I Know What Boys Like
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Lauren:
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
I've got what boys like

I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I see them looking

I make 'em want me
I like to tease them
They want to touch me
I never let them

I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me

But you, you're special (I might let you)
You're so much different (I might let you)
Mmm, would you like that (I might let you)

I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
I know what's on their minds

I know what boys like
I know what guys want
They talk about me

I got my cat moves
That so upset them
Zippers and buttons
Fun to frustrate them
They get so angry
Like pouty children
Denied their candy
I laugh right at them

I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me

Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya

I see you're sad now (I will let you)
Sorry I teased you (I will let you)
This time, I mean it (I will let you)
Anything you want (You can trust me)
I really want to (You can trust me)
How would you like it? (You can trust me)

Sucker!
Hmmhmmhaha...

I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me

Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya





I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me

Overall Meaning

The Glee Cast's rendition of "I Know What Boys Like" is a cheeky, playful song from the perspective of a confident, flirtatious young woman who understands what men want, but also enjoys to tease and play hard to get. The singer is proud of her ability to attract and manipulate male attention but also aware of how much power she has over them. She uses her sexuality as a weapon to frustrate and upset them while enjoying taking control of the situation. However, she seems to acknowledge her potential lover's sensitive side and promises to be loyal and trustworthy to him.


The lyrics of "I Know What Boys Like" are unapologetically sexual and playful, playing with gender roles and subverting stereotypes. The singer rebels against the notion of male dominance and power, instead taking charge of her own sexuality and the way she presents herself to men. The playful, teasing tone of the song adds to the risquΓ©, seductive vibe of the lyrics and makes it clear that the singer is in control of the situation, despite the boys' desperate attempts to get her attention.


The song was originally released by The Waitresses, an American new wave band formed in Ohio in 1978. The band's lead singer, Patty Donahue, wrote the original lyrics for the song. The Glee Cast version is a faithful interpretation of the original track, with some slight modifications in the lyrics and arrangement to make it more suitable for the show's teenage audience. The song's catchy, sassy chorus and playful lyrics make it a fun addition to any party playlist or karaoke night.


Line by Line Meaning

I know what boys like
I have a good understanding of what appeals to boys


I know what guys want
I understand the desires of men


I see them looking
I am aware of when boys are checking me out


I make 'em want me
I have the ability to make boys attracted to me


I like to tease them
I enjoy playing with boys' desires


They want to touch me
Boys have a desire to physically interact with me


I never let them
I control the level of physical contact I have with boys and do not let it go too far


Boys like, boys like me
Boys are attracted to me because I know what they want


You're so much different (I might let you)
You stand out from other boys, and I may consider allowing you to get closer to me


Mmm, would you like that (I might let you)
I am asking you if you would enjoy getting closer to me


I know what's on their minds
I am aware of what boys are thinking about


They talk about me
Boys discuss me amongst themselves


I got my cat moves
I move in a way that is seductive, like a cat


That so upset them
Boys become upset when they cannot have what they want from me


Zippers and buttons
Clothing with zippers and buttons are particularly frustrating for boys who try to take them off


Fun to frustrate them
It is enjoyable to watch boys become frustrated because they cannot have what they want from me


They get so angry
Boys become mad when I do not give them what they want


Like pouty children
Boys act like kids who are upset when they don't get their way


Denied their candy
I am the one who is withholding something they want


I laugh right at them
I find their frustration and anger amusing


I see you're sad now (I will let you)
I can tell that you are disappointed and may consider letting you get closer to me


Sorry I teased you (I will let you)
I apologize for making you feel teased and may consider giving you what you want


Anything you want (You can trust me)
I am giving you the opportunity to ask for whatever you want from me, and you can trust that I will deliver


I really want to (You can trust me)
I am expressing that I genuinely want to give you what you desire


How would you like it? (You can trust me)
I am asking you how you would like me to fulfill your desires, and you can trust that I will follow through


Sucker!
I am taunting the person I was encouraging earlier, indicating that they are foolish for believing me




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Comments from YouTube:

Fyn

Lowkey, this is one of the best performances of the show. If you know the original of this song, it's meant to be sung like this and it's hard to do.

Ashley Fink has a great set of lungs. You can find her singing "Regular" songs on youtube. She's pretty great.

Bryon Murphy

not enough people give tina credit for her dancing, i mean she can keep up with both brittany AND mike in terms of choreography

Roman R.

Even worse, everyone begins insinuating that apparently she's a terrible dancer, which is not even canonically consistent, just for people to continue deriding Tina more.

TheRashaunLewis

Is it bad that this is one of my favorite glee songs its my guilty pleasure

stee fervid

Me tooo

NotSoCuteOtaku

same

K a y l e e

No

Gleek G

Yes 😬

Buli Nandi

I mean its why im here

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Alejandro N.

Lauren was one of the best characters, she was an icon. Idk why the writers just forgot about her and they ended up firing the actress who played Lauren, I mean, that character had so much potential.

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