BOYS
Pharrell Williams feat. Britney Spears Lyrics
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I feel like I've been wanting you all my life
You don't understand
I'm so glad we're at the same place
At the same time, it's over now
I spotted you dancin'
You made all the girls stare
Those lips and your brown eyes
I shake shake my thang
Make the world want you
Tell your boys you'll be back
I want to see what you can do
What would it take for you to just leave with me?
Not tryin' to sound conceited but
You and me were meant to be (yeah)
You're a sexy guy, I'm a nice girl
Let's turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world
Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one (you know I need you)
Boys
To love her and to hold (I just want you to touch me)
Boys
And when a girl is with one
Boys
Then she's in control
Pull your girl off the dance floor
Whisper in her ear
Must've said something about me
'Cause now she's lookin' over here
You lookin' at me, with that sexy attitude
But the way your girl's movin' it
It puts me in the mood
What would it take for you to just leave with me?
Not tryin' to sound conceited
But me and you is just meant to be
I'm from N.E.R.D, aren't you Britney
Let's turn this dance floor into our own little nasty thing
Girls
I can't think for no one
Girls
Gonna be here all the time
Girls
I don't know 'bout your girl
Girls
But I know she ain't touchin' mine
Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one
Boys
To love her and to hold
Boys
And when a girl is with one
Boys
Then she's in control
Like that
Here we go
Have no fear
Baby what are you waiting for?
Uh uh
Lemme see what you can do
Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one (I like that)
Boys (I like that, the way you move)
To love her and to hold
Boys
And when a girl is with one (it's gonna turn me on)
Boys
Then she's in control
Girls
I can't think for no one
Girls
Gonna be here all the time
Girls
I don't know 'bout your girl
Girls
But I know she ain't touchin' mine
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Get nasty
The lyrics of Pharrell Williams' "Boys" featuring Britney Spears speak to the attraction and desire that they have for each other. The song begins with Pharrell seemingly expressing his lifelong desire to be with Britney. He acknowledges that she is sexy and alluring and that he wants to see what she can offer him. Throughout the song, Pharrell and Britney exchange verses and both express their desire for each other. Britney sings about wanting to turn the dance floor into their own little "nasty world" and, when a girl is with a boy, she is in control. Pharrell continues to reference their sexual tension by saying that when he sees Britney's dance moves, it puts him in the mood.
The song's back and forth between Pharrell and Britney serves as a call and response, as they both seem to be competing for each other's attention. Britney attempts to appeal to Pharrell by saying she needs him and just wants him to touch her, while Pharrell tries to woo Britney by saying that she and he were meant to be together. The song culminates in both of them urging the other to "get nasty," signaling that they have both finally given in to their carnal desires.
Overall, "Boys" is about the attraction and sexual tension between two people who are drawn to each other. The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who are caught up in their desire for each other and cannot help but be pulled towards each other.
Line by Line Meaning
For whatever reason
I can't explain it, but I've been attracted to you for a long time now.
I feel like I've been wanting you all my life
It seems like I've been waiting for a chance to be with you forever.
You don't understand
You don't know how long I've been thinking about you and wanting to be close to you.
I'm so glad we're at the same place
I'm happy that we're both here right now and can finally meet in person.
At the same time, it's over now
I'm ready to move on from just thinking about you and take action.
I spotted you dancin'
I noticed you out on the dance floor showing off your moves.
You made all the girls stare
You caught the attention of all the other girls with your good looks and confidence.
Those lips and your brown eyes
I'm drawn to your features, like your lips and the color of your eyes.
And the sexy hair
Your hairstyle is really attractive to me.
I shake shake my thang
I'm dancing and trying to get your attention.
Make the world want you
I'm doing my best to show off your attractiveness to the people around us.
Tell your boys you'll be back
Let your friends know you're stepping away for a while and coming with me.
I want to see what you can do
I'm excited to see what kind of moves you'll show me.
What would it take for you to just leave with me?
Is there anything stopping you from coming with me? I really want to be alone with you.
Not tryin' to sound conceited but
I don't mean to sound arrogant, but I think we're meant to be together.
You and me were meant to be (yeah)
I feel a strong connection with you and believe that we should be together.
You're a sexy guy, I'm a nice girl
We're both attractive in our own way, and I think we'd make a good match.
Let's turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world
Let's be bold and make this a special moment between just the two of us, with no one else around.
Boys
Sometimes, a girl just needs a man to fulfill her desires.
Girls
I can't speak for all women, but I know what I want and who I want it from.
And when a girl is with one
Being with a man gives a woman the power to take control and enjoy herself.
Then she's in control
A woman who's satisfied sexually is a woman who's confident and happy with herself.
Pull your girl off the dance floor
If you're with someone, bring them over here and let's all have fun together.
Whisper in her ear
Tell her something about me that might pique her interest, so she'll want to meet me too.
Must've said something about me
I have a feeling that you were talking about me, and that's why she's looking over here.
You lookin' at me, with that sexy attitude
I see the way that you're looking at me, all mysterious and hot, and I'm intrigued.
But the way your girl's movin' it
I can't help but notice the way your significant other is dancing right now, and it's turning me on.
It puts me in the mood
I'm getting more and more attracted to you as the night goes on.
I'm from N.E.R.D, aren't you Britney
I'm Pharrell Williams, part of N.E.R.D, and I recognize you as Britney Spears.
Get nasty
Let's be daring and take things to the next level. It's time to get hot and steamy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LbcCaliCreated
90s-2000 Pop fans were blessed to hear this masterpiece when it first
came out. I remember I always got mad fun of for being a black girl
living in the hood listening to pop music. I graduated high school in
2000 so I am Britney's age. I had all of her albums. I remember I use to
have the beat for Slave4U playing on my voicemail as I talked over it,
this was while I was in h.s.. Britney, Backstreet Boys, NSync and all
the other groups that formed the soundtrack to my teen years will always
have a place in my heart.
This whole album was great. Love you B!
@nottelling998
Britney had the body, the spirit, energy, the look, she had everything back then. She was so untouchable. What even is today's music if it wasn't for music like this?
@sbqntlyawake3813
The best. Truly.
@giuseppec.6102
Nn :-O
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@giuseppec.6102
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@giuseppec.6102
Buu Nn ko noi BnL Bjorn Nn Nn MAC j no j ko mi Klien
@sheltertwo7957
I don’t think people understand how big Britney was. The whole world paused when she’d drop a new music video.
@angelamakaveli2497
Exactly! Since I was a kid I loved her! 💜
@emineb7022
I'd die to witness these times. I was born in 96 so i wasn't really aware :(
@richtermasangkay6941
Like literally ❤️❤️❤️ and VMA is not VMA without her