Just a Boy
olivia o'brien Lyrics


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You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect?
Ain't got no fuckin' respect? Oh, no, yeah

Met you at a party last week (last week)
Caught you staring at me (at me)
You were tryna keep it lowkey (lowkey)
I thought it was kinda sweet (kinda sweet)
Then I got to know you, saw the games you were playing
'Cause the things you were doin'
Didn't match with what you're sayin'
Oh, no, no
Oh, no
Don't know how you did it, got me in a situation
Guess you're good at hiding ulterior motivation
Oh, no, oh, no

And baby, you're disposable
I would rather be alone
Than have to deal with you one more time (one more time)
And I know that you think you know
What I'm thinking, but you don't
Think I'm trippin' 'bout you, I'm fine

You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect?
Ain't got no fuckin' respect, oh, no, yeah
Trust me, boy, I'm the best you'll ever get
But you said you're through with it, oh, no, yeah

I hate to be the one to tell you (but)
You're just another one of them dudes (yeah)
Walking 'round like you're so cool (think)
Everybody cares what you do
Well let me tell you something, I don't wanna sound bitchy
I can guarantee when I'm gone that you'll miss me
Oh no, oh no
I thought you were different, but I've never been so wrong
Got you figured out, don't know why it took me so long
Oh no, oh no

And baby, you're disposable
I would rather be alone
Than have to deal with you one more time (one more time)
And I know that you think you know
What I'm thinking, but you don't
Think I'm trippin' 'bout you, I'm fine (I'm fine yeah)

You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect?
Ain't got no fuckin' respect, oh, no, yeah
Trust me, boy, I'm the best you'll ever get
But you said you're through with it, oh, no, yeah

You're just a boy, you're just a boy
You're just a boy, caught you starin' at me
You're just a boy, you were tryna keep it lowkey
You're just a boy, I thought it was kinda sweet
You're just a boy, I need a man, though, need a man, though
Ooh

You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect?
Ain't got no fuckin' respect, oh, no, yeah (ain't go no respect, no)
Trust me, boy, I'm the best you'll ever get (I'm the best you'll ever get, no)
But you said you're through with it, oh, no, yeah

What did I expect?
You're just a boy, you're just a boy (a boy)
You're just a boy (you're just a boy)




You're just a boy, you ain't got no respect (a boy)
You're just a boy, but what did I expect?

Overall Meaning

The song "Just a Boy" by Olivia O'Brien explores the disappointment and frustration that comes with realizing someone is not who you hoped they were. The lyrics suggest the singer was initially intrigued by a guy she met at a party who seemed sweet and lowkey. However, as she gets to know him better, she realizes he is playing games and not being truthful. The song is ultimately a message to this guy that he is not worth her time and that she deserves someone who respects her.


The chorus repeats the lines "You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect? Ain't got no fuckin' respect? Oh, no, yeah." These lines capture the disappointment and anger the singer feels. She thought she had found someone who was different and worth her time, but he turned out to be just like all the other guys who don't respect her. The line "I hate to be the one to tell you, but you're just another one of them dudes" is a clear message that this guy is not special and is just like all the other guys who have disappointed her in the past.


The song has a catchy and upbeat melody that contrasts with the anger and frustration in the lyrics. This juxtaposition creates a powerful effect that makes the song both catchy and emotionally resonant.


Line by Line Meaning

You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect?
I shouldn't have expected much from you because you're just a boy.


Ain't got no fuckin' respect? Oh, no, yeah
You don't have any respect, which is disappointing.


Met you at a party last week (last week)
We met each other last week at a party.


Caught you staring at me (at me)
You were staring at me when we met.


You were tryna keep it lowkey (lowkey)
You were trying to be discreet when we met.


I thought it was kinda sweet (kinda sweet)
I found your behavior to be endearing when we met.


Then I got to know you, saw the games you were playing
After getting to know you, I realized you were playing games.


'Cause the things you were doin'
Your actions did not match your words.


Didn't match with what you're sayin'
Your words were not consistent with your actions.


Oh, no, no
I am disappointed and frustrated.


Oh, no
This situation is not good.


Don't know how you did it, got me in a situation
I don't know how you managed to get me in this situation.


Guess you're good at hiding ulterior motivation
You must be skilled at hiding your true intentions.


And baby, you're disposable
You are replaceable and not worth my time.


I would rather be alone
I would rather be single than deal with you.


Than have to deal with you one more time (one more time)
I don't want to have to interact with you again.


And I know that you think you know
You may believe you understand my thoughts and feelings,


What I'm thinking, but you don't
but you're mistaken about my thoughts.


Think I'm trippin' 'bout you, I'm fine
You may think I am obsessed with you, but I am not affected by you.


Trust me, boy, I'm the best you'll ever get
You won't find anyone better than me.


But you said you're through with it, oh, no, yeah
You claimed to be finished with me, which is disappointing but probably for the best.


I hate to be the one to tell you (but)
I hate to have to say this, but I will.


You're just another one of them dudes (yeah)
You're nothing special; just another guy.


Walking 'round like you're so cool (think)
You act like you're superior to others.


Everybody cares what you do
You believe that everyone is interested in your actions.


Well let me tell you something, I don't wanna sound bitchy
I don't want to come across as rude, but I have something to say.


I can guarantee when I'm gone that you'll miss me
I am sure that you will realize what you lost when I am no longer in your life.


I thought you were different, but I've never been so wrong
I thought you were unique and special, but I was mistaken.


Got you figured out, don't know why it took me so long
I understand your true nature now and wonder why it took me so long to realize it.


You're just a boy, you're just a boy
You are immature and not yet a man.


You're just a boy, caught you starin' at me
You are just a boy who was staring at me when we met.


You're just a boy, you were tryna keep it lowkey
You are just a boy who was trying to be discreet when we met.


You're just a boy, I thought it was kinda sweet
Your behavior was endearing when we first met, but now I know better.


You're just a boy, I need a man, though, need a man, though
I desire a mature adult partner who can handle a real relationship.


You're just a boy, baby, what did I expect?
I shouldn't have expected much from you because you're just a boy.


Ain't got no fuckin' respect, oh, no, yeah (ain't go no respect, no)
You don't have any respect, which is disappointing.


Trust me, boy, I'm the best you'll ever get (I'm the best you'll ever get, no)
You won't find anyone better than me.


But you said you're through with it, oh, no, yeah
You claimed to be finished with me, which is disappointing but probably for the best.


What did I expect?
I am disappointed because I should have known better.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Hard af Segerstad, Tobias Frelin, Warren Felder, Olivia O'Brien

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Dance choreography, facial expression, voice. Why is she underrated? People need to discover her!

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Just found her myself and I’m already stanning

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