I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
Ramones
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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
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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" was written in 1976 by Tommy Ramone, the drummer of the band.
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Album InclusionThe song is included on the Ramones' self-titled debut album, which laid the groundwork for the punk rock movement.
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Genre Foundation"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is considered one of the foundational songs of punk rock, a genre characterized by a fast pace, concise songs, simple chord progressions, and direct, topical lyrics.
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Song ChangeThe song was originally entitled "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend". The rest of the band persuaded Tommy to change the name for fear that the original title would confuse audiences about the band members' sexual orientation.
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Band's FavoriteThe band itself has said that "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is one of their favorite songs.
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Influence RecognitionRolling Stone magazine recognized "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" as one of the 100 greatest debut singles of all time.
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Romantic ThemesThe song is notable for being one of the more romantic songs that Ramones recorded, which contrasts with their typical aggressive, rebellious image and lyrics.
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Multiple Covers"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" has been covered by many artists and bands throughout the years, including Pete Yorn, Pearl Jam, and Screeching Weasel.
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Musical DifferencesUnlike other Ramones songs which banking on hard-hitting and aggressive sounds, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" leans towards Pop.
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Band DisputeThis song is one of the reasons Joe Ramone claimed that the band wasn't a true punk band, arguing that true punk bands wouldn't write love songs.
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