My Boy

Billie Eilish

About My Boy

"My Boy" is a song by American singer Billie Eilish from her debut EP Don't Smile at Me (2017). It was released as a single on July 28, 2017. The song was featured in an episode of the American television series Shadowhunters, titled "Thy Soul Instructed", which is the fourth episode of the third season in the series. A remix of the song by TroyBoi titled "MyBoi" was released on March 9, 2018.


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2017
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My boy's being sus', he was shady enough, but now he's just a shadow
My boy loves his friends like I love my splitends, and by that I mean
He cuts 'em off
(What?!)

My boy
My boy
My boy
Don't love me like he promised

My boy
My boy
My boy
He ain't a man, and sure as hell ain't honest

My boy's being sus' and he don't know how to cuss
He just sounds like he's tryna be his father (Who are you?)
My boy's an ugly crier but he's such a pretty liar 
And by that I mean he said he'd "change"

My boy
My boy
My boy
Don't love me like he promised
My boy
My boy
My boy
He ain't a man and sure as hell ain't honest
My boy, my boy, my friends, I love my split ends
(Alright dude, go trip over a knife)

My boy
My boy
My boy
Don't love me like he promised
My boy
My boy
My boy
He ain't a man and sure as hell ain't honest

You want me to be yours, well, then you gotta be mine 
And if you want a good girl, then goodbye
You want me to be yours, well, then you gotta be mine
And if you want a good girl, then goodbye

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. Her debut single, "Ocean Eyes", went viral and has accumulated over 132 million streams on Spotify alone as of October 2018. Her debut EP "Don't Smile at Me" was released in August 2017. Following the EP's success, Apple Music named Eilish as its newest Up Next artist a month later in September 2017. She also released her long awaited debut album, "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?", on March 29. In 2021, Billie is one of the most successful young, female musicians of our time after she released the album "Happier Than Ever" with hit songs like "Billie Bosa Nova", "Lost Cause", and the tittle tr… more »

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Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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8 facts about this song

Release Date Facts
"my boy" is a song by American singer Billie Eilish that was officially released on August 11, 2017. - The track is included in her debut EP "Don't Smile at Me", which was also released in 2017.
Production Facts
The song was co-written by Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the track. - The collaboration between Billie and Finneas is frequent, as Finneas has produced and co-written many of Billie's songs.
Lyrics and Meaning Facts
"my boy" is about a relationship where the boy is disingenuous, and Eilish is aware that he's lying to her. - The lyrics of the song demonstrate a strong sense of self and refusal to be manipulated.
Popularity Facts
Despite not being released as a single, "my boy" still managed to gain substantial popularity and commercial success. - It has amassed over 200 million streams on Spotify as of 2021.
Performance Facts
The song features a distinct trap beat, a genre that heavily influences many of Billie's songs. - Eilish's vocal performance on the track has been praised for its playfulness and attitude.
Video Facts
The visual performance of "my boy" in a video on Eilish's YouTube channel has more than 67 million views as of 2021. - In the video, Billie is seen singing and dancing to the song in different setups.
Recognition Facts
The song has been featured in several music publications, including NME and The Fader, who praised Eilish's lyrical wit and sophisticated production. - "my boy" has also seen use in popular culture, notably in films and TV, including the series "The Society."
Interpretation Facts
Eilish has stated in interviews that "my boy" is about an imbalanced relationship, using the metaphor of a 'turtle' to refer to the boy's slow actions or responses.

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