BOY
Little Mix Lyrics
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I do, he told you, he'd never ever hurt you
Oh, here we go again
Another break-up, make-up
When you're gonna wake up?
I'm gon' be the one to call him out
Look how many times he let you down
How to be the one to say you're beautiful
One more word, he never said at all
I'm just sayin' you need to go
Forget that boy, forget that boy
I know a bad boy ain't good enough for you
You're holding back tears in your eyes
Bad boy wanna fight but I never see him fighting for you
He'll never realize what he's got
Until it's gone and he'll lose you forever
Girl you'll be alright, forget that boy
Girl don't you know you set the tone?
I'll make you stop that, fight back
He won't get away with that
Look who's ringing up your phone
You wanna call back, leave that
Ain't nobody got time for that
It's funny how the tables turned
When he's the one who's left at home
You'll find your own real man and go
Forget that boy, forget that boy
You know a bad boy ain't good enough for you
You're holding back tears in your eyes
Bad boy wanna fight but I never see him fighting for you
He'll never realize what he's got
Until it's gone and he'll lose you forever
Girl you'll be alright, forget that boy
See what you're worth girl
Look what you've got
He knows you're out of his league
If he likes it or not
I know what you're worth girl
You know what you got
We know you're out of his league
If he likes it or not (likes it or not)
Forget that boy, forget that boy
You know a bad boy ain't good enough for you
You're holding back tears in your eyes
Bad boy wanna fight but I never see him fighting for you
He'll never realize what he's got
Until it's gone and he'll lose you forever
Girl you'll be alright, forget that boy
I know what you're worth girl
You know what you got
We know you're out of his league
If he likes it or not
Girl you'll be alright, forget that boy, hah
The song "Forget That Boy" by Little Mix is an empowering piece that encourages women to leave toxic relationships with men who are not ready to invest in them. The lyrics start with questioning the ability of the singer's ex-boyfriend to keep his commitment of not hurting her. The song emphasizes that the lead needs to stop playing the game of getting back together after each breakup and finally move on from the guy who is not willing to change his attitude towards her. The lyrics also suggest that the boy has not appreciated how amazing the singer is and that she will find someone who knows her worth and values her more.
In the chorus, the lead singer of the group mentions how a bad boy is not suitable for her, and she should forget about him. Although she tries to hold back her tears, the boy never fights for her, and she realizes that he won't know what he had until he loses it. The lyrics suggest that women should not settle for less than they deserve and that they will be okay even after leaving the relationship.
In the bridge, Little Mix comprises a repetitive chant that affirms that the female lead has moved on from the guy and is happy and content with herself. The song is an uplifting piece that tells women that they have the power to control their lives and destiny and should not settle for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember what he said?
Do you recall the promises he made to you?
I do, he told you, he'd never ever hurt you
I remember he pledged never to cause you pain
Oh, here we go again
We are having another break-up, make-up cycle
Another break-up, make-up
Repeatedly ending and restarting the relationship
When you're gonna wake up?
When will you realize that you deserve better?
I'm gon' be the one to call him out
I will be the one to confront him
Look how many times he let you down
See how he has disappointed you repeatedly
When's he gonna learn to be a real man
When will he realize what it means to be a mature, responsible partner
How to be the one to say you're beautiful
How to express admiration and respect for you
One more word, he never said at all
There is one more compliment he has never given you
I'm just sayin' you need to go
I am suggesting you should leave him for good
Forget that boy, forget that boy
Stop thinking about that guy, he is not worthy of you
I know a bad boy ain't good enough for you
I am aware that a reckless, immature person like him is not the right fit for you
You're holding back tears in your eyes
You are trying to hide your emotions and not let him see how much he has hurt you
Bad boy wanna fight but I never see him fighting for you
He is always looking for a fight, but never standing up for you
He'll never realize what he's got
He will never understand what he has until it's gone
Until it's gone and he'll lose you forever
Only after he loses you for good, will he comprehend what he had and lost
Girl you'll be alright, forget that boy
You will be fine without him, forget about him
Girl don't you know you set the tone?
You establish the standards and expectations for your relationship
I'll make you stop that, fight back
I will support and encourage you to stand up for yourself
He won't get away with that
He cannot continue to treat you badly without consequences
Look who's ringing up your phone
Notice who is calling and trying to reconcile with you
You wanna call back, leave that
You may feel tempted to respond, but it's best if you ignore his attempts
Ain't nobody got time for that
No one has time for childish games and drama
It's funny how the tables turned
It's amusing how his behavior has backfired on him
When he's the one who's left at home
Now he is the one who feels lonely and unwanted
You'll find your own real man and go
You will eventually find a mature, supportive man and move on with your life
See what you're worth girl
Recognize your self-worth and value
Look what you've got
Acknowledge your positive qualities and assets
He knows you're out of his league
He realizes that he is not worthy of you
If he likes it or not
Whether he accepts it or not
I know what you're worth girl
I recognize and appreciate your true value
We know you're out of his league
We all agree that you are too good for him
Girl you'll be alright, forget that boy, hah
You will be fine without him, forget about him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMILLE PURCELL, GEORGE TIZZARD, RICK PARKHOUSE
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