I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
The Ramones/The Ramones Lyrics


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Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Do you love me, babe?
What do you say?
Do you love me, babe?
What can I say?
Because I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au
Because I want to be your boyfriend

Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Do you love me, babe?
What do you say?
Do you love me, babe?
What can I say?
Because I want to be your boyfriend

Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend




Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend

Overall Meaning

The Ramones' hit song "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is a classic punk rock love song that speaks to the universal experience of wanting to be with someone special. The song's lyrics are both playful and sincere, with the singer expressing his desire to be with the girl he loves.


Throughout the first verse, the singer repeats the phrase "Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend" in a sweet and gentle voice. The second verse is more energetic, with the singer adding the phrase "Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au" to emphasize his passion. The chorus echoes the sentiment of the verses, with the singer asking the girl if she loves him and expressing his own desire to be her boyfriend.


Overall, the song is an upbeat and catchy tribute to the joys of young love. The Ramones' signature punk sound gives the song an edgy, rebellious feel, while the lyrics capture the innocent romance of a boy trying to win the heart of the girl he loves.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
I find you attractive and want to enter into a committed romantic relationship with you.


Sweet little girl, I want to be your boyfriend
I view you as pure and innocent, and I desire to be your romantic partner.


Do you love me, babe?
I am expressing my feelings and asking if you reciprocate them.


What do you say?
I am eagerly awaiting your response to my confession of love.


Do you love me, babe?
I am once again expressing my feelings and asking if you feel the same way.


What can I say?
I am at a loss for words to describe how deeply I feel for you.


Because I want to be your boyfriend
I desire to be in a romantic relationship with you and am willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.


Uuu uuu uuu uuu-au
This is a vocalization expressing my desire and excitement at the prospect of being your boyfriend.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Comments from YouTube:

Mikkel G

The sweetest song from a punk band

Jimmy The Clown

I've been a fan of The Ramones ever since I was a teenager
I'm 30 now and still a fan
This song is perfect 🙏♥️

Blue Damil

Love this song ❤️

yall sucks

THEY'RE LITERALLY DESERVE THE WORLD!!!!!

R 0 G⚕️

When I was 13 I sent this song to my crush and the rest was baby momma history lol, Ive never met a girl so sweet and beautiful again. .... Thanx Joey <3

Rocks

This song hits different when you fallen in love with your sugar baby

Michael Engen

You do such a great job.

22 Hammy

I like this song but I don't want people to think I'm a creep if they see me listening to it

Amanda Noelle

😂

Nyani ♡

Why would people think u'r a creep for just listening to this song? lol

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