A country-pop singer and songwriter out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kelsea Bal… Read Full Bio ↴A country-pop singer and songwriter out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kelsea Ballerini started writing songs when she was 13 years old, began learning guitar a year later, and moved to Nashville at 15 to pursue her dream of being a professional singer and songwriter. Four years later in 2013, when she was 19, Ballerini signed a publishing deal with Black River Publishing and a recording deal with Black River Entertainment later that same year. A debut single, "Love Me Like You Mean It," appeared from the label in 2014; the single slowly became a big hit, reaching number five on the Billboard country singles charts and number one on its country airplay charts. A digital EP, simply titled Kelsea Ballerini, was released in November 2014, and as word about Ballerini spread, she was named one of 2014's Next Women of Country by CMT and appeared on the Grand Ol' Opry for the first time on February 13, 2015. In May 2015, Black River released Ballerini's first full-length album, The First Time; it debuted at four on Billboard's U.S. country charts and 31 on the Billboard Top 200, eventually going gold. In June 2017, Ballerini released "Legends," the first single from her follow-up LP Unapologetically, which appeared in November.

Yeah Boy
Kelsea Ballerini Lyrics

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Yeah, boy
I'm digging what you're doing
Yeah, boy
I'm trying to keep it cool
But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms
Were wrapping me up tight
Yeah, boy
You shine and you can't even help it
Yeah, boy
Your eyes could make the moon jealous
And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight
Yeah, boy

Every song that's playing gets me thinking about you, baby
And the way you roll
So let's put down the drop top, burn a little blacktop
Off of that road

Baby, what we waiting on?
The stars are out, the night is young
If you wanna know if I wanna go and get gone

Yeah, boy
I'm digging what you're doing
Yeah, boy
I'm trying to keep it cool
But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms
Were wrapping me up tight
Yeah, boy
You shine and you can't even help it
Yeah, boy
Your eyes could make the moon jealous
And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight
Yeah, boy

Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh

Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh

Yeah, boy
I'm digging what you're doing
Yeah, boy
I'm trying to keep it cool
But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms
Were wrapping me up tight
Yeah, boy
You shine and you can't even help it
Yeah, boy
Your eyes could make the moon jealous
And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight, yeah
Yeah, boy

Yeah, boy

Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh

Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh

Yeah, boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kelsea Ballerini's song "Yeah Boy" are about a great love interest that has caught her attention. The first verse paints a picture of the man she's interested in, who wears blue jeans and a ball cap, but also has something special in his eyes. She can't stop thinking about him, and wonders if he feels the same way. In the chorus, Kelsea expresses her delight in the way the man makes her feel, and is trying to keep her cool but is finding it hard as she longs to be wrapped up in his arms.

The second verse describes how every song that plays reminds her of him and how she wants to spend time with him. She's ready to go out with him and have a good time, and if he wants to know whether or not she wants to be his girl tonight, the answer is yes. The chorus repeats, with Kelsea singing about how much she wants to spend time with the man and even sipping wine with him.

Overall, "Yeah Boy" is a straight-forward love song that's catchy and easy to sing along to. The lyrics capture that feeling of excitement and anticipation that comes with a great crush or a new relationship. The chorus in particular is memorable, with "Yeah, boy" becoming a playful refrain that emphasizes how much Kelsea is drawn to this man.

Line by Line Meaning

Captured my attention, make my heart stop and listen
You caught my eye and made me stop what I was doing.

When you look my way
I notice you when you look over.

Blue jeans and a ball cap, thinking that you're all that
You look confident in your casual style.

And I'm thinking the same
I also feel confident and like what I see.

You got that something in your eyes, I think about it all the time
Your eyes have a certain allure that keeps me thinking about you constantly.

If you ever wonder if I wanna make you mine
Just know that I am interested in dating you.

Yeah, boy
I acknowledge you and want you to know.

I'm digging what you're doing
I like the way you are acting and showing confidence.

