Because I Liked a Boy
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics


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I said I wanted Thin Mints and you said you knew a guy
You showed up with a boom box and stars in your eyes
Who knew cuddling on trampolines could be so reckless
We bonded over Black Eyed Peas and complicated exes

Fell so deeply into it
It was all so innocent
Now I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut
I got death threats filling up semi-trucks
Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked
I'm a hot topic on your tongue
I'm a rebound gettin' 'round stealin' from the young
Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked a boy

I'm not catastrophizing
Everything's derailing
Was only tryna hold you close
While your heart was failing
It's not internet illusions just
Two kids going through it
You said I'm too late to be your first love
But I'll always be your favorite

Now I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut
I got death threats filling up semi-trucks
Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked
I'm a hot topic on your tongue
I'm a rebound gettin' 'round stealin' from the young
Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked a boy

All because I liked a boy
Fell so deeply into it
It was all so innocent
Dating boys with exes
No, I wouldn't recommend it

I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut
I got death threats filling up semi-trucks
Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked a boy
And all of this for what?
When everything went down, we'd already broken up
Please, tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked a boy





Ah (a boy), ah (a boy)
All because I liked a boy

Overall Meaning

The song "Because I Liked a Boy" by Sabrina Carpenter is a heart-wrenching story of a girl who falls in love with a boy, only to be shamed and vilified for her feelings. The song speaks of the repercussions of pursuing a romantic relationship with someone who is already attached, and the societal stigma attached to such relationships. The lyrics of the song are a reflection of the pain and confusion that the singer feels as she grapples with the fallout of her actions.


The song begins with the singer reminiscing about the first time she met the boy she likes. He shows up with a boombox and stars in his eyes, and the two bond over cuddling on a trampoline and discussing their complicated exes. The music is upbeat and cheerful, reflecting the innocence of their early relationship. However, things take a dark turn as the singer becomes aware of the consequences of her actions.


The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer has become a pariah in her community, branded as a homewrecker and a slut for pursuing a relationship with a boy who is already spoken for. She is subjected to death threats and public humiliation, and her self-worth is shattered as she is reduced to a mere object of gossip and scorn. The lyrics are a poignant commentary on the double standards that exist in society when it comes to relationships, and the toll that this hypocrisy can take on individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

I said I wanted thin mints and you said you knew a guy
I expressed a simple desire, and you offered to fulfill it through your connections


You showed up with a boom box and stars in your eyes
You arrived with grand gestures and a look of infatuation


Who knew cuddling on trampolines could be so reckless
We engaged in risky behavior, despite its seemingly innocent nature


We bonded over black eyed peas and complicated exes
We found common ground in discussing music and our respective past relationships


Fell so deeply into it, It was all so innocent
Our feelings for each other grew strong quickly, yet we saw nothing wrong with our innocent interactions


Now I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut, I got death threats filling up semi trucks, Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice, All because I liked
My reputation has been damaged, and I've received violent threats for simply expressing my interest in someone


I'm a hot topic on your tongue, I'm a rebound gettin' 'round stealin' from the young, Tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice, All because I liked a boy
I am the subject of gossip, seen as a rebound, and accused of taking advantage of a younger partner, all because I showed interest in someone


I'm not catastrophizing, Everything's derailing, Was only tryna hold you close, While your heart was failing
I am not exaggerating, as everything has gone wrong, despite my intentions to simply comfort you during a tough time


It's not internet illusions just, two kids going through it, You said I'm too late to be your first love, But I'll always be your favorite
Our situation is not just a product of online drama, but rather two young people navigating a difficult experience together. Though I may not have been your first love, you still see me as meaningful


Dating boys with exes, No, I wouldn't recommend it
I've learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of dating someone with unresolved baggage from past relationships


And all of this for what?, When everything went down we'd already broken up, Please tell me who I am, guess I don't have a choice, All because I liked a boy
I question the meaning behind all the drama and negative attention, especially since our relationship has already ended. I feel as though my identity has been defined by my interest in someone, rather than my true character


(A boy, a boy), All because I liked a boy
All of this chaos and pain is a result of nothing more than me expressing my attraction to a boy




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: John Ryan, Jonathan Percy Saxe, Julia Michaels, Sabrina Carpenter

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Comments from YouTube:

@LynneaM

IN LOVE WITH THIS

@Kentrc11

Agreed.
Knew the song was great after hearing the first minute.

@siennagolden

Omg Lynnea, please cover this song!!! 😍😍😍

@forzir

https://youtu.be/v7E5KmgxK88 afro remix

@biodaz983

Talented, Intelligent Musical Artist. 😮

@user-nz6fx1bv4c

same here

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@9i4nna

the way she wrote this song in a way that didnt tear down another girl or even her ex, its literally just a song full of facts. forever a sabrina stan <3

@miademper1629

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@josiemorrissey6509

No she wrote skin lol she’s not innocent

@miademper1629

@@josiemorrissey6509 she said skin was directed to the haters. She said the only lyrics that were directed to liv was the ones saying she wants to be friends and she also called drivers license a amazing song and that skin was also about other relationships. Have a good day

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