I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
Junkyard Dogs Lyrics


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Hey, little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Do you love me babe?
What do you say?
Do you love me babe?
What can I say?
Because I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au
Because I want to be your boyfriend

Hey, little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Do you love me babe?
What do you say?
Do you love me babe?
What can I say?
Because I want to be your boyfriend

Hey, little girl I want to be your boyfriend




Sweet little girl I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl I want to be your boyfriend

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" by the Junkyard Dogs is a playful and upbeat expression of affection towards a girl. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, emphasizing the singer's desire to be the girl's boyfriend. The lines "Do you love me babe? What do you say?" suggest that the singer is looking for a reciprocal expression of love from the girl. The song continues on this vein, with the singer repeating his desire to be the girl's boyfriend and asking if she feels the same way.


While the lyrics may seem straightforward, there is a deeper message to the song. The repetition of the phrase "I want to be your boyfriend" underscores the singer's insistence on his feelings and desire for the girl. It also suggests a certain vulnerability on his part, as he is putting himself out there and risking rejection. The upbeat and catchy melody, along with the sing-along quality of the chorus, makes the song an enjoyable expression of young love.


Overall, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is a lighthearted and fun song that captures the excitement and nervousness of teenage romance. It speaks to the universal experience of young love and the desire for acceptance and affection.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, little girl I want to be your boyfriend
I'm expressing my desire to be in a romantic relationship with you.


Sweet little girl I want to be your boyfriend
I find you attractive and I want to be your significant other.


Do you love me babe?
I'm inquiring about your feelings towards me to see if you share my romantic interest.


What do you say?
I'm asking for your response to my previous question.


Do you love me babe?
I'm asking again for your feelings towards me.


What can I say?
I'm admitting my vulnerability and uncertainty about your response.


Because I want to be your boyfriend
I'm reiterating my desire to be your romantic partner.


Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au
This is a vocalization expressing my emotions towards you.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE, THOMAS ERDELYI, TOMMY RAMONE

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