Boy
L.A. Girlfriend Lyrics

she likes boys in bands
She is attracted to musicians

she likes movies that she's already seen
She prefers rewatching familiar films

she grows her hair out again
She's changing her hairstyle

goes to places that she's already been
She likes to revisit familiar locations

she likes books on tape, she shoots on film
She has a preference for vintage media formats

barely makes her rent, always skips her pills
She struggles with financial and medical issues

she likes cool guys, tastemakers
She admires stylish and influential men

and she probably always will
This is unlikely to change

but boys in bands won't ever get your back
Musicians are not reliable partners

sure, they'll beg you to come over, say it helps them to relax
They only reach out to her for their own benefit

boys in bands are always out of town
They travel frequently for gigs

jumping in and out of vans
They have a hectic touring lifestyle

you know they'll always let you down
She has low expectations for their commitment

don't ask me why
She can't explain her attraction to these men

you know they're all the same
She recognizes a pattern of behavior among musicians

she likes basement shows
She enjoys attending smaller-scale concerts

she works the door so she always goes
She volunteers to help organize events to gain access

she drinks for free
She takes advantage of musicians' hospitality

cause the boys in the bands got her covered
They offer her free drinks as an industry perk

there's a different party every night
The musician lifestyle involves constant socializing

they got beer and ice and buckets
Musician parties have abundant alcohol

but they ain't never there in the morning
She's used to musicians leaving after a one-night stand

because Boys in bands don't ever stick around
Musicians have a reputation for being transient

yeah, they sing it like they mean it, sure, they worship you for now
Musicians are adept at manipulating their romantic interests

but girl they're only in it for the song
They prioritize their commitment to their music over their relationships

yeah, They figure out the words, steal back their shirts, and then they're gone
They use their romantic partners for inspiration, and then discard them

don't ask them why
Musicians are not forthright about their intentions

you know they're all the same
She recognizes a pattern of behavior among musicians

she likes the way that they look on the stage
She's attracted to the performer persona

she likes to be part of their master plan
She's drawn to the idea of being a muse

she likes the way they spend her minimum wage
She's willing to spend money on musicians

and all these nights blur together, all these songs sound the same
The musician lifestyle begins to feel repetitive and monotonous

and they usually like her back
Musicians are often receptive to her advances

so, yeah
She's resigned to her attraction to musicians