Palmer made her acting debut in Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004). She later appeared in the television film The Wool Cap (2004), and had her breakthrough starring in the drama film Akeelah and the Bee (2006). Her debut studio album, So Uncool, was released in 2007, and she progressed as a child actress with roles in Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Jump In! (2007), The Longshots (2008) and Shrink (2009). She played a number of roles on Nickelodeon, such as the title character in the sitcom True Jackson, VP (2008–2011), providing the voice of Aisha in the Nickelodeon revival of Winx Club (2011–2014), and headlining the television film Rags (2012).
Palmer made her transition to mature roles with the VH1 biographical film CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story (2013). From 2014 to 2015 she starred as Ella in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. She has since starred in television series such as the Fox satirical horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016), the Epix drama series Berlin Station (2017–2019), the slasher series Scream (2019), and the Facebook Watch series Turnt Up with the Taylors (2021) for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. She also starred in films such as Animal (2014), Pimp (2018), Hustlers (2019) and Jordan Peele's Nope (2022)
Since So Uncool, Palmer has released three EPs: Lauren (2016), Virgo Tendencies, Pt. I (2019) and Virgo Tendencies, Pt. II (2020). She hosted the talk show Just Keke (2014) and co-hosted the talk show Strahan, Sara and Keke (2019–2020), the latter earning her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
New Boyfriend
Keke Palmer Lyrics
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While you build evidence for your case
I'm going out alone tonight
Boy wipe that grin off your face
Say you don't like my attitude
Baddest, custom made for you
I'm heading out the door real soon
I came here looking for a brand new boyfriend
'Cause the other one gets on my nerves
I came here looking for a brand new boyfriend
'Cause the other one acts like a jerk
You want me, I'm ready, I like what I see
I'm not desperate, but I'm on the edge of my seat
My boyfriend's probably wondering
So why don't you go tell him
That tonight I gotta new boyfriend
Oh, huh
(Ooh)
Oh, huh
Your so in to playing games
But I'm the queen of his heart
I'm going out to find somebody
Who better play the part
You had the chance to shine with me
Be the guy you said you'd be
But now it's time for you to leave
I'm not listening
I came here looking for a brand new boyfriend
'Cause the other one gets on my nerves
I came here looking for a brand new boyfriend
'Cause the other one acts like a jerk
You want me, I'm ready, I like what I see
I'm not desperate, but I'm on the edge of my seat
My boyfriend's probably wondering
So why don't you go tell him
That tonight I gotta new boyfriend
In "New Boyfriend", Keke Palmer sings about being fed up with her current relationship and looking for a fresh start with someone new. She's tired of her current boyfriend's games and bad attitude, and is ready to move on. She's unapologetically confident in her decision to leave him and find something better for herself.
The lyrics suggest that there's been some conflict in the relationship as the guy has been building "evidence" for his "case". It's not clear what the case is exactly, but it seems like he may have been keeping score or holding something against her. Keke tells him to wipe the grin off his face, implying that he's happy about the possibility of a breakup. She's not here for his attitude and is determined to go out and have fun on her own.
The chorus is a declaration of independence and a desire to move on from the current guy. She's not happy with him and wants someone new. She's on the edge of her seat and ready for something new and exciting. She's not desperate, but she's definitely looking for a change.
Overall, "New Boyfriend" is a fun, upbeat song about leaving a bad relationship and finding something better. Keke Palmer's vocals are strong and confident, perfectly capturing the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no time to waste
I'm busy and productive; I can't spend my time on things that aren't important.
While you build evidence for your case
You're wasting your time trying to convince me of something that I don't believe or care about.
I'm going out alone tonight
I'm independent and confident; I don't need anyone else to enjoy my time.
Boy wipe that grin off your face
I'm not interested in your advances, so stop acting like you have a chance with me.
Say you don't like my attitude
You're criticizing me for being strong and assertive, which is actually a quality that makes me attractive.
Baddest, custom made for you
I'm the best possible partner for you, but you don't appreciate me or treat me well.
I'm heading out the door real soon
I have better things to do than waste time on someone who doesn't value me.
Consider this an I.O.U.
You owe me for all the times you took me for granted and treated me poorly. I'm done with you.
I came here looking for a brand new boyfriend
I'm ready to move on and find someone who appreciates me and treats me well.
'Cause the other one gets on my nerves
My current partner is annoying and frustrating to deal with.
'Cause the other one acts like a jerk
My current partner is disrespectful and unpleasant to be around.
You want me, I'm ready, I like what I see
I'm open to new opportunities and interested in finding a better partner who values me.
I'm not desperate, but I'm on the edge of my seat
I'm not needy, but I'm excited and eager to see what new possibilities are out there for me.
My boyfriend's probably wondering
My current partner may be wondering where I am or what I'm doing, but I don't care because I'm moving on.
So why don't you go tell him
I don't need to explain myself to my current partner; he'll find out soon enough that I'm done with him.
That tonight I gotta new boyfriend
I'm ready to start a new relationship with someone who treats me right and appreciates me for who I am.
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@againstthepods4316
so she FU*ED him as a married women and you're okay with that? WOW
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Legendary.
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