I'm trying to keep it cool
I am trying to keep my emotions under control.

But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms were wrapping me up tight
You are making it difficult for me to stay composed, and I want to be close to you.

You shine and you can't even help it
You have a natural charm and attractiveness that is hard to ignore.

Your eyes could make the moon jealous
Your eyes are so captivating that they could rival the beauty of a full moon.

And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight
If you are wondering if I want to date you tonight, the answer is yes.

Every song that's playing gets me thinking about you, baby
Even the music reminds me of you and keeps my thoughts focused on you.

And the way you roll
The way you move and act stands out to me.

So let's put down the drop top, burn a little blacktop, off of that road
Let's take a drive and make the most of the night.

Baby, what we waiting on?
Let's not waste any more time, let's go out and have fun.

The stars are out, the night is young
It's the perfect time to be out and about.

Yeah, boy
I still want you to know that I am interested in you.

I wanna take a little ride with you
I want to go on a drive with you and enjoy the night.

I wanna spend a little time with you
I want to spend some quality time together.

I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh
I want to enjoy a drink with you and have a good time.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Forest Glen Whitehead, Keesy Timmer, Kelsea Ballerini

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@frostyh5105

6y↑107

Captured my attention, make my heart stop and listen
When you look my way
Blue jeans and a ball cap, thinking that you're all that
And I'm thinking the same
You got that something in your eyes, I think about it all the same
If you ever wonder if I wanna make you mine
Yeah, boy
I'm digging what you're doing
Yeah, boy
I'm trying to keep it cool
But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms
Were wrapping me up tight
Yeah, boy
You shine and you can't even help it
Yeah, boy
Your eyes could make the moon jealous
And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight
Yeah, boy
Every song that's playing gets me thinking about you, baby
And the way you roll
So let's put down the drop top, burn a little blacktop
Off of that road
Baby, what we waiting on?
The stars are out, the night is young
If you wanna know if I wanna go and get gone
Yeah, boy
I'm digging what you're doing
Yeah, boy
I'm trying to keep it cool
But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms
Were wrapping me up tight
Yeah, boy
You shine and you can't even help it
Yeah, boy
Your eyes could make the moon jealous
And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight
Yeah, boy
Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh
Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh
Yeah, boy
I'm digging what you're doing
Yeah, boy
I'm trying to keep it cool
But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms
Were wrapping me up tight
Yeah, boy
You shine and you can't even help it
Yeah, boy
Your eyes could make the moon jealous
And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight, yeah
Yeah, boy
Yeah, boy
Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh
Yeah, boy
I wanna take a little ride with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna spend a little time with you
Yeah, boy
I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh
Yeah, boy

All comments from YouTube:

@justtiffanymurray4184

1y↑14

I absolutely love this song and the music video. Kelsea Ballerini is amazing at what she does . I love her ❤️

@SMD24

1y↑16

Definite an awesome country pop song. Love how she fused both genres

@tashafarmer93

4y↑64

She’s so beautiful and her voice is incredible 😍❤️ Her music puts me in such a happy good mood. Love her so much.

@tashafarmer93

3y↑2

@Jantzen Weaver huh??

@bridgetdennis3600

Yes she is very pretty an were married into her family an she don't even yet lol I so wish I could be one of her dancer but have to figure out how to get my kids to go with an do schooling

@hannabobo4187

2y↑2

@Jantzen Weaver Are you doing the “texting challenge”, but only on YouTube?

@hannabobo4187

2y↑2

@Bridget Dennis So, let me get this straight, you’re related to Kelsea?

@blondiesasmr6295

@Jantzen Weaver 1

@WardmenGames

2y↑16

Love how she brings a bit of pop into country, but still keeping it country

@rayven4554

5y↑21

Her voice is just amazing!

@AdamLeask

7y↑9

Another great catchy song from Kelsea. Love it!

