Beach House
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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Saw he was nervous, I thought it was cute
Until I found out that his mom made the food (it was good though)
Boy number two had a beautiful face
Highly agreed to go back to his place
His wife really had some impeccable taste (she was sweet though)
This rollercoaster's a carousel
And I'm getting nowhere
Boys around the world
I want to believe that when you chase a girl
It's not just hunting season
I can see the future, say it like you mean it
I've got a beach house in Malibu
And I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
I'm probably gonna hurt your
Boy number twelve had a look in his eye
Brought up his ex and he started to cry
Told me he loved me the very first night (oh, no)
Who knows what I'm in for with
Boy number I can't keep count any more
I've been on this ride
This rollercoaster's a carousel
And I'm getting nowhere
Boys around the world
I want to believe that when you chase a girl
It's not just hunting season
I can see the future, say it like you mean it
I've got a beach house in Malibu
And I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
I'm probably gonna hurt your
I've got a weekend in paradise
And I'm probably gonna never call you
I'm probably gonna hurt your
I got big plans to take care of you
I just need to borrow ten thousand dollars
I'm probably gonna hurt your
I've got a lake house in Canada
And I'm probably gonna harvest your organs
I'm probably gonna hurt your
I've got a beach house in Malibu
And I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
Boys around the world
I want to believe that when you chase a girl
It's not just hunting season
I can see the future, say it like you mean it
I've got a beach house in Malibu
And I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
In the song "Beach House" by Carly Rae Jepsen, she sings about the different boys she's encountered in her dating experiences. She describes how each boy has a unique personality and story. Boy number one made a picnic which was actually made by his mother, boy number two had a beautiful face and a wife with impeccable taste, boy number twelve mentioned his ex-girlfriend and cried when talking about his feelings. Carly uses a metaphor to describe her dating experience – a "rollercoaster's carousel" – which is a reference to how the experience is an endless cycle of highs and lows that lead nowhere.
Furthermore, Carly points out a common problem girls face when dating. She wants to believe that when boys like her, they truly do like her for her, not just because it's "hunting season". Despite this, Carly still persists and believes she can see the future – trying to stay optimistic in a purposefully cruel situation.
The most repeated chorus is "I've got a beach house in Malibu, and I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings", which is an ironic way of showing how she's the one who has something to offer and can hurt the boys' feelings.
Overall, the song is a great representation of Carly Rae Jepsen's clever songwriting and witty lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy number one made a picnic for two
The first boy arranged a picnic for us
Saw he was nervous, I thought it was cute
I noticed he was nervous, which I found endearing
Until I found out that his mom made the food (it was good though)
Eventually, I discovered his mother cooked the food we ate, and it was delicious
Boy number two had a beautiful face
The second boy was very attractive
Highly agreed to go back to his place
I readily accepted his invitation to return to his home
His wife really had some impeccable taste (she was sweet though)
I learned that he had a wife with excellent taste, but I still found her to be a kind person
I've been on this ride
I have experienced these ups and downs before
This rollercoaster's a carousel
This emotional journey is like a never-ending cycle
And I'm getting nowhere
Despite everything, I am not making any progress
Boys around the world
Men all across the globe
I want to believe that when you chase a girl
I hope that when men pursue women
It's not just hunting season
It's not merely a game of pursuing and conquering
I can see the future, say it like you mean it
I can envision what will come, so be honest with me
I've got a beach house in Malibu
I own a house on the beach in Malibu
And I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
But I will most likely cause you emotional pain
Boy number twelve had a look in his eye
The twelfth boy had an expression in his eyes
Brought up his ex and he started to cry
He mentioned his ex-girlfriend and began to cry
Told me he loved me the very first night (oh, no)
He said he loved me after only one night together (which concerned me)
Who knows what I'm in for with
I don't know what to expect from
Boy number I can't keep count anymore
The many boys I've encountered and lost track of
I've got a weekend in paradise
I have a weekend planned in an idyllic location
And I'm probably gonna never call you
But I likely won't contact you again
I got big plans to take care of you
I have grand intentions to care for you
I just need to borrow ten thousand dollars
I require a loan of ten thousand dollars to make it happen
I'm probably gonna hurt your
Even with these plans, I'll most likely cause you pain
I've got a lake house in Canada
I own a house by the lake in Canada
And I'm probably gonna harvest your organs
But in reality, I have no intention of harming you in such a way
Boys around the world
Men all across the globe
I want to believe that when you chase a girl
I hope that when men pursue women
It's not just hunting season
It's not merely a game of pursuing and conquering
I can see the future, say it like you mean it
I can envision what will come, so be honest with me
I've got a beach house in Malibu
I own a house on the beach in Malibu
And I'm probably gonna hurt your feelings
But I will most likely cause you emotional pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Hope, Carly Rae Jepsen, Nate Cyphert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Octobris
She gave us camp, she gave us shirtless men, she gave us humour and she gave us a hit.
Mario Martz
i agree 100% with this comment
chokolatita
She basically gave us a modern anthem about the actual dating scene, lol. So iconic as always.
𝕵𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖊
Yes
luke
im loving all 3
See Are
The campiest part is at the end when all the guys pick her up for a moment before she drops to her knees with that smile! LOL. Love it.
Kemh
What i love about Carly's music is that it has that fresh and fun vibe from the 2010's pop that is hard to find nowadays <3
Haruma Kaito
Not just 2010 it also has retro vibes
MAX Hyper
+ 2000s Kylie Minogue vibes
Planet Ceremony
lol 2010s pop is not a a thing. Totally agree on Kylie Minogue