She has sold 20 million records worldwide. Simpson has a total of records sales in Australia of more than 426,000 copies and was ranked in the # 113 on the 1000 artists chart of ARIA Music Decade Charts (1980–2010). In 2009, Billboard named Simpson as the 95th overall best Artists of the Decade. Simpson also was ranked at number 86 on Billboard 200 Artists, solely based on album sales.
In addition to her career, Simpson has devoted time to philanthropic efforts including Operation Smile and a USO-hosted tour for troops stationed overseas.
Simpson has released five studio albums in her career: Sweet Kisses (1999), Irresistible (2001), In This Skin (2003), A Public Affair (2006) and Do You Know (2008), which sports her new country sound.
In addition, she has also released three EPs: This is the Remix (2002), Rejoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), and Happy Christmas (2010).
She is engaged to Eric Johnson, a former NFL player. Their daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson, was born on May 1, 2012.
B.O.Y
Jessica Simpson Lyrics
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Nothing's gonna stand in my way
Waitin' for the truth to come out
And I just don't know how
I needed you from the first kiss
You know I just can't help it
Can you be my witness?
Needin' this boy, breakin' my heart
Takin' my money, tearin' me apart
Needin' this boy, breakin' me down
Usin' my love whenever he's around
Doesn't really matter what he does
'Cause he knows he's gettin' my love
Waitin' for it all to fall apart
'Cause he's breakin' my heart
I needed him from the first kiss
You know I just can't help this
Can you be my witness?
I'm goin' crazy
Needin' this boy, breakin' my heart
Takin' my money, tearin' me apart
Needin' this boy, breakin' me down
Usin' my love whenever he's around
Needin' this boy, breakin' my heart
Takin' my money, tearin' me apart
Needin' this boy, breakin' me down
Usin' my love whenever he's around
B.O.Y., B.O.Y.
B.O.Y., B.O.Y.
'Cause I'm needin' this boy
'Cause I'm needin' this boy
Boy, breaking my heart
Takin' my money, tearin' me apart
Needing this boy, breaking me down
Using my love whenever he's around
'Cause I'm needin' this boy, breakin' my heart
Takin' my money, tearin' me apart
Needin' this boy, breakin' me down
Usin' my love whenever he's around
B.O.Y., B.O.Y.
B.O.Y., B.O.Y.
In Jessica Simpson's song B.O.Y., the singer expresses her frustration and confusion over a boy who continuously hurts her emotionally and financially. She is aware of his actions but cannot help but still need him, and she questions whether anyone can be a witness to her liking this boy. The lyrics emphasize her desperation and dependence on him, despite the harm he inflicts upon her.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Needing this boy, breaking my heart, taking my money, tearing me apart," which portrays the destructive nature of the relationship. The repetition of this phrase serves as a reminder to the listener of the cycle of abuse and the harm inflicted by someone who is supposedly loved. The verses that follow describe her struggles in accepting the reality of the situation and her acknowledgement that the truth will eventually come to light.
In conclusion, Jessica Simpson's song B.O.Y. is about the difficulties of breaking away from a toxic relationship, where the partner consistently causes harm and is aware of the destruction they cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Doesn't really matter what you say
The singer is stubborn and won't be swayed by anything the other person says.
Nothing's gonna stand in my way
The singer is determined to get what she wants and nothing can stop her.
Waitin' for the truth to come out
The singer is hoping for some revelation or clarity about her situation.
And I just don't know how
The artist is unsure of how things will turn out or how she will cope with the situation.
I needed you from the first kiss
The artist has been infatuated with the other person since they first kissed.
You know I just can't help it
The singer is unable to control her feelings for the other person.
Can you be my witness?
The singer is asking the other person if they can see how much she cares about him.
'Cause I'm still
The artist is still in love with the other person despite their flaws.
Needin' this boy, breakin' my heart
The artist wants the other person so much that it's causing her emotional pain.
Takin' my money, tearin' me apart
The other person is draining the artist of her resources and causing her pain.
Needin' this boy, breakin' me down
The singer is becoming increasingly dependent on the other person and it's negatively affecting her.
Usin' my love whenever he's around
The other person is taking advantage of the artist's love and affection for him.
Doesn't really matter what he does
The singer is blindly devoted to the other person and won't hold them accountable for their actions.
'Cause he knows he's gettin' my love
The other person is aware of how much the singer loves him and takes advantage of it.
Waitin' for it all to fall apart
The singer is anticipating a negative outcome to their relationship.
'Cause he's breakin' my heart
The other person is causing the artist emotional harm.
I'm goin' crazy
The artist is losing her grip on the situation and her emotions.
B.O.Y., B.O.Y.
The singer is referencing the other person's gender to emphasize their hold over her.
'Cause I'm needin' this boy
The singer is admitting her dependence on the other person despite the negative effects.
Boy, breaking my heart
The other person is hurting the artist emotionally despite her love for him.
Using my love whenever he's around
The artist's love for the other person is being exploited and used against her.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RIC OCASEK, ERICA PINTO DA SILVA DRISCOLL, WALLY GAGEL
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