The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “a promising purveyor of keeping the spirit of classic heavy Southern rock alive” (American Songwriter), “capable of writing the big hits for radio, obstinate enough to do something completely unexpected, and savvy enough to find the throughline for it all” (Rolling Stone). A three-time CMA Triple Play award recipient, HARDY is the reigning ACM Songwriter of the Year, the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year, and a two-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year.
HARDY has written 12 #1 singles since 2018, including his own double platinum #1 single “ONE BEER” feat. Lauren Alaina + Devin Dawson, and chart-topping, platinum Dierks Bentley + BRELAND collaboration, “Beers On Me.” He's previously toured with Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Cole Swindell, and more, and is headlining a 19-date, nationwide, sold-out run now on the mockingbird & THE CROW Tour.
Boyfriend
Hardy Lyrics
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I'm tired of talkin' 'bout babies and diamond rings
And I'm so sick of driving clear across town every night from my place to yours, girl
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
Yeah, I been thinkin' a lot
'Bout goin' all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?"
Puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
Yeah, I don't wanna have to wonder what it's like
To hear you introduce yourself with my last name
To see you floatin' down some outta town church all dressed in white, girl
I don't wanna have to wonder what it's like
Yeah, I been thinkin' a lot
'Bout goin' all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
With a fence in the dirt, yeah, but first, girl
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?"
Puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore, yeah
Oh
Anymore, yeah, yeah
Yeah I wanna get too sunburned with you
All-inclusive in Hawaii
Right after I say my vows and kiss ya
Like no one else is watching
In front of God and everybody
Yeah, I been thinking a lot
'Bout goin' all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
With a fence in the dirt, yeah, but first, girl
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?"
Puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore, yeah, yeah
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
In “Boyfriend,” Hardy sings about being tired of being in a casual and temporary relationship, and yearning for something more meaningful and permanent. He’s tired of merely being a boyfriend and talking about babies and diamond rings. He has his sights set on a twenty-acre property and marrying the girl he loves. Hardy wants to take things to the next level, and he’s ready to go all-in.
Hardy wants to marry the girl he loves and doesn’t want to just be her boyfriend anymore, he wants to be her future husband. He wants to call up her dad and ask for her hand in marriage, spend all of his coffee can cash, and get down on one knee, and propose to her. He doesn’t want to just wonder what it’s like to hear her introduce herself with his last name or see her walking down the aisle in a white dress; he wants to experience that with her. And when they’re finally married, they’ll go to Hawaii and spend time as a married couple, just the two of them.
Overall, "Boyfriend" is a song about taking the next step in a relationship and making a commitment to each other. Hardy is no longer content with just being a boyfriend and is ready to make a lifelong commitment to the girl he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
The singer no longer wants to be in a romantic relationship with the addressed person.
I'm tired of talkin' 'bout babies and diamond rings
The singer is tired of discussing plans for the future that involve starting a family and getting engaged/married.
And I'm so sick of driving clear across town every night from my place to yours, girl
The singer is tired of having to travel long distances every night to see the addressed person.
Yeah, I been thinkin' a lot
'Bout goin' all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
With a fence in the dirt, yeah, but first, girl
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?"
Puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
The artist has been considering committing fully to the addressed person, including buying a piece of land and proposing marriage. They want to have a serious conversation with the addressed person about their future together, and potentially propose marriage.
Yeah, I don't wanna have to wonder what it's like
To hear you introduce yourself with my last name
To see you floatin' down some outta town church all dressed in white, girl
I don't wanna have to wonder what it's like
The artist doesn't want to have to wonder what it would be like to marry the addressed person and see them take on their last name, as well as witness them getting married in a white dress.
Yeah I wanna get too sunburned with you
All-inclusive in Hawaii
Right after I say my vows and kiss ya
Like no one else is watching
In front of God and everybody
The singer imagines a happy future with the addressed person, including going on vacation, getting married, and kissing in front of loved ones without any inhibitions.
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore, yeah, yeah
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
The singer reiterates their desire to end their current romantic relationship with the addressed person.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Andy Albert, Michael Hardy, Zach Abend
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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BOYFRIEND"
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
I'm tired of talking 'bout babies and diamond rings
And I'm so sick of driving clear across town
Every night from my place to yours, girl
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
Yeah, I been thinking a lot
'Bout going all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
With a fence in the dirt, yeah, but first, girl
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?", puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
Yeah, I don't wanna have to wonder what it's like
To hear you introduce yourself with my last name
Just see you floating down some outta town church all dressed in white, girl
I don't wanna have to wonder what it's like
Yeah, I been thinking a lot
'Bout going all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
With a fence in the dirt, yeah, but first, girl
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?", puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore, yeah
Oh
Anymore, yeah
Yeah I wanna get too sunburnt with ya
All-inclusive in Hawaii
Right after I say my vows and kiss ya
Like no one else is watching
In front of God and everybody
Yeah, I been thinking a lot
'Bout going all-in on what we got
I got my eye on a twenty-acre spot
With a fence in the dirt, yeah, but first, girl
I wanna call up your dad
Spend all of my coffee can cash
And ask you, "What's it gon' be?", puttin' one knee on the floor
'Cause I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore, yeah
I don't wanna be your boyfriend anymore
@curtis3899
I proposed to my now wife and danced to it as our first dance. It also came out the day we got engaged. This will forever be our song 😃
@Geeloaded
why would u dancd to a breakup song with ur wife
@emmacroutharmel2721
Aww how sweet!!!!❤️
@dakotaspangler9318
@lonely kid (: I can see how you confuse it to be a break up song… if you don’t listen to anything but the line, “I don’t wanna be your bf anymore” lmao
@Geeloaded
@curtisit literally says I dont wanna be our bf anymore
@sinsofthefather463
@lonely kid (: Can't fix stupid.
@benjamina1560
I can definitely see this becoming a big ol’ smash hit
@Adam-vq5ej
Coming out with all these bangers outta nowhere. Thanks again 👍
@jakeangier8562
Best country artist right now 🤠🇺🇸
@megstoner9549
Ye so true