If I Were a Boy by Beyoncé is a poignant and introspective anthem that delves into the complexities of gender roles and the power dynamics within relationships.
Released in 2008 as the lead single from her album “I Am… Sasha Fierce,” the song captivates listeners with its heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals, offering a thought-provoking exploration of what it would be like to see the world through a different lens.
If I Were A Boy Lyrics
Verse 1
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I’d roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted then go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I’d kick it with who I wanted
And I’d never get confronted for it
‘Cause they’d stick up for me
Chorus
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man
I’d listen to her
‘Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
‘Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Verse 2
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it’s broken
So they’d think that I was sleepin’ alone
I’d put myself first
And make the rules as I go
‘Cause I know that she’d be faithful
Waitin’ for me to come home
To come home
Chorus
If I were a boy
I think I could understand, oh-ooh
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man
I’d listen to her
‘Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (Wanted)
‘Cause he’s taken you for granted (Granted)
And everything you had got destroyed
Bridge
It’s a little too late for you to come back
Say, it’s just a mistake
Think I’d forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
Chorus
But you’re just a boy
You don’t understand (Yeah, you don’t understand, oh)
How it feels to love a girl
Someday, you’ll wish you were a better man
You don’t listen to her
You don’t care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
‘Cause you’ve taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed
Outro
But you’re just a boy
Facts About If I Were A Boy Lyrics
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Song Title | If I Were a Boy |
| Artist | Beyoncé |
| Album | I Am… Sasha Fierce |
| Release Date | October 8, 2008 |
| Genre | Pop, R&B |
| Songwriters | BC Jean, Toby Gad (original songwriters), Beyoncé (additional lyrics) |
| Producer(s) | Toby Gad, Beyoncé Knowles |
| Length | 4 minutes and 10 seconds |
| Commercial Performance | Peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Reached the top 10 in numerous countries worldwide. |
| Lyrics Themes | Gender roles, empathy, double standards, power dynamics, reflection |
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