The duo gained further prominence after releasing their debut album "The Kids Are Alright" (2018), for which they earned two Grammy Award nominations including 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Urban Contemporary Album'. In 2020, they released their second studio album "Ungodly Hour" to critical acclaim, earning them another three Grammy Award nominations including 'Best Progressive R&B Album', 'Best R&B Song' for "Do It" and 'Best Traditional R&B Performance' for "Wonder What She Thinks of Me". The album's lead single "Do It" became the duo's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 63.
Busy Boy
Chloe x Halle Lyrics
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That's why, the playboys always finish fast
It's nine o'clock
I get a text saying, "Are you up?"
'Bout nine-fifteen
My girl say she got the same message, same thing
A few days yeah, we're cool
You told me that you with your family
My girl saw you with someone leaving the party
That's why I don't play with you
I spend a little time, don't stay with you
I tell you what you wanna hear all the time
Just because you're so damn fine
Busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
Busy, busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy
It's four o'clock
You're sending me too many pictures of your
Baby are your drunk?
Or did you mean to send it to another girl? (Girl)
And by the way
I think I just stumbled on your girlfriend's page
Congratulations
She saying that the baby coming any day
That's why I just play with you
I spend a little time, don't stay with you
You ain't ever gonna get deep inside
Even though you're so damn fine
(Boy) Busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy aren't ya?
Busy, busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy
Damn fine
Busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy aren't ya?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy, boy aren't ya?
Busy, busy, busy boy
Busy boy
Busy, busy boy
Busy, busy, busy, busy, busy boy
Busy, busy, busy, busy, busy boy
Ba, ba, boy ba, ba, boy, boy, boy
Ba, ba, boy ba, ba, boy, boy, boy
Busy boy
In "Busy Boy," Chloe x Halle sing about a man who is always too busy for them, leaving them wondering if he is really worth their time. They sing about how he disappears and reappears in their lives, sending late-night texts and filling their heads with empty promises. However, the girls know they must be careful because they have seen this man with other women and realize he is a "playboy" who cannot be trusted. They repeat the phrase, "that's why the nice guys always last" and "the playboys always finish fast," emphasizing how they prefer men who are genuine and respectful.
The lyrics "busy, busy boy" are repeated throughout the song, highlighting how this man is always "busy" with other things and people, leaving Chloe x Halle feeling unimportant and used. They are disillusioned by his beauty and charm, knowing that they must protect themselves from getting hurt. The girls' voices blend together beautifully, backed by an artful mix of electronic and acoustic instruments.
Overall, "Busy Boy" explores the dangers of loving someone who is always "busy" and "playing" with your heart. Chloe x Halle urge listeners to find someone who is honest and truly values their time and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
That's why, the nice guys they will always last
The people who are sincere and respectful always have a long-standing impact.
That's why, the playboys always finish fast
The people who play around with others without commitment go away quickly.
It's nine o'clock
The time is nine o'clock.
I get a text saying, "Are you up?"
I received a text message asking if I am awake or not.
'Bout nine-fifteen
Around fifteen minutes past nine.
My girl say she got the same message, same thing
My friend confirms that she received the same message.
A few days yeah, we're cool
We were fine for a few days.
Then you disappear like I'm a fool (yeah)
Then you vanish suddenly as if I'm a stupid person.
You told me that you with your family
You said that you are with your family.
My girl saw you with someone leaving the party
My friend witnessed you leaving a party with someone else.
That's why I don't play with you
That's why I don't get involved with you.
I spend a little time, don't stay with you
I give you some time, but I don't stick around.
I tell you what you wanna hear all the time
I say what you want to hear every time.
Just because you're so damn fine
Just because you are so attractive.
Busy, busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
A busy, busy boy
A boy who is very busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
A busy, busy boy
A boy who is very busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
Busy, busy, busy boy
A boy who is extremely busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
It's four o'clock
The time is four o'clock.
You're sending me too many pictures of your
You are sending me an excessive number of pictures of yourself.
Baby are your drunk?
Are you drunk, my dear?
