I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
Dee Dee Ramone/Joey Ramone/Johnny Ramone/Ramones/Tommy Ramone Lyrics
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Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Do you love me, babe?
What do you say?
Do you love me, babe?
What can I say?
Because I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au
Because I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Do you love me, babe?
What do you say?
Do you love me, babe?
What can I say?
Because I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
The Ramones, known for their fast punk rock style, surprised their fans with a sweet and simple love song called "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." The song captures the vocalist's desire to be the boyfriend of the sweet little girl he's enchanted by. He asks her repeatedly if she loves him and how he can express his own love for her. The lyrics are straightforward and repetitive, emphasizing the Ramones' signature minimalistic style that makes their music easily accessible to all fans.
The lyrics of "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" offer a glimpse into the minds of these punk rock legends. For those who may have perceived the band as hardcore rockers who only crave loud music, the lyrics give a sense of deeper emotions and reveal that the band had a softer, more personal side. Although they were often labeled as rebels, their simple longing for love and acceptance was relatable to fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
The singer, who is interested in the listener, expresses his desire to become her boyfriend.
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
The singer refers to the listener fondly and wants to take their relationship to the next level.
Do you love me, babe?
The singer asks the listener about her romantic feelings towards him.
What do you say?
The artist wants to know the listener's response to his question.
Do you love me, babe?
The artist holds his question and expectations to support his desire for a romantic relationship.
What can I say?
The singer acknowledges that his romantic feelings for the listener may be overwhelming or unexpected.
Because I want to be your boyfriend
The singer reinforces his desire to become the listener's boyfriend.
Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au
The artist expresses their excitement and interest in the listener with a joyful exclamation.
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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
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