@robertfrancone9035

3y↑4

Such an amazing voice! And not too hard on the eyes! Love you girl!

@kelseaballerini1471

Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine,I hope you won't stop listening to my music and this is my private text number (470) 482-8797 that’s my private text number you can text me....

@triggerstarasmr7061

7y↑4

I love this song!!!! Its AMAZING!!!

@fordhibbz420

5y↑4

Awesome song, amazing voice.

@itsmaddiethaawesome6523

6y↑12

My favorite country star and my favorite country song! Love you, Kelsea!

@CraigTodd924

39w↑9

Its wild how good the music goes with her voice and the instrument layering blows my mind. Shoutout to her band and production company...I see you. This track is amazing yall..Nailed it.

@zachfetzer4461

7y↑10

I like her mixture of Pop and Country!

@zachfetzer4461

7y↑2

Brittany B oh yeah she is sooooo country, she ain't true country. True country is sound with banjo, violin, and steel guitar, only thing in this song out of the 3 is banjo. She's like Lady A, she's Country Pop, more like pop and country. I love Kelsea she's my favorite right after Carrie Underwood, but she's not true country, which isn't bad I honestly think that she's both cause she loves pop too cause she was raised on pop, she liked pop before she started getting into Country (Wikipedia page is my source), but she is though more Country than pop, but she still has a lot of pop in her songs, which isn't bad

@kirraentwistle58

7y↑3

I love her songs, she is so good when singing different tones and speeds.

@BrendaBurchMusic

7y↑4

Such a great voice!

@canadascoolcovers8065

6y↑8

I love this song! ❤

@ericleshinskie7233

38w↑5

Beautiful singer and song!!!! We love you Kelsea sweetie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@stephaniebeaton

6y↑8

Love the song. I thought it was annoying when I heard it on the radio a few times, but now that I hear the lyrics I like it. The song has a country voice & sound to it, the music video has a pop vibe & the dance moves is like hip hop... Her face reminds me of Carrie Underwood, it's kinda that same complexion. The music video doesn't really match the song but I like the dance moves in the video

@user-zh6hv7wb8f

Her makeup in the mv was a little strange.

@cassiemurphy3728

7y↑3

This is the only song that makes it okay for country and pop to go together. She makes this video look fun!

@farahrose9984

4y↑53

I absolutely love how took such a country song and made a real dance pop video with it. So amazing Kelsea I love you ❤️❤️

@claytonshehan3033

4y↑4

My daughter new this song by heart and I put it on 4 years later and she didn’t miss a beat!

@IiIIieMyg81g

28w

🤍🤍🖕🏻

@piper_bruns

4y↑6

Kelsea, you don’t need a bunch of makeup. You’re beautiful just the way you are. I love your natural look.

@ireneandrus6378

7y↑2

love her music

@johnhenry6152

3y↑1

The melody, the beat, the harmony
📲📳🔈🔉🔊🎵🎶🎼

@mistytaylortaylor3579

Is this a hack Page
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@appleheadmoka

7y↑16

Love this song! Glad its your next single! Spreading positivity

@TheBeckyroxs

7y↑1

Love this song 💜💜💜

@nicolewelborn1476

7y↑3

I love this song. It makes me think about my crush even though he doesn't even know who I am. I love Kelsea Ballerini and I have looked up to here I love country music.

@dianaherrington1283

6y↑1

I freaking love her!

@antonioarzola3182

7y↑2

Me encanta esta canción desde el primer momento

@taraclark1422

4y↑12

she is literally gorgeous, i love her music, she is so inspirational, and has helped me through so much. her music is amazin and her songs are so catchy. i love herrr

@IiIIieMyg81g

28w

🤍🤍🖕🏻

@ov7spears

7y↑129

Love the fact that she included a black couple and not just white people like most country singers do.

@tiffanyedwards1866

7y↑4

Richie Bustamante totally agree with this

@brittney3469

7y↑2

Representation for the win!

