Boys

Lizzo

About Boys

"Boys" is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Lizzo. It was released for digital consumption on June 22, 2018, through Atlantic Records as a single. It was written by Lizzo, Nate Mercereau, Ricky Reed, and Aaron Puckett, while Reed handled the song's production. Musically, "Boys" is a retro funk, pop, and electropop song that contains a heavy bassline and pop chorus. Lyrically, it is an ode to the singer's dating pool. "Boys" was positively received by music critics, one of whom compared it to Charli XCX's 2017 song of the same name. Time magazine put the song at number 10 on their Top Ten Best Songs of 2018. The song became Lizzo's first single to enter a commercial chart, reaching the top forty in Belgium. An accompanying music video was released alongside the single, which features the singer performing the song in front of the Minneapolis music note wall, as well as several other locations. To promote the single, four remixes were commissioned for the single. 


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Ay, boy, whatcha say, boy?
You tryna play coy like a Gameboy?
Hit my phone boy, is you home boy?
Are you alone boy? Come give me dome, boy
Got a boy with degrees, a boy in the streets
A boy on his knees, he a man in the sheets
Sheesh, it's all Greek to me
Got this boy speaking Spanish, ay Papi

Baby, I don't need you
I just wanna freak you
I heard you a freak, too
What's two plus 2two? (four, three, two, ow)

Boys, boys, boys
Make a girl go crazy (four, three, two, ow)
Boys, boys, boys
Make a girl go crazy (four, three, two, ow)

I like big boys, itty bitty boys
Mississippi boys, inner city boys
I like the pretty boys with the bow tie
Get your nails did, let it blow dry
I like a big beard, I like a clean face
I don't discriminate, come and get a taste
From the playboys to the gay boys
Go and slay, boys, you my fave boys

Baby, I don't need you (I don't need)
I just wanna freak you (want, I want it bad)
I heard you a freak, too (that's right)
What's two plus two? (four, three, two, ow)

Boys, boys, boys
Make a girl go crazy (four, three, two, ow)
Boys, boys, boys
Make a girl go crazy (four, three, two, ow)

four, three, two, ow (Woo)
Boys, boys, boys
Make a girl go crazy (four, three, two, ow, done lost your mind)
Boys, boys, boys
Make a girl go crazy, ow

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Lizzo

Melissa Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an American alternative hip hop artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a founding member of indie hip hop groups The Chalice, Grrrl Prty, The Clerb, Ellypseas, and Absynthe. Her debut album, Lizzobangers, was released in 2013. Two years later, Lizzobangers was followed by Big Grrrl Small World in 2015, which, only one year later, was followed with the 2016 major-label EP Coconut Oil. more »

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Written by: Aaron Jennings, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson, Nate Mercereau

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Boys" by Lizzo was officially released as a single on June 22, 2018.
Genre Classification
The song falls primarily under the genre of funk-pop, combined with elements of R&B, hip hop, and electronic music.
Song Duration
The track has a duration of 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
Chart Performance
"Boys" did not initially chart on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release. However, following Lizzo's rise to fame with her third studio album, "Cuz I Love You," the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019.
Lyric Theme
The song is known for its body positivity and sexual freedom themes. Through its lyrics, Lizzo expresses her appreciation for men of all kinds.
Music Video Entrants
The accompanying music video, released in June 2018, features a colorful and theatrical performance by Lizzo and numerous male extras.
Production
The song was produced by Ricky Reed, who has also worked with other big-names artists such as Halsey and Twenty One Pilots.
Popular Culture
"Boys" has been widely used on the social media platform TikTok, in various user-created videos.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising it for its catchy beat and Lizzo's confident delivery.
Awards
As of 2022, "Boys" has not won any major music awards, however, its wide usage on social platforms and the positive reviews it has received mark it as a significant song in Lizzo's discography.
Live Performances
Lizzo performed "Boys" live on several occasions, including at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival and on the "Today" show.

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