my boy
Billie Eilish
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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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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.
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Production FactsThe 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.
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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.
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Popularity FactsDespite 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.
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Performance FactsThe 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.
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Video FactsThe 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.
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Recognition FactsThe 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."
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Interpretation FactsEilish 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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