They just returned from recording studio to release their new EP "Fastness to Night".
Members
Till Weber - guitar/vocals
Nils Weber - drums
Sebastian Weinmann - bass
Influences
Elvis, Ray Charles, DΓΌsenberg Gitarren, Son House, Dave Brubek, Mozart, Neil Young, The Blues Brothers, Wendy Rene, MoTwon, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Mr. Angel, The Doors, The Strokes, Mable John, Frank Sinatra, Queen, Louis Armstrong, Booker T and the MG's, The Beat Brothers, Performance B., Lee Hazelwood, Goran Bregovic, Billy Joel, Manfred Mann, Supergrass, nature, family, love and tight pants.
Boyfriend
The Issue Lyrics
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I can take you places you ain't never been before
Baby, take a chance or you'll never ever know
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow
Swag, swag, swag, on you
Chillin' by the fire while we eatin' fondue
I don't know about me but I know about you
So say hello to falsetto in three, two, swag
I'd like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you
If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don't
I could be your Buzz Light-year, fly across the globe
I don't ever wanna fight yeah, you already know
Imma make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow
Burr
Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend
You could be my girlfriend until the w-w-world ends
Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
Voice goin' crazy on this hook like a whirlwind
Swaggie
I'd like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you
If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
So give me a chance, 'cause you're all I need girl
Spend a week with your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend
If I was your man (If I was your man), I'd never leave you girl
I just want to love and treat you right
If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend (If I was your boyfriend), I'd never let you go
Na na na, na na na, na na na
Yeah girl
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
If I was your boyfriend
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
If I was your boyfriend
Bitch I ain't your boyfriend, 'cause you're underage
Call me in a couple years and we will fucking rage
Slut
The Issue's song "Boyfriend" appears to be a song about a man trying to express his love and desire to be with a woman. The opening lines of the song, "If I was your girlfriend, I'd never let you go / I can take you places you ain't never been before," suggest the man's strong interest in the woman, and his desire to show her a good time. He acknowledges the need for her to take a chance on him, as she may miss out on something great if she doesn't.
The lyrics also suggest that the man is willing to go out of his way to make the woman happy, as he lists several things that he could do for her, such as being a gentleman and taking her on a trip across the globe. He expresses his willingness to be everything she wants and needs, and even says that he'll never leave her. The song's chorus, "If I was your boyfriend, never let you go / Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone / I can be a gentleman, anything you want / If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go," further emphasizes his desires.
However, the song's final line uses derogatory language towards women, which undermines the positive message of the rest of the song. The use of this language also reflects negative attitudes towards women in general, and can be seen as problematic.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was your girlfriend, I'd never let you go
I want to commit to you and take care of you forever
I can take you places you ain't never been before
I can provide you with new experiences and broaden your horizons
Baby, take a chance or you'll never ever know
You won't know what could have been if you don't give me a chance
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow
I have money to spend on you and want to make you happy
Swag, swag, swag, on you
I'm confident and look good on you
Chillin' by the fire while we eatin' fondue
We can have cozy and romantic moments together
I don't know about me but I know about you
I don't know everything about myself, but I want to learn everything about you
So say hello to falsetto in three, two, swag
I'm going to sing in falsetto now with confidence and style
I'd like to be everything you want
I want to fulfill all your wishes and be your ideal partner
If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
I want to be with you forever and never leave you
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I will protect and cherish you always
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
I can be kind, courteous, and respectful to you
Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don't
I want to know your preferences and dislikes to make you happy
I could be your Buzz Light-year, fly across the globe
I can take you on adventures anywhere in the world
I don't ever wanna fight yeah, you already know
I don't want to argue with you because I respect and value you
Imma make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow
I will make you feel special and happy like you're in a winter wonderland
Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend
You are a wonderful person who could be my loving partner
You could be my girlfriend until the w-w-world ends
I want to be with you for eternity
Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
I want to make you happy and playful
Voice goin' crazy on this hook like a whirlwind
I am singing with wild energy and enthusiasm
So give me a chance, 'cause you're all I need girl
I really want to be with you because you are the only one I need
Spend a week with your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend
I want to spend more time with you and call you my partner
If I was your man (If I was your man), I'd never leave you girl
I would always be devoted and faithful to you
I just want to love and treat you right
I want to love you and treat you with respect and kindness
Na na na, na na na, na na na
Singing a catchy and repetitive tune
Yeah girl
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm toward the girl
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
Continuing to sing the catchy and repetitive tune
Bitch I ain't your boyfriend, 'cause you're underage
An inappropriate and offensive reference to statutory rape
Call me in a couple years and we will fucking rage
Encouraging the girl to contact him when she is older
Slut
An offensive and derogatory insult toward the girl
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENYON PHILLIPS, ROYSTON LANGDON, STEPHEN ROBERT PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YoungJusticeLuv
I find it funny how they scream 'swag'.
@RochiizSandri
agreed tooΒ
@tanu2244
Same and when he said "swaggie" oml
@KingThiazzi
Baekhyun Yeah, and that's when you realise that Justin Bieber is seriously screaming that word in his songs... What the fucking fuck. I thought I couldn't dislike him more.
@AlicePandamonium
That ending though. o-o
@mikuhatsune915
BaekhyunΒ Me too Β XDDD
@evamarias8896
I just imagine how this guy is trying to get this girl and his friend is too hyped for helping him out and starts screaming.
@TheTurnbot
crying because "Chilling by the fire while we eatin' fondue" and "swaggy"
@peluchefuzz
Never before have I heard the word fondue said so agressivly
@mcgardenlevy2958
Ikr π