Whatever
The BossHoss Lyrics


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Tell me do you know, tell me can you name it
What's the difference between a boy and a girl's mind?
And maybe where they match together, pretty good?

Tell me scientist, physician your suspicion
Can you please clear up this mystery
And go down in history, sounds pretty cool
I know, I'm gonna tell you all it was easy to find out for me
Simple, clear, logical, as can be
Baby, listen we are complete opposition

'Cause I am like "Wow, thas's so cool"
And you are like "I don't know"
And when I'm like "Oh, yeah, man"
Then you are "I don't think so"
And when I'm totally like "Yeah, great"
Then you are "Give me a break"
And when I'm like "Best ever"
Then you are "Hey, whatever, whatever, whatever"
Whatever, whatever, whatever

Tell me do you know, can you explain why
Girls are tough and treat the boys rough
And boys just can't get enough of the tough

Tell me me wise man, genius, hoodoo-man
Who put this spell on you and me?
And gave birth to biology, and chemistry?

I know, why it's all just the way it is
'Cause it's super-cool, awesome, logical, as can be
Baby, listen we're complete opposition

'Cause I am like "Wow, thas's so cool"
And you are like "I don't know"
And when I'm like "Oh, yeah, man"
Then you are "I don't think so"
And when I'm totally like "Yeah, great"
Then you are "Give me a break"
And when I'm like "Best ever"
Then you are "Hey, whatever"

And we will never get closer together
But the attraction will last forever, forever, forever
Like a river runs to the sea
It's like a magnet between you and me
Baby, face it we're the complete opposite

'Cause I am like "Wow, thas's so cool"
And you are like "I don't know"
And when I'm like "Oh, yeah, man"
Then you are "I don't think so"
And when I'm totally like "Yeah, great"
Then you are "Give me a break"
And when I'm like "Best ever"
Then you are "Hey, whatever"

I keep saying "This is so cool"
And you are like "I don't know"
And when I'm like "Oh, yeah, man"
Then you are "I don't think so"
And when I'm totally like "Yeah, great"
Then you are "Give me a break"




And when I'm like "Best ever"
Then you are "Hey, whatever, whatever, whatever"

Overall Meaning

The song "Whatever" by The BossHoss is a playful take on the differences between male and female perspectives. The lyrics ask a series of questions about the fundamental differences between male and female minds, and ponder why girls are tough on boys while boys just can't get enough of it. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Whatever," suggesting a sense of resignation to these differences and the inability to truly bridge the gap.


The song seems to be tongue-in-cheek, with a lighthearted and upbeat melody that belies the weightiness of the question at its core. It's almost as if the band is saying, "We know we'll never figure out the difference between men and women, so let's just celebrate the fact that we're different and enjoy it!" The repeated refrain reinforces this idea, as if to say, "We'll agree to disagree, but we'll never stop loving each other."


Overall, "Whatever" is a fun and catchy song that will appeal to anyone who has ever been in a relationship or tried to understand the opposite sex. It's a reminder that sometimes our differences are what make us interesting, and that we should embrace them rather than trying to change them.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me do you know, tell me can you name it
Do you understand the difference between a boy and a girl's mindset?


What's the difference between a boy and a girl's mind?
What differentiates the mental and emotional processes between males and females?


And maybe where they match together, pretty good?
Is there an overlap in thinking between the two?


Tell me scientist, physician your suspicion
Science and medicine should have a good idea about this


Can you please clear up this mystery
Can you help us solve this dilemma?


And go down in history, sounds pretty cool
This would be an amazing achievement and something to be remembered for


I know, I'm gonna tell you all it was easy to find out for me
Personally, I found it to be very simple and logical


Simple, clear, logical, as can be
The explanation is direct and easy to understand


Baby, listen we are complete opposition
We have completely different viewpoints


'Cause I am like "Wow, thas's so cool"
I'm really impressed by this


And you are like "I don't know"
You seem unsure or unconvinced


And when I'm like "Oh, yeah, man"
When I'm enthusiastic about something


Then you are "I don't think so"
You don't share the same level of excitement


And when I'm totally like "Yeah, great"
When I'm completely satisfied or pleased


Then you are "Give me a break"
You appear dismissive or exasperated


And when I'm like "Best ever"
When I believe something is outstanding


Then you are "Hey, whatever, whatever, whatever"
You don't seem to care as much either way


Tell me do you know, can you explain why
Can you clarify the reasons behind why girls can be tough on boys?


Girls are tough and treat the boys rough
Females can be quite harsh and cruel to males


And boys just can't get enough of the tough
Yet males seem to be attracted to this behavior


Tell me me wise man, genius, hoodoo-man
Implying that someone with great insight should be able to explain this


Who put this spell on you and me?
What caused these inherent differences between genders?


And gave birth to biology, and chemistry?
These differences are integral biological and chemical characteristics


I know, why it's all just the way it is
I understand the reasoning behind the situation


'Cause it's super-cool, awesome, logical, as can be
Because this setup is really great and makes sense


Baby, listen we're complete opposition
We still have opposite viewpoints


And we will never get closer together
We won't be able to agree on these topics


But the attraction will last forever, forever, forever
Despite our differences, we will always be drawn to each other


Like a river runs to the sea
Our connection is inevitable and natural


It's like a magnet between you and me
Our opposing viewpoints create a strong attraction between us


Baby, face it we're the complete opposite
We couldn't be any more different


I keep saying "This is so cool"
I maintain my excitement


And you are like "I don't know"
You remain skeptical


And when I'm like "Oh, yeah, man"
Another expression of enthusiasm


Then you are "I don't think so"
Reaffirming your view that the enthusiasm is misplaced


And when I'm totally like "Yeah, great"
Another instance of complete satisfaction


Then you are "Give me a break"
You remain dismissive


And when I'm like "Best ever"
Another expression of awe and approval


Then you are "Hey, whatever, whatever, whatever"
You still don't place the same level of importance on it




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Written by: BOSS BURNS, HOSS POWER

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