A Boy Like That
Hayley Westenra Melanie Marshall & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Forget that boy, and find another
One of your own kind
Stick to your own kind
A boy like that, like that
A boy like that will give you sorrow
You'll meet another boy tomorrow
Stick to your own kind
A boy like that, like that
A boy who kills
Cannot love
A boy who kills
Has no heart
And he's the boy who gets your love
and gets your heart?
Very smart, Maria, very smart
A boy like that wants one thing only
And when he's gone, he'll leave you lonely
He'll murder your love, he murdered mine
Just wait and see, wait and see
A boy who kills (un muchacho que mata)
Cannot love (no puede amar)
A boy who kills (un muchacho que mata)
Has no heart (no tiene corazon)
And he's the boy who gets your love
and gets your heart?
Very smart, Maria, very smart
A boy like that, a boy like that
Kill your brother
Find another
Girl you've gotta know
He'll murder your love, like he did mine
A boy like that wants one thing only
And when he's gone, he'll leave you lonely
He'll murder your love, he murdered mine
Un hombre asi matara a tu hermano
Encuentra alquien que es como tu
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Conoceras a alquien mañana
Cuando termina te deja sola, triste why sola
A boy like that wants one thing only
He will leave you sad and lonely, sad and lonely
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Kill your brother
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
find you another
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
One of your own kind
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
Un muchacho asi te dara
Un muchacho asi te matara
The song "A Boy Like That" by Hayley Westenra, Melanie Marshall & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is a powerful and heartbreaking interpretation of the original song from the Broadway musical "West Side Story". The song warns young women against falling for the wrong kind of man-- in this case, a boy who is a killer. The first verse warns that this kind of boy will not only bring sorrow, but also lead to heartbreak and the loss of love. The lyrics encourage the listener to look for someone of their own kind, someone who will be a better fit for them.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer has been hurt by a boy like the one being described. They warn that this kind of boy only wants one thing, and will leave the listener sad and lonely when he is gone. The final verses make it clear that this boy is dangerous, having already killed the singer's love and possibly even her brother. Despite this danger, the singer warns against seeking revenge, instead advising listeners to move on and find someone better.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on abusive relationships and the importance of choosing partners carefully. It seeks to both warn and encourage listeners, using powerful lyrics and stirring music to convey its message.
Line by Line Meaning
A boy like that, who'll kill your brother
A dangerous boy like him, who is capable of killing your own brother
Forget that boy, and find another
Leave that boy and search for someone else
One of your own kind
Find someone who belongs to your own group/community
Stick to your own kind
Stay with the people who are similar to you
A boy like that will give you sorrow
A boy like that will only bring you sadness and grief
You'll meet another boy tomorrow
You'll find someone else who is better tomorrow
A boy who kills
A person who can murder another
Cannot love
Is unable to love or show affection
Has no heart
Lacks empathy and compassion
And he's the boy who gets your love and gets your heart? Very smart, Maria, very smart
He is the last person worth your love and attention. It's wise to avoid him. Maria, you are smart to realize that.
A boy like that wants one thing only
All that boy wants is one thing only
And when he's gone, he'll leave you lonely
Once he has what he wants, he will abandon you and leave you feeling alone
He'll murder your love, he murdered mine
He will destroy your love, just like he destroyed mine
Just wait and see, wait and see
You'll see what I mean in the future
A boy like that, a boy like that Kill your brother Find another
A boy like him is capable of murdering your brother. Leave him and search for someone else.
Girl you've gotta know He'll murder your love, like he did mine
You need to know that he will destroy your love, just like he destroyed mine.
Un hombre asi matara a tu hermano
A man like him will kill your brother
Encuentra alquien que es como tu
Find someone who is like you
Cuando termina te deja sola, triste why sola
When he finishes, he leaves you alone, sad and lonely
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
A boy like that will give you sadness
Conoceras a alquien mañana
You'll meet someone else tomorrow
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
A boy like that will kill your brother
Un muchacho asi te dara
A boy like that will give you
Un muchacho asi te matara
A boy like that will kill you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEONARD BERNSTEIN, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Henrik Henriksen
If we want a clean and particular sound, we can make it with a machine. But no coder has imagination to create a tone as Hayley Ventenra. She does it again and again, I am moved to tears and think, no it's not a machine, it is what is possible for a human being Haylet Vestenra.
resty27
beautiful rendition :)
Bryan Searle
What a beautiful woman..Voice not bad either
futrzak2011
Non standard but as always beautiful
fabsisters1
Love the talent, brilliant.gorgeous wonderful,.very good