Or did you mean to send it to another girl? (Girl)
Or did you accidentally send it to another girl?
And by the way
By the way.
I think I just stumbled on your girlfriend's page
I believe I found your girlfriend's online profile.
Congratulations
Congratulations.
She saying that the baby coming any day
She is announcing that the baby is arriving soon.
That's why I just play with you
That's why I am only messing around with you.
You ain't ever gonna get deep inside
You will never connect with me on a deep level.
Even though you're so damn fine
Even though you are very attractive.
(Boy) Busy, busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy, aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
A busy, busy boy
A boy who is very busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
A busy, busy boy
A boy who is very busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy, boy aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
Busy, busy, busy boy
A boy who is extremely busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Damn fine
Extremely attractive.
Busy, busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
A busy, busy boy
A boy who is very busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
A busy, busy boy
A boy who is very busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy, boy aren't ya?
Aren't you a boy who is always busy?
Busy, busy, busy boy
A boy who is extremely busy.
Busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Busy, busy boy
A boy who is always busy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Jeffrey Gitelman, Nasri Atweh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ana Paula Pinto
[Intro]
That's why the nights I stay will always last
That's why the playboys always finish last
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
It's nine o'clock
I get a text sayin', "Are you up?"
'Bout 9:15
My girl said she got the same message, same thing
A few days, yeah, we're cool
Then you disappear like I'm a fool (Yeah)
You told me that you with your family
My girl saw you with someone, leavin' the party
[Pre-Chorus]
That's why I don't play with you
I spend a little time, don't stay with you
I tell you what you wanna hear all the time
Just because you're so damn fine
[Chorus]
Busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you?
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you?
Busy, busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy (Oh yeah)
[Verse 2]
It's four o'clock
You sendin' me too many pictures of your... (Oh)
Baby, are you drunk?
Or did you mean to send it to another girl? (Another girl)
And by the way
I think I just stumbled on your girlfriend's page (Oh, no)
Congratulations
She sayin' that the baby comin' any day
[Pre-Chorus]
That's why I don't play with you (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I spend a little time, don't stay with you (No, no, no, no)
You ain't never gonna get deep inside (Oh)
Even though you're so damn fine (Fine)
[Chorus]
Busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you? (Yeah, yeah)
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you? (Oh)
A busy, busy boy (Oh)
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you? (Oh)
Busy, busy, busy boy (Yeah)
Busy boy, busy, busy boy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Bridge]
Oh
Oh, oh
Oh
Oh
Damn fine (Fine)
[Chorus]
Busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you? (Yeah, yeah)
A busy, busy boy
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you?
A busy, busy boy (Oh)
Busy boy, busy, busy boy, aren't you? (Oh)
Busy, busy, busy boy (Yeah)
Busy boy, busy, busy boy (Yeah)
[Outro]
Oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah
Oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah
Oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah
Oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah
Busy, busy
Busy, busy, busy boy
Busy, busy
Busy, busy, busy boy
B-b-boy, b-b-boy, boy, boy
Boy, b-b-boy, b-b-boy, boy, boy
Busy boy
Quan Michelle
Beyonce invested 1 million into them, I see why, and it is paying off!! This is a nice song. The harmony is immaculate
Raye Hall
Feel like I could hear her voice in the vocals
Ayanna Smith
@NaBean thank you for explaining in depth what the deal was.
Ayanna Smith
Beyounce didn't invest in their sound. Please stop giving beyounce their credit. It's complete bull. If you're only a fan because of her then move around. Beyounce attached her name to stars in the making. They already had a fan base.
Kimberly Felix
Yes and she did a great job
Adee
@Wanda Holmes You are 100% right. I don't get the comments feeling a kind of way about commending Beyonce for doing right by them. It's so rare to see execs in the music game moving with sense, and we rarely see women in these positions to begin with. No one's disputing them to be insanely talented, Beyonce wouldn't want to sign them if wasn't the case.
SocialPurgatory
Y’all taste that?! It’s called God given talent.
Alice Dubois
Actually it is called practice.
ink 101
agreed 😌
Jo_nM
You can taste it wtf lol