Boyfriend
Ariana Grande, Social House
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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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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.
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Release DateReleased on August 2, 2019, "Boyfriend" is a playful and passionate pop track that follows Grande's 2019 albums "thank u, next" and "Sweetner."
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genres of Pop, RnB, and trap.
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Billboard Achievement"Boyfriend" debuted at number eight on Billboard's Hot 100.
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Production CreditThe 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.
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Lyrical ThemeLyrically, "Boyfriend" is about the anxieties and challenges that come along with being in a non-committal but exclusive romantic relationship.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Awards"Boyfriend" received a nomination for Best Song of Summer at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Sales AchievementThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Writing CreditsAlong 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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