Baby Boy
Choker Lyrics


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Little band-aid on my face Cut myself shaving
I was never good at that man shit
Never good at that planned shit
Never good at that (exchange)
Never good at that (first aid)
Never good at that (long stay)
Still, though I could be your baby boy (all these
Butterflies falling on me) (ooh ooh ooh, i'm your)
I caught you acting like someone better
You can't fool me
I see the cars in slow motion I see it all in slow motion
I'm looking way past where niggas thought
We could've been Thought we could've been
There's a residency open on my forehead
You can book the whole gig It's a long bid
But you gotta play the crowd right




And they love it when you call me
Baby boy (all these butterflies falling on me) (i'm your baby)

Overall Meaning

In Choker's song "Baby Boy," the singer talks about his struggles with masculinity and how he's not good at things that society deems as "man shit." He mentions that he's not good at shaving, planning, or dealing with injuries. Despite all of his shortcomings, he still wants to be seen as someone's "baby boy," and he enjoys the feeling of butterflies falling on him.


However, he also mentions that he sees through people who act like they're better than him. He has a unique perspective on life, as he sees things in slow motion and is able to look beyond what others think of him. There's a sense of melancholy in the song, as he mentions that there's a residency open on his forehead and that it's a long bid. It seems like he has a lot of emotional baggage and is struggling to find his place in the world.


Overall, "Baby Boy" is a poignant reflection on masculinity, insecurity, and the desire to be loved. It's a vulnerable and honest portrayal of a man who's trying to navigate his way through life, and it's easy to empathize with his struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Little band-aid on my face Cut myself shaving
I have a small cut on my face from shaving and I put a bandage on it.


I was never good at that man shit
I was never good at traditionally masculine tasks.


Never good at that planned shit
I struggle with planning and organizing my life.


Never good at that (exchange)
I'm not good at exchanges, whether it be in business or personal relationships.


Never good at that (first aid)
I don't know how to properly provide first aid in case of an emergency.


Never good at that (long stay)
I can't stay committed to things for too long, whether it be relationships or projects.


Still, though I could be your baby boy (all these butterflies falling on me)
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, I am still capable of being vulnerable and affectionate in a romantic relationship with someone.


I caught you acting like someone better
I saw you pretending to be someone you're not.


You can't fool me
I am not easily deceived.


I see the cars in slow motion I see it all in slow motion
I am paying close attention to everything around me and taking it all in.


I'm looking way past where niggas thought We could've been
I'm thinking beyond what society has deemed acceptable for someone like me.


Thought we could've been
I had high hopes for us and what we could've had.


There's a residency open on my forehead You can book the whole gig
There's an opportunity for me to be successful, and I'm open to it.


It's a long bid But you gotta play the crowd right
It will take a while to achieve my goals, but if I play my cards right, I can make it happen.


And they love it when you call me Baby boy (all these butterflies falling on me)
I enjoy the affection and attention that comes with being called baby boy by someone I care about.




Writer(s): Jeff Kleinman, Christopher Lloyd

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