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Sad Boy
R3hab Lyrics


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La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy

I'll go, I'll go, I'll go out my head
Solo, loco in my bed
In that T-shirt that you left
It goes la-la-la-la-la-da in my heart
It goes tick-tock on the wall
Stuck here waiting for your call

Keep thinking you're bad, boy
Always making me mad, boy
When I know you're just a sad boy
But I like that, I like that
Keep acting like the bad boy
Keep making me mad, boy
Kinda cool to love a sad boy
Yeah, I like that, I like that sad boy

La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
Yeah, I like that sad boy
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (that sad boy)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (that sad boy)
I like that sad boy

Want, want, want you in a million pieces
It's nice to know your weakness
My lips can keep your secret, oh no
Take, take, take, take, take me in the shadows
Show me how good this could go
Before you shoot your arrows, oh no

Keep thinking you're bad, boy
Always making me mad, boy
When I know you're just a sad boy
But I like that, I like that
Keep acting like the bad boy
Keep making me mad, boy
Kinda cool to love a sad boy
Yes, I like that, I like that sad boy

La-la-la-la-la-la-love (hey, hey)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (that sad boy)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy

La-la-la-la-la-la-love (ooh)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (yeah)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy (la-la-la-love)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (no)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (yeah, boy)
I like that sad boy love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sad Boy" by R3HAB & Jonas Blue center around the theme of attraction to someone who portrays themselves as troubled, depressed or sullen. The chorus, "Keep thinking you're bad, boy, always making me mad, boy, when I know you're just a sad boy, but I like that, I like that," highlights the notion that the singer is drawn to the boy's emotional instability. The verses describe the singer's yearning for the sad boy's affection and how they find themselves lost and alone without it.


The repetition of "la-la-la-la-la-la-love" in the song adds to its upbeat and catchy rhythm, masking the melancholic nature of its lyrics. The lyrics are an ode to the misunderstood and troubled youth, romanticizing the notion of loving someone who is sad and depressed. The song captures that feeling of wanting someone, even if that someone is not emotionally ready to reciprocate feelings, leading to a cycle of unrequited love that eventually becomes comforting.


Line by Line Meaning

La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


I like that sad boy
Despite knowing that the boy is sad, the artist enjoys his company and personality.


I'll go, I'll go, I'll go out my head
The artist is losing their mind because they cannot stop thinking about the sad boy.


Solo, loco in my bed
The singer is alone and going crazy in their bed.


In that T-shirt that you left
The singer is still wearing the T-shirt that the sad boy left behind.


It goes la-la-la-la-la-da in my heart
The artist feels happiness and excitement when they think about the sad boy.


It goes tick-tock on the wall
Time is moving slowly as the artist is waiting for the sad boy to reach out.


Stuck here waiting for your call
The artist is eagerly waiting for the sad boy to contact them.


Keep thinking you're bad, boy
The singer is aware that the sad boy is trying to appear tough and unapproachable.


Always making me mad, boy
The sad boy's behavior can be frustrating, but the artist is still drawn to him.


When I know you're just a sad boy
The singer understands that the sad boy is putting up a front and is not truly as tough as he seems.


But I like that, I like that
Despite the boy's faults, the singer still finds herself drawn to him.


Keep acting like the bad boy
The singer is encouraging the sad boy's bad boy behavior.


Keep making me mad, boy
The boy continues to frustrate the artist, but she still enjoys it.


Kinda cool to love a sad boy
The artist finds it interesting and unique to be attracted to a sad boy.


Yeah, I like that, I like that sad boy
The singer reiterates her attraction and enjoyment of the sad boy's personality.


Want, want, want you in a million pieces
The singer desires the sad boy in every possible way.


It's nice to know your weakness
The artist enjoys knowing the sad boy's secrets and vulnerability.


My lips can keep your secret, oh no
The artist is offering to keep the sad boy's secrets safe.


Take, take, take, take, take me in the shadows
The artist is willing to be with the sad boy secretly.


Show me how good this could go
The singer is eager to explore a relationship with the sad boy.


Before you shoot your arrows, oh no
The artist wants to be with the sad boy before he has a chance to hurt her.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love (hey, hey)
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love (that sad boy)
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love with the sad boy.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


I like that sad boy
Despite knowing that the boy is sad, the artist enjoys his company and personality.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


I like that sad boy
Despite knowing that the boy is sad, the artist enjoys his company and personality.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love (ooh)
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love (yeah)
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


La-la-la-la-la-la-love
A repeated phrase that represents enjoying and embracing love.


I like that sad boy (la-la-la-love)
Despite knowing that the boy is sad, the artist enjoys his company and personality.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hight, Amanda Ava Koci, Amber Maria Van Day, Antonina Armato, Fadil El Ghoul, Guy James Robin, Jack Francis Hawitt, YK Koi

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@sefrylabibofanny1550

[Intro]
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy

[Verse 1: Ava Max]
I go, I go, I go out my head
Solo, loco in my bed
In that t-shirt that you left
It goes la-la-la-la-la-da in my heart
It goes tick tock on the wall
Stuck here waiting for your call

[Chorus: Ava Max]
Keep thinking you're bad boy
Always making me mad, boy
When I know you're just a sad boy
But I like that, I like that
Keep acting like a bad boy
Keep making me mad, boy
Kinda cool to love a sad boy
Yeah, I like that, I like that sad boy

[Post-Chorus: Ava Max, (Kylie Cantrall)]
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (Eh)
I like that sad boy
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (That sad boy)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (That sad boy)
I like that sad boy love
[Verse 2: Kylie Cantrall]
Want, want, want you in a million pieces
It's nice to know your weakness
My lips can keep a secret (Oh, no)
Take, takе, take, take, take mе in the shadows
Show me how good this could go
Before you shoot your arrows, oh, no

[Chorus: Kylie Cantrall]
Keep thinking you're bad boy
Always making me mad, boy
When I know you're just sad boy
But I like that, I like that
Keep acting like a bad boy
Keep making me mad, boy
Kinda cool to love a sad boy
Yes, I like that, I like that sad boy

[Post-Chorus: Ava Max, Kylie Cantrall]
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (Hey, hey)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (That sad boy)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (Oh)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (Yeah)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
I like that sad boy love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (No)
La-la-la-la-la-la-love
La-la-la-la-la-la-love (Yeah, boy)
I like that sad boy love



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@mihikasaisri

the best singers collabing with best djs = platinum.

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thanks for so many likes! i didnt expect that r3hab would like my comment! this song rocks

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that man collab with Chung Ha, of course he is the boss

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