@summerwestvevo1741

7y↑5

Yeah i agree eith the black woman and black man or white woman with white man... but the black girl white man/white girl black guy... YUCK! Please let us be black and white not black,white and mixed!!!

@brittney3469

7y↑7

We're all mixed with something. Deal with it.

@sadederu9148

7y↑10

That's one of the most blatantly racist things I have ever had the misfortune of reading. Coming from parents who are black and white I take extreme offence to your comment. Most people are mixed in some way or another. Take your ignorant comment and go educate yourself. Love is love.

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@donaldfroud66

3y↑2

Great voice!

@kelseaballerini1471

@DarkPhoenix154

7y↑2

This is an AWESOME song I listen to it every day lol

@feliciaporter6162

6y↑2

Love her so much she is in my top 15 female singers🎤🎙👩‍🎤

7y↑1

LOVEHORSES4EVER ..mbf🍓

@davidsalahshor1740

7y↑1

I love you Kelsea!! You are a great singer, a great dancer, a great songwriter, and you are one of the hottest women of world history!!

@user-ue1ym8hl4s

20w

What an amazing song Kelsey is great❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@frostyh5105

6y↑107

@simplytine2939

4y↑7

Thanks

@mollyadams420

4y↑4

@skysquad285

2y↑3

Thank you so much!

@hannabobo4187

2y↑1

@Jantzen Weaver Cool!

@alexgonzales9876

@jadyntenuta4649

2y↑2

Yes her songs are amazing ☺️😘🙂

@britneychandler7381

3y↑2

Love this song

@StephanieHsueh

7y↑33

Love how fun and vibrant this video is to match the song!

@chrisdavis8076

7y↑2

I love Kelsea she is amazing

@marianagomez1722

6y↑2

y cuando la escuche me gusto🎶🎵🎼🎤🔊🎸

@Ali-of9db

5y↑40

Saw you in concert a few nights ago, definitely the best night of my life ilysm

@averyannaribble2940

7y↑1

I can't wait to see her in concert!!!.😘

@aliceriggs7857

5y↑8

yes,Kelsea is beautiful and she has a great voice,but her music is also catchy.!
You don't find that often.

@adrianmatos5652

4y↑1

Yeah Boy Kelsea Ballerini

@ashleyholmes6798

6y↑16

I love this song! Everytime it comes on the radio or my Spotify, I sing it to my boyfriend and he blushes!!!

@alexhilevuo1061

5y↑2

Awww. Ashley that's so cute. I hope you & your man share a lifetime of happy memories together. Love's is such a beautiful part of life. In my opinion sharing your life with your soul mate & best friend is life's ultimate reward. We need more love all around the world. Have a happy & lovely week Ashley. 🙂 ✌

@sapphicsapphire82

Aww that’s so cute!

@shareekersey5166

7y↑2

this girl can really sing. i love this song

@lesliegailey4239

Go to the you get me some of my life that is not 🚫 but I

@bethboyce8180

4y↑6

Can't believe all the thumbs down to this...this song is cute and fun! Love it!

@BatJeff

2y↑2

What you mean? This song must be a banger. Not a single dislike here in beautiful 2022.

Someone please save us.

@MarioBuilderFanJ

2y↑2

@BatJeff YouTube removed the dislike count.

@stephengraham4288

3y↑2

one time I tried to learn those dance moves did not go so well but kelsea you nailed it and I cannot get enough of the lyrics I also love your new song half of my hometown

@IiIIieMyg81g

28w

🤍🤍🖕🏻

@juliebergman1650

4y↑1

Love your music so inspiring

@shannonrueth3075

6y↑3

i sing it all the time love it

@goldedrcs43

7y↑1

love this song ❤

@IiIIieMyg81g

28w

🤍🤍🖕🏻

@juliannaaguilar3378

7y↑15

I LOVE ALL HER SONGS

@markmorton2644

4y↑69

She Is Definitely A Good Singer Herself.

