I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
Discovery Lyrics

I wanna be your boyfriend
The person singing is expressing a desire to be in a romantic relationship with their crush.

There's no use in pretending
Trying to hide their feelings or ignore them would be pointless.

Because I can't help thinking
The person can't stop daydreaming about their crush and wanting to be with them.

I'm a terrible liar
This person is admitting that they can't hide their true feelings and intentions.

Now I wake in a cold
The person wakes up suddenly in the middle of the night feeling anxious, probably because of their unrequited love.

In the middle of the night
The time of day is significant because it usually signifies a time of rest and peace, so the jarring wake-up call is especially jarring.

and I'm thinking of you
The person can't stop thinking about their crush, even in their sleep.

with a startle and a fright
They wake up feeling scared or startled of something that isn't there.

'cause I wanna be your boyfriend
The reason for their feeling of anxiety is because they desperately want to be with their crush.

I started sleeping in your bed
The person admits to being intimate with their crush and probably crossing a boundary by sleeping with them.

But I woke up on the floor
They were either kicked out of bed, or they left it themselves due to feeling guilty or ashamed.

I did your laundry while you slept
The person was probably trying to show love and devotion by doing tasks for their crush, even if it isn't asked for.

and hung it up beside the door
This is another act of going out of the way to please or care for their crush.

I want to dress you in the morning
The person is imagining themselves taking care of their crush and being very involved in their life and well-being.

in last night's clothes
Using clothes from the night before shows that the person is so enamored with their crush that they want to prolong the feeling of intimacy from the previous day.

I want to be your boyfriend
The line is repeated to reaffirm their feelings of wanting to be in a relationship.

but I don't want anyone to know
The person is probably aware that their feelings might not be reciprocated, so they don't want to share this info with anyone else.

I just brushed my teeth
This line acts as a transition in the song, but the mention of hygiene and personal care shows how much the person cares and wants to impress their crush.

and I made up my mind
The person has probably decided to confess their feelings to their crush to finally get some closure.

I don't want to have to act coy
Being coy would mean hiding their true intentions, which would be dishonest and ultimately harmful for everyone involved.

Haven't slept in weeks
The person's sleeplessness is most likely due to their constantly overthinking and worrying about their crush.

and I can't think straight at night
Their crush is constantly on their mind, making it hard to stay focused on anything else.

I'm such a selfish boy
The person feels guilty or unworthy of their crush's affection because they know that they're being selfish and only thinking of their own needs.

I wanna be your boyfriend.
The final statement is repeated to emphasize the person's desire, but their recognition of their own mistakes and selfishness shows a level of emotional maturity that suggests they might be ready to handle a relationship.