Boyfriend
Best Coast
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I wish he was my boyfriend I wish he was my boyfriend I'd love him to the very end But instead he's just a friend I wish he was my boyfriend There's nothing worse than sitting all alone at home And waiting waiting waiting waiting by the phone I hope that he's at home Waiting by his phone I wonder if he knows That I want him I wish he was my boyfriend I wish he was my boyfriend I'd love him to the very end but instead he's just a friend I wish he was my boyfriend The other girl is not like me She's prettier and skinnier She has a college degree I dropped out when I was seventeen If only I could get her out of the picture Then he would know how much I want him One day I'll make him mine And we'll be together all the time We'll sit and watch the sun rise And gaze into each others eyes And know that he knows I know that he knows That he wants to be my boyfriend Boyfriend Boyfriend I'd love him to the very end But instead he's just a friend I wish he was my boyfriend I wish he was my boyfriend I'd love him to the very end But instead he's just a friend I wish he was my boyfriend
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Written by: BETHANY COSENTINO
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10 facts about this song
AlbumThe track "Boyfriend" is from the second studio album "The Only Place" by Best Coast, an American rock duo, released on May 15, 2012.
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Chart Performance"Boyfriend" was the first single from the album and achieved substantial popularity, even though it didn't hit the Billboard charts.
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Unique SoundBest Coast is known for their distinctive lo-fi sound, which is described as a combination of '60s surf rock and contemporaneous indie pop. The song "Boyfriend" reflects this distinctive sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was critically acclaimed for its catchy tune and emotionally introspective lyrics about love and longing.
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LyricsThe lyrics convey the feelings of unrequited love and the daily struggles and yearnings, a recurring theme in Best Coast's songs.
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Yin and Yang ThemeAn interesting aspect of "Boyfriend" is that it reflects the theme of "yin and yang" that Bethany Cosentino, the lead vocalist of Best Coast, frequently uses in her work; the happy tunes contrast with the song's sadder lyrics.
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Music VideoThe song's music video reflects the laid-back, nostalgic imagery that Best Coast is known for. It consists of vintage-inspired shots that pay homage to California during the '60s and the '70s.
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SongwritingBethany Cosentino is known for writing her songs based on her personal experiences. "Boyfriend" is no exception and reflects her personal feelings.
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Successful Follow-upDespite the pressure of following up their highly successful debut album, "Crazy For You", "Boyfriend" and the rest of the tracks on the album "The Only Place" demonstrated Best Coast's ability to maintain their signature sound while also showing growth.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in popular culture and entered mainstream media by featuring in the film "Dude", released on Netflix in 2018.
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