In November 2023, the remaining members announced the band was finished and would play three farewell shows in 2024.
Issues consisted of:
Adrian "AJ" Rebollo - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Skyler Acord - Bass
Josh Manuel - Drums
Tyler Carter - Clean Vocals
Michael Bohn - Vocals
Tyler "Scout" Acord - Turntables, Keyboards
Case Snedecor - Drums
Jake Vinston - Bass
Ben Ferris - Keyboards
Cory Ferris - Bass
Boyfriend
Issues Lyrics
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I can take you places you
Ain't never been before
Baby, take a chance or you’ll never ever know
I got money in my hands that
I’d really like to blow
Swag, swag, swag, on you
Chillin' by the fire while we eatin’ fondue
So say hello to falsetto in three, two, swag
I’d like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you’d never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go
Tell me what you like yeah
Tell me what you don’t
I could be your Buzz Lightyear
Fly across the globe
I don’t ever wanna fight yeah
You already know
I'ma make you shine bright like
You’re laying in the snow burr
Girlfriend, girlfriend
You could be my girlfriend
You could be my girlfriend
Until the w-w-world ends
Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
Voice goin' crazy on this
Hook like a whirlwind swaggy
I’d like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you’d never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go
Give me a chance, you’re all I need girl
Spend a week with your boy I’ll
Be calling you my girlfriend
If I was your man
(If I was your man) , I’d never leave you
Girl i just want to love and treat you right
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you’d never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go
Na na na, na na na, na na na yeah girl
Na na na, na na na, na na na, ey
If I was your boyfriend
Na na na, na na na, na na na, ey
Na na na, na na na, na na na, ey
If I was your boyfriend
Bitch I ain't your Boyfriend
'cause you're underage
Call me in a couple years
And we will fucking rage slut
The song "Boyfriend" by Issues is a classic love song from a man to a woman, expressing his desire to be her boyfriend and treating her right if given the chance. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is willing to do anything to make his love interest feel special, from taking her to new places to making sure she shines bright like the snow. The song is all about making the woman feel like she is the only one that matters and assuring her that he will never let her go.
At the same time, the song is also interesting because of the use of profanity in the last line. The use of the word "slut" at the end of the song adds an element of shock and controversy to the otherwise sweet lyrics, causing the listener to question whether the sincerity of the singer's words or if he is simply using her for his own pleasure. This creates a tension in the song that is both alluring and repulsive, causing it to stand out in a sea of love songs that tend to be more one-dimensional.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was your girlfriend, I'd never let you go
I would make sure to hold onto you and never let you slip away
I can take you places you ain't never been before
I can bring you to new experiences and adventures
Baby, take a chance or you'll never ever know
You should take a risk and see where it takes you, or you'll never find out what could have been
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow
I have disposable income that I want to use for fun and excitement
Swag, swag, swag, on you
I notice your confident and stylish demeanor
Chillin' by the fire while we eatin' fondue
Taking it easy by the warmth of the fire and enjoying a cheesy treat
I don't know about me but I know about you
I may be uncertain about myself, but I have an understanding of who you are
So say hello to falsetto in three, two, swag
Get ready for my high-pitched vocal technique in this musical performance
I'd like to be everything you want
It would be my desire to fulfill all your wishes and needs
Hey girl, let me talk to you
Allow me to have a conversation with you
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
You will always have someone to rely on and be with
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
I can act appropriately and respectfully to meet your preferences
Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don't
Let me know your preferences and dislikes so I can better understand you
I could be your Buzz Light-year, fly across the globe
I can take you anywhere like Buzz Light-year from Toy Story
I don't ever wanna fight yeah, you already know
I want to avoid any arguments or disagreements, which you likely already understand
Imma make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow
I will make you feel special and radiant like you're in a snowy wonderland
Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend
Reiterating that I see us potentially dating each other
You could be my girlfriend until the w-w-world ends
I could see us being in a relationship that lasts forever
Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
Encouraging you to move and dance with me
Voice goin' crazy on this hook like a whirlwind
My singing is energetic and wild like a whirlwind
So give me a chance, 'cause you're all I need girl
Allow me to have a chance with you because you are the only one I want
Spend a week with your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend
If we spend time together, I would refer to you as my girlfriend
If I was your man (If I was your man), I'd never leave you girl
If I were your boyfriend, I would never abandon you
I just want to love and treat you right
I simply want to love you and treat you well
Na na na, na na na, na na na
Repeating a nonsensical vocalization
Bitch I ain't your boyfriend, 'cause you're underage
A sudden, vulgar interruption to the romantic song, revealing that the singer realized the girl is below the legal age of consent
Call me in a couple years and we will fucking rage
Suggesting that the two of them can engage in wild activity once the girl reaches a legal age
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Drew Bieber, Mason David Levy, Matthew Tyler Musto, Michael Robert Henrion Posner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YoungJusticeLuv
I find it funny how they scream 'swag'.
@RochiizSandri
agreed too
@tanu2244
Same and when he said "swaggie" oml
@KingThiazzi
Baekhyun Yeah, and that's when you realise that Justin Bieber is seriously screaming that word in his songs... What the fucking fuck. I thought I couldn't dislike him more.
@AlicePandamonium
That ending though. o-o
@mikuhatsune915
Baekhyun Me too XDDD
@evamarias8896
I just imagine how this guy is trying to get this girl and his friend is too hyped for helping him out and starts screaming.
@TheTurnbot
crying because "Chilling by the fire while we eatin' fondue" and "swaggy"
@peluchefuzz
Never before have I heard the word fondue said so agressivly
@mcgardenlevy2958
Ikr 😂