BOYS
The Beatles Lyrics

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I been told when a boy kiss a girl
Take a trip around the world
Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (bop shuop), yeah, she say ya do (bop shuop)

My girl says when I kiss her lips
Gets a thrill through her fingertips

Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (bop shuop), yeah, she say ya do (bop shuop)

Well, I talk about boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Don't ya know I mean boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (yeah, yeah, boys)
Aah, boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (yeah, yeah, boys)
What a bundle of joy! (yeah, yeah, boys)
(Alright, George!)

My girl says when I kiss her lips
Gets a thrill through her fingertips
Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (bop shuop), yeah, she say ya do (bop shuop)

Well, I talk about boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Don't ya know I mean boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (yeah, yeah, boys)
Aah (yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (yeah, yeah, boys)
What a bundle of joy! (yeah, yeah, boys)

Oh, oh, ah yeah boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Don't ya know I mean boys? (yeah, yeah, boys)
Ooh, boys (yeah, yeah, boys)

Ah ha (yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys now

Overall Meaning

The Beatles’ song “Boys” is a fun and playful ode to young love and the joys that it brings. The song’s first verse states that when a boy kisses a girl, it feels like traveling around the world. This could possibly be a reference to an adrenaline rush or the idea that young love has no limits. The second verse continues this theme, with McCartney’s girl saying that kissing him sends thrills all the way to her fingertips.

The chorus repeats the phrase “well, I talk about boys” several times, with George providing a brief interjection before the melody starts up again. The fact that this song has a noticeable guitar solo at the end showcases the band’s youthful energy and how they were still finding their footing in the early stages of their career.

Overall, “Boys” is a lighthearted and simple celebration of young love and the excitement and joy that it brings. Its catchy beat and memorable chorus highlight the optimism and exuberance that made The Beatles such a beloved group.

Line by Line Meaning

I been told when a boy kiss a girl
I've heard that when a boy kisses a girl

Take a trip around the world
It's like taking a journey around the world

Hey, hey (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
This is a fun, catchy chorus

Yeah, she says that you do (bop shuop)
My girl says that it's true

My girl says when I kiss her lips
According to my girl, when I kiss her lips

Gets a thrill through her fingertips
She feels a thrill that spreads through her body

Well, I talk about boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
I like to talk about boys, and I'm talking about them now

Aah, boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Ah, boys! They're a delight!

What a bundle of joy! (yeah, yeah, boys)
Boys are such a source of happiness and excitement!

Oh, oh, ah yeah boys (yeah, yeah, boys)
Oh, yes, boys are just the greatest!

Don't ya know I mean boys? (yeah, yeah, boys)
Do you understand that I'm talking about boys?