Boys
Pharrell Williams Lyrics


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I remember standing there grooving
Nodding my head just moving
My girlfriend dragged me to this place
Staring at the crowd like we do
I saw this guy through the people
And that's when I saw your face
But you came over to me
As sweet as can be
And grabbed my left hand
Started stepping
What else did I need to know
I said yes if you wanted to go
'Cause you are heaven
But you left me here

So I gotta see that boy again
'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
I remember leaning on his shoulder
Something and Cola
What he ordered
That's why I, I am on this floor again
I wanna see that boy again

Listen to me

My girlfriend says introduce her
But I ain't gonna lie, I wanna lose her
You're so nice you want to pay
Ooh you have a way with females
I didn't get your number or email
What the hell was in my brain
'Cause I know that you believe
But I couldn't let you see that I was stressing
I lost breath and
Then you grabbed your Mercedes keys
But you paused before you leave
And I just stood there
Like I didn't have a care

So I gotta see that boy again
'Cause I gotta feel that joy again
I remember leaning on his shoulder
Something and Cola
What he ordered
That's why I, I am on this floor again
I wanna see that boy again

Listen to me

It's like the part in a movie
That get away
Oh no, not the person you want
The person you want is losing
So you pray
But the circumstances, changes course
Which is entirely up to the boss
But remember
Just because it's written don't mean you can't play
Your hand to change your fate

So I wanna see that boy again
'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
I remember leaning on his shoulder
Something and Cola
What he ordered
And so I, I'm on this floor
I'm on this floor looking for you
Where did you go
Where did you go
I'm on this floor




I don't wanna leave without you baby
Where is my baby

Overall Meaning

Pharrell Williams’s song “Boys” is a groovy dance hit that tells the story of love at first sight. The song is a nostalgic reflection on an unforgettable encounter between two strangers on the dancefloor. The upbeat rhythm and the vivid lyrics recreate the feeling of being mesmerized by someone's presence in a club setting.


The lyrics of the song narrate the experience of seeing a charming guy at a club, who comes up and asks the singer to dance. The lyrics capture the excitement of the moment when he took his left hand and started stepping. The singer is overwhelmed with joy and feels like he's in heaven, but just as he is getting to know the guy, he disappears, and the singer is left longing to see him again. He is consumed by the desire to relive that moment and is on the lookout to find that mysterious boy once again.


The song is a captivating throwback to the 70s and 80s disco era, with its funky groove and upbeat tempo. The lyrics are simple and direct, conveying the feeling of being lost in the moment and caught up in the joy of a spontaneous connection. Overall, “Boys” is an infectious, upbeat song that captures the essence of a memorable encounter with a stranger.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember standing there grooving
I recall being there and moving to the music


Nodding my head just moving
I was nodding my head and swaying to the beat


My girlfriend dragged me to this place
My girlfriend brought me to the venue


Staring at the crowd like we do
We were looking at the crowd, as we often do


I saw this guy through the people
I spotted a guy in the crowd


And that's when I saw your face
I saw your face at that moment


But you came over to me
You approached me


As sweet as can be
You were very kind


And grabbed my left hand
You took my left hand


Started stepping
We started dancing together


What else did I need to know
I didn't need to know anything else in that moment


I said yes if you wanted to go
I agreed to go with you if you asked


'Cause you are heaven
Because you are amazing


But you left me here
But you left me behind


So I gotta see that boy again
I need to see that guy again


'Cause I wanna feel that joy again
Because I want to feel that happiness again


I remember leaning on his shoulder
I recall leaning on his shoulder


Something and Cola
I don't know what he was drinking


What he ordered
I don't know what he ordered to drink


That's why I, I am on this floor again
That's why I am back on the dance floor


Listen to me
Pay attention to what I am saying


My girlfriend says introduce her
My girlfriend wants me to introduce her to you


But I ain't gonna lie, I wanna lose her
But I have to be honest, I want to break up with her


You're so nice you want to pay
You are so kind you want to pay for things


Ooh you have a way with females
You are very good with women


I didn't get your number or email
I didn't ask for your contact information


What the hell was in my brain
What was I thinking?


'Cause I know that you believe
Because I know that you have faith


But I couldn't let you see that I was stressing
But I couldn't let you see that I was anxious


I lost breath and
I was out of breath and


Then you grabbed your Mercedes keys
Then you took your car keys for your Mercedes


But you paused before you leave
But you hesitated before leaving


And I just stood there
And I just remained standing there


Like I didn't have a care
As if I didn't care at all


It's like the part in a movie
It's like a scene in a movie


That get away
The moment that gets away


Oh no, not the person you want
Oh no, not the person you desire


The person you want is losing
The person you want is slipping away


So you pray
So you hope and pray


But the circumstances, changes course
But the situation changes direction


Which is entirely up to the boss
Which is completely in the hands of fate


But remember
But keep in mind


Just because it's written don't mean you can't play
Just because something is predetermined, it doesn't mean you can't change it with your actions


Your hand to change your fate
Your actions can change the course of your life


I don't wanna leave without you baby
I don't want to leave without you, baby


Where is my baby
Where are you, my baby




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

Jimmy The Clown

This is actually my favorite version ♥️
I remember this version played alot on the radio when it was released as a single

유미란

I love this version!

Iván Carrera

Best version

smiling nut

Is only the og

Life Challenges

Exactly

Little Sadistic

Essa versão... <3

jesse Del Valle

great song I love classic track

Fernando Neves

i love this song

Kath

Finally found this version in audio only!!! Thank you for uploading

soowsenvideo

instrumental is the best :)

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