her partner were not a good match for one another.


She's been giving, you've been taking, taking, taking
The artist's friend has been supportive while the artist's boyfriend has taken from her.


Boy problems, who's got 'em?
The song's chorus reiterates that boy problems are a common issue among most people.


Boy trouble, you've got trouble
Trouble with boys in general will always exist.


Don't know what to do (don't know what to do)
The singer still has no solution to her boy troubles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLY RAE JEPSEN, GREG KURSTIN, SIA FURLER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

James Rizzuto

Another way to look at it:
Tons of shitty records connect in a major way in popular culture and the marketplace.
Tons of amazing records don't penetrate as WE think they should have...
And they're considered "flops."
Same as it ever was.
Love what you love.
Enjoy what you enjoy.
Some of my favorite artists
... well, THIS week...
are Slint, Carly Rae and Curtis Mayfield.
I'm out here on the taste
Tundra but my soul feels warm and toasty.
Just sayin'
This love isn't crazy...



All comments from YouTube:

VirgoSimmer

I just love how I can go through the comments and see positivity and barely any hate. Carly's music is just too good.

Riley

Same here and I agree 100%. She's awesome. I'd love to go back to her concert someday (I saw her live as an opening act on Hedley's hello world tour this year).

Cri Gonal Gaming

As a metal musician, she's my guilty pleasure. Her 80''s styled music brings me to the era

Karl Gan

#fact

Colin Snyder

literally can't be any negativity-peak pop

William Rozario

Petition for the Grammys to retroactively give E•MO•TION best pop vocals album.

White Rose

they should just do that for every year

Otari K

where do i sign

Samuel González

I disagree... E•MO•TION deserves Album Of The Year

spread your wings and prepare to fly 🦋

They are actually based on popularity instead of quality and even that they can't get right

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