@jenniferhall14

4y↑5

Yes she is

@ryleecarter3362

7y↑2

Not gonna lie... I absolutely love this song! It's one of the top songs I listen to on a daily basis... and I'm a guy! I love her!

@E4MB1011

1y↑2

Everything about her is beautiful. 😍🙏🏼

@leanag4371

5y↑4

Kelsea is so talented

@sahalieburgess2084

6y↑149

Anybody realize how talented she is like wow she's amazing

@davisfamily7184

6y↑1

I agree completely 😁😉

@kelseyskelton6235

6y↑1

Sahalie Burgess yes!

@medicalnonnor4211

6y↑1

yeah I agree shes talented

@codyb89

Sahalie Burgess j

@BOOMMERZ024420

Are you slow????

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@jeffreysinclair4297

6y↑2

love this song

@nickearly5927

2y↑2

I love this song.

@tinaking1384

6y↑56

Such a beautiful voice 😍😍 Her voice is so pretty

@taylorthompson2370

6y↑1

tina king ya

@adrianmatos5652

4y↑1

Yeah Boy Kelsea Ballerini

@taylorlynn3458

7y↑3

Love this song💘💜💙

@edencoble582

7y↑1

I LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!

@Bobbbybrown9

6y↑2

I love this song she's such a good singer, but am i the only one who noticed how the theme is more for a pop singer and she's a country singer but I love how she mixed it up

@jacquelineesquivel9734

6y↑1

She has a good voice 2 she dresses nice 3 she's pretty 4 she is a good dancers

@KATOYSR

7y↑3

Awesome video Kels. Love it.

@kelseaballerini1471

@teneshabyrd4087

4y↑2

My Favorite Song, I Remember When She First Made This Video 😍

@Fatcatsarecute8927

24w

This song has been my favorite since I was six, I am twelve now and still listen to it daily, I love you kelsie

@BlackRose-vi2yg

2y↑2

Top track. This whole album is a banger 🤘🤘

@shaycarden2494

5y↑10

Love this song!!!😁👜💙💛💓✌️💃🤗

@shaycarden2494

New year , let's do this!!

@nicegirldontcarewhatuthink4306

7y↑2

i love all her songs

@nickearly5927

2y↑1

Kelsea Ballerini is my favorite country singer.

@ryantowler7189

4y↑2

Love this!!!

@juliannaaguilar3378

7y↑2

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!

@annetterocha4365

3y↑2

She's meant to be famous!!

@yosbelortiz-castillo9148

7y↑4

I just love her songs

@darrienmullins

6y↑1

kelsea i literally love you so much ❤️ you are totally gorgeous inside and out and your music and smile makes my heart melt. please don’t ever give up on music.

@nz6686

Noor. Love. Boy

@nz6686

Boy. Love. Noor.

@randirogers2642

7y↑1

amazing song I love it

@chrishines6966

4y↑1

Really awesome video I like it 😊

@allisongray2507

7y↑2

Great song!!!!!!!!!😎✌🏻️

@ceoa

36w↑1

You Shine And You Can't Even Help It
Yeah Boy! 💃

@taylorwhatzel1292

7y↑3

😍😍 I love that song I can listen to it over and over😘😘

@aprilwoodard4263

7y↑2

it's so awesome I love it

@jakegaming7955

7y↑8

Love it so much

@patrinkinslow9077

7y↑1

She has the voice of angels

@kaylaroll7022

3y↑2

OMG I love this song!

@SarahM-rz6wu

6y↑337

She's so pretty and her songs are AMAZING!

@nz6686

5y↑9

Boy. Love. Girl. Noor

@hi-mh3wy

4y↑7

Ikr

@ajcajun2836

4y↑10

She's so pretty 😍😍😍😭❤️

@sophiaaglong84

4y↑4

Your RIGHT !

@mollyadams420

4y↑3

Ikr

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@crownedone8837

29w↑2

She rocked the 2010s look

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