Billie Eilish - Pop, Electronic
MyBoi (TroyBoi Remix) by Billie Eilish Lyrics
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Duration: 1:25
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[Chorus] 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 [Post-Chorus] My— My— My— My— My— My— My— [Verse 2] 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" [Chorus] 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 [Post-Chorus] My boy, my, my boy (my friends), my boy My boy, my, my boy (my friends), my boy My boy, my, my boy, my, my— T-R-O-Y-B-O-I [Breakdown] My— My— My— My— My— My— (Alright dude, go trip over a knife) My boy My boy (Alright dude, go trip over a knife) [Chorus] 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 [Verse 3] 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 [Breakdown] My— My— My— My— My— My— (Love, love, love, love, love, love) My— B-O-I
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Meaning of "MyBoi (TroyBoi Remix)" by Billie Eilish
The lyrics paint a picture of deep disappointment in a romantic partner, referred to repeatedly as "my boy." The central tension lies in the stark contrast between his promises and his actions. The narrator feels he "don't love me like he promised" and is neither a "man" nor "honest," setting up an immediate emotional conflict. This isn't just a minor spat; it's a fundamental betrayal of trust that leaves the narrator feeling let down and questioning the relationship's foundation. The narrator highlights specific instances of this perceived immaturity and dishonesty. He's described as "being sus" and unable to "cuss," sounding like he's imitating his father, which suggests a lack of genuine selfhood or emotional development. The line "My boy's an ugly crier but he's such a pretty liar" is particularly sharp, revealing a manipulative streak hidden beneath a potentially appealing facade. The narrator appears to be calling out his partner's performative behavior and broken promises, especially the promise to "change." The repeated, almost desperate, utterance of "My boy" in the post-chorus sections, punctuated by the interpolated "my friends," suggests a yearning for genuine connection that is being unmet. It's as if the narrator is trying to reclaim the term, but it's being drowned out by the reality of his behavior and the external influence of "friends." The breakdown, with the harsh "Alright dude, go trip over a knife," injects a raw, almost aggressive frustration, a stark departure from the earlier, more melancholic tone, underscoring the depth of the narrator's exasperation. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their directness and the specific, cutting observations about the partner's character. The narrator isn't just sad; she's analytical, dissecting the flaws that make the relationship untenable. The final verse, with its ultimatum "You want me to be yours? Well then, you gotta be mine / And if you want a good girl, then goodbye," solidifies the narrator's agency, demonstrating that her disappointment has led to a clear boundary and a demand for authenticity, or a complete separation.
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