Boyfriend

Ariana Grande, Social House

About Boyfriend

"Boyfriend" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande and American musical duo Social House. It was released by Republic Records on August 2, 2019. It is the second single from Social House's debut extended play, Everything Changed... (2019). It became Grande's 14th and Social House's first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became the first song by a woman, and third overall, to top the Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs chart, achieving it in its debut week. The song was the winner of Song of the Summer at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. It was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. 


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I'm a motherfuckin' train wreck
I don't wanna be too much
But I don't wanna miss your touch
And you don't seem to give a f*ck
I don't wanna keep you waiting
But I do just what I have to do
And I might not be the one for you
But you ain't about to have no boo, 'cause

I know we be so complicated
But we be so smitten, it's crazy
I can't have what I want, but neither can you

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody

Even though you ain't mine
I promise the way we fight
Make me honestly feel like we just in love
'Cause, baby, when push comes to shove
Damn, baby, I'm a train wreck, too (too)
I lose my mind when it comes to you
I take time with the ones I choose
And I don't want to smile if it ain't from you, yeah

I know we be so complicated
Lovin' you sometimes drive me crazy
'Cause I can't have what I want and neither can you (oh no)

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody

I wanna kiss you (yeah), don't wanna miss you (yeah)
But I can't be with you 'cause I got issues
Yeah, on the surface, seem like it's easy
Careful with words, but it's still hard to read me
Stress high when the trust low (mmh)
Bad vibes, where'd the fun go? (Ohh)
Try to open up and love more (love more)
Try to open up and love more

If you were my boyfriend
And you were my girlfriend
I probably wouldn't see nobody else
But I can't guarantee that by myself

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend, you ain't my boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, I ain't your girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else (nobody)
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend, you know you ain't my boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, yeah, mmh)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody (oh yeah)

You ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend)
But you don't want me to see nobody else
And I don't want you to see nobody
But you ain't my boyfriend (boyfriend)
And I ain't your girlfriend (girlfriend, yeah)
But you don't want me to touch nobody else (nobody)
Baby, we ain't gotta tell nobody

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Ariana Grande, Charles Anderson, Edgar Barrera, Michael Foster, Steven Franks, Tommy Brown

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Boyfriend" is a collaborative single delivered by American singer Ariana Grande and duo Social House. The duo consists of Michael "Mikey" Foster and Charles "Scootie" Anderson.
Release Date
Released on August 2, 2019, "Boyfriend" is a playful and passionate pop track that follows Grande's 2019 albums "thank u, next" and "Sweetner."
Song Genre
The song falls under the genres of Pop, RnB, and trap.
Billboard Achievement
"Boyfriend" debuted at number eight on Billboard's Hot 100.
Production Credit
The song was produced by both Edgar Barrera and Social House. The Social House duo has also worked with Ariana on some tracks of her "Thank U, Next" album.
Lyrical Theme
Lyrically, "Boyfriend" is about the anxieties and challenges that come along with being in a non-committal but exclusive romantic relationship.
Music Video
The music video for "Boyfriend" was released the same day as the single. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, it features Grande and the Social House boys in an elaborately choreographed love triangle.
Awards
"Boyfriend" received a nomination for Best Song of Summer at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
Sales Achievement
The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Writing Credits
Along with Grande, Foster, and Anderson, the song was co-written by Edgar Barrera who has written for several Latin artists including Maluma and Reik.

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