"Boyfriend" is a song by Justin Bieber from his third studio album "Believe… Read Full Bio ↴"Boyfriend" is a song by Justin Bieber from his third studio album "Believe". Bieber explained that the track would surprise people in different ways, since it is a musical departure from his previous material. The song was released on March 23, 2012.

Justin explained to Ryan Seacrest on his US radio show why he decided to lead his Believe album with this track: "It was a really hard choice. I mean, we had so many songs, so many uptempos we could release, [that] I thought, 'Let's slow it down,' " he said, adding that "I thought this was the perfect single," as this song "was me all the way; it is a representation of me." (Source Boyfriend Songfacts)

Boyfriend
Justin Beiber Lyrics

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If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
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
I dunno about me but I know about you

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, 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, 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 never wanna fight yeah, you already know
Imma 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 world ends
Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
Voice goin' crazy on this hook like a whirlwind
Swaggie

I'd like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you

If I was your boyfriend, 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, I'd never let you go

So give me a chance, cause you're all I need girl
Spend a week wit your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend
If I was your man, I'd never leave you girl
I just want to love you, and treat you right

If I was your boyfriend, 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, 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
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Boyfriend" by Justin Bieber is a declaration of affection to a girl, with the singer expressing his willingness to do anything to win her love. The song starts with the singer telling the girl that, if he were her boyfriend, he would never let her go, and he can take her to new and exciting places that she has never been before. He urges her to give him a chance, and if she does not, she will never know. Bieber then confirms that he has money that he is willing to spend on her, implying that he is willing to give her a better life.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the central theme of the song, where Bieber asserts that he would be the perfect boyfriend for the girl. He assures her that he would be with her always, keeping her company and treating her like a queen. He also promises to be a gentleman and give her anything she wants, implying that he would go to any extent to keep her happy.

The song's overall message is an appeal to the girl to give Bieber a chance to prove that he is the right boyfriend for her. Through the lyrics, Bieber reveals his desire to be the perfect partner, willing to do anything to make the girl happy.

Line by Line Meaning

If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
I would do everything in my power to make sure you never leave my side and always feel secure

I can take you places you ain't never been before
I have the resources and ability to take you on new and exciting adventures

Baby take a chance or you'll never ever know
You won't know what we could be unless you take a risk and give me a chance

I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow
I have a lot of money and want to spend it on you and our experiences together

Swag, swag, swag, on you
I am impressed by your style and confident demeanor

Chillin' by the fire while we eatin' fondue
We can relax together and enjoy a cozy night in with some delicious food

I dunno about me but I know about you
I'm not sure what you think of me, but I understand your personality and interests

So say hello to falsetto in three two
Get ready for some impressive vocal skills in my high-pitched falsetto

I'd like to be everything you want
I want to be the perfect partner for you and fulfill all your desires

Hey girl, let me talk to you
I want to have a conversation to get to know you better and show you my true intentions

Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I want to show you off and keep you close to me so you never feel lonely

I can be a gentleman, anything you want
I am willing to be chivalrous and fulfill any of your needs or desires

Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don't
I want to have a complete understanding of your likes and dislikes to best accommodate you

I could be your Buzz Lightyear, fly across the globe
I am willing to go on an adventure with you and explore the world, just like the character Buzz Lightyear

I don't never wanna fight yeah, you already know
I want our relationship to be peaceful and happy, and I believe you feel the same way

Imma make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow
I will make you feel important and special like you are glowing brightly in a serene and beautiful snowy landscape

Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend
I want to officially declare our relationship and introduce you as my special someone

You could be my girlfriend until the world ends
I want our relationship to last forever and never end, no matter what happens in the world

Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
I want to make you happy and have fun with you, even if it means dancing and spinning around

Voice goin' crazy on this hook like a whirlwind
I am getting very passionate and enthusiastic about this hook in the song, like a whirlwind of energy

So give me a chance, cause you're all I need girl
I truly believe that you are the only one I need in my life, and I hope you will give me a chance to prove it

Spend a week wit your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend
I hope that by spending a week with me, you will see how much I care about you and want you to be my girlfriend

If I was your man, I'd never leave you girl
If we were in a committed relationship, I would never abandon or hurt you

I just want to love you, and treat you right
All I desire is to show you true love and affection, and treat you with the respect and kindness you deserve

Na na na, na na na, na na na
This is a catchy and memorable part of the song, sung to evoke feelings of happiness and joy

Yeah girl
This is a playful and flirty way to address the subject of the song, the potential love interest

Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
Continuing the catchy and memorable phrase, adding in a playful variation

Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
Another playful variation of the phrase, repeated for emphasis

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