That's the Way Boys Are
Navigating Love's Complex Dance: Insights from 'That's the Way Boys Are'
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When I'm with my guy and he watches all the pretty girls go by
Observing other attractive girls while with her.
And I feel so hurt deep inside, I wish that I could die
Feeling deeply hurt inside, expressing a desire to die.
Not a word do I say
Choosing not to speak about her feelings.
I just look the other way
Turning her attention away, avoiding confrontation.
'Cause that's the way boys are
Commenting on typical behavior of boys.
That's the way boys are
Reiterating the observed behavior of boys.
When he treats me rough and he acts as though he doesn't really care
Enduring rough treatment without expressing discontent.
Well, I never tell him that he is so unfair
Choosing not to confront him about being unfair.
Plus, he loves me and I know it
Believing he loves her but struggles to show it.
But he's just afraid to show it
Suggesting his fear of expressing affection.
'Cause that's the way boys are
Reiterating the characteristic behavior of boys.
That's the way boys are
Emphasizing the consistent behavior of boys.
Oh, when he wants to be alone
Allowing him to have space when he wants to be alone.
I just let him be
Respecting his need for solitude.
'Cause I know that soon enough
Confident that he will return to her eventually.
He will come back to me
Expressing trust in the relationship.
When we have a fight
Anticipating the end of the relationship after a fight.
I think that I won't see him anymore
Expecting not to see him again after a disagreement.
Then before I know it, there he is
Surprised when he returns unexpectedly.
Standin' at my door
Finding him standing at her door after a disagreement.
Well I let him kiss me then
Allowing him to kiss her as a reconciliation gesture.
'Cause I know he wants me back again
Recognizing his desire to reconcile and be together.
That's the way boys are
Reiterating the typical behavior of boys in relationships.
Yes, that's the way boys are
Emphasizing the consistent behavior of boys in love.
Oh, I love him
Expressing love for him despite his typical behavior.
Well now, that's the way boys are
Reiterating acceptance of boys' behavior in relationships.
I said that's the way boys are
Concluding with a repetition of the acceptance of boys' nature.
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