Entering Bootytown
Haley Bennett Lyrics
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To get that boy to look
And still the road is dark and dim...
If love's just not on his map
It could be right in his lap
And still it won't get through to him
What's up girl?
When they see the sign that says...
(CHORUS)
Entering bootytown
So shake that booty now
'Cause you're booty is the way into his hea-ea-eart
Girl don't you realize
One detour at your thighs
Is a right turn that can break his world apart
You've been here with him before
But he just closes the door
And says "we're better off as friends"
Tonight he'd better beware
There's something hot in the air
Your wait is coming to an e-end
No rules, no...
Gonna use every whip until he
Knows he's crossed the line...
He is...
(CHORUS)
Enter (enter enter enter) (x4)
No rules, no...
Gonna use every whip until he
Knows he's crossed the line...
He is
CHORUS (x2)
The lyrics of the song "Entering Bootytown" by Haley Bennett talk about a girl who is trying to get a guy's attention using every trick in the book, but he still doesn't seem to be interested in her. She realizes that boys only pay attention when they see a sign that says "Entering Bootytown" and "shake that booty now" is the way into his heart. Despite her efforts, the guy only sees her as a friend and nothing more, but tonight she's going to use every weapon in her arsenal to get him to see her differently. She's going to break his world apart with one detour at her thighs.
The song is about the lengths that some people will go to get the attention of someone they're interested in. It talks about using sexuality as a tool to get what you want, which is a controversial topic. Some might see it as empowering, while others might see it as objectifying. Overall, the song is catchy and upbeat, with a message that's sure to resonate with anyone who's ever had a crush.
Line by Line Meaning
You've tried every trick in the book
You have attempted every strategy imaginable.
To get that boy to look
To draw attention from that male individual.
And still the road is dark and dim...
But still to no avail.
If love's just not on his map
If affection is not something he seeks.
It could be right in his lap
It could be present but unnoticed to him.
And still it won't get through to him
Yet he remains oblivious to it.
What's up girl?
Hello, female individual.
Boys only pay attention
Males only focus their attention.
When they see the sign that says...
When they observe an indication or cue...
Entering bootytown
When they detect flirtatious behavior.
So shake that booty now
Therefore, perform such behaviors.
'Cause your booty is the way into his hea-ea-eart
As such behaviors are the key to his affections, desires, or emotions.
Girl don't you realize
You, female individual, are unaware of...
One detour at your thighs
The way to his sentiments only requires one deviation, suggested to be flirtatious cues from the individual's lower body.
Is a right turn that can break his world apart
This deviation is all that is needed to drastically change his outlook, attitude, or perspective.
You've been here with him before
You have already been in this scenario with him.
But he just closes the door
He merely shuts down any such advances.
And says 'we're better off as friends'
And informs that the relationship is better suited for a platonic affiliation.
Tonight he'd better beware
However, tonight he better be cautious.
There's something hot in the air
There are flirtatious cues that indicate sexual tension or desire present in the scenario.
Your wait is coming to an e-end
The period of patiently waiting is near its conclusion.
No rules, no...
There are no stipulations, no limitations or restrictions in the current actions.
Gonna use every whip until he
A (flirtatious) method to entice him.
Knows he's crossed the line...
Continuing until he has recognized he's involved in suggestive behavior.
He is...
This male individual is so influenced by such behavior.
Enter (enter enter enter) (x4)
Acting in accordance with the previously described behavior.
CHORUS
The previously stated chorus section of the song.
CHORUS (x2)
The chorus section of the song repeated twice.
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.