Boyfriend
Mabel Lyrics


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I've been looking for somebody
Tryna kick it with somebody
I need a rude boy to tell me something sweet
Same time got his hands up on my body
I wanna get high when he take it low-low
Let me feel strong when I'm taking control
I've been looking for my shawty
So come and get it if you got it

All my girls 'round the world, I know you know what I mean
I get a little sexy when I'm lonely
One thing on my mind, I know what I need
All my girls 'round the world, hands up and sing it with me
'Cause everything I got, you know it's all me
Even though a man ain't something I need

I want a boyfriend, so put it on me
I'm looking for a man who can take that heat
Want a boyfriend, but not too sweet
My baby gotta be tough while he running that street
Is he ride or die?
I've been looking so long for a guy to turn me on
I want a boyfriend, yeah, yeah
I want a boyfriend, yeah
I been looking like

Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?

I need you and me together
I ain't looking for forever
I had so much stress from my ex to the next
Want you better, love me better
I need a bad boy that don't bring me drama
He ain't tryna roll when he get the nah-nah
Boy you ready for the pleasure?
And don't you know it's now or never

All my girls 'round the world, I know you know what I mean
I get a little sexy when I'm lonely
One thing on my mind, I know what I need
All my girls 'round the world, hands up and sing it with me
'Cause everything I got, you know it's all me
Even though a man ain't something I need

I want a boyfriend, so put it on me
I'm looking for a man who can take that heat
Want a boyfriend, but not too sweet
My baby gotta be tough while he running that street
Is he ride or die?
I've been looking so long for a guy to turn me on
I want a boyfriend, yeah, yeah
I want a boyfriend, yeah
I been looking like

Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?

All my girls 'round the world, I know you know what I mean
I get a little sexy when I'm lonely
One thing on my mind, I know what I need
All my girls 'round the world, hands up and sing it with me
'Cause everything I got, you know it's all me
Even though a man ain't something I need

I want a boyfriend, so put it on me
I'm looking for a man who can take that heat
Want a boyfriend, but not too sweet
My baby gotta be tough while he running that street
Is he ride or die?
I've been looking so long for a guy to turn me on
I want a boyfriend, yeah, yeah
I want a boyfriend, yeah
I been looking like

Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?




Where you at, where you at?
Where you at, where you at?

Overall Meaning

Mabel's song "Boyfriend" discusses the singer's desire for a love interest who is a "rude boy" and "tough while he's running those streets." The female protagonist of the song knows what she wants and declares that it's not a man who needs to be with her forever or who will bring her any kind of drama. She wants a man who can handle the heat and satisfy her desires. Mabel's lyrics explicitly state that a man is not something she necessarily needs; however, she wants a boyfriend to fulfill her wants and needs.


The refrain in the song, which repeats throughout, is, "I want a boyfriend, yeah, yeah / I want a boyfriend, yeah / I've been looking like." The singer repeats the phrase "where you at?" and acknowledges that her friends understand her desires. She further explains that her past relationships have caused her difficulties, and she's looking for someone better to love her, someone who can provide her with the pleasure she desires.


Mabel's "Boyfriend" song lyrics reveal a woman who is assertive and knows what she wants in a relationship. She is willing to take charge and is not afraid to express her romantic needs, desires, and expectations. Her lyrics help to empower women by encouraging them to seek what they want and not settle for anything less.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been looking for somebody Tryna kick it with somebody I need a rude boy to tell me something sweet Same time got his hands up on my body
Mabel is looking for a guy to have a good time with. She wants someone who is sweet yet naughty and has no problem getting close to her.


I wanna get high when he take it low-low Let me feel strong when I'm taking control I've been looking for my shawty So come and get it if you got it
Mabel wants a guy who can keep her on her toes both physically and emotionally. She is looking for someone who is confident and knows what he wants.


All my girls 'round the world, I know you know what I mean I get a little sexy when I'm lonely One thing on my mind, I know what I need All my girls 'round the world, hands up and sing it with me 'Cause everything I got, you know it's all me Even though a man ain't something I need
Mabel is addressing all the ladies who feel the same way she does. She knows that sometimes feeling lonely can make us feel extra sexy, and she wants her girls to join in and sing with her. She reminds everyone that even though a man isn't a necessity, they still deserve to have fun and enjoy life on their own terms.


I want a boyfriend, so put it on me I'm looking for a man who can take that heat Want a boyfriend, but not too sweet My baby gotta be tough while he running that street Is he ride or die? I've been looking so long for a guy to turn me on I want a boyfriend, yeah, yeah I want a boyfriend, yeah I been looking like
Mabel is ready for a serious relationship and wants her boyfriend to be able to handle the heat that comes with it. However, she doesn't want someone who is too sweet and needs her man to be tough enough to keep up with her. She is looking for a ride or die type of guy who can turn her on and make her happy.


Where you at, where you at? Where you at, where you at? Where you at, where you at? Where you at, where you at?
Mabel is impatiently waiting for her future boyfriend to show up, and is asking him where he's at, repeatedly.


I need you and me together I ain't looking for forever I had so much stress from my ex to the next Want you better, love me better I need a bad boy that don't bring me drama He ain't tryna roll when he get the nah-nah Boy you ready for the pleasure? And don't you know it's now or never
Mabel knows she is ready to be with this special someone, but isn't necessarily looking for forever. She has been through some tough relationships in the past and wants someone who is better than her exes - someone who can love her better. She is looking for a bad boy who isn't going to bring unnecessary drama into her life and who is ready for a good time.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Camille Angelina Purcell, Mabel Alabama Pearl Mcvey, Marlena Shaw, Richard Evans, Robert Miller, Steve Mac

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