Boyfriend
J.Dillon Lyrics
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That the life you live isn't the life you shows
I don't wanna be the only one who sees
That I don't need you, you need me
I been waiting for some time
You don't know how long this was on my mind
When I move on, I be really movin' on
When you move on, you'll be finding ways to hold on
If you don't know where to go, well I don't know what to tell you
I don't know-oh, I don't know
If I knew I would tell you
But no I don't know-oh-oh-oh
Wish I had something to tell you but you gotta go
Wherever you gotta go
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, I do
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, it's true (yeah)
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boo, it ain't you
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, anyway better than you
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, I do
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, it's true
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boo, it ain't you
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, anyway better than you
Can somebody tell 'em some things don't last for forever
Some thing just last for a minute
This love so deep you be in it
And then you look around, you look around
And ain't nobody checking for you
Now you the clown, now you the clown
And you wonder why I ignore you
You don't know where to go, well I don't know what to tell you
I don't know-oh, I don't know
If I knew I would tell you
But no I don't know-oh-oh-oh
Wish I had something to tell you but you gotta go
Wherever you gotta go
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, I do
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, it's true (yeah)
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boo, it ain't you
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, anyway better than you
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, I do
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, it's true
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boo, it ain't you
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, anyway better than you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh na na na na na na
Oh na na na na na na
Know you hear me
Oh na na na na na na
Oh na, oh na na
The song "Boyfriend" by J.Dillon is about a person who is tired of their partner pretending to be someone they are not. The lyricist portrays the message that the singer has had enough of their partner's façade; they have been waiting for quite some time for their partner to be true to themselves. The chorus "Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boo, it ain't you" signifies the singer moving on to someone who is genuine and not pretending to be someone they are not.
In the first verse, the lyricist portrays the idea that the singer feels like they're the only one who knows that their partner is not being true to themselves. They are waiting for their partner to come around, but they are not making any effort to change. When the singer decides to move on, they will do so entirely, while their partner will struggle to let go.
The chorus is a repeating phrase that the singer has a new partner, which accentuates the idea that they don't need the previous partner anymore. The bridge of the song implies that some things only last for a moment, and the singer has genuinely moved on. By the end of the song, the lyricist implies that the person is better off without this individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be the only one who knows
I don't want to carry the burden of knowing that you're hiding your true self from everyone else.
That the life you live isn't the life you shows
The life you appear to be living is not authentic, and you're not being honest with those around you.
I don't wanna be the only one who sees
I don't want to be the only one who recognizes that you're dependent on me, rather than the other way around.
That I don't need you, you need me
In our relationship, it's clear that I'm the one who holds the power and significance.
I been waiting for some time
I've been patient and putting up with your lack of honesty for a while now.
You don't know how long this was on my mind
You have no idea how much I've been thinking about breaking up with you and moving on.
When I move on, I be really movin' on
When I finally end things with you, I won't look back or have any desire to reconnect.
When you move on, you'll be finding ways to hold on
If you try to move on from me, you'll struggle to let go and move on completely.
If you don't know where to go, well I don't know what to tell you
If you're lost and unsure of your path, I can't help you figure it out.
Wish I had something to tell you but you gotta go
I don't have any advice or guidance for you - you just need to accept that it's time to move on.
Wherever you gotta go
It's up to you to figure out what your next move is - I can't make that decision for you.
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, I do
I've moved on and found someone new, and I'm not looking back.
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, it's true (yeah)
This isn't just talk - I'm really in a new, better relationship now.
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, got a new boo, it ain't you
I'm with someone new, and it's definitely not you - you're the past, and I'm moving on to the future.
Got a new boyfriend, got a new boyfriend, anyway better than you
My new relationship is superior to ours in every way, and there's no going back.
Can somebody tell 'em some things don't last for forever
It's important for everyone to remember that all good things must come to an end at some point.
Some thing just last for a minute
Some relationships and experiences may seem significant at the time, but they might not have any lasting impact.
This love so deep you be in it
It can be easy to get lost in a romantic relationship and think it's more meaningful than it really is.
And then you look around, you look around
Once the relationship ends, you may start to realize that it wasn't as important or significant as you once thought.
And ain't nobody checking for you
After the breakup, you might struggle to find people who care about your well-being or want to spend time with you.
Now you the clown, now you the clown
You may feel foolish or embarrassed for investing so much time and energy into a relationship that ultimately didn't work out.
And you wonder why I ignore you
After everything that's happened, it's no surprise that I'm not interested in talking to you or reconciling.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Just some filler lines in the song - they don't have a specific meaning.
Oh na na na na na na
Just some filler lines in the song - they don't have a specific meaning.
Know you hear me
The singer is directing these lines towards their ex, indicating that they want them to hear and understand the message being conveyed.
Oh na na na na na na
Just some filler lines in the song - they don't have a specific meaning.
Oh na, oh na na
Just some filler lines in the song - they don't have a specific meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo
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Exactly what I thought
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Very Norm like
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@Clayton Thompson beast