hey boy...
Emi Hinouchi Lyrics

In Emi Hinouchi’s song “Hey Boy,” the lyrics discuss the confusion and frustration that can come with being in a relationship that feels undefined or confusing. The song opens with the singer wanting to know more about the person they’re involved with, but being unable to understand why things aren’t working out despite feeling so close to them. The singer admits to previously thinking of their relationship as something casual, but realizes that they’ve become invested in it without truly understanding what it is. They’ve had experiences with love before, but still are uncertain about how to navigate this situation.

The chorus repeats the frustration of feeling close yet distant to someone- wanting more sweetness and intimacy while recognizing that there is a lack of clarity and distance between them. The middle of the song delves more into the specifics of this situation, admitting that the ambiguity between the two lovers is causing a rift that can’t be overcome until there is a clear understanding of what the relationship is. The singer acknowledges that they have become a bit obsessive over checking for communication from the other person, and asks the other person to stop playing games and for the relationship to progress forward. The song ends with an optimism that, by being honest with oneself and the other person involved, a special connection could be formed.