Boyfriend Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
I could take you places you ain’t never been before
Baby, take a chance, or you'll never ever know
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow

Swag swag swag, on you
Chillin' by the fire while we eating fondue
I don't know about me, but I know about you
So say hello to falsetto in three, two, swag

[Pre-Chorus]
I'd like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you

[Chorus]
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
Keep you on my arm, girl, you'd never be alone

And I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go, I'd never let you go

[Verse 2]
Tell me what you like, yeah, tell me what you don't
I could be your Buzz Lightyear, fly across the globe
I don't never wanna fight, yeah, you already know
I'ma make you shine bright, like you’re laying in the snow, burr
Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend
You could be my girlfriend until the-the-the world ends
Make you dance, do a spin, and a twirl, and
Voice goin' crazy on this hook, like a whirl wind
Swaggy

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Genius Annotation

The song was the first to be released from Bieber’s 2012 album Believe. It gained a lot of attention due to the sound — much different from Justin’s other material.

With “Boyfriend”, he proved that he wasn’t the innocent kid with a high pitched voice anymore: it marked the beginning of a new era for the singer. He got a new haircut as well and released the music video for the song, which shows him driving expensive cars and dancing with pretty girls in a way he hadn’t done before.

The new sound didn’t make him lose fans; Justin’s “Beliebers” had grown up as well and were ready for this more mature, yet still catchy and appealing music.

https://twitter.com/justinbieber/status/177606149875580928

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Justin Bieber say about "Boyfriend"?
Genius Answer

Mike Posner, a co-writer and producer, detailed the writing and showcased the production:

Has this track received any certifications?
Genius Answer

Yes. “Boyfriend” was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA on August 15, 2017.

Is there a behind-the-scenes for this song?
Genius Answer

Is there an acoustic live performance of this song?
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Recorded At
Chalice Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Release Date
March 26, 2012
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