Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s).
She has released ten albums, one of which is a compilation and nine of which are studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), My Kind of Christmas (2000), Stripped (2002), Back to Basics (2006), Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008), Bionic (2010), Lotus (2012), Liberation (2018) and AGUILERA (2022).
Aguilera is best known for her vocal ability, music videos, and ever-changing image. She includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her painful childhood, and female empowerment in her music. She has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, human rights and world issues. In 2009, she was named the Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme.
I Hate Boys
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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Well, maybe just a little, just a tad
I know every apple here ain't bad
But I found a worm in every single one I had
(Boys) they're only good for fruit, I mean bananas
(Boys) them boys are nuts, they're drivin' me bananas
Oh, boys, we should pack up and ship 'em out
Bo-bo-bo-boys, boys
I hate 'em
I hate boys, but boys love me
I think they suck and my friends agree
I hate boys, but boys love me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I hate boys
If you hate 'em boys, shake it (now shake it)
If you hate 'em boys, shake it (now shake it)
We would all be happy all be glad
If sweet mama nature never had
A-all this dirty little boys who think that the girls
Are only made for toys
Boys wants them women, though they barely can remember
Then again all men are dogs
All men are dogs
I hate boys, but boys love me (boys love me)
I think they suck and my friends agree
I hate boys, but boys love me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I hate boys
If you hate them boys, shake it (now shake it)
If you hate them boys, shake it (now shake it)
Let's go, boys suck
Make me sick, inflated egos
Little dicks, use them up
Spit em out, I H-A-T-E boys!
I hate boys, but boys love me (boys love me)
I think they suck and my friends agree
I hate boys, but boys love me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I hate boys
I hate boys, but boys love me
I think they suck and my friends agree
I hate boys, but boys love me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I hate boys
The song I Hate Boys by Christina Aguilera is a statement of defiance against boys and their behavior towards girls. The lyrics suggest that while not all boys are bad, the majority of them are not to be trusted. The opening lines of the song, "No-no-no-no, I'm not bitter, I'm not mad, well maybe just a little, just a tad" set the tone for the rest of the song.
The first verse describes how most boys appear to be sweet and innocent but are secretly rotten to the core. The line "I found a worm in every single one I had" is a metaphor for discovering a flaw in every boy she has ever encountered. The chorus repeats the sentiment "I hate boys" and highlights the fact that despite this, boys continue to pursue her.
The second verse goes on to call out boys for using girls as toys and not remembering them after they have moved on. It echoes the common phrase that all men are dogs and reinforces the idea that women are not just playthings for men. The bridge of the song includes the repeated phrase "If you hate 'em boys, shake it (now shake it)" which is a call to action for women to stand up and refuse to accept poor treatment from men.
Line by Line Meaning
No-no-no-no, I'm not bitter, I'm not mad
I'm not angry or upset, just a bit bothered by some things
Well, maybe just a little, just a tad
Okay, maybe I'm a little upset
I know every apple here ain't bad
I realize not all guys are bad
But I found a worm in every single one I had
Unfortunately, I've had bad experiences with every guy I've been with
(Boys) they're only good for fruit, I mean bananas
Guys aren't very useful to me, they're like bananas
(Boys) them boys are nuts, they're drivin' me bananas
Guys are crazy and annoying, they're driving me crazy
Oh, boys, we should pack up and ship 'em out
We should get rid of all the guys
Bo-bo-bo-boys, boys
Silly reference to boys
Bo-bo-bo-boys, boys
Another silly reference to boys
I hate 'em
I really don't like guys
If you hate 'em boys, shake it (now shake it)
If you don't like guys, show it
We would all be happy all be glad
We would all be happy if things were different
If sweet mama nature never had
If nature didn't give us boys
A-all this dirty little boys who think that the girls
All these guys who treat girls poorly
Are only made for toys
Think girls are just playthings
Boys wants them women, though they barely can remember
Guys want women, even if they don't appreciate them
Then again all men are dogs
Guys are all just like dogs - loyal, but can be annoying
I hate boys, but boys love me (boys love me)
Guys like me, but I don't like them
I think they suck and my friends agree
My friends also think guys are bad
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Sound effect
If you hate them boys, shake it (now shake it)
If you dislike guys, show it
Let's go, boys suck
Guys aren't great
Make me sick, inflated egos
Guys make me sick, they have big egos
Little dicks, use them up
Guys are insignificant and disposable
Spit em out, I H-A-T-E boys!
Get rid of them, I really don't like guys
I hate boys, but boys love me
Guys are into me, but I don't like them
I think they suck and my friends agree
My friends also think guys suck
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Sound effect
I hate boys, but boys love me
Guys like me, but I don't like them
I think they suck and my friends agree
My friends think guys are bad as well
I hate boys, but boys love me
I don't like guys, but they're into me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Sound effect
I hate boys
I really don't like guys
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMAL F. JONES, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, J.J. HUNTER, BILL WELLINGS, ESTHER DEAN, WILLIAM TYLER, CLAUDE KELLY
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