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Boyfriend
Charlotte OC Lyrics
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We're all searching for that body so we don't feel alone at night
Fall into a rhythm
Let's see if we're compatible
But something about it is wearing me thin
Let's end this before we begin
So why the hell am I still sitting here holding your hand?
I don't even want a boyfriend
I think it's best to sit you down so you know where you stand
'Cause I've been looking in all the wrong places
For something that I don't even need
I don't even want a boyfriend
Don't ask to be my boyfriend
You'll take me out for dinner
You'll look so deeply in my eyes
You'll lean over the table
You'll hold my face and say, "Let's compromise"
Shouting over music
We'll fight to make us feel alive
But something about it is wearing me thin
Let's end this before we begin
'Cause I don't even want a boyfriend
So why the hell am I still sitting here holding your hand?
I don't even want a boyfriend
I think it's best to sit you down so you know where you stand
'Cause I've been looking in all the wrong places
For something that I don't even need
I don't even want a boyfriend
Don't ask to be my boyfriend
I know you look like heaven
But I need to be alone for a minute or two
I never stopped caring
But I never said that I would be there for you
Something about it is wearing me thin
Let's end this before we begin
'Cause I don't even want a boyfriend
I don't even need a boyfriend
'Cause I don't even want a boyfriend
So why the hell am I still sitting here holding your hand?
I don't even want a boyfriend
I think it's best to sit you down so you know where you stand
'Cause I've been looking in all the wrong places
For something that I don't even need
I don't even want a boyfriend
Don't ask to be my boyfriend
Charlotte OC's "Boyfriend" is a melancholic tune that explores the feeling of emptiness that some people may feel, particularly when they are chasing a relationship because of expectations and societal norms, rather than because they genuinely want it. The song's lyrics illustrate the singer's unwillingness to get into a relationship with someone, despite their mutual attraction. The singer recognizes that this connection is not what they genuinely desire, despite their partner's desire for something more substantial.
The singer is aware that many people want to be with someone to fill a void or to satisfy a societal expectation. They want someone to be with to stave off loneliness. In contrast, the singer is at a point in their life where they realize that they don't want a boyfriend, and they are just going through the motions of a potential partner. The lyrics "We're all searching for somebody, somebody we can satisfy. We're all searching for that body so we don't feel alone at night" serve as a commentary on the societal pressure to be in a relationship.
The singer's consistent repetition of "I don't even want a boyfriend" throughout the song emphasizes the fact that the world pressures us to follow the norm of being in a relationship. This pressure can lead people into becoming invested in something that they are not truly interested in, and this song tries to convey that it is okay to be independently happy without having a romantic partner. In summary, Charlotte OC's "Boyfriend" is a critique of the societal pressure to be in a relationship, rather than living life according to one's preferences.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all searching for somebody, somebody we can satisfy
Everyone is looking for a person who can meet their needs and desires
We're all searching for that body so we don't feel alone at night
We all want someone to keep us company, especially at night
Fall into a rhythm
Let's try to establish a connection
Let's see if we're compatible
Let's find out if we are meant for each other
But something about it is wearing me thin
But there's something that's making me tired of this already
Let's end this before we begin
Let's stop this before it even takes off
'Cause I don't even want a boyfriend
Because I don't even desire a romantic partner
So why the hell am I still sitting here holding your hand?
Why am I still holding your hand when I don't even want to be in a relationship with you?
I think it's best to sit you down so you know where you stand
I think it's better to have a conversation so that you understand my stance
'Cause I've been looking in all the wrong places
Because I have been searching for love in the wrong ways and with the wrong people
For something that I don't even need
For something that I don't even require in my life
Don't ask to be my boyfriend
Please don't request to be in a romantic relationship with me
You'll take me out for dinner
You will invite me for a meal
You'll look so deeply in my eyes
You will gaze deeply into my eyes
You'll lean over the table
You will put your arms on the table to get closer to me
You'll hold my face and say, 'Let's compromise'
You will hold my face and suggest that we make a deal to work out our differences
Shouting over music
Yelling to be heard over the loud music
We'll fight to make us feel alive
We'll argue to make us feel passionate and alive
I know you look like heaven
I know you look incredibly attractive
But I need to be alone for a minute or two
But I need some time to myself
I never stopped caring
I still care about you
But I never said that I would be there for you
But I never promised to always be by your side
I don't even need a boyfriend
I don't require a romantic partner in my life either
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Aron Forbes, Charlotte O'connor, Dylan Wiggins, Tim Anderson
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