Boy And A Girl Thing
Mo Pitney Lyrics

He's gross, she's got cooties
In childhood, boys often dislike girls and vice versa, even to the extent of believing the opposite gender is gross and carries germs.

That's just how it's supposed to be
It's typical for children of different genders to have these attitudes towards each other, according to societal expectations.

He hates dumb tea parties
Boys do not usually enjoy stereotypical feminine activities, such as tea parties.

And she won't climb a tree
Likewise, girls typically avoid stereotypically masculine activities such as climbing trees.

It's a boy and a girl thing
This describes the dynamic that exists between children of different genders, which is a normal part of growing and maturing.

A girl and a boy thing
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the point that the dynamic between children of different genders is a common experience.

She'll stop wearin' pigtails
Girls mature by changing physical attributes such as hairstyles, e.g., pigtails.

And get the braces off her teeth
Additionally, changes in physical appearance include getting orthodontic work done, which alters the appearance of one's teeth.

He'll stop makin' faces
Boys mature by changing their behavior, for instance, by ceasing childish actions like making rude expressions.

And start savin' her a seat
Additionally, boys start acting in ways that demonstrate they are considerate towards the opposite gender, such as reserving seats for girls.

She'll start wearin' makeup
Girls start experimenting with cosmetics and dressing more conventionally attractive to the opposite sex.

And he'll start noticin' the curves
Boys start recognizing and appreciating physical feminine attributes like curves and fuller features.

They'll get a little nervous
As they mature and acknowledge their feelings for each other, they begin to feel a little nervous around the opposite gender.

When she's with him and he's with her
When they are together in a romantic setting, they both become nervous and unsure how to proceed.

Is he gonna kiss me?
One common thought that goes through the girl's mind when on a date with a boy.

Wonder if she wants me to?
At the same time, the boy might wonder if the girl wants him to make a move.

Awkwardly embarrassed
Despite their growing feelings for each other, they are still shy and awkward in certain situations.

Not sure what to do
In those moments of uncertainty, they don't know what action to take next.

They'll throw around 'I love you's'
As they become more comfortable with each other and their love matures, they start expressing their love through words like 'I love you.'

Start makin' plans to say I do
As their relationship grows stronger, they start imagining a future together, including getting married.

Start a brand new life together
After getting married, they build a new life together, which is different and distinct from their past.

And probably have some babies too
As they start a family, they have children and experience the joy of being parents together.

They'll fight and act like children
Despite being grownups, they will still have disagreements and moments of immaturity.

But make up like they're seventeen
After having a fight or argument, they will still make up in a passionate and intense way, like when they were younger.

And even when they're eighty
As they grow old together, their love for each other will remain constant and steadfast.

It's still gonna be
Their relationship will still have the same dynamic, despite the passage of time.

A boy and a girl thing
Their relationship is still influenced by their respective genders and the societal expectations placed upon them.

A girl and a boy thing
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the same point.