BOY
Uncle Bendr Lyrics


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I'm just a man
Just a man man
Just a man man
Just a man tryna figure it out
I'm just a boy
Just a boy boy
Just a boy boy
With a head that be up in the clouds
I'm just a kid
Just a stupid ass kid
With a death wish coming round and digging me out
I'm just a waste
Just a waste, that be taking up space
And they can't seem to figure me out

First things first
I'll be fine
Write about the days when the sun don't shine
Worst things worst
Let me decide
Worry 'bout yours
'Cause I got mine
I'll be fine
I'll be great
Lookin' ahead with a smile on my face
Look at my pain is you not entertained
It's the same damn thing and the things don't change
Hey, wait
What's it to you
If I don't look up to somebody like you
They want the answers for things that I do
But honestly baby I'm just as confused
I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true
I wouldn't fake it if I didn't have proof
I couldn't take it I'm breaking the rules
I know you hate it but lately I'm cool

I'm just a man
Just a man man
Just a man man
Just a man tryna figure it out
I'm just a boy
Just a boy boy
Just a boy boy
With a head that be up in the clouds
I'm just a kid
Just a stupid ass kid
With a death wish coming 'round and digging me out
I'm just a waste
Just a waste, that be taking up space
And they can't seem to figure me out

Like what are you saying
I am refraining
Patiently waiting to buy a Mercedes but not for the ladies
Who driving me crazy
To show them a wavy that I am not fading
Lately
I have been floating
The flow is so spacey
If you talking reckless then I am invading
I am not crazy though I am just stating
The fact of the matter is I am retaining
You got me like oah
Spend a lot of nights on the flow
Wait 'till I get in my zone
Woah oah
Can't stop 'till I'm finished man
Don't do drop tops of feelings man
I just want you to feel this man
Like don't get all in your feelings man

Hey I'm just a man
Just a man man
Just a man man
Just a man tryna figure it out
I'm just a boy
Just a boy boy
Just a boy boy
With a head that be up in the clouds
I'm just a kid
Just a stupid ass kid
With a death wish coming 'round and digging me out
I'm just a waste
Just a waste, that be taking up space
And they can't seem to figure me out

Figure me out
Figure me out
Figure me out
Figure me out




Figure me out
Figure me out

Overall Meaning

Uncle Bendr's song "Boy" is an introspective exploration of identity and self-discovery. In the first verse, the singer describes himself as just a man, boy, and kid, all with different levels of maturity and understanding. He acknowledges his flaws and struggles, calling himself a waste and admitting to having a death wish. However, he also expresses a determination to push through and figure things out, even when others can't seem to understand him.


The second verse explores the singer's frustration with external pressures and expectations. He asserts his independence and agency, insisting that he will be fine and doesn't need others to worry about him. He also speaks to the futility of trying to please everyone, recognizing that someone will always be unhappy with his choices.


Overall, "Boy" is a poignant and relatable depiction of the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It acknowledges the messy and confusing nature of self-discovery while also claiming agency and autonomy.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a man
I am an ordinary man


Just a man man
I am a regular man, nothing special


Just a man man
I am a plain man, no frills


Just a man tryna figure it out
I am trying to make sense of things


I'm just a boy
I am still young and inexperienced


Just a boy boy
I am just a kid, really


Just a boy boy
Don't expect too much from me


With a head that be up in the clouds
I have high aspirations and dreams


I'm just a kid
I am still immature


Just a stupid ass kid
I can be foolish at times


With a death wish coming round and digging me out
I can be reckless and take risks


I'm just a waste
I feel like I am worthless


Just a waste, that be taking up space
I feel like I am not contributing to society


And they can't seem to figure me out
People don't understand me


First things first
Let's start with the basics


I'll be fine
I will be okay


Write about the days when the sun don't shine
Let's focus on the tough times


Worst things worst
When things are really bad


Let me decide
I can handle things myself


Worry 'bout yours
Mind your own business


'Cause I got mine
I can take care of myself


I'll be great
I will achieve greatness


Lookin' ahead with a smile on my face
I am optimistic about the future


Look at my pain is you not entertained
My struggles are not for your amusement


It's the same damn thing and the things don't change
I feel stuck in my situation


Hey, wait
Hold on a second


What's it to you
Why do you care?


If I don't look up to somebody like you
I don't want to be like you


They want the answers for things that I do
People want to know why I act a certain way


But honestly baby I'm just as confused
I don't have all the answers either


I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true
I am honest


I wouldn't fake it if I didn't have proof
I am genuine


I couldn't take it I'm breaking the rules
I am unconventional


I know you hate it but lately I'm cool
I am content with who I am


Like what are you saying
I don't understand what you mean


I am refraining
I am holding back my thoughts


Patiently waiting to buy a Mercedes but not for the ladies
I am focused on my goals and not looking for attention


Who driving me crazy
People who distract me


To show them a wavy that I am not fading
To prove that I am strong and resilient


Lately
Recently


I have been floating
I feel carefree


The flow is so spacey
I am in a state of flow


If you talking reckless then I am invading
I will defend myself from insults


I am not crazy though I am just stating
I am not insane, just speaking my mind


The fact of the matter is I am retaining
I am learning and growing


You got me like oah
You surprised me


Spend a lot of nights on the flow
I work hard all night


Wait 'till I get in my zone
I am most productive when focused


Woah oah
Expressing excitement


Can't stop 'till I'm finished man
I won't give up until I achieve my goals


Don't do drop tops of feelings man
I don't let emotions control me


I just want you to feel this man
I want you to understand my perspective


Like don't get all in your feelings man
Don't take it personally


Figure me out
Try to understand me


Figure me out
Decipher my personality


Figure me out
Come to a conclusion about me


Figure me out
Understand my behavior


Figure me out
Get to know me better


Figure me out
Solve the mystery of my personality




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