I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

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About I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is a song by the American punk rock band the Ramones. Written by drummer Tommy Ramone, it was released on the first Ramones album. It was also released as the Ramones' second single, following "Blitzkrieg Bop."


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2008
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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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Ramones

The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk rock movement in both the United States and the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song is included on the Ramones' self-titled debut album, which laid the groundwork for the punk rock movement.
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.
Song Change
The 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.
Band's Favorite
The band itself has said that "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is one of their favorite songs.
Influence Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine recognized "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" as one of the 100 greatest debut singles of all time.
Romantic Themes
The song is notable for being one of the more romantic songs that Ramones recorded, which contrasts with their typical aggressive, rebellious image and lyrics.
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.
Musical Differences
Unlike other Ramones songs which banking on hard-hitting and aggressive sounds, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" leans towards Pop.
Band Dispute
This 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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