Lover Boy
Mika Lyrics


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Isn't it enough, isn't it enough just to feel wild and free?
Caught up in the rough, caught up in the rush of life, staring at me

You think you're in love, boy
But you don't even know what love is
You think you're in love, girl
But honey let me show you where your heart is
Lover boy is just illusion to me
You could take any boy, I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trace
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary

Isn't it enough, isn't it enough just to sunny and dumb?
I'm too tired of hooking up, sick of breaking up
Oh, you fool you did it for fun

You think you're in love, girl
But you don't even know what love is
You think you're in love, boy
But honey let me show you where your heart is

Lover boy is just illusion to me
You could take any boy, I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trace
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary

Lover boy is just illusion to me
You could take any boy, I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trace
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary

Lover boy is just illusion to me
You could take any boy, I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trace
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary





Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mika's song "Lover Boy" are a reflection on the fleeting nature of love and the illusions that people create around it. The song is a commentary on modern relationships and how people tend to get caught up in the rush of life and the allure of passion without really understanding the deeper meaning of love. The opening line "Isn't it enough, isn't it enough just to feel wild and free?" suggests that love is often seen as an unnecessary complication in life, and that people are content to enjoy the moment without thinking about the long-term consequences.


The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "Lover boy is just an illusion to me" and highlights the idea that love is nothing but a temporary, fleeting emotion. Mika seems to be suggesting that people may fall in love with the idea of someone, rather than the person themselves. The lines "A pretty boy with a nasty trace, a funny boy with an ugly face" suggest that appearances can be deceiving and that people should not be judged solely on their looks.


In conclusion, Mika's "Lover Boy" is a thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to consider the true meaning of love and the illusions that people create around it. The song encourages people to look beyond the surface and to think deeply about what love really means.



Line by Line Meaning

Isn't it enough, isn't it enough just to feel wild and free?
Questioning the necessity of traditional love and relationships, and advocating for the freedom to live life on one's own terms.


Caught up in the rough, caught up in the rush of life, staring at me
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and fast pace of modern life.


You think you're in love, boy
Challenging a male's understanding and definition of love. Implying that they have not yet experienced true love.


But you don't even know what love is
Suggesting that the male is naive and inexperienced when it comes to love.


You think you're in love, girl
Challenging a female's understanding and definition of love. Implying that they have not yet experienced true love.


But honey let me show you where your heart is
Offering guidance to the female to help her find and understand the true meaning of love.


Lover boy is just illusion to me
Dismissing the concept of a 'lover boy' and suggesting that it is just a fantasy.


You could take any boy, I'd show you what you would feel
Claiming that she could easily demonstrate to anyone that love is not what they think it is.


A pretty boy with a nasty trace
Warning that even attractive people can have negative qualities that make them unsuitable love interests.


A funny boy with an ugly face
Suggesting that it is important to look beyond physical appearances when it comes to love.


Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary
Stating that love is not a long-lasting, permanent feeling, but rather a momentary reaction to a situation or person. It is something to be approached with caution.


Isn't it enough, isn't it enough just to sunny and dumb?
Rhetorical question proposing that sometimes it is better to be carefree and not overanalyze love and relationships.


I'm too tired of hooking up, sick of breaking up
Expressing exhaustion with casual relationships and breakups.


Oh, you fool you did it for fun
Criticizing people who enter into relationships solely for entertainment or personal gain.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL HOLBROOK PENNIMAN

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Isn't it enough
Isn't it enough just to be wild and free?
Caught up in the rough
Caught up in the rush of life, staring at me
You think you're in love, boy
But you don't even know what love is
You think you're in love, girl
But honey, let me show you where your heart is

Lover boy
It's just illusion to me
You could take any boy
I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trait
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Isn't it enough
Isn't it enough just to be sunny and dumb?
Aren't you tired of hooking up,
Sick of breaking up
Oh, you fool
You've did it for fun
You think you're in love, girl
But you don't really know what love is
You think you're in love, boy
But honey, let me show you where your heart is

Lover boy
It's just illusion to me
You could take any boy
I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trace
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Lover boy
It's just illusion to me
You could take any boy
I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trait
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Lover boy
It's just illusion to me
You could take any boy
I'd show you what you would feel
A pretty boy with a nasty trait
A funny boy with an ugly face
Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie

Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie



All comments from YouTube:

Katie

He's like Freddie Mercury's secret love child or something.

aoobigail

I think he is

Cinnabar555

"Love is just a cautionary, momentary, reactionary lie".

This is why this is currently my favourite song.

undicifang

And I'm still wondering why the fuck every single song from this album is AMAZING

Malin Greenleaf

Because it's MIKA.

Sarah Berry

OMG JUST AMAZING! Mika is amazing, his voice is beautiful and this song is gorgeous.

Grace Han

wow, I love this whole album! he's amazing.

Rosie

Been listening to this song 24/7 recently and I can't get enough. MIKA will forever be an icon

Patti Cabarcas

I totally love this song!!! ♄

Carlos ChĂĄvez

Love this song!!!!

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